President Murmu, PM Modi mourn death of 10 in Mysuru road accident

President Droupadi Murmu and PM Narendra Modi conveyed their grief over the deadly accident in Karnataka's Mysuru that took 10 lives, including three children.

Published on: May 30, 2023, 10:15:54 IST

By Yamini C S

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President Droupadi Murmu and prime minister Narendra Modi on Monday conveyed their grief over the deadly accident in Karnataka's Mysuru that took 10 lives, including three children. The accident occurred near T-Narasipura when an Innova car suffered a head-on collision with a private bus coming from the opposite direction.

The accident occurred near T-Narasipura when an Innova car suffered a head-on collision with a private bus coming from the opposite direction.

In a tweet, President Murmu said, “Pained to learn about the unfortunate loss of lives including those of children in a road accident in Mysuru. My condolences to the bereaved families. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured.”

Prime minister Narendra Modi also mourned the death of the victims and announced an ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh each for the immediate kin of the deceased and a separate ₹50 thousand for the injured.

“Deeply saddened to by the tragic accident in Mysuru, Karnataka. My thoughts are with the families who have lost their loved ones. Praying for the speedy recovery of those injured: PM @narendramodi,” a tweet by the prime minister's office said.

"The Prime Minister has announced an ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh from PMNRF for the next of kin of those who have lost their lives in the tragedies in Mysuru and Dhanbad. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000," another tweet from the PMO read.

READ | Karnataka: 3 kids among 10 dead as Innova rams into bus near Kuruburu

Earlier, CM Siddaramaiah also expressed condolences to the family of those who died in the accident, and said in a tweet that ₹2 lakh compensation each would be given to the family of the deceased.

"Disturbed by the unfortunate accident near T Narasipura of Mysuru district that killed 10 innocent people. ₹2 lakh compensation shall be provided to the families of the deceased from the CM relief fund. I have directed the concerned officials to ensure proper treatment for the injured," his tweet read.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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