Governor Condemns Jammu Bus Stand Blast, Announces Ex-Gratia

Srinagar: Governor Satya Pal Malik has strongly condemned a grenade attack at the Bus Stand in Jammu district.

In a statement, Governor has expressed deep shock and anguish on the cowardly attack at Jammu Bus Stand in which a person lost his life and several others were injured.

He has conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and also wished speedy recovery to those injured, said the statement, issued by Raj Bhavan.

Governor has directed the Administration to provide best medical assistance to the injured in the attack and called upon all the concerned agencies to ensure that those responsible for this dreadful act are brought to justice and law and order is maintained in the State.

Governor announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 5 lakh each to the next of the kin of the deceased and Rs. 20,000 each to those injured in the accident.