Several people feared to be injured after a cable bridge collapsed in the Machchhu river in Gujarat’s Morbi area on Sunday.
PM Modi announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF for the next of kin of each of those who lost their lives in the mishap in Morbi. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000.
In a tweet Union Home Minister Amit Shah said,”I’ve spoken to Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi & other state officials. Local administration is engaged in relief work, NDRF is also reaching the spot soon. Administration directed to provide immediate treatment to injured.”
PM Modi spoke to Gujarat chief minister Bhupendra Patel and other officials regarding the mishap. A statement from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said PM Modi sought urgent mobilisation of teams for rescue ops. “He has asked that the situation be closely and continuously monitored and extend all possible help to those affected,” the statement said.
I’m reaching Gandhinagar after shortening further programs with PM. MoS Home has been asked to reach the spot & guide the rescue operations. Troops including SDRF have been mobilized for rescue operations, tweets Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel.
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