Death of pilgrims in Maharashtra: CM Shinde announces Rs 5 lakh in compensation

Eknath Shinde, the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, said that the relatives of the deceased would receive Rs 5 lakh apiece immediately. Officials claim that the Chief Minister got in touch with the district government and directed them to give the injured people the required care. According to officials, he has also ordered a swift investigation into the accident's cause. A speeding SUV struck a group of 32 Warkari (pilgrims) on Monday evening in Maharashtra's Solapur district, resulting in seven pilgrims' deaths and five others' injuries.

 

A group of 32 pilgrims (Warkaris) were on their way to the Lord Vitthal temple in Pandharpur; they had begun their journey from Jatharwadi in the Kolhapur district, according to Solapur Superintendent of Police Shirish Sardespande. "Accident took place around 6.45 pm near Sangola town on Sangola - Miraj Road near the border area of Solapur district," he said. The wounded were taken urgently to the hospital. A 75-year-old man was operating the SUV when he lost control and slammed into a group of people who were strolling alongside the road. Police are on the scene and looking into the situation. Police are looking into the situation. We are anticipating more details.

 

 

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