At least 14 people were killed and 21 others injured in Madhya Pradesh’s Dindori district after a pick-up vehicle overturned as the driver lost control in the wee hours of Thursday. The incident occurred under the jurisdiction of the Shahpura police station of Dindori district when the victims were returning from a “godh bharai” programme.
The accident took place near Badjhar Ghat around 1:30 am. The victims had gone to Amhai Devri village to take part in the programme. Upon receiving information about the incident, Dindori district collector and superintendent of police rushed to help the victims.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced a compensation of ₹four lakh for the families of the deceased and directed the local administration to provide medical treatment to the injured. Cabinet Minister Sampatiya Uikey was also directed to rush to the accident spot in Dindori to oversee the rescue operations.
The Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) expressed deep condolences over the loss of lives and announced the financial assistance for the injured. Instructions were given to the district administration for the proper treatment of the injured. Cabinet Minister Sampatiya Uikey is en route to Dindori as per the Chief Minister’s instructions.
