New Delhi, June 3 -- Hours after a massive fire killed at least 21 people and injured dozens in South Delhi's Malviya Nagar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed condolences and announced ex gratia of Rs.2 lakh.

In a post on X, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) wrote, "The loss of lives due to a fire incident in Malviya Nagar, Delhi, is tragic. My condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. Wishing a speedy recovery to the injured. Authorities are providing all possible assistance to those affected."

PM Modi also announced that an ex gratia of Rs.2 lakh from the PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs.50,000.

His remarks came after at least 11 foreign nationals wer...