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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar expressed grief over the deaths of five Bihar residents in a Lucknow bus fire. The victims included two children and two women among 70 passengers. Kumar announced ₹2 lakh compensation for each bereaved family. Authorities are coordinating to repatriate the bodies to Bihar.

Key Points: Nitish Kumar Announces Relief for Bihar Victims in Lucknow Bus Fire

  • Five Bihar residents killed in Delhi-bound bus fire near Lucknow
  • Nitish Kumar directs Resident Commissioner to assist with repatriation
  • ₹2 lakh ex-gratia announced per victim
  • Majority of 70 passengers rescued safely
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Nitish Kumar expresses grief over deaths of Bihar residents in Lucknow bus accident, announces ex-gratia

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar announces ₹2 lakh ex-gratia for families of five victims in Lucknow bus accident, including two children.

"I pray to God to give the family members of the deceased the strength to bear the pain in this hour of grief. – Nitish Kumar"

Patna, May 15

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has expressed deep sorrow over the death of five residents of Bihar in a tragic bus accident near Mohanlalganj in Lucknow during the early hours of Thursday and announced financial assistance for the bereaved families.

The bus was reportedly travelling from Begusarai to Delhi when the incident occurred.

In a post on social media platform X, Kumar said, "It is sad that five people from Bihar died in a bus going from Begusarai to Delhi near Mohanlalganj in Lucknow. The Resident Commissioner, New Delhi has been directed to coordinate with the Uttar Pradesh government and make arrangements to send the bodies of the deceased to their native places.

"Two lakh rupees each will be given to the next of kin of the deceased from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund. I pray to God to give the family members of the deceased the strength to bear the pain in this hour of grief," he added.

Notably, five people, including two children, had died after a fire broke out in a double-decker bus at Kisaan Path in Lucknow's Mohanlalganj.

Detailing about the incident, Lucknow South DCP Nipun Agarwal said, "This morning, the Mohanlalganj PS received information that a private sleeper bus from Begusarai, Bihar, to Delhi has caught fire... Unfortunately, five people from Bihar died in the fire."

"The passengers who have been rescued are being sent to their homes. Approximately 70 people were on the bus. Out of those who died, two were children and two were women," he added.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
Very sad news indeed. These long-distance private buses often compromise on safety to cut costs. Government should conduct surprise checks on vehicle conditions. At least CM Nitish Kumar has responded quickly with compensation. 🙏
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Priya M.
Heartbreaking to hear about the children 😢. Why don't these buses have proper fire safety equipment? 2 lakh compensation is good but won't bring back lives. Need stricter enforcement of safety norms for all passenger vehicles.
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Sanjay T.
The UP and Bihar governments should work together to improve road safety. Too many accidents happen on this Delhi-Bihar route. Maybe time to consider making trains more affordable and accessible for common people.
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Anjali P.
My cousin travels frequently on this route for work. After this news, our whole family is worried. These sleeper buses need better emergency exits and trained staff. Government should take strict action against operators violating norms.
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Vikram S.
While the compensation is appreciated, why wait for accidents to happen? Preventive measures are more important. Regular vehicle fitness checks, driver training programs, and public awareness campaigns could save many lives.
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Neeta R.
So tragic! The families must be devastated. Hope the injured recover soon. The government should also provide counseling support to the affected families - financial help alone isn't enough for such trauma.

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