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Nitish, expresses sorrow over death of 5 people in an accidental fire ,announces Rs 2 lakh compensation

Patna, May 15 (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed deep sorrow over the death of 5 people of the state in an accidental fire which engulfed a Delhi bound bus from Begusarai near Mohanlalganj of Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh and announced and Ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh each to the next of kin of the deceased.
The Chief Minister, taking cognizance of the incident on Thursday, directed the New Delhi Resident Commissioner to coordinate with the Uttar Pradesh government for carrying the mortal remains of the deceased to their native villages in Bihar.
While announcing the Ex gratia, Kumar said that the amount would be given from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund.
The Chief Minister also prayed to the Almighty to give strength to the families of the deceased to bear the loss.
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