Hyderabad Fire Tragedy News: PM Modi Announces Ex-Gratia, Expresses Grief Over Loss of Lives

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed deep sorrow over the tragic fire incident in Hyderabad, Telangana, that claimed several lives and left many injured. Taking to social media platform X (formerly Twitter), the PM said he was “deeply anguished by the loss of lives” and extended condolences to the families of the victims.

PM Modi Announces Ex-Gratia, Expresses Grief Over Loss of Lives

Deeply anguished by the loss of lives due to a fire tragedy in Hyderabad, Telangana. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon.

An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be…

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 18, 2025

The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) announced an ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh each from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) to the next of kin of the deceased. Additionally, those injured in the incident will receive ₹50,000 each.

“Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon,” PM Modi said in the official statement.

While details of the cause of the fire and exact casualty figures are still awaited, the incident has sent shockwaves across the city. Emergency response teams and fire services were deployed swiftly, and rescue operations continued late into the night.

State authorities are also expected to announce a separate relief package and initiate a probe into the cause of the fire. Political leaders and social groups have called for strict enforcement of fire safety norms, especially in densely populated areas of Hyderabad.

Nation Mourns The Loss 

As the nation mourns the loss, public attention has once again turned to urban fire safety and the urgent need for better infrastructure and preparedness to handle such disasters.

This is a developing story. Further updates are awaited from local authorities.