Srinagar, April 23: Jammu and Kashmir Goverment on Wednesday anounced Government announces an ex-gratia of ₹10 lakh each for the families of the deceased, ₹2 lakh for those seriously injured, and ₹1 lakh for those with minor injuries.
Taking on micro-blogging platform X, the chief Minister’s official handle wrote, “Deeply shocked and anguished by the despicable terrorist attack in Pahalgam yesterday. This barbaric and senseless act of brutality against innocent civilians has no place in our society. We condemn it in the strongest possible terms.
We mourn the precious lives lost.No amount of money can ever compensate for the loss of loved ones, but as a mark of support and solidarity, the J&K Government announces an ex-gratia of ₹10 lakh each for the families of the deceased, ₹2 lakh for those seriously injured, and ₹1 lakh for those with minor injuries.
All arrangements for the dignified transport of the victims back to their homes have been made. The injured are being provided the best medical care.
Our hearts go out to the bereaved families. We share in your grief and stand by you in this dark hour. But terror will never break our resolve, and we will not rest until those behind this barbarity are brought to justice, reads the post.(GNS)
