President of India Condoles the Loss of Lives in a Bus Accident in Madhya Pradesh

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has condoledthe loss of lives in a bus accident in Madhya Pradesh.

In a message to Shri Ram Naresh Yadav, the Governor of Madhya Pradesh, the President has said "I am saddened to learn that a bus carrying passengers met with an accident yesterday and caught fire in Madhya Pradesh’s Panna district leading to the loss of lives and injury to many. I understand relief operations are currently underway.

I call upon the State Government and other agencies to provide all possible aid to the bereaved families who have lost their near and dear ones as well as medical assistance to the injured.

Please convey my heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased. I also wish speedy recovery to the injured persons”.

This release issued at 2135 hrs.