Prime Minister Narendra Modi announces Ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh to the victims’ families of the Malviya Nagar fire incident.
PM announces compensation for Malviya Nagar fire victims: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday announced Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia to the victims’ families of the Malviya Nagar fire incident. While those injured in the incident will receive Rs 50,000. Ex-gratia compensation amount will be paid from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF).
“The loss of lives due to a fire incident in Malviya Nagar, Delhi is tragic. My condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. Wishing a speedy recovery to the injured. Authorities are providing all possible assistance to those affected,” PM said in a post on ‘X’.
According to Delhi Police, information about the fire in the restaurant in Malviya Nagar was received around 8:50 am. Local police personnel rushed to the spot and immediately launched rescue, evacuation and relief operations. The blaze was brought under control with the help of eight fire tenders. More than 40 people were rescued and shifted to nearby hospitals through the coordinated efforts of Delhi Police, Fire Services and other emergency responders.
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