The PM also announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh each to the kin of the victims
Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Pic/PTI
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed anguish over the Nilgiris bus accident in Tamil Nadu on September 30 that has left 9 persons dead.
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The PM also announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh each to the kin of the victims.
"Pained by the loss of lives due to a bus accident near Coonoor in Nilgiris district, Tamil Nadu. My thoughts are with the bereaved families. I pray that the injured recover soon. An ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. Those injured would be given Rs 50,000: PM @narendramodi," the PM's official X handle said.
Pained by the loss of lives due to a bus accident near Coonoor in Nilgiris district, Tamil Nadu. My thoughts are with the bereaved families. I pray that the injured recover soon. An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. Those…
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 1, 2023
On Saturday, a Tenkasi-bound tourist bus fell into a gorge and toppled after the driver lost control of the vehicle, killing 8 people.
The toll went up to nine with the death of one more woman today.
The victims had arrived in the hilly district for a pleasure trip and were returning home when the mishap occurred.
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