LG Ladakh announces Rs 4 lakh relief to family of boy who died in explosion in Kargil

Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh BD Mishra on Sunday announced an ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh to the next of kin of the boy who died after an unexploded shell went off in Kargil, while Rs 1 lakh each was announced for two injured boys.

Talking to media, LG Mishra said, “I am deeply saddened by the incident. It is unfortunate that one child died & two others were badly injured. The injured child is out of danger, and the other child might survive.”

“We will be giving Rs 4 lakh to the family of the deceased child & Rs 1 lakh to the injured child. We are starting the operation to remove dangerous ammunition in a limited time duration in the blind areas of Kargil & other places”, he said.