APRIL 12: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced ex-gratia for the families of victims of Handwara bus accident.
Taking to social networking site X, CM Omar posted, “No amount can ever fill the void left by the tragic loss of young lives in the Handwara accident.”
Omar added, “As a gesture of support, ex-gratia relief of ₹1 lakh has been approved for the families of the deceased, ₹50,000 for the injured, and ₹25,000 for those with minor injuries.”
He laid emphasis, “A magisterial inquiry has also been ordered.”
Pertinent to mention, two students died and 22 others survived critical wounds after the bus they were traveling met with an accident near Vodpora area of Handwara in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir.
