Tractor overturns during Durga Immersion in Madhya Pradesh, Death toll rises to 11
A tractor and trolley carrying devotees overturned in Madhya Pradesh, 11 people died and three injured. Read to know more.
Madhya Pradesh: In a shocking incident, eleven people lost their lives after a trolley carrying devotees overturned during a Durga idol immersion in Jamli village of Khandwa district in Madhya Pradesh.
According to the reports, a group of around 25 people, including young men and children had gone for the immersion ceremony. During the process, the tractor and trolley lost balance and slipped into the river.
The bodies of all eleven people have been recovered and are sent for post-mortem, Khandwa Collector Rishav Gupta said. The official further added that three people were injured during the incident, out of which two are currently out of danger and one is still undergoing treatment due to serious injuries.
Earlier, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav expressed his condolences to the bereaved families and said that Madhya Pradesh will give a financial aid of Rs 4 lakhs each to the next of kin of the deceased and will ensure proper treatment to the injured.
Posting on X, Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav said, “The accidents that occurred during the Durga immersion ceremony in Jamli village of Khandwa and the Ingoria police station area near Ujjain are extremely tragic. I express my condolences to the bereaved families.”
“Instructions have been given to provide Rs 4 lakh each as compensation to the next of kin of the deceased, and to provide proper treatment to the injured at the nearest hospital. I pray to Goddess Durga for the speedy recovery of all the injured and for strength to the bereaved families,” he added.
Prime Minister’s office also took cognisance of the matter and announced Rs 2 lakh ex gratia to the family of the deceased and Rs 50,000 to the injured.
Deeply saddened by the loss of lives in an accident at Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh. My thoughts are with the affected people and their families during this difficult time. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured.
An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the…
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