The Chief Minister of Bihar, Nitish Kumar, has announced to give ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh each to the next of kin of six migrant labourers from the state, who died after a water tank collapsed at an industrial unit on the outskirts of Maharashtra’s Nagpur.
“The CM is deeply saddened by the death of six migrant workers from the state... and has announced an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh each to the immediate family members of the deceased,'' an official statement said.
The incident, which took place around 9.30 am on Friday, had also injured nine people.
The chief minister has directed the Resident Commissioner (Bihar) in New Delhi to remain in touch with the officials concerned in Maharashtra to make arrangements for bringing back the mortal remains to the respective native villages of the deceased, said the official statement, adding that the CM had asked to ensure the injured labourers are getting proper treatment.
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