At least 15 pilgrims – including children and women – died in Uttar Pradesh after the vehicle they were travelling in fell in a pond, the police said.
The pilgrims were headed to Kadarganj to take a holy dip in the river Ganga when the accident occurred in Uttar Pradesh’s Kasganj.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed anguish over the incident and announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh each for the family of those who have died, and Rs 50,000 each for the injured.
The Chief Minister has also instructed the authorities to ensure that the injured pilgrims receive proper treatment.
