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PM Modi Offers ₹2 Lakh Compensation for Drowning Victims in Karnataka
Karnataka: PM Modi announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia for family of 8
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an ex-gratia payment of ₹2 lakh (approximately $2,400 USD) for each of the eight family members who drowned at Tatthehakalu beach in Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. Additionally, ₹50,000 (around $600 USD) will be provided to the injured. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah also announced a compensation of ₹5 lakh (about $6,000 USD) for the bereaved families.
- 01Eight family members drowned while collecting black clams at Tatthehakalu beach near Bhatkal, Karnataka.
- 02PM Modi expressed condolences and announced ₹2 lakh ex-gratia from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for each deceased.
- 03Injured individuals will receive ₹50,000 as compensation.
- 04Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced an additional ₹5 lakh compensation for each victim's family.
- 05An intensive search operation is ongoing for others who are reported missing.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow over the tragic drowning incident that claimed the lives of eight family members at Tatthehakalu beach in Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. In a statement on X, he announced an ex-gratia payment of ₹2 lakh (approximately $2,400 USD) to the next of kin of each deceased, alongside ₹50,000 (around $600 USD) for those injured in the incident. The victims were reportedly collecting black clams when the tragedy occurred, and several others are still missing. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah also conveyed his condolences and announced a ₹5 lakh (about $6,000 USD) compensation for the bereaved families. He emphasized the state's commitment to assist those affected and confirmed that a search operation is actively underway to locate the missing individuals. The incident has left the community in mourning, and both leaders have urged prayers for the safe return of those still unaccounted for.
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The compensation will provide financial assistance to the bereaved families and injured individuals, helping them cope with the aftermath of this tragic incident.
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