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Jaipur, Oct 16 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Thursday approved financial relief of Rs 10 lakh each for the families of those killed in the Jodhpur-Jaisalmer highway bus tragedy.
The Chief Minister approved financial assistance of Rs 10 lakh each to the dependents of the deceased. Families who lost three or more members in the tragedy will get Rs 25 lakh each. An assistance of Rs 2 lakh each has been sanctioned for the seriously injured, while other injured will get Rs 1 lakh each.
The tragic incident occurred near Thatyat village in Jodhpur district on Tuesday, when the bus carrying around 57 passengers suddenly caught fire due to an engine failure, resulting in sparks at the rear.
The flames spread rapidly, engulfing the vehicle and causing panic among the passengers. Local people, police and fire brigade personnel reached the spot and conducted rescue operations. Despite his efforts, 21 passengers died.
Expressing deep grief over the deaths, the Chief Minister said that in this hour of grief, the state government stands firmly with the affected families. “This is a painful tragedy. We share the grief of the families who have lost their loved ones and assure full government assistance to the injured,” he said.
As a humanitarian gesture, the Chief Minister approved the financial assistance by relaxing the provisions of the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund rules, so that immediate assistance can reach the affected families.
CM Sharma has directed the district authorities to ensure best possible medical treatment to the injured and provide all necessary assistance to the dependents of the deceased. He reiterated that the state government is committed to stand with the citizens in every hour of crisis and sorrow.
The Prime Minister’s Relief Fund had approved an assistance of Rs 2 lakh for the families of each deceased and Rs 50,000 for the injured.
–IANS
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