For 12 yrs, they went to temples praying for a son. Then, lost 2 at one in Gwalior
A tragic road accident in Gwalior, India, resulted in the deaths of 15 people, including two young brothers who were long-awaited children of their family. The victims were struck by a speeding truck while participating in religious observances near a temple.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding road safety and traffic enforcement in India, while also touching on the deep cultural and emotional impact of such tragedies on local communities.
BHOPAL: For 12 years, Vidyaram Tyagi and his family turned to faith. They visited temple after temple and performed rituals, praying for a child. When those prayers were finally answered, he became a father to two sons and a daughter. Aman and Lav were the children of that long wait. On Sunday, both were taken from him.Aman (15) and Lav (13) were killed along with their uncle, Ashok, when a speeding truck went out of control and ploughed into devotees near Gwalior's Sheetla Mata Temple Sunday. Fifteen people died.Vidyaram (55) is originally from Har Gangoli in Jaura of MP's Morena and has been living in Gadaipura (Gwalior) for some time."For the family, Aman and Lav were not just sons. They were the answer to 12 years of rituals and prayers. Every year of that wait is what makes the loss so hard to bear.
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