Rs 2 lac ex-gratia for dam Sawombung liquor tragedy victims
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 10 2018:
Wangoi AC MLA Oinam Lukhoi today handed over Rs 2 lakh each to the families of five persons who died after consuming adulterated local made alcohol at Oinam Sawombung.
The ex-gratia amount in the form of cheque was handed over to the family members of the deceased in a simple function held at the MLA's official residence at Sanjenthong.
Speaking at the occasion, MLA Lukhoi said that he along with the Joint Action Committee constituted in connection with the unfortunate incident had pleaded Chief Minister N Biren to provide ex-gratia to the families of the deceased.
He informed that the ex-gratia amount was
sanctioned by the Government through Deputy Commissioner Thoubal.
He expressed gratitude to the Chief Minister for providing the ex-gratia for the bereaved families.
The MLA called on the youth to distance itself from intoxicating substance including local made alcohol.
SDO Lilong Ksh Umananda was also present at the occasion.
It may be mentioned that five persons died and many others were hospitalised after consuming adulterated local made alcohol at Oinam Sawombung on July 29 of last year.
The deceased have been identified as Khumanthem Muhindro, Oinam Brojen (Mumu), Oinam Brojen, Oinam Shyam and Wangjam Herojit.