Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences for the loss of lives due to a mishap in Chamba, Himachal Pradesh. In a statement posted on the social media platform X on August 8, 2026, the Prime Minister stated that the incident was deeply saddening and that his thoughts were with the families who had lost their loved ones. He also wished for the speedy recovery of those injured in the mishap. The message was officially released by the Prime Minister's Office through their X account (@PMOIndia) as part of their communication protocol.