Ujjain (MP): Family members of a man who died on Friday in a wall collapsed in Madhya Pradesh ‘s Ujjain staged a sit-in protest on Saturday, demanding a compensation of Rs 50 lakh.
Ajay Yogi (27) and Farheen Rathore (22) were killed, and two others were injured after part of a boundary wall of a building opposite the famous Mahakal temple in Ujjain collapsed amid heavy rains on Friday evening.
Protest Halts Traffic for Over an Hour
According to residents, Yogi’s family and acquaintances staged a protest with his body, blocking the Mohan Nagar crossing. The traffic on the Ujjain-Agar road came to a standstill for more than an hour.
The protestors demanded compensation of Rs 50 lakh and sought a government job for a family member of the deceased. They also demanded strict action against people responsible for the wall collapse.
The protest ended after sub-divisional magistrate (SDM) LN Garg and top police officials assured the family that their demands would be forwarded to the state government.
Allegations of Negligence by Authorities
The protestors alleged that the wall collapsed due to an improper drainage system and sought action against the officials.
