On Thursday, three people died after about 30 villagers fell into a well during a rescue operation in Madhya Pradesh’s Vidisha district . Nineteen people have been rescued and rushed to a hospital, said the police.
As per officials, the parapet wall around the well collapsed due to the weight of people who were trying to rescue the boy. The well is around 50 feet deep with a water level of about 20 feet, news agency PTI reported quoting locals . “The national Disaster Management Force and state Disaster management force have been pressed into action. Inspector General, zone and other official officials have also reached the spot. I am in touch with the Concerned officials,” Mr Chouhan told the media.
Mr Chouchan also announced a compensation of Rs.5 lakh each to the family of the victims, those injured will be given Rs.50,000 provided free treatment facility, he said.
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