11 die of heatstroke at Maharashtra Bhushan Award ceremony, CM Shinde announces Rs 5 lakh compensation

Mumbai: The death toll in the tragic incident at the Maharashtra Bhushan award ceremony has risen to 11.

People died due to heatstroke which took place yesterday during felicitation of Dr. Appasaheb Dharmadhikari by union Home Minister Amit Shah.

The many are in critical condition and have been admitted in various hospitals.

According to information received more than 100 people are still admitted in various hospitals.

Congress spokesperson Atul Londhe criticized the government by tweeting. "People suffered because the meeting was held in the afternoon in the hot April sun."

Many people fell down due to dizziness during the event itself, while many people also vomited. Many people are undergoing treatment at Tata Hospital in Kharggar, Upazila Hospital in Panvel and Medi Cover Hospital and some of them are in critical condition.

Meanwhile, Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde has declared that, the state government has given assistance of Rs.5 lakh each to the families of the deceased.

Mr Shinde who was visited to the hospital last night and said that , I pay my heartfelt tribute to these Sri Members.This is a very painful and unfortunate incident.

The government will provide assistance of five lakh rupees each to the families of the deceased and the medical expenses of the members who are undergoing treatment in the hospital will be borne by the government,he said.

The Chief Minister interacted with the patients undergoing treatment. Also discussed with the doctors there and got information about the treatment.

Speaking to the media representatives on this occasion, the Chief Minister said, due to heat stroke, Sri Member had to be admitted to the hospital. Doctors at the venue administered first aid to some Sri members. Some had to be shifted to hospital. It has been directed to appoint an officer of the rank of Deputy Commissioner of Panvel Municipal Corporation to coordinate the patients admitted to MGM Hospital and their relatives.

On this occasion, the Chief Minister gave instructions to ensure that patients and relatives are not inconvenienced. (Inputs from UNI)