PM Modi Expresses Grief Over Bengaluru Wall Collapse, Announces Ex-Gratia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed grief over the loss of lives in a wall collapse incident in Bengaluru, Karnataka, that claimed the lives of seven people, including three children.

In a statement on X, the Prime Minister termed the mishap as "unfortunate" and conveyed condolences to the bereaved families. 

"The mishap due to the collapse of a wall



in Bengaluru, Karnataka, is unfortunate. My thoughts are with the bereaved families. May the injured recover at the earliest," the Prime Minister Modi said.

The PMO also announced financial assistance for the victims. An ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh each from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) will be provided to the next of kin of the deceased, while those injured will receive Rs 50,000.