The Union Home Ministry and others have expressed grief over the road accident near Shitala Mata Temple in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. The death toll in this incident has increased to 14 and 27 people have been injured, who are undergoing treatment in the hospital.
The Union Home Ministry posted on social media platform X that the accident that happened near Sheetala Mata Temple in Gwalior is extremely sad. He expressed condolences to the families who lost their loved ones in this accident. He prayed to God to give peace to the departed souls and strength to the bereaved families to bear the loss. Also, wished to provide all possible medical facilities to the injured and their speedy recovery.
Meanwhile, Madhya Pradesh BJP President Hemant Khandelwal posted on Twitter that the news of the untimely death of devotees going to visit Shitala Mata temple in a road accident on Chinor Road in Gwalior is heart-wrenching. He prayed to the Queen to give place to the departed souls at her feet and to give strength to the bereaved family members to bear this sorrow. He also wished for the speedy recovery of the injured.
According to official information, out of the 14 people who lost their lives in the accident, the police have identified 11, while the three deceased have not been identified yet. The deceased include Satendra Singh Gurjar alias Jagdish Singh, resident of Mahalgaon, Sarla Tomar, resident of Rajiv Nagar, Gaurav Parihar, resident of Baragaon, Khureri, Mahesh Sharma, resident of Sahasram, Sheopur, Vimlesh, resident of Mahagavra in Shivpuri district and Devesh Baghel, resident of Mawata, Bhitarwar.
Apart from this, Prince alias Chhotu Jatav, resident of Thathipur, Shaurya Sharma, resident of Sahasram, Sheopur, Hemant Rathore, resident of Shivnagar Gadaipura, Divyansh Kushwaha, resident of Maheshpura and Pawan Rathore, resident of Gadaipura also died in this accident.
Jayarogya Hospital Group Superintendent Sudhir Saxena told news agency IANS that 13 people were brought dead to his hospital. About 10 patients have gone home after initial treatment, while treatment of many injured is going on. The condition of some of them remains critical.
After the accident, the relatives of the deceased created a ruckus at the post-mortem house. During this time, Congress MLA from Gwalior East Satish Singh Sikarwar also reached and consoled the bereaved families. He demanded from the state government to give compensation to the families of the dead and injured.
MLA Sikarwar told IANS that this accident is very sad and action should be taken against the administration. He demanded compensation of Rs 50 lakh each to the families of the deceased and Rs 25 lakh each to the injured.
On the other hand, Madhya Pradesh Government Minister Rakesh Shukla also reached the Trauma Center. He inquired about the well being of the injured and expressed grief over the incident. He assured the Chief Minister of providing all possible help to the victims. Also said that after investigation of the case, strict action will be taken against the culprits.