House collapse claims lives of 3 siblings in Village Pullar in Block Nagseni

District admin provides Rs 25,000 interim relief to victim family; Ex-gratia upto Rs 4 lakh sanctioned for each deceased under SDRF

KISHTWAR, MAY 27: In a tragic incident caused by heavy rain and hailstorms, a house belonging to Ashwani Kumar of Village Ajna in the Pullar area of Block Nagseni collapsed during the intervening night of Friday and Saturday, resulting in the death of three siblings of the family. 

  Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kishtwar, Dr. Devansh Yadav has expressed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.

The District administration took immediate steps to provide relief to the family and provided financial support of Rs. 25,000 to the family besides material relief under the Red Cross.  

Furthermore, the Deputy Commissioner has announced ex-gratia relief up to Rs 4 Lakh for each deceased, besides compensation for the damaged house as per the SDRF norms. This additional relief fund has been provided to assist the family in coping with the long-term implications of this tragic incident.

The district administration has assured every possible support to the affected family. Concerned authorities have initiated enquiry into the incident to take appropriate measures to prevent such occurrences in the future.