Raja Syed Rather
Srinagar, Nov 15: Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday announced ex-gratia relief from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund for the victims of Nowgam Police Station explosion.
On the instructions of the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, said that Rs 10 lakh will be provided to the families of each deceased person and Rs 1 lakh to every injured individual.
Speaking to reporters after visiting the injured at Ujala Hospital, she said the tragic incident claimed nine lives last night, while around 30 others sustained injuries.
“Some injured were admitted at SMHS and have been discharged, while around 20 are still under treatment at Ujala Hospital. Thank God their condition is improving. One or two remain in the ICU, but all are stable,” she said.
Itoo praised the medical teams for their swift response. “The Ujala Hospital team has done a tremendous job. All doctors, including those from CMO and SMHS, reached immediately and worked throughout the night. Their timely efforts ensured proper treatment for all injured.”
She added that she also visited the homes of several deceased victims. “On the instructions of the Chief Minister, Rs 10 lakh ex-gratia will be given to the families of the deceased and Rs 1 lakh to each injured person,” she said.
