Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Two Kawariyas Killed, Nearly 50 Injured in Madhya Pradesh
Several groups of kawariyas were traveling in Madhya Pradesh on the last Saawan Somvaar.
Three separate accidents happened.
In Pithampur, a fast SUV hit a group of about 200 pilgrims.
More than two dozen people were hurt, and some pilgrims set the SUV on fire.
In Kukshi, a tractor-trolley carrying pilgrims fell from a bridge.
One person died and nearly 20 were injured there.
Police said the tractor may have crashed because its brakes failed.
In Shajapur, a car hit an electric pole, which fell on walking pilgrims and killed a woman.
Two kawariyas were killed and nearly 50 injured in three separate incidents in Madhya Pradesh on the last Saawan Somvaar.
More than two dozen kawariyas were injured in Pithampur after a speeding Mahindra Scorpio SUV struck a kanwar yatra.
Angry kawariyas set the SUV on fire after the Pithampur crash, and the injured were taken to hospital.
A tractor-trolley carrying kawariyas fell from a bridge in Kukshi, killing Raju Pakaaw and injuring nearly 20 people.
In Shajapur, a woman kawariya died when an electric pole fell after a speeding car hit it.
- Who
- Kawariyas, including a woman pilgrim and a man identified as Raju Pakaaw, were affected; drivers of a Mahindra Scorpio SUV, a tractor-trolley, and a car were involved in the incidents.
- What
- Three separate incidents killed two kawariyas and injured nearly 50 others.
- When
- On the last Saawan Somvaar, a Monday.
- Where
- In Madhya Pradesh, including Pithampur in Indore, Kukshi in Dhar district, and Shajapur in Ujjain district.
- Why
- The incidents were linked to a speeding SUV, suspected brake failure in a tractor-trolley, and a speeding car hitting an electric pole.
- Deaths
- Two kawariyas were killed.
- Injuries
- Nearly 50 people were injured across the three incidents.
- Pithampur crash
- A speeding Mahindra Scorpio SUV struck a kanwar yatra involving around 200 people.
- Kukshi crash
- A tractor-trolley carrying kawariyas fell from a bridge.
- Kukshi suspected cause
- Police said preliminary investigations suggested brake failure.
- Shajapur incident
- A car hit an electric pole, causing it to fall on walking kawariyas.
- Aftermath
- Irate kawariyas set the SUV on fire after the Pithampur collision.