A prayer ceremony was held at the Grand Kuenrey of the Tashichhodzong on June 4, for the victims of the train tragedy that took place in Odhisha, India on June 2. 

His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo and members of the Royal Family graced the ceremony and lit 1,000 butterlamps, joined by the Prime Minister, senior government officials, the Indian Ambassador, and senior dignitaries from IMTRAT and Project DANTAK. 

Over 280 people lost their lives and thousands more were injured in the tragic incident. His Majesty The King and the government have expressed condolences to the government and people of India.