India, Jan. 4 -- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday announced an ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh for the next of kin of an autorickshaw driver who was killed in a road accident at Rupali Square in Bhubaneswar.

CM expresses grief, announces financial assistance from CMRF The Chief Minister expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of Vishnu Patra, an autorickshaw driver from Jajpur district, and conveyed his condolences to the bereaved family. The ex-gratia assistance will be disbursed from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund (CMRF) to the deceased's close relatives, CMO Odisha posted on X handle today.

How the accident occurred According to reports, the fatal accident took place when a speeding Ama Bus operating on Route No. 32 ra...