Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced an ex-gratia relief of ₹10 lakh each for the families of two migrant labourers from Chhattisgarh who were killed in a terror attack in Kulgam district a day earlier.
The relief amount comes on top of the ₹6 lakh each already announced by the district administration as immediate assistance, bringing the total support for each family to ₹16 lakh.
What Happened in Kulgam
The two non-local workers were shot dead by terrorists in the Kilam area of south Kashmir's Kulgam district, roughly 70 km from Srinagar. Following the attack, army personnel cordoned off the area as security forces moved in to respond.
The killing of migrant labourers in such attacks has repeatedly drawn attention to the vulnerability of non-local workers in the region, many of whom travel from states like Chhattisgarh, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh for daily-wage work.
Government Response
By announcing the additional ₹10 lakh ex-gratia relief, the state government's total support package aims to help the affected families cope with the immediate financial burden following the loss of their family members. Security agencies are expected to continue their investigation into the attack, with further details likely to emerge as the probe progresses.
FAQs
Q1. How much relief has been announced for the victims' families?
CM Omar Abdullah announced ₹10 lakh each, in addition to the ₹6 lakh each already given by the district administration, totalling ₹16 lakh per family.
Q2. Where did the attack take place?
The attack occurred in the Kilam area of south Kashmir's Kulgam district, about 70 km from Srinagar.
Q3. Who were the victims?
Two migrant labourers from Chhattisgarh were killed in the terror attack.