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Madhya Pradesh CM grants ₹12 lakh to families of three teens drowned in Shahdol pond
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 11 Nov 2026, 02:31 PM
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Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav approved a voluntary donation of ₹4 lakh each, totaling ₹12 lakh, for the families of three teenagers who died in a pond accident in Shahdol.
A tragic incident in Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh, saw three teenagers lose their lives after falling into a pond. The accident has left the families grieving and seeking support.
In response, Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav announced a voluntary contribution of ₹4 lakh for each bereaved family, amounting to a total assistance of ₹12 lakh. The aid is intended to help the families cope with immediate financial pressures following the loss.
The proposal was put forward by the district collector, who recommended the disbursement to the state government. The administration approved the request promptly, reflecting a swift relief effort.
Local officials said the funds will be transferred directly to the families within the next few days. Community members have welcomed the gesture, though they also called for a thorough investigation into the safety of the pond to prevent future tragedies.
The incident underscores the need for better water-body management in the region, and authorities have pledged to review safety protocols at similar sites.
In response, Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav announced a voluntary contribution of ₹4 lakh for each bereaved family, amounting to a total assistance of ₹12 lakh. The aid is intended to help the families cope with immediate financial pressures following the loss.
The proposal was put forward by the district collector, who recommended the disbursement to the state government. The administration approved the request promptly, reflecting a swift relief effort.
Local officials said the funds will be transferred directly to the families within the next few days. Community members have welcomed the gesture, though they also called for a thorough investigation into the safety of the pond to prevent future tragedies.
The incident underscores the need for better water-body management in the region, and authorities have pledged to review safety protocols at similar sites.