J&K Govt announces relief for families of Pahalgam victims

Srinagar, April 23:  The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday announced Rs 10 lakh as ex-gratia relief to the families of the victims and Rs 2 lakh for the grievously injured.

At least 25 tourists and a local were killed in Tuesday’s deadly terror attack at a meadow near the popular Pahalgam resort in Anantnag district, marking the deadliest such strike in recent years.

Kashmir has plunged into mourning, with several Srinagar-based newspapers publishing front-page editorials demanding justice for the victims.

In a post on X, the office of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced Rs 10 lakh as ex-gratia relief to the families of the victims.

“No amount of money can ever compensate for the loss of loved ones, but as a mark of support and solidarity, the J&K government announces an ex-gratia of ₹10 lakh each for the families of the deceased, ₹2 lakh for those seriously injured, and ₹1 lakh for those with minor injuries,” the post said.

He said all arrangements for the dignified transport of the victims back to their homes have been made.

“Our hearts go out to the bereaved families. We share in your grief and stand by you in this dark hour. But terror will never break our resolve, and we will not rest until those behind this barbarity are brought to justice,” he said.