New Delhi, April 15 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed grief over the bus accident in Punjab's Fatehgarh Sahib district that claimed seven lives.

In a post on X, PMO India shared, "Pained to hear about the mishap in Fatehgarh Sahib district, Punjab. I extend my condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. Praying for the speedy recovery of those injured: PM"

The death toll in the bus accident near Bhateri village in Fatehgarh Sahib district, involving devotees returning after paying obeisance at Sri Anandpur Sahib on the occasion of Baisakhi, has risen to seven.

Those killed include the Granthi of the village, Main Majri Gurudwara Sahib, and the bus driver, along with five other residents of the village. Amo...