New Delhi, June 14 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from the PM's National Relief Fund to the families of victims who lost their lives in the Solapur accident. He also announced Rs 50,000 as financial compensation for the injured.

An accident occurred in the Tandulwadi village of Malshiras taluka, in Maharashtra's Solapur, when a jeep fell into a well, killing eight individuals.

In an X post, PM Modi expressed deep condolences to the families of the deceased and prayed for the recovery of the injured.

"Deeply saddened by the loss of lives in Solapur Rural, Maharashtra, due to a tragic mishap. My thoughts are with the bereaved families in this hour of grief. Praying for the speedy recovery of...