CM Dr. Manik Saha visits G.B. Pant hospital
Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha today visited the Govind Ballabh Pant Hospital (G.B. Pant hospital) to enquire about the conditions of the injured persons of Ulta Rath Yatra tragic incident which occurred on June 28 when the chariot of Lord Jagannath came in contact with high-tension wire in Kumarghat under the Unakoti district.
Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha said the doctors are trying their level best to cure the injured persons. The government will also bear all the expenses for the treatment of the injured, he added.
Ealier, Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha has already ordered a magisterial inquiry into the tragic incident of Ulta Rath Yatra in which seven have people lost their lives after the chariot of Lord Jagannath came in contact with high-tension wire in Kumarghat under the Unakoti district.
Not only that, the Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha has also announced a compensation of Rs 4 lakh for the next of kin of the deceased. The government will also bear all the expenses for the treatment of the injured, while victims with burn injuries exceeding 60 per cent will receive Rs 2.50 lakh and those with burn injuries ranging from 40 to 60 per cent will be given Rs 74,000 as compensation.
