Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday condoled the deaths in a road accident in Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh district and announced an ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh for the families of each deceased.
“Saddened by the loss of lives due to a road accident in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones in the mishap. May the injured recover soon. An ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given ₹50,000,” the Prime Minister’s Office posted on X.
According to police, eight people were killed when a vehicle carrying 13 passengers crashed near the Suni bridge in Muwani town on Tuesday.
Pithoragarh Superintendent of Police Rekha Yadav said rescue operations are underway. “Police officials have reached the spot and rescue operations are underway,” she said.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami also expressed grief over the incident and said the district administration has been directed to ensure proper and timely treatment for the injured. He wished them a speedy recovery.
— ANI