On 2 October 2022, a fire occurred at a Durga Puja pandal (temporary structure for worship) in Narthuwa village in Bhadohi district of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.
The investigation revealed that the decorative fiber polythene sheets had caught fire due to heat caused by halogen lights.
[9] As of October 13, 2022, the district administration of Bhadohi collected donations of over ₹30 Lakh rupees through fundraising.
[10] The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh state Yogi Adityanath expressed his condolences over the loss of life.
[11] DM Bhadohi Gaurang Rathi and Superintendent of Police Dr. Anil Kumar expressed condolences to the deceased.