Bathinda Bus Tragedy: PM Modi Condoles Loss Of Lives; Announces Ex-Gratia Assistance

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his grief over the tragic bus accident in Bathinda, Punjab, which claimed eight lives, including a two-year-old girl. He extended his condolences to the bereaved families and announced financial aid for the victims.

Taking to X, the Prime Minister’s Office posted, “Saddened by the loss of lives in the bus accident in Bathinda, Punjab. Condolences to those who lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon.”

“An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000,” the PMO further added.

The accident occurred on Friday when a speeding bus overturned after the driver lost control, officials reported.

Deputy Commissioner Showkat Ahmad Parray confirmed the fatalities. He further added that five victims had been identified, while efforts were ongoing to identify the remaining three.

“Eight people have died unfortunately, including a two-year-old girl – five of them were in Talwandi hospital, and other three people lost their lives in the civil hospital, Bathinda. Out of eight people, five have been identified and three are yet to be identified. The bus was at high speed and the driver lost control. All the help that the government can do will be extended to the families,” Parray asserted.

Bathinda SSP Amneet Kondal stated that 46 passengers were rescued, with no critical injuries among the survivors.

“Forty-six passengers were rescued. Eight deaths are confirmed as of now. The health conditions of others are normal,” she confirmed.

President Murmu Condoles Bathinda Bus Accident; Prays For Swift Recovery Of Injured

Earlier on Friday, President Droupadi Murmu also shared her condolences, expressing deep sorrow for the victims and praying for the swift recovery of the injured.

“I am deeply saddened by the news of the death of many people in a bus accident in Bathinda, Punjab. I express my deepest condolences to all the bereaved families and pray to God for the speedy recovery of all those injured in this accident,” President Murmu posted on X.

Arvind Kejriwal Condoles Bathinda Bus Accident; Urges Swift Support For Victims

AAP national convener and former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal expressed his anguish over the incident, urging swift support for the victims.

Taking to X, Kejriwal posted, “The bus accident in Bathinda is very sad. My condolences to all the families who lost their loved ones in this accident. I pray to God that the people injured in the accident recover soon and return home. Have spoken to Punjab CM Mann and, provide all possible help to all the victims and their families as soon as possible.”

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