Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow over a river tragedy in Karwar, Karnataka, where 10 people drowned while collecting shellfish, and announced ex-gratia payments of 2 lakh rupees from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund for each victim’s family. Modi said the loss of life in Uttara Kannada district was heartbreaking for the nation.
The incident occurred when members of a family entered the Tattehakkalu river near Bhatkal and were swept away by strong currents. Local fishermen and police launched immediate rescue efforts, recovering several bodies over subsequent hours.
Modi’s statement followed appeals from state officials for additional federal assistance. The Prime Minister’s Office said disaster response agencies remain in contact with Karnataka authorities.
The Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund ex-gratia announcement targeted families of the 10 confirmed victims in the Karwar-area mishap. Modi conveyed condolences as state and national agencies coordinated recovery operations along the river where the shellfish collectors were overcome by sudden currents.
Modi announced Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund for each family of the 10 victims who drowned near Karwar while collecting shellfish. The Prime Minister’s condolence message followed the Bhatkal-area tragedy in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka.
Karnataka officials coordinated with federal disaster agencies after the Karwar river mishap killed 10 members of a family gathering shellfish near Bhatkal.
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