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PM expresses grief over loss of lives in factory explosion in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh
PM expresses grief over loss of lives in factory explosion in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh
28 Feb, 2026
PM Announces ex-gratia from PMNRF
The Prime Minister has expressed pain over the loss of lives caused by an explosion at a factory in Kakinada district, Andhra Pradesh.
Extending his heartfelt condolences to the families who lost their loved ones in the tragic incident, the Prime Minister also prayed for the swift recovery of those injured.
The Prime Minister has announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the next of kin of each deceased individual. Furthermore, those who sustained injuries in the explosion will be provided with Rs. 50,000.
The Prime Minister Shared on X;
"Pained by the loss of lives in the explosion at a factory in Kakinada district of Andhra Pradesh. I extend my condolences to those who lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon.
An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000"
"ఆంధ్రప్రదేశ్, కాకినాడ జిల్లాలోని కర్మాగారంలో ప్రమాదవశాత్తు జరిగిన పేలుడులో ప్రాణనష్టం సంభవించడం చాలా బాధాకరం. ఈ క్లిష్ట సమయంలో బాధిత ప్రజలు మరియు వారి కుటుంబాలకు నా ప్రగాఢ సానుభూతిని తెలియజేస్తూ, గాయపడినవారు త్వరగా కోలుకోవాలని ప్రార్థిస్తున్నాను.
ప్రమాదంలో మరణించిన వారి కుటుంబాలకు రూ. 2 లక్షలు, గాయపడిన వారికి రూ. 50,000 ఎక్స్ గ్రేషియా పిఎంఎన్ఆర్ఎఫ్ నుండి ఇవ్వబడుతుంది"
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