The State Government claims to have approved Rs 8.10 lakh as compensation for the victims of acid attacks that was reported from Haldwani on June 10, 2014.
An amount of Rs 8.10 lakh has been approved by the State Government for the victims of the acid attack that was reported from Haldwani on June 10, said State Finance Minister Indira Haridayesh.
In this acid attack, 19 people were injured on June 10 and Chief Minister Harish Rawat made the announcement of extending financial assistance after having visited the victims to inquire about their health at the Government Shushila Tiwari Hospital. So as per the Chief Minister’s announcement this amount has been approved, added the State Finance Minister.
Out of the said approved amount, an amount of Rs one lakh each will be given to Ishad Hussain son Mukhtar and Sameer son of Mumtaj Husain, while Sumila daughter of laik Ahmed, Faizan son of Irshad Hussain, Shahin wife of Irshad Hussain, Shahid Hussain son of Mohammed Shakil, Nazia daughter of Sheikh Anarul will be given Rs 50, 000 each, said the officials concerned of the Nainital district administration.
Similarly, Kaif son of laik Ahmed, Arsi daughter of Irshad Hussain, Saaud son of Irfan, Apsham son of Naushad, Alisha daughter of Hashin, Niyadan wife of Guffar, Arshad son of Irshad, Mohammed Zahid son of laik, Naushad Ahmed son of Mukhtar, Reshma wife of Mohammed Naushad, Dilshad Ahmed son of Kafeel Ahmed and Gazala Parveen daughter of laik Ahmed will be able to receive Rs 20, 000 each, added the officials concerned.
After visiting the victims of acid attack here then Chief Minister Harish Rawat, also announced that acid will not be sold without license in the state. However, those who are associated with this trade are supposed to obtain the license from the local administration, added Chief Minister Rawat.