Batala Cracker Factory Blast: PM Narendra Modi, President Ram Nath Kovind extends anguish
Batala Cracker Factory Blast: Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with President of India Ram Nath Kovind has shared condolences for 23 people who were killed in the incident and prayed for the speedy recovery to 20 of those injured. PM Modi said, "The tragedy at a firecracker factory in Punjab is heart-wrenching. Deeply anguished due to it. My condolences to families of those who lost their lives. I hope the injured recover at the earliest. Agencies are working on rescue operations at the site of the tragedy." https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1169458665763438592 Likewise, President Ram Nath Kovind said, "Saddened to learn about the loss of lives due to an explosion at a firecracker factory in Batala, Punjab. Condolences to bereaved families impacted by this tragedy and wishing an early recovery to those injured". https://twitter.com/rashtrapatibhvn/status/1169234947158077440?s=20 Batala Cracker Factory Blast: SAD expresses anguish at the demise of 23 persons Also, Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh said in a tweet, "Have ordered a magisterial probe into the Batala firecracker factory blast. My prayers & thoughts are with the family members of the deceased and I wish a speedy recovery to those injured. I have announced an ex-gratia grant for those injured & the kin of deceased". https://twitter.com/capt_amarinder/status/1169290875991494656?s=20 Likewise, Sukhbir Singh Badal said, "Shocked & grieved at the demise of 23 persons in a blast at a cracker factory in Batala. I earnestly hope that those trapped in rubble are rescued soon. The state govt must compensate victims & ensure the implementation of safety norms. My thoughts are with bereaved families." -PTC News
