A day after a pandal (tent) collapsed in Barmer in Rajasthan, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot ordered an inquiry into the incident. The death toll of the accident rose to 15 on Monday.

On Sunday, after the tent collapsed killing 14 people and injuring 50 others, Ashok Gehlot announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh each to the next of the kin of those who lost their lives and Rs 2 lakh to the injured.

We have ordered an inquiry into the incident. Action will be taken based on the inquiry report. We are thinking of issuing an advisory regarding arrangements and security at such events to prevent similar incidents in future, Ashok Gehlot said during his visit to the accident spot on Monday.

The CM along with state Health Minister Raghu Sharma, Revenue Minister Harish Chaudhary, Energy Minister BD Kalla and others visited Jasol village and paid floral tributes to those who lost their lives in the incident.

Ashok Gehlot also directed officials to ensure that proper treatment is provided to the injured.

Earlier, Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Barmer MP Kailash Chaudhary visited hospitals to enquire about the condition of the injured.

A 'Ram Katha' was organised at a school ground near Rani Bhatiyani temple in Jasol village of the district on Sunday. The pandal was uprooted by strong winds, trapping the people sitting under it, police said, adding that hundreds of devotees were attending the programme.