Death compensation for families of 3 children released

KHONSA, 18 Nov: The state government has provided death compensation amounting to Rs 10.50 lakhs to the families of the three children who died after falling into an uncovered deep pit dug by SKS Infra Projects Ltd for the construction of a culvert at Longo village in Tirap district in 2021.

The victims were 12-year-old Kamlong Wangsu and 15-year-old Niman Wangsu, who were the son and

daughter of Gantai Wangsu, and 10-year-old Gannya Nokbi, daughter of Hongan Nokbi.

Longo CO Ripi Doni handed over a cheque for Rs 7,50,000 to Wangsu, and for Rs 3 lakhs to Nokbi, in the presence of FAO Pik Tayom. (DIPRO)