Nitish Kumar Dials J&K Lt Governor After Bihar Labourers Killed By Terrorists

Nitish Kumar spoke to Manoj Sinha over telephone upon learning about the death of Raja Rishidev and Yogendra Rishidev in Anantnag, which came a day after Arvind Kumar Sah was gunned down in Srinagar.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday called up Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and expressed concern over the recent killings of people from the eastern state in terrorist strikes.

Mr Kumar spoke to Mr Sinha over telephone upon learning about the death of Raja Rishidev and Yogendra Rishidev in Anantnag, which came a day after Arvind Kumar Sah was gunned down in Srinagar.

The Chief Minister has announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh for the families of all the three killed, and issued instructions to the departments of labour and social welfare to ensure that benefits under relevant schemes reach the bereaved families.

Meanwhile, the BJP has requested a hike in the quantum of compensation, stating that the amount was “far lower than even what is being given to victims of accidents and natural disasters in the state”.