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A devastating accident during Durga idol immersion in Madhya Pradesh's Khandwa district claimed 10 lives, mostly children and teenagers. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow and announced financial relief for the affected families. The incident occurred when a tractor-trolley carrying over 30 villagers collapsed on a makeshift bridge, plunging into a lake. State and central authorities are providing support and conducting rescue operations.

Key Points: Modi Mourns MP Durga Idol Immersion Tragedy Killing 10

  • Tragic accident occurred during Durga idol immersion in Jamli village
  • Tractor-trolley plunged into deep lake killing 10 people, mostly children
  • PM announced Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia for deceased families
  • CM Mohan Yadav ordered Rs 4 lakh compensation and medical support
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PM Modi expresses grief over tragic idol immersion deaths in MP, announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia relief

PM Modi announces Rs 2 lakh relief for families of victims in Khandwa's devastating idol immersion accident claiming multiple lives

"Deeply saddened by the loss of lives in an accident at Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh - PM Narendra Modi"

New Delhi, Oct 2

In a deeply emotional response to the tragic deaths during Durga idol immersion ceremonies in Madhya Pradesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed profound sorrow and solidarity with the grieving families.

He has also announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh each to bereaved families and Rs 50000 to those who received injuries.

Taking to social media, his office said, "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 next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000: PM."

Those who died in the incident, mostly children and teens, included Arti (18), Dinesh (13), Urmila (16), Sharmila (15), Ganesh (20), Kiran (16), Patlibai (25), Revsingh (13), Ayush (9) and Sangita (16).

Police have yet not confirm another victim. Among the injured, three are said to be critical and under treatment at Khandwa district hospital.

According to police, at least twenty more are feared dead. The incident occurred on October 2 in Jamli village, Khandwa district, when a tractor-trolley carrying over 30 villagers--mostly women and children--plunged into a deep lake while en route to immerse a Durga idol.

The makeshift bridge collapsed under the vehicle's weight around 5 PM, leading to the deaths of at least 10 people, including minors.

Rescue operations continued late into the night, with one eight-year-old girl still missing and several others hospitalised in critical condition.

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced an ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh for the families of the deceased and directed officials to ensure proper medical care for the injured.

The state government has also deployed SDRF (State Disaster Response Force) teams and medical personnel to assist in rescue and recovery efforts.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Why are such makeshift bridges still allowed in 2023? This tragedy was preventable. Local administration should be held accountable for negligence. Compensation is necessary but won't bring back those innocent children. 😢
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Arjun K
PM Modi's prompt response shows he cares about every Indian citizen. The combined relief of Rs 6 lakh from central and state governments will help the families in this difficult time. Hope the missing girl is found safe soon.
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Sarah B
As someone who has attended Durga Puja celebrations in India, I understand the importance of these rituals. But safety must come first. Overcrowded vehicles and unsafe bridges are a recipe for disaster. Local authorities need to implement better safety protocols during festivals.
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Vikram M
Reading the names and ages of the victims is devastating. A 9-year-old child... this is too painful. The government should conduct safety audits of all rural bridges and roads immediately. Jai Hind 🇮🇳
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Michael C
While the compensation is welcome, I respectfully suggest that we need more preventive measures. Regular infrastructure maintenance and proper crowd management during festivals could prevent such tragedies. My thoughts are with the people of Madhya Pradesh.

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