Vijyender Sharma
SHIMLA------Governor Smt. Urmila Singh and Chief Minister Shri Virbhadra Singh have mourned the death of 17 passengers in a private bus accident today at Milla near Shillai under Paonta Sahib sub-division of Sirmaur district.
They have prayed for the peace of the departed souls and also shared their deep sympathies with the bereaved family members. They also wished speedy recovery to the injured.
The Chief Minister has directed the district administration for medical treatment of the injured besides ensuring all possible assistance.
The district administration has provided immediate relief of Rs. 20,000 each to the family members of the deceased and Rs. 15,000 to the injured.
Transport Minister Shri G.S Bali has also condoled the death of 17 people in the accident. He has ordered to constitute a committee under the chairmanship of SDM, Paonta Sahib which will submit its report within 15 days besides constituting a Technical Committee to ascertain the causes of the accident.
He said that Rs. 2.5 lakh would be given to the family members of each deceased under Relief Manual and Passenger Ex-gratia scheme.
All the ministers and chief parliamentary secretaries have also expressed their condolences with the bereaved family members.
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