New Delhi, Nov 21: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has announced ex gratia of Rs. 2 lakhs for the next of kin of those killed, and Rs. 50,000 for those seriously injured, in the rail accident in Uttar Pradesh, from PMNRF. This is over and above any assistance announced by the Railways.
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the loss of lives due to the derailing of the Patna-Indore Express. Expressing his anguish, the Prime Minister said:
“Anguished beyond words on the loss of lives due to the derailing of the Patna-Indore express. My thoughts are with the bereaved families.
Prayers with those injured in the tragic train accident. I have spoken to Railway Minister, Shri Suresh Prabhu, who is personally monitoring the situation closely”.
Source: PIB
