Dindori, Feb. 29 -- Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has given directions for a high-level inquiry and strict punishment for the guilty in the Dindori road accident which left 14 lives and 20 injured, a state minister said.

The accident occurred at Badjhar ghat in the district on Wednesday night. On the instruction of CM Yadav, MP minister Sampatiya Uike reached the spot and expressed grief over the incident.

"We all are pained and our government expresses condolences over the accident. I am here as a representative of the Government...This is a major accident...We stand with the bereaved families in this hour of grief... The CM has announced a compensation of Rs 4 Lakhs each for the family of the deceased. From the District Ad...