Halol, September 6 – Six people were killed on Saturday when the cable of a goods-carrying ropeway snapped at the famous Pavagadh hill temple in Gujarat’s Panchmahal district, a senior police officer confirmed.
Superintendent of Police Haresh Dudhat said that six fatalities have been reported in the incident. Police and fire brigade teams immediately rushed to the site and are carrying out relief and rescue operations.
The Pavagadh temple, located at an altitude of nearly 800 meters, attracts lakhs of devotees every year. Visitors usually reach the shrine by climbing nearly 2,000 steps or by using the cable car facility.
As per agency report, officials clarified that the passenger ropeway had been closed to the general public since morning due to bad weather. The accident involved a ropeway line used for transporting goods.
The temple, dedicated to Goddess Kali, is one of the most revered shrines in Gujarat and draws about 2.5 million pilgrims annually. The tragic incident has cast a shadow over the holy site, and authorities are continuing rescue efforts while ensuring safety measures at the location.
