PM Modi announces ex-gratia relief for Jaipur mishap victims

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the loss of lives in a mishap in Jaipur, Rajasthan, and announced ex-gratia relief for the affected families. In a statement on handle X, the Prime Minister said, “Pained by the loss of lives due to a mishap in Jaipur, Rajasthan. My thoughts are with those who have lost their near and dear ones. I pray that the injured recover soon.”

At least 13 people were killed and several were injured on Monday when a speeding dumper truck rammed several vehicles in Jaipur.
The incident took place around 1 pm in Jaipur’s busy Loha Mandi area. The dumper truck reportedly sped out of control and crashed into several vehicles, including cars and two-wheelers.

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The truck overturned after hitting a divider, crushing several vehicles beneath it.

The Prime Minister has announced an ex-gratia relief of Rs 2 lakh from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) to the next of kin of each deceased and Rs 50,000 for the injured.