New Delhi, April 20 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday announced financial assistance of Rs.2 lakh each from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the families of those who lost their lives in a bus accident in Udhampur.

In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, "Pained to hear about the loss of lives due to a bus accident in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir. I extend my heartfelt condolences to those who have lost their near and dear ones. I pray for the speedy 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 would be given Rs. 50,000: PM @narendramodi," the post added.

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