**Summary of Press Release: Prime Minister Expresses Grief Over Coimbatore Mishap**
On April 17, 2026, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) issued a statement through PIB Delhi regarding a mishap in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi expressed deep anguish and distress over the incident. He extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased and offered prayers for the speedy recovery of those injured.
The Prime Minister’s message was also shared via the official X handle (@PMOIndia), emphasizing his sympathy for the victims and their families.
**Key Data and Metrics:**
* **Date and Time of Posting:** 17 APR 2026, 9:22 PM
* **Release ID:** 2253168
* **Visitor Counter:** 241
* **Originating Office:** Prime Minister’s Office, PIB Delhi
* **Reference Initials:** MJPS/SS/ST
* **Official Social Media Handles:** @narendramodi, @PMOIndia
* **Language Availability:** The release is also available in Marathi, Hindi, Assamese, and Gujarati.
Key Entities Referenced
Narendra Modi: The Prime Minister of India who issued the official expression of grief and condolences regarding the incident.
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu: The location where the mishap occurred, which is the central subject of the official communication.
Prime Minister’s Office (PMO): The primary administrative body that released the statement and managed the official communication via social media.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister expresses grief over mishap in
Coimbatore
Posted On: 17 APR 2026 9:22PM by PIB Delhi
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has expressed deep anguish over the mishap in Coimbatore,
Tamil Nadu.
Shri Modi said that he is distressed to hear about the incident and extended his heartfelt condolences to
those who have lost their loved ones. He also prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured in the
mishap.
The Prime Minister’s Office posted on X;
“Distressed to hear about the mishap in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. I extend my heartfelt condolences to
those who have lost their loved ones in the mishap. Prayers for the speedy recovery of those injured: PM
@narendramodi”
Distressed to hear about the mishap in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. I extend my
heartfelt condolences to those who have lost their loved ones in the mishap.
Prayers for the speedy recovery of those injured: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 17, 2026
தமிழ்நாட்டின் ேகாயம்புத்தூரில் நிகழ்ந்த விபத்ைத அறிந்து மிகுந்த
ேவதைனயைடந்ேதன். இந்த விபத்தில் தங்கள் அன்புக்குரியவர்கைள
இழந்தவர்களுக்கு எனது ஆழ்ந்த இரங்கல்கைளத் ெதரிவித்துக்ெகாள்கிேறன்.
காயமைடந்தவர்கள் விைரவில் குணமைடய பிரார்த்திக்கிேறன்: பிரதமர் @narendramo
di
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 17, 2026
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