LG announces ex-gratia to next of kin of deceased students

Excelsior Correspondent
LEH, Sept 21: The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh expressed condolence to the bereaved families of Tsetan Dolma and Rigzin Lamo who lost their lives in an unfortunate road accident at Ramban in Jammu on September 19.
LG, R.K Mathur also announced an ex-gratia relief of Rs. 5 lakh each to the next of kin of the deceased and stated that entire Ladakh is aggrieved by the loss of lives of Tsetan and Rigzin and called them a source of inspiration for youth of the region.
Both Tsetan and Rigzin were pursuing Masters in Physical Education from Jammu University and both had represented Ladakh at national level in Ice Hockey and Football.
Tsetan from Tharuk village had represented India in five international Ice Hockey championships and various national and local tournaments.
She played in the team as a defender.
Rigzin Lamo from Nubra was a part of the Ladakh Women’s Football team and had participated in various national tournaments.
The LG also condoled the loss of social worker Harman Anand who was operating Anjana Rural Charitable Organisation, an NGO working and contributing to social cause.