₹12 Lakh Ex-Gratia Announced For Families Of Those Who Died In Vaishno Devi Stampede
Mumbai: PM Narendra Modi and J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha announced a total of ₹12-lakh ex-gratia each for families of those who died in the stampede at Vaishno Devi. Also Read: At Least 12 Dead, 20 Injured After Stampede At Vaishno Devi At 2.45 am
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PM Modi also announced that the injured would be given ₹50,000 from the PMNRF and Sinha announced an additional ₹2 lakh for the injured.
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According to the statement of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, a stampede broke out near Gate No. 3 in Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan at around 2:15 pm, in which a total of 12 pilgrims lost their lives and 15 pilgrims were injured. So far. Four have been discharged.
According to Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police Dilbag Singh, people pushed each other after a stampede broke out at Mata Vaishno Devi temple on Saturday morning.
The injured pilgrims were provided first aid at Medical Unit Bhawan and subsequently shifted to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Narayana Super Specialty Hospital, Kakryal for specialized treatment.
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