IndiaPosted at: Oct 18 2026 4:31PM


PM Modi announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia for Gwalior accident victims' families

New Delhi, Oct 18 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the loss of lives in a tragic accident near the Sheetla Mata Temple in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, and announced financial assistance for the families of those killed and people injured in the incident.
Under the assistance announced by the Prime Minister, an ex-gratia payment of Rs 2 lakh from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) will be provided to the next of kin of each deceased victim, while those injured will receive Rs 50,000 each.
In a post on the social media platform X, Modi said he was "distressed to learn about the loss of lives due to a mishap in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh". Expressing his condolences to the bereaved families, he added, "Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured."
The Prime Minister's announcement provides financial relief to the families affected by the tragedy as the injured continue to require medical attention. The accident near the Sheetla Mata Temple has also drawn attention to the importance of adequate safety arrangements and effective crowd and traffic management at places frequented by large numbers of people.
The immediate focus remains on ensuring proper medical care for the injured and extending necessary assistance to the families of those who lost their lives. UNI SKA AAB
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