PM Narendra Modi condoles death of 16 due to electrocution in Rajasthan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday condoled the death of 16 people who were electrocuted in Tonk district of Rajasthan when their bus came in contact with a live wire.

"The bus incident at Tonk, Rajasthan is very heart-rending. My thoughts are with the families of those who lost their lives," he said in his condolence message.

The bus incident at Tonk, Rajasthan is very heart-rending. My thoughts are with the families of those who lost their lives: PM @narendramodi

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 12, 2015

The victims were travelling in the bus which came in contact with a live wire in Pachewar area, officials said.

16 deaths are confirmed and several others also received burn injuries, District Collector Rekha Gupta said.

Police and district administration officials have reached the spot, the DC said.

The death toll is likely to increase, the SP Deepak Kumar said. 

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