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12 Dead in Katni and Sevni Fires, CM Orders 4 Lakh Aid to Families
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhopal
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 04:31 PM
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Twelve people lost their lives when fires broke out in Katni and Sevni on Diwali night. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has directed that each bereaved family receive ₹4 lakh in compensation.
On the night of Diwali, two separate fire incidents occurred in the districts of Katni and Sevni, Madhya Pradesh, claiming the lives of twelve people. The flames were reported to have started during celebrations, though the exact cause is still under investigation.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, in response to the tragedy, has instructed the state government to provide each family of the deceased with ₹4 lakh as financial assistance. The directive aims to help the affected households cope with the sudden loss and the associated expenses.
Local authorities have begun a preliminary inquiry into the incidents, and emergency services were dispatched to the sites to control the fires and conduct rescue operations. The families affected by the tragedy are awaiting the disbursement of the aid as per the CM’s orders.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, in response to the tragedy, has instructed the state government to provide each family of the deceased with ₹4 lakh as financial assistance. The directive aims to help the affected households cope with the sudden loss and the associated expenses.
Local authorities have begun a preliminary inquiry into the incidents, and emergency services were dispatched to the sites to control the fires and conduct rescue operations. The families affected by the tragedy are awaiting the disbursement of the aid as per the CM’s orders.