New Delhi, June 2 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed deep grief over a tragic mishap in the Surat district of Gujarat and announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh for the next of kin of the each deceased from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF).

The Prime Minister also announced a financial assistance of Rs 50,000 for those injured in the accident, emphasising that rescue operations are actively underway and local authorities are providing all possible assistance at the accident site.

In a statement released by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) on X, PM Modi said, "Deeply pained to hear about a mishap in Surat district, Gujarat. My condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover at...