Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio announces ex-gratia for families of deceased and aid for injured in Kohima bus accident.
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DIMAPUR — Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Sunday expressed grief at the tragic bus accident that claimed the lives of members of Chümoukedima Ao Baptist Church and announced ex-gratia assistance for the victims’ families.
In a condolence message, Rio said that he was saddened by the accident on the night of January 31 and announced an ex-gratia of INR 2 lakh each to the families of the deceased.
The chief minister also sanctioned INR 50,000 each as financial assistance to those seriously injured in the mishap and conveyed his wishes for their speedy recovery.
The government, he said, stands with the bereaved families during this hour of grief.
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