Modi Announces ₹2 Lakh Ex-gratia for Kin of Jaisalmer Bus Fire Victims
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the loss of life in the Jaisalmer bus fire incident, which claimed at least 20 lives, and announced an ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh per person for the next of kin of the deceased.
The official statement from PMO on Tuesday read: “I regret the loss of life due to a mishap that occurred in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. My thoughts are with the affected people and their families during this difficult time. I pray for a speedy recovery of the injured.”
The statement also announced financial assistance from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF). The post on
At least 20 people died and many others were injured when a Jodhpur-bound private bus caught fire near Thaiyat village in Jaisalmer on Tuesday.
According to an official statement from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma visited the accident site and expressed grief over the tragedy.
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He added, “May Lord Shri Ram grant the departed souls a place at His divine feet. The state government stands with the affected families and is committed to providing them all possible support.”
Meanwhile, Jodhpur Police Commissioner Om Prakash Paswan said, “16 injured people were brought here from Jaisalmer. 15 injured are receiving treatment at Mahatma Gandhi Hospital and one injured is receiving treatment at Shri Ram Hospital.”
According to Jaisalmer Additional SP Kailash Dhan, the bus, which was leaving Jaisalmer for Jodhpur around 3 pm, suddenly caught fire near Thaiyat village after smoke was coming out from its rear.
The official said, “The moving bus was engulfed in flames. It was reported that there were injuries. The injured were taken to the hospital. Rescue efforts continue.”
