At least 7 people died due to heatstroke during the Maharashtra event, CM Shinde announced an ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh

Mumbai (ANI): At least seven people, who suffered from heat stroke during the Maharashtra Bhushan award ceremony at Kharghar in Navi Mumbai, died while 24 are undergoing treatment, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said on Sunday.
The Chief Minister announced an ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh for the families of the deceased.
“Rs 5 lakh will be given to the families of the deceased while we are ensuring proper treatment for those admitted,” Shinde said.
The Maharashtra Bhushan award ceremony was also attended by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde and his deputy Devendra Fadnavis.
Shah distributed the awards at the function.