MP farmers' stir: Govt clears Rs 1 cr for kin of those killed in Mandsaur

The aid was sanctioned from CM's discretionary fund and would be given through e-payment facility

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Press Trust of India Bhopal
Last Updated : Jun 14 2017 | 8:50 AM IST
The Madhya Pradesh government on Wednesday sanctioned financial aid of Rs one crore each to the families of the six farmers killed during the violent stir by peasants in Mandsaur.

The aid was sanctioned from the chief minister's discretionary fund and it would be given by the Mandsaur collector through e-payment facility, a public relation official said.

On June 6, five farmers were killed as the agitation by peasants turned violent in Mandsaur district.

A 26-year-old farmer died in Badavan village of Mandsaur district. Locals on June 9 had alleged that he was beaten up by policemen.
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First Published: Jun 14 2017 | 8:50 AM IST

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