Srinagar, Apr 17: In response to the tragic boat capsizing incident at Gandabal area of Batwara, the administration led by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has taken swift action to provide support to the affected families.
Six individuals lost their lives in the unfortunate incident on Tuesday, while three others were rescued. The incident has left the entire Kashmir region in mourning and disbelief.
In a gesture of compassion, a top official told KNO that administration has handed over an ex gratia amount of Rs 5 lakh to the Next of Kin (NoKs) of each deceased person.
Additionally, Rs 50,000 has been provided to those who were injured in the incident, he said.
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