Rajasthan: 10 people drown during Durga idol immersion in Dholpur

Dholpur: Ten people drowned during Durga idol immersion in Dholpur on Tuesday.

The authorities have recovered seven bodies so far.

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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)

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