PM Modi describes Kurnool tragedy as ‘deeply painful’; announces ₹2 lakh aid for victims' family
Mint·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered condolences after a goods vehicle collided with a tanker in Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool district on April 16, killing eight devotees traveling to Mantralayam temple. Modi announced ₹2 lakh ex-gratia from PMNRF for deceased families and ₹50,000 for injured victims. Several others sustained injuries and received hospital treatment.
Key Entities
Prime Minister Narendra ModiKurnool districtAndhra PradeshMantralayam₹2 lakh compensationPMNRFApril 16