Last Updated on October 19, 2026 10:02 pm by INDIAN AWAAZ
AMN/ WEB DESK
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the loss of lives in a road accident in Gwalior. He conveyed his condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured.
Fifteen devotees were killed and 42 others injured in the accident. Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia visited the hospital on Sunday to enquire about the condition of the injured and directed officials to ensure the best possible treatment.
Mr. Scindia called for a fair and stringent investigation into the accident and demanded action against those responsible. The district administration has ordered a magisterial inquiry and directed that the report be submitted within seven days. On the directions of Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav, a CSP has been removed from the post and eight police personnel have been suspended.
The state government has announced financial assistance of four lakh rupees each to the families of the deceased, two lakh rupees each to those seriously injured, and 50,000 rupees each to other injured persons. Meanwhile, the Prime Minister has announced an ex-gratia payment of two lakh rupees from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund to the next of kin of each person who lost their life in the accident, and 50,000 rupees each to the injured.