3 children among 11 killed as vehicle plunges into canal in UP's Gonda

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath has announced a financial aid of ₹5 lakh for the families of the deceased

Updated on: Aug 3, 2025, 14:02:00 IST

By Rohit Kumar Singh

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Lucknow: Eleven people, including three children, were killed and four others injured after a four-wheeler lost control and fell into the Saryu Canal in Uttar Pradesh’s Gonda district, police said.

11 killed as vehicle with devotees falls into Saryu canal in UP's Gonda

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath has announced a financial aid of ₹5 lakh for the families of the deceased.

The vehicle, carrying 15 people, was on its way to the Pirthvinath Temple when the accident occurred near the Moorganj police station on the Seehgaon-Kharagoopur road in Gonda.

Local residents informed the police. The bodies were recovered from the canal, and the deceased have been identified.

CM Adityanath expressed his condolences to the bereaved families and directed district administration officials to provide immediate medical care to the injured at the hospital.

Police have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the accident.

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Rohit Kumar Singh
Rohit Kumar Singh is a senior journalist based in Lucknow and currently serves as Special Correspondent and City Chief with Hindustan Times. With over 25 years of experience in journalism, he specialises in investigative reporting, with a strong focus on crime, policing, internal security, terrorism, governance and public policy in Uttar Pradesh. He began his journalism career in 2000 and joined Hindustan Times in June 2008 after working with The Daily Pioneer and Sahara Samay. Over the years, he has produced numerous high-impact investigative and exclusive reports on organised crime, terrorism, law enforcement, politics, governance and public administration. Rohit has extensively covered major criminal investigations, terror incidents, elections, police reforms, anti-terror operations, corruption, communal violence and other sensitive security issues. His reporting is recognised for its accuracy, depth, strong sourcing and analytical approach, making him one of the most respected journalists covering the police and internal security beat in Uttar Pradesh. Throughout his career, he has consistently delivered stories that have shaped public discourse, exposed systemic lapses and promoted accountability in governance and law enforcement. He continues to focus on public-interest journalism, combining investigative reporting with in-depth analysis of issues that impact governance and public safety.Read More

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