Hassan, Sept. 14 -- Former Prime Minister and JD(S) Rajya Sabha MP HD Deve Gowda today announced that his party would provide Rs 1 lakh to the families of each of the 10 victims of a recent tragic incident in Hassan district.
The party will also provide compensation ranging from Rs 25,000 to Rs 20,000 for the 24 injured, depending on the severity of their injuries. Deve Gowda described the incident as horrific and extended condolences to the families affected.
"Since our party is small, we have decided to extend whatever support we can to the victims and their families," Deve Gowda told reporters. The injured have been admitted to a government hospital and are receiving treatment.
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