Odisha train accident | PM inspects site, takes stock of situation; assures stringent action against guilty
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the site of a tragic train accident in Odisha, where over 260 people lost their lives. He assured that the government would take all necessary measures for the treatment of the injured and promised stringent action against those responsible. Modi emphasized the importance of a comprehensive approach to relief and restoration efforts following this serious incident.
- ▪Prime Minister Narendra Modi inspected the train accident site in Bahanaga, Odisha, on June 3.
- ▪He announced an ex-gratia payment of ₹2 lakh to the families of the deceased from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund.
- ▪Modi called for a thorough investigation into the incident and emphasized that those found guilty would face strict punishment.
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Condoling the death of more than 260 people after the train accident in Odisha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 3 said that the government will leave no stone unturned for the treatment of those injured.Odisha train accident live updatesPrime Minister Narendra Modi on June 3 inspected the triple train accident site at Bahanaga in Odisha’s Balasore district to take stock of relief and restoration operations and also met the victims.Calling it a ‘serious incident’, the PM said that “instructions have been issued for a probe from every angle and those found guilty will be punished stringently.” He also added that the Railways is working towards track restoration.#WATCH | "It's a painful incident. Govt will leave no stone unturned for the treatment of those injured.
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