Morbi Factory Mishap: Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel Announces Rs 4 lakh Ex-gratia to Kin of Deceased
GG News Bureau
Morbi, 18th May. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Wednesday announced an ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakhs to the kin of the 12 people who lost their lives after a wall of a salt factory of Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation in Morbi’s Halvad collapsed.
Expressing deepest condolences to the workers killed in the mishap at GIDC at Halvad in Morbi district, CM Bhupendra Patel has announced Rs 4 lakh assistance from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund to the heirs of each worker who lost his life in this tragedy,” tweeted the Chief Minister’s Office.
CM Patel gave directions to the Morbi District Collector and the system operators for immediate rescue and relief operations.
The CM also expressed condolences to the families of the departed and said that he will visit the place.
“I am deeply saddened by the tragedy of the wall collapsing at Halvad GIDC. My condolences to the bereaved families. The injured have been rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. I will get a glimpse of the situation by visiting the scene face to face,” the CM tweeted.
Earlier today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh each to the kin of the deceased. The PMO also announced a compensation of Rs 50,000 each to those injured.
PM Modi expressed deep grief at the loss of lives in the mishap.
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