Kushinagar: In a catalytic incident, 13 people including children died after falling into a well while performing a marriage function in Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh on Thursday.

In the incident, at least 10 people were also sustained injuries. The incident occurred at Naurangiya Tola village when an iron grille on which they were sitting, broke down.

Deceased have been identified as Pooja (19), Shashi Kala (15), Shakuntala (35), Mamta Devi (35), Meera (25), Pooja (20), Pari (1), Jyoti (15), Radhika (16), Sundari (15), Aarti (10), Pappi (20) and Manu (18), officials said.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath condolences the tragic incident. The government also announced ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh to the kin of each deceased.

Condoling the loss of lives, Prime Minister Modi said, “The incident at Kushinagar in Uttar Pradesh is heartbreaking. I convey my deepest condolences to the families of those who have lost their lives in this. At the same time, I wish the injured a speedy recovery. The local administration is doing everything possible to help.”

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