The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday announced an ex gratia of Rs 10 lakh for the family of each of the deceased in the accidental blast in Nowgam police station.The compensation will be provided from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund.
Those severely injured will get Rs 1 lakh each, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on his official X account. "As a mark of solidarity and immediate succour, the government has announced ex gratia relief from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund at Rs 10 lakh for each deceased and Rs 1 lakh for those severely injured," he said.
On the directions of the chief minister, Jammu and Kashmir Health Minister Sakina Itoo visited some families who lost their loved ones in the accidental explosion at Nowgam Police Station to offer her condolences."She later visited the hospital to inquire about the injured and assured them that the government stands firmly with the affected families in this hour of grief," Abdullah added.
An "accidental" explosion ripped through the Nowgam police station in Srinagar, killing nine people and injuring 32 others, senior officials said while underlining that it was not a terror attack.The explosion occurred around 11:20 pm on Friday when a specialised team was extracting samples from a large and "unstable" cache of explosives confiscated in connection with an ongoing 'white-collar' terror module investigation.
A bulk of the explosives was stored securely in an open area at the Nowgam police station. Health and Medical Education Minister Sakina Itoo, who visited Ujala Hospital to enquire about the condition of the injured personnel and civilians.Speaking to a news agency, the minister said she had been directed by the Chief Minister to personally assess the treatment being provided to the victims. “The government will provide Rs 10 lakh to the families of those who lost their lives and Rs one lakh to all the injured.
This tragedy has caused unbearable pain, and the government stands firmly with the families during this difficult time,” she said adding that before visiting the hospital, she had visited homes of several victims.The minister expressed satisfaction with the medical care being provided at Ujala Hospital. “I must appreciate the efforts of the hospital’s doctors and staff. They are treating the injured in the best possible manner and responding with full dedication,” she added.
The Nowgam Police Station blast, which occurred late Friday night during the handling of seized explosive material, killed nine people and left thirty-two injured. Several of the critically wounded were shifted to private medical facilities, including Ujala Hospital, where teams of specialists are attending to them.The minister said the government would ensure all required medical support and ongoing assistance for the injured as they undergo treatment.
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