New Delhi May 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday announced ex gratia of Rs two lakh for the next of kin of each of those killed in a bus accident in Uttarakhand.
My prayers and solidarity with those who lost their loved ones in the unfortunate bus accident in Uttarkashi. May the injured recover soon Modi said in a tweet.
He also announced Rs 50 000 from the Prime Minister s National Relief Fund for those seriously injured.
At least 24 persons were killed and eight others injured when the bus carrying pilgrims from Indore Madhya Pradesh plunged into a deep gorge late on Tuesday.
The accident took place near Nalupani when they were returning from the Gangotri shrine.
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Modi announces ex gratia Rs 2 lakh for Uttarakhand victims
