PM Modi condoles loss of 6 lives due to mishap in Ambaji, CM announces ex gratia

  • Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel announces an ex gratia of Rs 4 lakh each to the kin of accident victims and Rs 50,000 each to the injured

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AHMEDABAD, SEP 2

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the loss of lives due to a mishap in Ambaji, Gujarat. He also wished speedy recovery for those who injured in the incident.

The Prime Minister Office tweeted; “I am deeply pained by the loss of lives due to a mishap in Ambaji, Gujarat. I wish the injured a quick recovery. All possible assistance is being provided to those affected: PM @narendramodi.”

Six pilgrims walking towards the temple town of Ambaji were killed when a car rammed into them in Aravalli district on Friday morning, police said.

Seven other pilgrims and the driver of the Innova car which hit them were injured in the incident and admitted to a nearby hospital, said an official.

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel has announced an ex gratia of Rs 4 lakh each to the kin of accident victims and Rs 50,000 each to the injured, says a CMO statement.