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"Extremely tragic": President Murmu condoles loss of lives in Gonda accident

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New Delhi | August 3, 2025 6:45:34 PM IST
President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday extended condolences over the death of 11 pilgrims after their vehicle plunged into a canal in Uttar Pradesh's Gonda district, calling the incident "extremely tragic".

President Murmu prayed for the speedy recovery of those who were injured.

At least eleven people were killed after a vehicle carrying pilgrims fell into a canal in the Gonda district of Uttar Pradesh on Sunday. The incident occurred under the limits of Itia Thok Police Station.

In a post on X, Murmu wrote, "The news of the deaths of many people in a vehicle accident in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, is extremely tragic. I express my deep condolences to the bereaved families. I pray for the speedy recovery of those who were injured."

https://x.com/rashtrapatibhvn/status/1951928595527414112

Soon after the incident, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed deep sorrow and called the incident "extremely heart-wrenching."

The Chief Minister announced an ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh each for the families of the deceased and directed officials to ensure immediate medical attention for the injured.

In a post on X, CM Yogi wrote, "The loss of life in the unfortunate accident in the district of Gonda is extremely tragic and heart-wrenching. My condolences are with the grief-stricken families. Instructions have been given to provide financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh to the kin of those who lost their lives in this accident, and to the district administration officials to immediately take the injured to the hospital for their proper treatment."

The CM took cognisance of the accident in Gonda and expressed condolences to the bereaved families, as per the CMO statement. He has directed the officials to reach the spot and speed up the relief operations. He has also directed for the proper medical treatment of the injured. (ANI)

 
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