A major accident took place late Friday night in Hassan, Karnataka. Ganesh statue entered an uncontrolled container procession during immersion. Container was going from Hassan to Holenarsipur. 9 people died in the accident. 22 people were injured. Hassan Deputy Commissioner KS Lata Kumari said that the injured are being treated at HIMS Hospital. One is in critical condition. Apart from this, 7 people are undergoing treatment and their condition is said to be normal. It is being told that late Friday night, a container entered the procession to avoid colliding with a container bike in Hosulli. The containers trampled many people involved in the procession. Container driver has also been injured in the accident. Eyewitnesses said that the procession was moving forward and a large number of devotees were involved in it. Students of Engineering College were also present in the procession. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has expressed grief over the death of the people.
Announcement of compensation to the families of the dead
CM Siddaramaiah has expressed grief over the accident. He wrote on the X platform that it was very sad to hear the death of many people and the news of more than 20 people being seriously injured in a procession of a procession going for Ganesh immersion in Hassan. I pray that the soul of the dead may be peaceful and the injured are healthy soon. Along with this, Siddaramaiah said that the families of the deceased should give compensation of Rs 5-5 lakh. At the same time, the government will also afford the treatment of those injured in this incident.
Former Karnataka CM HD Kumar Swamy wrote on the X platform that he was deeply shocked to hear the news of the accident, in which many people lost their lives and more than 20 people were seriously injured. It is very sad that devotees lost their lives due to the grip of a truck during the Ganpati procession. Said that this is a very unfortunate incident. May God give peace to the departed souls and give the power to beggar families to bear this sorrow. I pray for all the injured to get well soon.
