Rajouri, August 19 — In a compassionate gesture, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has sanctioned and released a grant of ₹30 lakh from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund in favour of the Next of Kin (NoK) of the deceased victims of the Badhaal tragedy.
In December 2024, the village of Badhaal in Rajouri district witnessed a heart-wrenching incident in which 17 people, including 13 children, lost their lives. The tragedy sent shockwaves across the region, leaving families shattered and communities grief-stricken.
Acknowledging the immense suffering of the bereaved households, the Chief Minister approved the financial assistance to enable the surviving members to rebuild their lives and cope with the irreparable loss. The aid aims to provide immediate relief to the families during this difficult period.
Expressing gratitude, MLA Budhal, Javed Iqbal Choudhary, said, “I extend my heartfelt thanks and deep gratitude to you for granting financial aid in favour of the NoK of the deceased victims of the Badhaal tragedy. Your compassionate support in this hour of grief has brought relief to the affected families and is deeply appreciated.”
This timely intervention has brought solace to the distressed families and reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to extend solidarity with the people in times of crisis