AMN /New Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while expressing grief over the loss of lives in a bus accident in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, today announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2-lakh for the next of kin of those killed in the accident from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF).
He also sanctioned Rs 50,000 each for the seriously injured. The Prime Minister in a series of tweets said, “My prayers & solidarity with those who lost their loved ones in the unfortunate bus accident in Uttarkashi. May the injured recover soon.
” “PM @narendramodi has also announced Rs 50,000 for those seriously injured in the bus accident in Uttarkashi.
Uttarakhand: 21 pilgrims killed in raod accident
At least 21 Chardham pilgrims were killed while 7 others have been injured in a bus accident near Dharasu in Uttarkashi district in Uttarakhand last evening.
The bus carrying 28 pilgrims from Indore Madhya Pradesh was returning from Gangotri when it fell into Bhagirathi River.
The accident occurred around 6pm yesterday near Dharasu when the pilgrims were returning form Gangotri. The bus carrying 28 yatris plunged into Bhagirathi river at nalupani near dharasu. All 21 dead bodies have been recovered.
The injureds have been admitted to district hospital at Uttarkashi and CHC Chinyalisaud. The cause of the accident is said to be separation of the tire from the bus due to which driver lost control over the vehicle and it fell into the gorge.