Prime Minister expresses grief over the loss of lives due to a stampede in Lakhisarai, Bihar

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today expressed deep anguish over the loss of lives due to a fire tragedy in Birbhum, West Bengal.

The Prime Minister extended his condolences to those who have lost their loved ones and prayed for the early recovery of the injured. He added that the local administration is actively assisting those affected in the mishap.

In a post on X, the Prime Minister's Office shared:

"Anguished to hear about the loss of lives due to a fire tragedy in Birbhum, West Bengal. I extend my condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon. The local administration is assisting those affected in the mishap: PM @narendramodi"

Anguished to hear about the loss of lives due to a fire tragedy in Birbhum, West Bengal. I extend my condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon. The local administration is assisting those affected in the mishap: PM @narendramodi

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 17, 2026

পশ্চিমবঙ্গের বীরভূমে অগ্নিকাণ্ডে প্রাণহানির ঘটনায় আমি মর্মাহত। যাঁরা তাঁদের প্রিয়জনকে হারিয়েছেন, তাঁদের প্রতি আমার সমবেদনা জানাই। আহতরা দ্রুত সুস্থ হয়ে উঠুন, এই কামনা করি। দুর্ঘটনায় ক্ষতিগ্রস্তদের স্থানীয় প্রশাসন সহায়তা করছে।: প্রধানমন্ত্রী @narendramodi https://t.co/5KDHgnfZUN

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 17, 2026