UP: 2 sadhus killed, many others injured as wall collapses due to storm in Maharajganj

Maharajganj: At least 2 sadhus were killed and many others wounded at a Rudra Mahayagya site at Vishunpura in Maharajganj after a wall collapsed due to a storm on Friday late night. 

The injured have been admitted to the district hospital. 

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The deceased sadhus are said to be from Rampur and Sinduria area. 

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According to the Dynamite News correspondent, the sadhus were taking rest near the wall after the Rudra Mahayagya when suddenly the wall collapsed due to storm resulting in their death. 

The bodies have been sent for post mortem. Police said further investigation into the matter is underway.

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