Expressing deep grief over the accidental death of a kabaddi player, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Wednesday announced Rs 4 lakh financial assistance to the nearest kin.
Thandaram Malakar of village Bhalumar in Raigarh district was taking part in a kabaddi event in the Chhattisgarhi Olympics. During the game, Thandaram was injured. He succumbed to his injuries while being taken to a hospital.
Baghel said it was an unfortunate incident and expressed his condolences to the family of Malakar.
He announced an assistance of Rs 4 lakh to the family of the deceased. He said that further assistance will be provided under government rules.
BJP state General Secretary O.P. Chaudhary claimed that the death could have been averted a medical team was deputed at the venue. He said it took four hours by ambulance to reach the nearest medical facility.