NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed deep sorrow over a fatal road accident in the Tehri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand, which claimed the lives of eight individuals on Thursday. In addition to offering his condolences, the Prime Minister has sanctioned financial assistance for the victims and their families from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF).
The accident occurred when a vehicle, reportedly carrying occupants returning from a funeral in Rishikesh, plunged nearly 300 meters into a gorge near Nail on the Chamba-Koti road.
Financial Assistance Details
To support the affected families during this tragedy, the Prime Minister’s Office announced the following ex-gratia payments:
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Next of Kin (Deceased): ₹2 Lakh per individual.
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Injured Survivors: ₹50,000 per person.
Official Statement
Sharing his grief on X (formerly Twitter), PM Modi stated:
“The loss of lives due to an accident in Tehri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand is saddening. I extend my condolences to those who have lost their loved ones in this mishap. May the injured recover at the earliest.”
Accident Summary
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Location: Near Nail village, Chamba Block, Tehri Garhwal.
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Casualties: 8 dead, 2 injured.
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Context: The group was traveling back to Ghansali after attending a funeral.
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Response: Local police and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) conducted the rescue operation. The two survivors are currently undergoing treatment at the District Hospital Baurari and are reported to be out of danger.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has also directed the district administration to ensure immediate medical care for the survivors and to oversee the relief operations.
