Ulta Rath Yatra Mishap News Live Updates: CM Manik Saha announces compensation for victims – The Economic Times

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CM Manik Saha announces compensation for Ulta Rath Yatra mishap victims

Expressing heartfelt condolences over the tragic mishap during the Ulta Rath Yatra in Tripura’s Unakoti district, Chief Minister Manik Saha has announced a compensation of Rs 4 lakh for the next of kin of the deceased. The government has decided to bear all the expenses for the treatment of the injured, while victims with burn injuries exceeding 60 per cent will receive Rs 2.50 lakh and those with burn injuries ranging from 40 to 60 per cent will be given Rs 74,000 as compensation, the CM said. Seven people died and 16 others sustained severe burn injuries after being electrocuted during the Ulta Rath Yatra in Tripura’s Unakoti district on Wednesday.