CM speaks to kin of Pulgaon fire victims through video link

Maharashtra Government had disbursed a total of Rs 1 crore and three lakh to the families of victims of the major fire at the Army's Central Ammunition Depot (CAD) at Pulgaon in Wardha district, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said today.
"The state government stands firmly behind the victims of Pulgaon fire incident. We have disbursed Rs 5 lakh to the families of 18 people who lost their lives in the incident. Apart from that, we have given an aid of Rs 1 lakh each to 13 others who were injured," Fadnavis said.
Fadnavis was talking to the families of the victims through video conferencing, after the district collector handed over the aid to them.

"Not only the state, but the whole country stands with you in this time of crisis. No money can compensate the lives of your loved ones. But the state government will do everything necessary to help solve your problems," he said, while directing the collector to ensure all the needs of the families are taken care of.
State Finance Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar, who was also present, said that the government will write to the Union Defence Minister requesting that family members of the deceased personnel and officers be considered for a job in the defence forces.
Nighteen people, including a Lieutenant Colonel and 16 Defence Security Corp (DSC) jawans, were killed in the massive fire that broke out at Pulgaon CAD on May 31.