New Delhi, April 11 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed deep sorrow over the tragic road accident in Katihar district of Bihar and announced ex-gratia assistance for the victims' families from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF).

The Prime Minister announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh for the next of kin of each deceased and Rs 50,000 for those injured in the accident.

In a post on X, the Prime Minister wrote, "The mishap in Katihar, Bihar, is extremely painful. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover at the earliest. An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000: PM."

Meanwhile, Presiden...