Significant Events in Madhya Pradesh That Shook 2025
Reflecting on 2025: A Year of Turmoil
As 2025 draws to a close, the countdown to the New Year has begun. In just a few hours, the world will celebrate the arrival of 2026. With the end of this tumultuous year, we take a moment to reflect on the significant events that have left a lasting impact. This article highlights some of the most shocking incidents that occurred in Madhya Pradesh throughout 2025.
Bhopal Gas Tragedy Waste Incinerated in Pithampur
At the start of the year, the toxic waste linked to the Bhopal gas tragedy resurfaced in discussions. In the Pithampur industrial area of Dhar district, the process of disposing of hazardous chemical waste has recently commenced. This waste has been lying in the Union Carbide factory premises for nearly forty years and poses a severe threat to both the environment and human health. Following the catastrophic Bhopal gas tragedy in 1984, a significant amount of chemical waste, including pesticide-related substances and toxic residues, remained at the factory. Questions regarding the safe and scientific disposal of this waste have persisted for years. Now, with the approval of both state and central governments, it is being destroyed at the Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facility in Pithampur.
Tragic Road Accident Claims Seven Lives in Jabalpur
On February 11, 2025, a devastating road accident occurred in the Sihora police station area of Jabalpur district. A traveler vehicle carrying pilgrims returning from the Mahakumbh collided violently with a speeding truck on National Highway-30. The impact was so severe that seven pilgrims lost their lives at the scene.
Cough Syrup Incident Claims Lives of 24 Children
In early October 2025, a tragic incident involving toxic cough syrup in Madhya Pradesh led to the deaths of 24 children. The fatalities were linked to an allopathic cough syrup sold under the brand name Coldrif, which contained 48.6% diethylene glycol, a highly toxic chemical known to cause kidney failure. Following this incident, action was taken against a pharmaceutical company based in Tamil Nadu.
Stampede at Sehore Claims Lives
In August 2025, a stampede occurred at Kubereswar Dham in Sehore during an event hosted by Pandit Pradeep Mishra, resulting in the deaths of two women and injuries to several others. This incident took place just before the distribution of rudraksha and the Kanwar Yatra, where excessive crowding and chaos led to the tragedy, raising questions about the administration and organizers.
Explosion in Gujarat Factory Kills 18 from Madhya Pradesh
On April 1, 2025, a catastrophic explosion at an illegal firecracker factory and warehouse near Disa in Gujarat shocked the region. This tragic event resulted in the deaths of 21 workers, many of whom were from Madhya Pradesh, leading to widespread mourning and outrage in the state.
Tractor-Trolley Accident During Durga Visarjan in Khandwa
A devastating accident occurred during the Durga idol immersion in Khandwa this year, plunging the area into grief. The incident happened when a tractor-trolley filled with devotees suddenly fell into a pond during the immersion procession, resulting in the deaths of 11 individuals, including eight young girls, with several others reported injured.
Rodent Incident Claims Lives of Newborns in Indore Hospital
A shocking incident emerged from Indore, where negligence at the Government Maharaja Yashwantrao (MY) Hospital led to a disturbing case. In the pediatric surgery department's NICU, two newborns were reportedly bitten by rodents, resulting in their deaths. One of the infants was from Dhar district, while the other was from a family in Kamalapur, Dewas district. The girl was admitted on August 31 and was bitten on her hand by a rat. Doctors indicated that she was already in a critical condition with low hemoglobin levels.
Bus Accident on Indore-Khandwa Highway
On a Monday night around 9:45 PM, a bus filled with passengers (MP-13 ZDE 4895) lost control and fell into a 20-foot deep gorge near Bherughata on the Indore-Khandwa route. This tragic accident resulted in the deaths of three individuals. The bodies of two victims were taken to a hospital in Mahu, while a woman succumbed to her injuries at MY Hospital. An eyewitness reported that the bus was en route from Omkareshwar to Indore when the driver lost control after another vehicle suddenly appeared.
Old Bridge Collapses in Raisen
In Raisen district, an approximately 50-year-old bridge on the Bareli-Pipariya highway suddenly collapsed. The incident occurred while two-wheeled vehicles were crossing the bridge. The collapse caused several bikers to fall, resulting in at least 10 injuries and creating chaos in the area.
Tragic Accident in Gwalior Claims Five Young Lives
Late on November 16, 2025, a road accident in the Maharajapura police station area of Gwalior district resulted in the deaths of five young men. A tractor-trolley loaded with sand collided head-on with a speeding Fortuner car. All five victims were returning from a wedding, turning celebrations into mourning for their families. The collision was so severe that the front of the Fortuner was completely wrecked.
HIV Contamination Incident in Satna
A serious incident occurred in Satna district, where several children reportedly contracted HIV due to negligence during blood transfusions at the district hospital. These children, suffering from severe conditions like thalassemia, required regular blood transfusions. Investigations revealed that blood from the hospital's blood bank was administered to the children without knowledge of any infections. However, during routine checks in the first half of December 2025, 4 to 6 children tested positive for HIV, prompting the government to suspend three officials.