KISHTWAR, Aug 16: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on saturday visited the cloudburst-affected areas of Kishtwar ( Chashoti) and met affected families.
CM on the way also consolded Families awaitimg for news of their loved ones.
Adviros Nasir Sogami, Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar and IGP Jammu Bhim Sen Tuti aere also there.
Chief Minister expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives and damage and said the Government stands firmly with the people in this hour of grief.
The statement reads "As a mark of solidarity and immediate succor, Chief Minister announced ex-gratia relief from the CM’s Relief Fund: • ₹2 lakh for each deceased. • ₹1 lakh for severely injured, ₹50,000 for minor injuries. • ₹1 lakh for fully damaged structures. • ₹50,000 for severely damaged structures. •₹25,000 for partially damaged structures. "
Instructions were also issued by Chief Minister for immediate restoration of the affected infrastructure in the area.
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