Official promises support after two boys die during Raichur immersion procession

Raichur Deputy Commissioner Poovitha S. visited the families of two minor boys who died during a Ganesha idol immersion procession, The Hindu reported. The official visited the grieving families on Sunday and offered her condolences following the deaths.

The supplied report does not provide the boys’ names, ages, the circumstances of the incident or the location where the deaths occurred. During the visit, Poovitha assured the families of full support from the state. She also promised compensation through the Chief Minister’s relief fund.

The assurance concerns assistance to the relatives after the deaths during the religious procession. The available material does not state the amount of compensation, when it will be paid or which department will administer the relief. It also does not include details of any investigation, safety arrangements at the procession or official findings about what happened during the idol immersion.

The Deputy Commissioner’s visit was described as an expression of condolence and a commitment to state assistance. The Hindu reported the promise of support and compensation but supplied no further information about the incident or the families’ response.