Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Expresses Condolences for Tragic Incidents in Bhagalpur and Patna
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed deep condolences on the deaths of four people who drowned in River Ganga in the Narayanpur block of the Navgachiya subdivision of Bhagalpur district. He announced ex-gratia grants of Rs 4 lakh each to the families of the deceased.
The Chief Minister’s Office stated, “The Chief Minister has said that this incident is very sad. CM has directed to give ex-gratia grants of four lakh rupees each to the families of the deceased. The Chief Minister has prayed to God to give strength to the families of the deceased and to bear patience in this hour of grief.”
Earlier, CM Kumar expressed his condolences after six people lost their lives in a road accident in the Bakhtiyarpur police station area of Patna in Bihar. The Chief Minister’s Office stated, “Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has expressed deep condolences on the death of six people in a road accident situated on the Bakhtiyarpur-Biharsharif road under the Bakhtiyarpur police station of Barh subdivision. The incident is extremely sad.”
According to Abhishek Singh, Sub-Divisional Police Officer, Barh-2, six people were killed and five others injured after a car collided with a truck on the national highway in the Bakhtiyarpur police station area of Patna. He said, “Information was received about the road accident on the national highway in the Bakhtiyarpur police station area, where a car collided with a truck parked on the road. A total of 11 people were in the car.”
He further added, “5 injured people are undergoing treatment. A postmortem of the body is being done. The incident is being investigated based on CCTV footage, forensic evidence, and other technical analysis. Law and order are normal.”
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Bihar -: Bihar is a state in eastern India. It is known for its rich history and cultural heritage.
CM -: CM stands for Chief Minister. The Chief Minister is the head of the government in an Indian state.
Nitish Kumar -: Nitish Kumar is a politician and the current Chief Minister of Bihar. He has been in office for several terms.
Condolences -: Condolences are expressions of sympathy and sorrow for someone who has experienced a loss, like the death of a loved one.
Bhagalpur -: Bhagalpur is a city in Bihar, India. It is known for its silk industry and is located near the River Ganga.
Patna -: Patna is the capital city of Bihar. It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited places in the world.
River Ganga -: The River Ganga, also known as the Ganges, is a major river in India. It is considered sacred by many people.
Ex-gratia -: Ex-gratia is a Latin term meaning ‘out of kindness.’ It refers to payments made by the government to help people in distress, even though there is no legal obligation to do so.
CCTV footage -: CCTV footage refers to video recordings from security cameras. These cameras are often used to monitor public places and can help in investigations.
Forensic evidence -: Forensic evidence includes scientific tests and techniques used to investigate crimes. This can include things like fingerprints, DNA, and other physical evidence.