Eight friends from Bhilwara district traveling to Mahakumbh tragically died in a car accident near Jaipur. Their bodies were brought back to their villages for cremation. In Badliyas, five friends were cremated together, causing widespread mourning and a complete village shutdown. Bhilwara District Collector assured prompt compensation to the grieving families.
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