Agar Malwa Accident: President Droupadi Murmu, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Expresses Grief Over 8 Deaths In MP Car Accident
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): President Droupadi Murmu expressed grief over the deaths of eight people, including seven tourists from Odisha, after their car was swept away by a rain-swollen stream near the Maa Baglamukhi Temple in Nalkheda, Madhya Pradesh. The Nalkheda car accident occurred amid heavy rain in Agar Malwa district. Murmu offered condolences to the victims’ families following the tragic…
President Droupadi Murmu and Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed deep shock and grief over the deaths of eight people, including seven Odisha tourists, after their car was swept away by a swollen stream near the Maa Baglamukhi Temple in Nalkheda, Madhya Pradesh. The tragedy occurred during heavy rain in Agar Malwa district. The president and chief minister offered condolences to the families of the victims, describing the incident as heartbreaking.
Odisha's government is coordinating with Madhya Pradesh to ensure the bodies of the deceased are transported to Odisha with dignity. The Odisha government has also announced a financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh for the affected families. A police investigation has revealed that the driver may have attempted to cross the stream despite the strong current.
The exact circumstances of the incident are under investigation. The Prime Minister's Office has announced an ex-gratia amount of Rs 2 lakh to the families of each deceased person, with injured individuals receiving Rs 50,000.
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