SRINAGAR, July 17:
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has sanctioned ex-gratia relief of Rs one lakh each for the deceased in the two accidents in Srinagar and Kishtwar which claimed 15 lives yesterday.
He has also sanctioned Rs 10,000 each for the injured.
The Chief Minister expressed deep sorrow over the accidents and conveyed solidarity to the bereaved families.
In his condolence message, the Chief Minister also conveyed his sympathy to them and prayed for peace to the departed souls. He too prayed for early recovery of the injured.
Seven people were killed and two other were injured when an Army vehicle and a passenger cab collided at Shalteng Srinagar, while eight people were killed in Kishtwar accident yesterday. (AGENCIES)
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