Jaipur: In a tragic incident, at least 11 persons were killed, while several others were feared to have been injured in a lightning strike in front of the 12th century Amer Palace near Jaipur.
The incident took place when people were taking selfies at a watch tower amid rain in the Rajasthan capital.
Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh for the families of those killed.
Apart from the incident at Amer Palace, nine more casualties by lightning were reported from across the state on Sunday – One death each in Baran and Jhalawar, four deaths in Kota and three in Dholpur districts. Seven of those killed were children.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his deepest condolences over the deaths.