India, Feb. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

The Prime Minister has expressed pain over the loss of lives caused by an explosion at a factory in Kakinada district, Andhra Pradesh.

Extending his heartfelt condolences to the families who lost their loved ones in the tragic incident, the Prime Minister also prayed for the swift recovery of those injured.

The Prime Minister has announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the next of kin of each deceased individual. Furthermore, those who sustained injuries in the explosion will be provided with Rs. 50,000.

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