Srinagar, Nov 15 : The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Saturday announced ex-gratia relief for victims of the Nowgam Police Station blast, providing ₹10 lakh to the families of the deceased and ₹1 lakh to every injured person, as directed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.

Health Minister Sakeena Itoo, after visiting the injured at Ujala Hospital, said nine people lost their lives and around 30 were injured in the tragic incident. Nearly 20 injured persons remain under treatment, with a few in the ICU but reported stable.

She praised the swift response of medical teams from Ujala, CMO and SMHS, who worked through the night. The minister also visited bereaved families, assuring full government support and timely relief.

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