MP CM Mohan Yadav announces Rs 4 lakh aid for families of Katni and Seoni fire victims

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav has expressed his sorrow at two devastating fire incidents occurred in Katni and Seoni districts during Diwali, stating that number of dead families in both localities would get Rs 4 lakh financial assistance from government.

The Chief Minister paid tribute to the martyrs in a post on social media platform X and gave condolence to the families of the martyred persons. Also, he urged the State government to heed to the relatives of the victims of the attack by financially aiding them.

The first tragedy occurred at Chhapara area of Seoni where a fire broke out in a house adjacent to a Jain temple at Mahavir Ward No. 7, there around 4 to 4.30 am. There were ten people who were inside of the home at the time of the incident. In the fire, six people were killed and four others were safely rescued.

Once again, another big fire broke out in Barhi Katni about midnight. Puran Agrawal and Ritesh Agrawal were the owners of a noodles shop located on a three-storey building, which reportedly caught fire and soon consumed the whole building.

Six were killed, including a two-month-old baby. Rescue efforts were ongoing throughout the night, with many attempting to extricate those who were still inside. Around 6:30 am, two family members were rescued after a wall was broken with a JCB machine.

Condoling the loss, CM Mohan Yadav prayed for peace for the soul of the deceased and strength for the families experiencing this huge loss.