3 devotees die due to heat at religious festival in Bengal: Mamata

3 devotees die due to heat at religious festival in Bengal: Mamata

Three elderly devotees died due to heat and humidity at a religious gathering in Panihati in North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Sunday. She said that senior officials have rushed to the spot and all assistance is being provided. "Distressed to know of 3 old devotees'' death due to heat and humidity in Danda Mahotsav at ISKCON temple at Panihati. CP and DM have rushed, all help being provided. My condolences to the bereaved families, solidarity to devotees," she tweeted.