Did Loud Music Cause Wall Collapse that Killed 9 Children in Madhya Pradesh? Locals Blame DJ Set

A tragic incident occurred yesterday at the Hardaul Baba temple, where a dilapidated wall collapsed on a group of children aged 8 to 15 who were participating in a religious ceremony. The wall, part of a 50-year-old house owned by Mulu Patel and already weakened by heavy rain, fell amidst the sound of loud music from a DJ set-up at the temple. Nine children lost their lives, and two were injured.

In response, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav expressed his sorrow and announced financial assistance for the affected families. The state government took action against local officials, including the district collector, police chief, and municipality members. Legal cases were filed against the house owner and the organizers of the religious event, who were subsequently taken into custody.

Local residents and grieving parents attributed the wall’s collapse to the intense vibrations caused by the loud music and emphasized the dangers of such high sound levels, particularly in conjunction with weakened structures. An ENT specialist, Dr. Rakesh Gupta, confirmed that loud music can significantly weaken damp walls and pose harm to human health, noting that DJ music often exceeds safe sound levels. Following this tragic event, the government has renewed its focus on regulating loud music at religious sites, as well as identifying and addressing dilapidated buildings to prevent future incidents.