Thirteen women, including six children, died on February 16 during a wedding ceremony in northeastern India.
Thirteen women, including six children, died on February 16, in Kushinagar, in northeastern India. The drama took place around 8:30 p.m. during a “haldi” ceremony, which consists of spreading a paste of turmeric on the bodies of the future spouses before their wedding. The bride, surrounded by her family and friends for this celebration, stood near a railing around a well. The victims were sitting on a slab which gave way under their weight, causing them to fall into the shaft.
On Thursday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered his condolences to the family of the deceased in a message posted on Twitter. “The Kushinagar accident is heartbreaking. I express my deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives there. I wish a speedy recovery to the injured. The local administration is involved in all possible aid, ”we can read.
उत्तर प्रदेश के कुशीनगर में हुआ हादसा हृदॕयवितहा इसमें जिन लोगों को अपनी जान गंवानी पड़ी है उनके तिरति मैं अपनी गहरी संवेदनाएं व्यक्त करता हूं. इसके साथ ही घायलों के जल्द से जल्द स्वस्थ होने की कामना करता हूं. स्थानीय प्रशासन हर संभव मदद में जुटा है।
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 17, 2022
Earlier, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath expressed his sorrow over the painful loss. He ordered the authorities to intensify rescue and rescue operations, and treat the injured. About fifteen women were therefore rescued by the villagers and the police. The balance sheet initially reported 11 deaths, before climbing to 13.
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