11 killed as tractor-trolley falls into pond during Durga idol immersion in Khandwa
Eleven people, including eight minors, died on 2 October 2025 when a tractor-trolley carrying devotees for Durga idol immersion overturned into a pond in the Pandhana area of Khandwa district, Madhya Pradesh.
Summary
Eleven people, including eight minors, died on the evening of 2 October 2025 when a tractor-trolley carrying devotees for Durga idol immersion overturned into a pond in the Pandhana area of Khandwa district, Madhya Pradesh. Officials said the trolley, carrying about 20–30 people, lost balance near the water and toppled despite warnings to the driver. The SDRF, home guards and police recovered the bodies after a search lasting several hours. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh from the PMNRF for each deceased's next of kin and ₹50,000 for the injured, while Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced ₹4 lakh for each victim's family.
Key facts
- Date
- 2 Oct 2025 (Vijayadashami)
- Place
- Pandhana area, Khandwa district (MP)
- Deaths
- 11, including 8 minors
- PMNRF ex-gratia
- ₹2 lakh per deceased; ₹50,000 per injured
- State aid
- ₹4 lakh per deceased (CM Mohan Yadav)
Practice MCQs 1 questions
In which district of Madhya Pradesh did a tractor-trolley carrying devotees for Durga idol immersion fall into a pond on 2 October 2025, killing 11 people?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — Khandwa
The accident occurred in the Pandhana area of Khandwa district.