Assam attack: CM announces ex-gratia for kin

Guwahati, Aug 5: Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal announced ex-gratia to kin of those killed in the militant attack in Kokrajhar today.

Sonowal has also announced to take stern action against terrorists while speaking to reporters.

"Ex gratia of Rs.5 lakhs will be given to next of kin of people who died, Rs.1 lakhs for the injured," Sonowal was quoted as saying by ANI.

"Our Prime Minister and home minister have also discussed matter with me. They expressed their condolences," said CM.

At least 14 people have been killed and 15 others were injured when militants opened fire in a market in Kokrajhar district in Assam.

Ex gratia of Rs.5 lakhs will be given to next of kin of people who died, Rs.1 lakhs for the injured: Assam CM on Kokrajhar (Assam) attack

— ANI (@ANI_news) August 5, 2016

Our Govt will take stern action against these extremist outfits: Assam CM on Kokrajhar (Assam) attack pic.twitter.com/cCdWHCtSlL

— ANI (@ANI_news) August 5, 2016

Our PM & HM have also discussed matter with me a few minutes back. They expressed their condolences: Assam CM on Kokrajhar (Assam) attack

— ANI (@ANI_news) August 5, 2016

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