Patna (Bihar) [India], July 3 (ANI): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday expressed grief over the death of four labourers in a road accident in Dimapur, Nagaland.

"Tragic death of 4 labourers living in Kodha block of Katihar district in a road accident in Dimapur, Nagaland. May God give strength to the bereaved families to be patient," tweeted the Chief minister.

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The chief minister also announced an ex-gratia grant of Rs 2 lakh each to the families of the deceased.

"An ex-gratia grant of Rs 2 lakh each will be given to the families of the four deceased labourers of Bihar from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund," added Kumar in another tweet.

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The chief minister also directed the local commissioner of Bihar in Delhi to make arrangements for transporting the bodies of the labourers to their native villages. (ANI)

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