Hyderabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the loss of lives due to a tragic accident in the Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh on Sunday.
The Prime Minister has also approved an ex-gratia from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the victims. The Prime Minister’s Office tweeted on Monday “Pained by the loss of lives due to a tragic accident in Ananthapuramu district, AP. Condolences to the bereaved families.
An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh each from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of the deceased: PM @narendramodi” Nine people, including BJP state Kisan Morcha leader Koka Venkatappa, were killed when the Innova car in which they were travelling collided with a lorry.
The victims were returning to their native village Lakkavaram after attending the marriage of Koka Venkatappa’s daughter.
