Indore temple stepwell collapse: Death toll rises to 18; search for missing persons on

The death toll in the Indore temple stepwell collapse incident has increased to 18, Indore Commissioner of Police Makrand Deoskar said late on Thursday night, as the search operation to trace persons reported missing after the tragic incident was on.
“The death toll has risen to 18. An army team has arrived from Mhow and is carrying out the search and rescue operation along with NDRF and SDRF,” Deoskar told reporters. According to officials, a team of 70 army personnel along with NDRF and SDRF are engaged in the operation.
They are engaged in de-watering the stepwell and continue their search for people reported missing after the incident.
“The process of de-watering is being carried out. Chief Minister is monitoring the situation continuously. We have also spoken regarding the movement of the Army. A small team has been moved to the location. NDRF is working too,” Indore Collector Dr Ilayaraja T said while speaking to the media.