Rajasthan: Police registers case of unintentional murder in Barmer pandal tragedy

Rajasthan Police has registered a case of unintentional murder in Barmer's 'pandal' collapse tragedy which claimed 15 lives and injured 24 others.The case has been registered against the owner of the pandal and in-charge of electricity supply of the event .The mishap took place at around 4:30 pm on Sunday due to sudden rain and storm.Prime Minister Narendra Modi had expressed his sympathies with the families of the people who were killed in the mishap and wished the injured a speedy recovery."Collapse of a 'Pandaal' in Rajasthan's Barmer is unfortunate. My thoughts are with the bereaved families and I wish the injured a quick recovery," the official handle of Prime Minister's Office (PMO India) tweeted.Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot also expressed shock over the mishap.Gehlot also instructed the district administration to conduct a probe and extend all possible financial support to the families of the deceased and those who were injured.