Jaipur, June 11 -- Congress MLA Sachin Pilot expressed deep sorrow over a tragic incident where eight people drowned in the Banas River in the Tonk district of Rajasthan on Tuesday. The incident occurred when a group of people from Jaipur, who had come for a picnic, slipped while trying to save each other.

While speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Pilot said, "This is a very sad incident. These people had come here from Jaipur for a picnic...While trying to save each other, they slipped and 8 people died..."

The Congress leader assured that the administration would provide financial assistance to the families and suggested that a technical team conduct a survey and establish checkpoints.

"The administration will provide financial help to...