Chhattisgarh CM, deputy extend condolences after 18 people lost lives in Kawardha mishap

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], May 20 (ANI): Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Monday extended his condolences after 18 people lost their lives in a tragic incident in Kawardha district.
In a post on X, CM Sai said, "The sad news is being received about the death of 18 villagers and injuries to 4 after a pickup overturned near Bahpani village of Kukdur police station area of Kabirdham district. Necessary instructions have been given to the district administration for better treatment of the injured. I pray to God for the peace of the departed souls and express my deepest condolences to their family. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured."
State Deputy CM Arun Sao also expressed condolences and said that action will be taken after investigation.
"There is news of the death of 17 people in an accident of a pick-up vehicle. This is a very sad incident. My condolence to those who lost their lives. The government is with those who are injured. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai is in constant touch with the officials for relief and rescue work. The cause of the accident will be known after the investigation. The administration is currently working to provide relief to the people. Action will be taken on the basis of whatever facts come after the investigation," he said.
About 25 labourers, who were returning after collecting tendu leaves in a pickup truck, fell into a ditch on Monday.
"Eight individuals were injured and have been rushed to the hospital for treatment," Abhishek Pallav, Kawardha SP, said.
Chhattisgarh Congress President Deepak Baij demanded from the Chhattisgarh government that the families of the victims should be given compensation without any delay.
"The news of the tragic death of 15 workers returning from Pandriya after plucking tendu leaves in a road accident is disturbing. Humble tributes to all the deceased, there is information that some workers have also been injured in this accident, I request the administration to make proper arrangements for the treatment of the injured. The families of the deceased should be given compensation by the government without delay," Baij wrote on X. (ANI)