Agartala, June 21 -- Tripura Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ratan Lal Nath on Saturday announced that the state government has provided permanent employment to 18 individuals whose family members were killed in incidents of political violence.

Addressing a press conference at the civil secretariat, Nath said the initiative was part of the government's commitment to supporting victims of political unrest, with a total of 39 petitions received under the scheme so far. "Out of these, 18 have been approved for job appointments. In the latest scrutiny committee meeting, five of the eight reviewed cases were recommended," he said.

The scrutiny committee, chaired by Nath himself, includes senior officials such as the Law Secretary, Secretary o...