Prime Minister expresses anguish over the loss of lives due to tunnel collapse in Namchi, Sikkim

On 21 July 2026, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi expressed anguish over the collapse of an under‑construction tunnel in Namchi, Sikkim, conveying condolences to the bereaved families and wishing speedy recovery for the injured. He announced an ex‑gratia of Rs 2 lakh per deceased family member from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) and a compensation of Rs 50,000 for each injured person. The announcement was made through a press release and reiterated in a post on X (formerly Twitter).