PM Modi expresses grief over Ferozepur mishap, announces ex-gratia for victims’ families
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow over a tragic road accident in Punjab’s Ferozepur district, where a vehicle carrying members of a family collided with a truck on the Ferozepur–Fazilka road on Saturday morning. He conveyed his condolences to the families of those who lost their loved ones in the incident and wished a speedy recovery to the injured.
In a message posted on X, the Prime Minister said he was deeply pained by the accident and prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured. He also announced financial assistance from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the victims and their families.
“Deeply pained to hear about a mishap in Ferozepur district, Punjab. My condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. Wishing a speedy recovery to the injured,” PM Modi said.
The Prime Minister further announced an ex-gratia payment of Rs 2 lakh from the PMNRF to the next of kin of each deceased victim, while those injured in the mishap will receive Rs 50,000 as assistance.
The authorities are providing necessary support to those affected by the incident, while efforts are underway to assist the injured and their families.
