Ministry Expresses Condolences as Death Toll Rises to 14 in Gwalior Accident
The Gwalior accident near Sheetla Mata Temple has claimed 14 lives, prompting condolences from the Home Ministry and local leaders.
Gwalior, October 18 (Daily Kiran) : A tragic road accident near the Sheetla Mata Temple in Gwalior has resulted in 14 fatalities and left 27 others injured. The incident has drawn expressions of sorrow from the Central Home Ministry and various local leaders.
In a statement posted on the social media platform X, the Home Ministry described the accident as deeply saddening. They extended condolences to the families who lost loved ones and prayed for the souls of the deceased. The ministry also expressed hopes for the speedy recovery of the injured, assuring that they would receive all necessary medical assistance.
Hemant Khandelwal, the president of the Madhya Pradesh BJP, echoed these sentiments on X, referring to the untimely deaths of devotees traveling to the temple as heart-wrenching. He prayed for the departed souls and offered support to the grieving families, wishing for the swift recovery of the injured.
According to official reports, authorities have identified 11 of the deceased, while the identities of three victims remain unknown. Among those confirmed dead are Satendra Singh Gurjar, known as Jagdish Singh, from Mahalgaon, Sarla Tomar from Rajiv Nagar, Gaurav Parihar from Khureri, Mahesh Sharma from Shyopur, and Vimlesh from Shivpuri district. Other victims include Prince alias Chhotu Jatav from Thathipur, Shaurya Sharma from Shyopur, Hemant Rathore from Shivnagar Gadaipura, Divyansh Kushwaha from Maheshpura, and Pawan Rathore from Gadaipura.
Sudhir Saxena, the superintendent of the Jayarogya Hospital group, reported that 13 individuals were brought in dead. Approximately 10 patients have since been discharged after initial treatment, while several others remain hospitalized, with some in critical condition.
Following the incident, family members of the deceased gathered at the post-mortem house, leading to a protest. Satish Singh Sikrwar, a Congress MLA from Gwalior East, was present to console the grieving families. He urged the state government to provide compensation to the victims’ families and called for accountability from the administration regarding the tragic event.
Sikrwar demanded compensation of ₹50 lakh for the families of the deceased and ₹25 lakh for the injured. Meanwhile, Madhya Pradesh Minister Rakesh Shukla visited the trauma center to check on the injured and expressed his condolences. He assured that the chief minister would ensure all possible assistance for the victims and promised strict action against those responsible after an investigation.
