Srinagar, Nov 15: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday announced ex-gratia for the victims of the Nowgam blast, with Rs 10 lakh to be provided to the family of each deceased and Rs 1 lakh to the family of each injured person.

The announcement was made by Minister for Health and Medical Education (H&ME) Sakeena Itoo.

Itoo visited the family of Arshid Ahmad Shah, who lost his life in the Nowgam Police Station blast on Friday night, and expressed solidarity and extended condolences to the family.

She assured the bereaved family of full support from the government during this difficult time.

“Following the directions of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, the ex-gratia relief has been sanctioned from the CM’s Relief Fund as a mark of immediate help. Rs 10 lakh will be given to each decea

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