Muzaffarnagar riot victims to get govt jobs: UP

An order has been issued by the Uttar Pradesh government to provide government jobs to those killed during riots in Muzaffarnagar and adjoining areas, a official spokesman said here.

"Implementing the announcement made by Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on September 15 that kin of those killed in riots will be given government job according to their qualification an order has been issued," he said.

The spokesman said 62 people were killed in the violence of which five remain unidentified.

He said in one case age of kin of a victim was less than 18 years and he would be accommodated after attaining the legal age.

He said according to the proposal received by Divisional Commissioner, Saharanpur, seven persons would be given job in group C.

He said remaining 47 people would be given jobs under group D in various departments.

The spokesman said directives have been issued to senior officers in this regard.