Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced an ex-gratia amount of Rs 2 lakh each from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund to the families of those killed in the building collapse incident in Bengaluru.
Prime Minister’s Office (PMO India) posted on social media platform ‘X’, “Saddened by the loss of lives due to the collapse of a building in Bengaluru. My condolences to all those who have lost their loved ones. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured.
The PMO posted, “The next of kin of each deceased will be provided an ex-gratia amount of Rs 2 lakh each from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF). The injured will be given Rs 50,000 each.
Eight people were killed and 13 were rescued when an under-construction building collapsed at Babusapalya near Hennur on Tuesday. Police said the building owner, his son and the contractor have been arrested in connection with the incident.
