UP: 13 killed, 3 injured after falling in well at wedding in Kushinagar; ex-gratia announced

 

In an unfortunate incident, thirteen women and three girls where killed when they accidentally fell into a well during a 'haldi' ceremony at a village in Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar late Wednesday evening.

The women had gathered near the well for an event when suddenly the slab kept on it broke and the victims fell inside. Hearing screams, the locals ran for help and pulled out the victims.

"An ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh will be given to the kin of the deceased," ANI quoted DM Kushinagar as saying.