Odisha CM conveys sorrow over boat tragedy, announces Rs 4 lakh ex-gratia for each victim
Bhubaneswar, Dec 29: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik expressed profound sorrow regarding the tragic boat accident in the Nandpur block of Koraput district, resulting in the unfortunate demise of five individuals. In response, he announced an ex-gratia compensation of Rs 4 lakh for the next of kin of each deceased person.
Patnaik extended heartfelt condolences to the grieving families affected by the incident. The victims were identified as Lal Mani Sisa (50), Sasirekha Arlab (35), Nabina Arlab (14), Puspanjali Arlab (5), and Kranti Sisa (8) from Tansing village. The incident occurred when their boat capsized in the Patali river on Thursday.
While Lal Mani's body was recovered on Thursday evening, the bodies of the remaining victims were retrieved today through the joint efforts of the fire service and ODRAF personnel.
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