Bilaspur: Eight women have died and 15 others are in critical condition after sterilization surgeries were conducted on them at a camp organized by the Chhattisgarh government in Bilaspur on Saturday.

According to reports, the camp was held in Pendari area in Bilaspur, which is also the home district of state Health Minister Amar Agarwal. Around 80 women underwent surgeries at the camp.

Meanwhile, the health authorities have denied any negligence on their part.

However, the state government has announced a compensation of Rs. 2 lakh each for the families of the deceased and Rs. 50,000 for those who are critical.