LG Sinha announces ex-gratia

Jammu, Jan 31: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha announced an ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh each for the Next of Kin (NoK) of those who lost their lives in the tragic road accidents in Baramulla and Kishtwar on Wednesday.

The Lt Governor tweeted: “Deeply saddened by the tragic accidents in Baramulla and Kishtwar. My thoughts are with the families who have lost their loved ones. Praying for the speedy recovery of those injured. An ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh is to be given to the next of kin of those who have lost their lives in the tragedies. The injured would be given Rs 1 lakh. Directed the district administrations to provide all possible assistance to the families expeditiously”.