Archive · 16 Nov 2025
J&K Minister Offers Condolences, ₹10 Lakh Relief to Blast Victims' Families
A government minister in Jammu and Kashmir visited the families of people who died in a police station explosion.
She told them she was very sorry and that the government would help.
The families of those who passed away will receive 10 lakh rupees.
People who were badly hurt in the explosion will get 1 lakh rupees.
The minister also visited a hospital to check on the people who were injured and told them the government would support them during this tough time.
J&K Minister Sakina Itoo visited families of victims from the Nowgam Police Station blast.
The minister offered condolences to the bereaved families and visited injured individuals in the hospital.
The administration announced ex gratia assistance of ₹10 lakh for each deceased victim's family.
Severely injured victims are entitled to ₹1 lakh in assistance.
The relief is being provided from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund.
- Who
- Jammu and Kashmir's Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakina Itoo, and families of those affected by the Nowgam Police Station blast.
- What
- Minister Sakina Itoo visited the families of victims of the Nowgam Police Station blast, offering condolences and announcing ex gratia relief.
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Nowgam Police Station, Srinagar
- Why
- To express empathy, offer condolences, and provide financial assistance to the families affected by the accidental explosion.
Government Response
Victims' Families
Ex-Gratia Relief
Government Response
The administration announced ex gratia assistance of ₹10 lakh for each deceased victim's family and ₹1 lakh for those severely injured, from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund.
Victims' Families
Families of the deceased received heartfelt condolences and support from the government during their moment of sorrow.
Ministerial Visit
Government Response
Minister Sakina Itoo visited the bereaved families to offer condolences and inquired about the well-being of the injured, emphasizing the government's commitment to support the affected.
Victims' Families
Families of the deceased were visited by the Minister, who stood with them in their profound sorrow.
- Minister Visited
- Sakina Itoo, Minister for Health and Medical Education, Jammu and Kashmir
- Incident Location
- Nowgam Police Station, Srinagar
- Type of Assistance
- Ex gratia relief from Chief Minister's Relief Fund
- Relief for Deceased Families
- ₹10 lakh per family
- Relief for Severely Injured
- ₹1 lakh per person
- Minister's Actions
- Offered condolences, visited hospitalized victims, assured government support
Sources
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