New Delhi, Apr 20: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday voiced profound grief over the fatalities in the Udhampur bus tragedy in Jammu and Kashmir.
Taking to X, the PMO wrote that he was pained to hear about the incident and extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased.
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“I extend my heartfelt condolences to those who have lost their near and dear ones. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured,” he said.
The Prime Minister also announced ex gratia relief, stating that Rs 2 lakh from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) will be given to the next of kin of each deceased. At the same time, the injured will receive rupees 50,000 as assistance.
It is pertinent to mention that nineteen people are dead so far, and dozens are injured.
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