Thirteen women and children died after falling into a well while performing a marriage ritual in Uttar Pradesh’s Kushinagar district, state police informed. The incident took place at Naurangiya Tola village when an iron grille where they were sitting, broke, police said. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the incident. At least 10 people were also injured in the incident at the village and According to information received 13 people have died so far. They said that help of Rs 4 lakh will be given to the family of each the deceased.

Expressing sympathy for the loss of lives, PM Modi described the incident as heart-rending. He gave his condolences to the families of victims and wished for a quick recovery for the injured. The local government is offering all possible help, Modi said on Twitter. Directing officials to give all assistance needed, Adityanath tweeted, “The death of villagers in an unfortunate incident in Naurangiya Tola village of Kushinagar district is very sad. My condolences are with the families of the deceased. Prabhu Shri Ram is wishing for the speedy recovery of the injured.”