Indore/Khandwa, Oct 3 (PTI) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Friday met the families of 11 devotees who drowned when a tractor-trolley carrying a Durga idol for immersion fell into a lake in Khandwa district.

The tragedy took place on Vijayadashami on Thursday in Pandhana area.

Yadav visited tribal-dominated Pandalphata village, from where the 11 deceased hailed, and assured bereaved families of all help.

The CM also instructed Khandwa District Magistrate Rishav Gupta to construct a proper ghat in the area to avert such tragedies during immersions in future.

"The MP government stands with the families in this hour of grief. Families of the deceased will be given Rs 4 lakh each. Those seriously injured will get Rs 1 lakh each and others with minor injuries will be given Rs 5

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