Bhubaneswar, June 11 -- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday announced Rs.10 lakh assistance to the next of kin of a youth who died following a communal clash.
The youth, identified as Santosh Parida, was seriously injured during a communal clash that broke out between two communities in Bhadrak under the Tihidi police station jurisdiction a few days ago.
He died on Wednesday while undergoing treatment.
The Chief Minister expressed deep grief over the incident and said that strict action will be taken against the culprits as per the law, and justice will be provided to the family of the deceased.
While announcing the assistance, Majhi also declared that a person from the family will be given a government job.
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