PM Modi expresses grief at deaths in brick kiln mishap in Bihar, announces compensation
PTI, Dec 24, 2022, 11:22 AM IST
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed grief at the loss of lives following explosion at a brick kiln in Bihar’s Motihari and announced ex-gratia compensation for the victims’ families.
At least six persons were killed and 10 injured in the explosion in East Champaran district on Friday evening. The toll could go up as some of the injured were in critical condition, officials said.
The PMO tweeted quoting Modi, ”Pained by the loss of lives due to a mishap at a brick kiln in Motihari. Condolences to the bereaved families. Prayers with the injured. An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000.”
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