Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday expresses deep condolences to those affected in the Kurnool bus fire tragedy that claimed lives of at least 12 people.

Taking to X, the office of Prime Minister said, “Extremely saddened by the loss of lives due to a mishap in Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh. My thoughts are with the affected people and their families during this difficult time. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured.”

He also offered an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh from PMNRF that would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs 50,000.

What happened

At least 12 people died in a massive fire that gutted a bus in Andhra Pradesh’s Kurnool on the intervening night of Thursday and Friday. The incident occurred between 3 am and 3:10 am when a motor

See Full Page