Tragic accident in Damoh district: CM announces financial aid

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav expressed deep grief over the death of devotees in a tragic accident involving a tractor trolley. The vehicle, which was travelling from Ghugus village in Damoh district to Jatashankar Dham, overturned, resulting in several fatalities.

The Chief Minister announced an ex-gratia payment of Rs 200,000 to each family of the deceased. The accident occurred between Sunday night and Monday morning near Fatehpur village in the jurisdiction of Mangron police station.

According to Damoh Collector Sudhir Kumar Kochar, the newly acquired tractor trolley carrying about 40 devotees overturned near Fatehpur village. Four persons lost their lives, two on the spot and two during treatment, while about 28 others were injured. Six seriously injured are being treated at Damoh District Hospital while 22 others received first aid and were discharged from Hatta Civil Hospital by Monday evening.

The office of Chief Minister Mohan Yadav posted a condolence message on X and announced financial support. “Our condolences go out to the bereaved. The families of the deceased will receive financial support of Rs 200,000 each and the injured will receive Rs 50,000 each,” the post said. Prayers for the souls of the deceased and wishes for a speedy recovery for the injured were also sent.

(With contributions from agencies.)