Jaipur, Oct. 14 -- Atleast 20 people were killed and several others were injured after a private bus enroute to Jodhpur caught fire near the Thaiyat village in Jaisalmer on Tuesday.

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma visited the spot where the bus burst into flames, which claimed the lives of 20 people, said an official statement by the Rajasthan CMO.

According to the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), Sharma expressed deep grief over the incident and conveyed his condolences to the bereaved families. He also directed officials to ensure proper medical treatment for the injured and provide all possible assistance to those affected.

"The incident of a bus catching fire in Jaisalmer is extremely heart-wrenching. I express deep condole...