Prime Minister's Office

PM Anguished by the loss of lives due to a tragic accident in West Bengal


Announces ex-gratia from PMNRF for the victims

Posted On: 09 AUG 2022 10:24PM by PIB Delhi

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the loss of lives due to a tragic accident in Birbhum district of West Bengal. Shri Modi has also announced an ex-gratia from PMNRF for the victims.

The Prime Minister's Office tweeted;

"Anguished by the loss of lives due to a tragic accident in Birbhum district of West Bengal. Prayers with the injured. 

Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased and the injured would be given Rs. 50,000: PM"

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