New
Delhi, (the states. news)
Prime Minister has condoled the loss of lives
in a road accident in Kanpur and announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh each
from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the kin of the
deceased.
Besides, an amount of Rs 50,000 each would be provided to those injured.
‘The road accident in Kanpur is extremely tragic. Many people have lost their
lives in this accident. I extend my condolences to their families, and wish the
injured a speedy recovery,’ Mr Modi tweeted in Hindi.
‘Prime Minister @narendramodi has announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh each
from the PMNRF for the next of kin of those who have lost their lives due to a
tragic accident in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. Rs. 50,000 would be provided to those
injured,’ the PMO had tweeted.
At least 16 people were killed and 10 others critically injured in a collision
between a private bus and a tempo under the Sachendi area on the outskirt of
Kanpur city late last night.
(uni) (media saheb.com)