Dindori: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has directed for a high-level investigation and strict punishment to the culprits in the Dindori road accident in which 14 people lost their lives and 20 were injured. For information, let us tell you that the accident happened on Wednesday night at Badjhar Ghat in the district.
On the instructions of CM Yadav, MP Minister Sampatia Uike reached the spot and expressed grief over the incident. He said, “We are all saddened and our government expresses its condolences on the accident. I am here as a representative of the government…This is a major accident…We stand with the bereaved families in this hour of grief….
CM has announced a compensation of Rs 4 lakh each for the families of the deceased. The minister said that on behalf of the district administration, we have announced to give Rs 20,000 to each of their families. He said, “The CM has given instructions for a high-level investigation into the accident and strict punishment to the culprits. The driver has been taken into custody by the police and action will be taken.”
Meanwhile, President Draupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed grief, condoled the loss of life and prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured in the accident.
The President posted on X, “The news of multiple casualties in a road accident in Dindori district of Madhya Pradesh is extremely painful. I express my condolences to the bereaved family members. I pray that all those injured in this accident get well soon.”
The Vice President posted on Twitter, “Deeply saddened by the loss of lives in the tragic accident at Barjhar Ghat in Dindori district of Madhya Pradesh. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured. May they find strength and support during this difficult time.”
“The Prime Minister’s Office said in a post on Twitter that the road accident in Dindori, Madhya Pradesh is extremely sad. My condolences are with the bereaved family. May God give them strength in this difficult time. Along with this, I wish speedy recovery of all the injured people. “Under the supervision of the state government, the local administration is engaged in providing all possible assistance to the victims.”
Dindori Collector Vikas Mishra said, “14 people died and 20 were injured when a pickup vehicle went out of control and overturned at Badjhar Ghat in Dindori. The injured people are undergoing treatment at Shahpura Community Health Centre.”
Earlier, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav also expressed deep grief over the deaths and announced an ex-gratia amount of Rs 4 lakh each to the families of the deceased and gave instructions for proper treatment of the injured.