Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has expressed deep condolences over the death of three Bihar laborers in the Ganderbal terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. Seven people, three of whom were residents of Bihar, were killed in a terror attack at a construction site on Sunday night.
A statement issued by the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said Nitish Kumar has directed the State Resident Commissioner, Delhi, to make proper arrangements to transport the bodies of the slain workers back to their hometown, the news agency reported. village.
CM announces compensation
“The Chief Minister expressed deep condolences over the death of three migrant workers in the state in a terrorist attack in Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir,” a statement issued by the Chief Minister said. He expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and declared tribute to each of the deceased The family provides an ex-gratia payment of Rs 200,000.
Apart from this, he also directed officials of the state social welfare and labor department to ensure that all other benefits are provided to the families of the deceased workers as per existing regulations.
Nitish: Such attacks are condemnable
Expressing deep concern over the incident, Nitish Kumar said such incidents are very sad and reprehensible. He said relevant national and central agencies should coordinate to ensure the safety of migrant workers and prevent such incidents from happening.
Three workers killed in the terror attack have been identified as residents of Bihar. The state government has assured all possible assistance to their families. The Chief Minister appealed to affected families to remain patient during this difficult time.
