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Rajasthan: 14 dead, several injured as pandal collapses due to strong winds in Barmer

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At least 14 people were killed and several injured after a pandal fell on them due to strong winds during a religious programme in Barmer district of Rajasthan at around 4.30 pm on Sunday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his sympathies with the families of the people who were killed in the mishap and wished the injured a speedy recovery.

“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 official handle of Prime Minister’s Office (PMO India) tweeted.


While state Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot also expressed shock over the mishap. He also announced Rs 5 lakh each to the next of the kin of those who lost their lives in the incident. While injured to be provided a maximum of Rs 2 lakh as compensation. Jodhpur DC to conduct an inquiry into the incident.


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Gehlot also instructed the district administration to conduct a probe and extend all possible financial support to the families of the deceased and those who were injured.

At least 24 injured persons were admitted to a local hospital for the treatment following the incident. Rescue and relief works are underway. Further details are awaited.

(With agency inputs)

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