New Delhi, Jan. 9 -- The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) on Friday expressed deep grief over the loss of lives in a bus accident in Himachal Pradesh's Sirmaur district and announced ex-gratia assistance for the victims from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF).

Sharing a message on X, the PMO said, "The loss of lives due to a bus mishap in Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh, is extremely saddening. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. Praying for the speedy recovery of those injured."

The Prime Minister announced financial assistance for the victims, stating, "An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000: PM @narendramodi"

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