Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah led government on Friday announced an ex-gratia relief of rupees 10 lakh for the families of those who lost their lives due to recent shelling.
“Deeply pained by the loss of innocent lives due to recent shelling from Pakistan. My Government is taking every possible measure to minimise the hardship of our people,” CM Omar Abdullah wrote in an X post.
“While no compensation can ever replace a loved one or heal the trauma caused to the family, as a gesture of support and solidarity, ex-gratia relief of Rs 10 lakh will be provided to families of all who have deceased. We stand with every affected family in this hour of grief,”