West Bengal: 18 killed during funeral procession as vehicle hits truck in Nadia district; PM Modi announces relief
Jasleen Kaur
November 28th 2021 11:45 AM --
Updated:
November 28th 2021 04:59 PM
Road accident: At least 18 persons were killed and five others injured in a road accident that took place in West Bengal's Phulbari area of Nadia district late Saturday evening, the police said.
PM Modi announces relief for kin
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh each from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the next of kin of those who have lost their lives due to the road accident in West Bengal's Nadia district on Sunday. "The injured will also be given Rs 50,000 each," the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said in a tweet.
"The Prime Minister has announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh each from PMNRF for the next of kin of those who have lost their lives due to the road accident in Nadia, West Bengal. Rs. 50,000 would be given to the injured," the PMO India tweeted.
WB Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar expresses grief
Meanwhile, West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar expressed grief over the death of 18 people in the road accident.
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"Deeply pained at reported death of 18 people and 5 others injured in Nadia District after the vehicle they were travelling in collided with a truck parked on the side of the road. Expect all efforts @MamataOfficial to the family of deceased and injured. Need to promote Road Safety," he tweeted.
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-PTC News