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Three Children Drown During Ganesh Visarjan in Dhar, CM Announces Rs 4 Lakh Aid
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 12:15 PM
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Three children drowned while being taken for Ganesh Visarjan in the Badanwar area of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav announced a compensation of Rs 4 lakh for each bereaved family.
During the Ganesh Visarjan ceremony in Badanwar, a locality of Dhar district, three children slipped into the river and were unable to be rescued, resulting in their deaths. The incident occurred as families were gathering to immerse the idol, a customary practice during the festival.
Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy and visited the site to meet the grieving relatives. He pledged immediate financial assistance to the families, emphasizing the government's commitment to support those affected by such accidents.
The state government has approved a one‑time grant of Rs 4 lakh for each of the three bereaved families. Officials said the compensation will be disbursed through the district administration, and a detailed inquiry will be launched to understand the circumstances that led to the drowning.
Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy and visited the site to meet the grieving relatives. He pledged immediate financial assistance to the families, emphasizing the government's commitment to support those affected by such accidents.
The state government has approved a one‑time grant of Rs 4 lakh for each of the three bereaved families. Officials said the compensation will be disbursed through the district administration, and a detailed inquiry will be launched to understand the circumstances that led to the drowning.