Disturbing pictures have now emerged of the mishap that left 14 people dead and many others hospitalised due to heatstroke or an alleged stampede, after the Maharashtra Bhushan award event on Sunday at International Corporate Park grounds, Kharghar. The pictures of the incident were sent to Mangal Kamble, founder president of Swach Kharghar Foundation (SKF), by a local resident, who did not wish to be identified.

“These images are very disturbing and to see people in this state at the cost of an award function  is unfortunate. These images clearly show that the incident took place when a large crowd exited the event ground in the afternoon. There were many women lying on the road and it is unclear if this was due to sunstroke or a stampede.  The images also show footwear and handbags all over the place, which indicates there was a commotion or a stampede-like situation,” said Kamble.