Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 7 expressed deep grief over the loss of lives in a landslide in Himachal Pradesh’s Bilaspur, and announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh each for the next of kin of the deceased.
Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured, PM Modi said the injured would be given Rs 50,000 from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF).
At least 15 people were killed and several others injured after a landslide hit a private bus in the Balurghat area of Jhandhuta subdivision in the Bilaspur district on the evening of October 7.
In a post on X, the Prime Minister’s office wrote, “Saddened by the loss of lives due to a mishap in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh. My thoughts are with the affected people and their families during this difficult time. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured.”
“An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000: PM @narendramodi,” the post added.
Saddened by the loss of lives due to a mishap in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh. My thoughts are with the affected people and their families during this difficult time. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured.
An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next…
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 7, 2025
President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday expressed grief over the loss of lives in a tragic bus accident caused by a landslide in Himachal Pradesh’s Bilaspur district.
In a post on X, President Murmu said, “The news of the deaths of several people in a bus accident caused by a landslide in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh, is extremely tragic. I express my condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones and pray for the speedy recovery of those who have been injured.”
बिलासपुर, हिमाचल प्रदेश में भूस्खलन के कारण हुई बस दुर्घटना में कई लोगों की मृत्यु का समाचार अत्यंत दुखद है। अपने प्रियजनों को खोने वाले परिवारों के प्रति मैं संवेदना व्यक्त करती हूँ और घायल हुए लोगों के शीघ्र स्वस्थ होने की कामना करती हूँ।
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) October 7, 2025
Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Bilaspur, Om Kant, said that rescue operations are being carried out.
The incident occurred when the private bus, carrying passengers through the hilly stretch, was suddenly struck by falling debris following heavy rains in the region. Local administration, police, and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams rushed to the spot to carry out rescue operations.
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu expressed profound grief over the tragic accident and extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families.”The state government stands firmly with the affected families in this hour of distress and will provide every possible assistance,” he said.
The Chief Minister also prayed for the peace of the departed souls and instructed the district administration to expedite relief and rescue operations. He directed officials to ensure that all the injured are immediately taken to hospitals for treatment and provided with full medical care.
Sukhu, who is continuously monitoring the situation from Shimla, is in touch with the Bilaspur district administration. He has also asked authorities to provide timely updates on rescue efforts and relief measures.
Officials said heavy machinery had been deployed at the site, and efforts were on to clear the debris amid difficult terrain and intermittent rainfall.
