New Delhi, April 13 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday condoled the loss of lives in an explosion in a factory in the Anakapalli district of Andhra Pradesh on Sunday.

According to the Prime Minister's office, PM Modi was "deeply saddened" by the loss of lives in a factory mishap in the Anakapalli district of Andhra Pradesh.

The Prime Minister also announced an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) to the next of kin of the deceased.

"Deeply saddened by the loss of lives in a factory mishap in Anakapalli district of Andhra Pradesh. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon. The local administration is assisting those affected," PMO mentioned in a post...