New Delhi, Oct 17 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the stampede in Kolkata is extremely distressing and announced an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh to the next of kin of each deceased and Rs 50,000 for the injured.
At least 17 people died and 25 others were injured in a stampede-like situation at a Durga Puja pandal in north Kolkata on Saturday evening.
“The stampede in Kolkata is extremely distressing. My thoughts are with those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover at the earliest,” Modi said in a post on X.
Terming the tragedy saddening, he conveyed condolences to the bereaved families and wished the injured a speedy recovery.
The prime minister announced that an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh will be given from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund to the next of kin of each of those who lost their lives and Rs 50,000 to each injured person.
Modi said the local administration is providing all possible assistance to those affected.
“The West Bengal government is providing all possible help to the affected families,” he said.
(PTI News)
