Mirzapur, April 23 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday sanctioned financial assistance for the victims of a fatal accident that occurred in Mirzapur, resulting in 11 fatalities.

The Prime Minister's Office confirmed that the assistance will be provided from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) to support the families affected by the tragedy.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a post on X, stated, "Deeply anguished by the loss of lives due to the mishap in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. Praying for the quick recovery of the injured. An ex gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each of those who lost their lives in the tragic mishap. The injured ...