Patna, July 15 -- Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today announced compensation of Rs 4 lakh each to the kin of the three students who drowned while bathing in a pond in Gayaji .
Kumar, deeply moved by the incident, expressed his profound condolences to the families of the deceased students. In an official statement, he described the incident as "deeply saddening and unfortunate."
Kumar directed the administration to provide the compensation amount to each of the bereaved families.
The Chief Minister also offered prayers for the families, hoping they find the strength and courage to endure their grief and overcome the pain of their loss.
The three students met their watery grave while bathing in a pond (locally known as "Aahar") in Kos...