Two dead as shooting stones hit pilgrims at Shiv Khori shrine

Jammu, Aug 8: Two pilgrims were killed while another was injured after they were hit by shooting stones at Shiv Khori Shrine in Ramsoo area of Reasi district on Monday.
Officials said that the pilgrimage of Shiv Khori shrine was going on smoothly when in late afternoon hours, the shooting stones from a hill near the cave hit pilgrims.
They added that two persons died in the incident while another was injured, who was shifted to hospital in serious condition.
The deceased have been identified as Sarwan Sahani, son of Ram Singhar Sahani of Gorakhpur Uttar Pradesh and Nirmal Singh, son of Ranjeet Singh of Khawas Rajouri.
The injured person has been identified as Sahib Sahani, son of Ram Singhar Sahani.
Meanwhile, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha announced an ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh each for the Next of Kin of those who lost their lives in the tragic shooting stones incident at Shiv Khori in Reasi district.
The injured would be given Rs 50,000 each and the UT Government will bear the cost of their treatment.
The Lt Governor expressed grief over the loss of lives during the unfortunate incident and directed the district administration to provide all necessary assistance to the bereaved families and ensure the best possible treatment to the injured.
“Deeply anguished by the loss of precious lives in a tragic incident at Shiv Khori. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families who lost their loved ones. I pray for the early recovery of the injured,” said the Lt Governor.