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WB announces compensation for Makra clash victims

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Press Trust of India Suri (WB)
Last Updated : Nov 01 2014 | 8:10 PM IST
West Bengal government today announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh for the family of each of those killed in the political clash at Makra village in Birbhum district on October 27.
District Magistrate P Mohangandhi said, "We have received an order to give an ex-gratia amount of Rs 2 lakh for each family of those who have died."
Three persons were killed and as many injured when Trinamool Congress and BJP supporters fought a gun battle at Makra when Prohibitory Orders under Section 144 CrOC was clamped in the area.

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First Published: Nov 01 2014 | 8:10 PM IST

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