SRINAGAR: Lieutenant governor of Ladakh BD Mishra on Sunday announced an ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh to the next of kin of the boy who died after an unexploded shell went off in Kargil, while Rs 1 lakh each was announced for two injured boys.
Talking to reporters, LG Mishra, said that he was when he received this news as it is very unfortunate that a boy died in this incident and two others were injured.
He said that one of the injured boys is out of danger, while another one will undergo a surgery and hopefully he will also be out of danger.
“Meanwhile, I am announcing an ex-gratia relief of Rs 4 lakh to the relatives of the boy who died in the incident, while Rs 1 lakh each will be given to the injured,” he said.
Earlier, a boy died and two others were injured after an unexploded shell went off in Kargil today. (KNO)
