Odisha

9 Killed In Lightning Strike, Odisha CM Announces Rs 4 Lakh Ex-Gratia For Each Family

Bhubaneswar: As many as 9 people were killed and many injured in lightning strikes across Odisha on Saturday.

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed deep sorrow and announced an ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh (each) for family of the victims.

According to the information received so far, 2 people have died in Mayurbhanj, Balasore and Bhadrak districts each, while three have died in Keonjhar, Dhenkanal and Ganjam districts.

CM Majhi wished the injured a speedy recovery and said that the state government will bear their medical expenses.

OB Bureau

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