Jaipur, Oct. 16 -- Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Thursday approved financial assistance for the dependents of those who lost their lives and the injured in the fire accident involving an AC sleeper bus travelling from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur, a press release said.

The Chief Minister stated that the state government stands with the families of the deceased in this hour of grief. The government is committed to providing them with full support and the best possible treatment for the injured.

Financial assistance of Rs.10 lakh each has been approved for the dependents of the deceased. Families with three or more people killed in the accident will receive Rs.25 lakh each. The seriously injured will receive Rs.2 lakh each, and th...