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Rajasthan: 10 people drown during Durga idol immersion in Dholpur
Ten people drowned during Durga idol immersion in Dholpur on Tuesday.
Dholpur: Ten people drowned during Durga idol immersion in Dholpur on Tuesday.
The authorities have recovered seven bodies so far.
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UPDATE: A total of 10 people had drowned during Durga idol immersion in Parbati river in Dholpur. https://t.co/dPqPqtNHEh
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Dholpur District collector Rakesh Jaiswal said, "A total of ten people have drowned. We have been able to recover seven bodies."
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Jaiswal further informed that action has been initiated to provide financial assistance of Rs 1 lakh from Chief Minister Relief Fund to the families of the victims.
Local divers and a team State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) were called in for assistance by the district administration. Further details are awaited. (ANI)