Rajasthan: At least 21 people were killed and over 54 others were left injured in two separate incidents in Rajasthan on Sunday.
In Barmer district of the state, 14 people were killed and 24 others were left injured when a ‘pandaal’ collapsed at Jasol around 4.30 pm.
This incident happened when a large number of people were listening to ‘Ram Katha’ when the ‘pandaal’ collapsed due to strong winds, leading to the tragedy.
Rajasthan: At least 10 dead and around 24 injured after a ‘pandaal’ collapsed in Barmer. Injured persons admitted to a hospital. More details awaited. pic.twitter.com/fbXEtyZ4C7
— ANI (@ANI) June 23, 2019
In another incident, seven people lost their lives and over 30 others got injured when the canter in which they were travelling turned turtle in Barwara under Sawai Madhopur district on Sunday.
The victims, mostly women, were taken to the district hospital for treatment, where many of them were declared brought dead while others succumbed to their injuries.
Police said that they were going to attend a marriage ceremony at Mandwara village when the vehicle overturned.
Meanwhile, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot announced Rs 5 lakh compensation for the next of kin of those who were killed in the ‘pandaal’ collapse mishap at Jasol, while Rs 2 lakh financial assistance for those who were left injured in the mishap.
Rajasthan CM @ashokgehlot51 announces ₹5 lakh each to the next of the kin of those who lost their lives in the incident where a ‘pandaal’ collapsed in Barmer, today. Injured to be provided a maximum of ₹2 lakh as compensation. Jodhpur DC to conduct an inquiry into the incident. pic.twitter.com/lH9zvyrbey
— NewsMobile (@NewsMobileIndia) June 23, 2019
Gehlot also asked Jodhpur Divisional Commissioner BL Kothari to carry out an investigation in the ‘pandaal’ tragedy.
Gehlot, who reviewed the relief and rescue works at his office in the evening, also instructed the officials to ensure proper treatment, medicines and all kinds of help are readily available to the injured and the families of the victims.
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Meanwhile, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress president Rahul Gandhi and Home Minister Amit Shah among others on Sunday expressed their condolences over the ‘pandaal’ mishap.
“The incident from Barmer where the people listening to the ‘Ram Katha’ died due to the ‘pandaal’ collapsing is painful indeed. I extend my sympathies to the people who died in the incident and pray for the speedy recovery of the injured,” Speaker Birla tweeted.
राजस्थान के बाड़मेर में राम कथा सुन रहे लोगों पर तेज आंधी के कारण पांडाल गिरने से अनेक लोगों के मरने की घटना अत्यंत कष्टप्रद है। इस दुर्घटना में मृत लोगों के प्रति संवेदना व्यक्त करता हूँ तथा घायलों के शीघ्र स्वस्थ होने की कामना करता हूँ।
— Om Birla (@ombirlakota) June 23, 2019
“Collapse of a ‘Pandaal’ in Rajasthan’s Barmer is unfortunate. My thoughts are with the bereaved families and I wish the injured a quick recovery,” the PMO quoted Prime Minister Modi, as saying in a tweet.
Collapse of a ‘Pandaal’ in Rajasthan’s Barmer is unfortunate. My thoughts are with the bereaved families and I wish the injured a quick recovery: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 23, 2019
जसोल,बाड़मेर में राम कथा के दौरान टेंट गिरने से हुए हादसे में बड़ी संख्या में लोगों की जान जाने की जानकारी अत्यंत दुखद, दुर्भाग्यपूर्ण है।ईश्वर से दिवंगतों की आत्मा को शांति प्रदान करने,शोकाकुल परिजनों को सम्बल देने की प्रार्थना है।घायलों के शीघ्र स्वास्थ्य लाभ की कामना करता हूँ।
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) June 23, 2019
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also expressed his sorrow over the mishap. “Pained to know about the loss of lives due to the collapse of a Pandaal in Barmer, Rajasthan. I express my deepest condolences to the bereaved families. May the injured recover quickly,” read his tweet.
Pained to know about the loss of lives due to collapse of a Pandaal in Barmer, Rajasthan. I express my deepest condolences to the bereaved families. May the injured recover quickly.
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) June 23, 2019
(With ANI inputs)