Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has announced a financial aid of Rs 5 lakh for the families of those from Jalgaon who tragically lost their lives in Nepal bus accident. The accident, which occurred on Friday in western Nepal, claimed 27 lives. Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences over the disaster and stated that the Indian government has quickly called Nepalese authorities to handle the matter, reported ANI. 

According to the report, speaking at the Lakhpati Didi Sammelan in Jalgaon, PM Modi conveyed his condolences to the bereaved families, noting that several of the victims of the Nepal bus accident were from Jalgaon. He confirmed that the injured are receiving proper medical care.