Tripura, June 29: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh for the kin of those who died in a fire during a Rath Yatra at Unakoti district in Tripura on Wednesday.

According to reports, seven people, including a six-year old child, died after a chariot, which was being pulled by devotees as part of the celebrations, caught fire.

#Tripura :At least 7 dead, 15 injured as Jagannath’s Rath catches fire in Unakoti district

At least 7 people were killed & several others were injured after Jagannath’s rath caught fire after coming in contact with high-tension wire in Tripura’s Unakoti district in Wednesday pic.twitter.com/uglWv9nBQo

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On the other hand, at least 16 others, including two children, sustained injuries in the incident.

“Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased, and Rs 50,000 would be given to those injured in the mishap in Tripura,” PM Modi said.

PM said, “The mishap during the Ulta Rath Yatra at Kumarghat is saddening. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones in this mishap. May the injured recover soon. The local administration is providing all possible assistance to those affected,”.

Tripura chief minister Manik Saha has expressed condolences to the families of the victims.

Tripura CM Manik Saha said: “In a tragic incident, several devotees have lost their lives and some other people sustained injuries due to electrocution during Ulta Rath Yatra at Kumarghat.”

Also Read: Tripura: 7 dead, several injured after Chariot of Jagannath Rath Yatra catches fire in Kumarghat

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