New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced financial assistance for the families affected by the tragic road accident in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh. He offered an ex-gratia payment of ₹2 lakh from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) to the families of each person who lost their life, and ₹50,000 for each injured person. Expressing sorrow over the incident, he called it heart-wrenching and extended his condolences to the bereaved families.

In a statement shared by the Prime Minister’s Office on X, PM Modi said, The road accident in Hardoi is heart-wrenching. My prayers are with the families who have lost loved ones, and I wish the injured a speedy recovery. The local administration, under the state government’s guidance, is actively supporting the victims in every way possible.

According to police reports, ten people, including six women, lost their lives, and four others were injured when an auto collided with a truck. Hardoi Superintendent of Police Neeraj Kumar Jadaun confirmed that while the injured are out of danger, they have been transferred to the district hospital for further treatment. Additional updates are expected.