New Delhi, Oct 1 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief over Kanpur incident on Saturday evening and has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh to the kin of the each deceased.
The PMO India tweeted, "Distressed by the tractor-trolley mishap in Kanpur. My thoughts are with all those who have lost their near and dear ones. Prayers with the injured. The local administration is providing all possible assistance to the affected."
It tweeted, "An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be paid to the next of kin of each of the deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000."
Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh have also expressed grief over the incident.
Shah tweeted, "The road accident in Kanpur, UP is very sad and heart-wrenching. The local administration is providing treatment to the injured. I express my condolences to those who have lost their loved ones in this incident for this irreparable loss. May God give strength to his family to bear this loss."
Rajnath tweeted, "The road accident in Kanpur district of UP is heart-wrenching. I express my deepest condolences to the families of those who have lost their lives in this. Also wish a speedy recovery to those injured in the accident. The local administration is busy in all possible help."
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