NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu on Friday expressed deep sorrow and anguish over the fatal road accident in Khunti district of Jharkhand that claimed multiple lives.
In a post on X, the President conveyed her heartfelt condolences to the families mourning the loss of their loved ones and wished a speedy recovery to those undergoing treatment for injuries.
“The news of the deaths in the road accident that occurred in Khunti district of Jharkhand is extremely heartbreaking. I express my deepest condolences to the bereaved families. I pray for the swift recovery of those injured in this accident,” he said.
#WATCH | Khunti, Jharkhand: Visuals from the spot after seven people died and one sustained injuries in a tragic road accident in the Karra police station area of Khunti district. An overspeeding truck ran over several people who had gathered at the spot following an accident involving a scooty rider.
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Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed deep anguish over the loss of life in a tragic road accident. In a statement shared by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) on X, PM Modi extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and wished a quick recovery for those injured in the incident.
“Deeply pained by the loss of lives in a mishap in Khunti, Jharkhand. I extend my condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured: PM @narendramodi,” it said.
Seven people died, and one sustained injuries in a tragic road accident in the Karra police station area of Khunti district in Jharkhand, police said. Superintendent of Police (SP), Khunti, said that an overspeeding truck ran over several people who had gathered at the spot following an accident involving a scooty rider. (ANI)
