Prez, PM express grief over loss of lives in Telangana plant fire

August 21, 2020 19:29

President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over by the loss of lives in the tragic fire accident at the Srisailam hydroelectric plant in Telangana.

Nine people have died in the fire mishap at the plant.

"Pained by the loss of lives in the tragic fire accident at Srisailam hydroelectric plant in Telangana. In this hour of grief, my thoughts are with the bereaved families. I wish speedy recovery for the injured," Kovind tweeted.

"Fire at the Srisailam hydroelectric plant is deeply unfortunate. My thoughts are with the bereaved families. I hope those injured recover at the earliest," Modi said in a tweet.

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