CM Eknath Shinde Announces Rs 5 Lakh to Kin of Deceased After Seven Die of Heatstroke During Maharashtra Bhushan Award Ceremony in Kharghar
Chief minister Eknath Shinde rushed to Navi Mumbai to meet victims at the MGM hospital at Kamothe. Shinde announced an ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh to the next of kin of the deceased and free medical treatment of those who are admitted.
At least seven people died and 24 others were hospitalised because of exposure to heat during the Maharashtra Bhushan Award in Khargar on Sunday. The event was attended by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who conferred an award upon spiritual leader and social activist Dattatreya Narayan, aka Appasaheb Dharmadhikari. Chief minister Eknath Shinde rushed to Navi Mumbai to meet victims at the MGM hospital at Kamothe. Shinde announced an ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh to the next of kin of the deceased and free medical treatment of those who are admitted. Maharashtra Bhushan Awards Ceremony in Navi Mumbai’s Kharghar Turns Fatal As 13 Die, Over 600 Suffer Heat-Related Issues.
Navi Mumbai Heatstroke
Maharashtra | At least seven people dead while 24 are under treatment after suffering from heatstroke during Maharashtra Bhushan Award ceremony in Navi Mumbai's Kharghar. Deceasesd's families to be given Rs 5 lakhs while we are ensuring proper treatment for those admitted: CM… pic.twitter.com/xDzFuGsIp3
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