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Meghalaya announces Rs 2 lakh ex gratia for families of five hotel fire victims
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 11:00 PM
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The Meghalaya government will pay an ex gratia amount of Rs 2 lakh to each of the families of the five people who died in a recent hotel fire, officials said.
The state administration of Meghalaya has approved an ex gratia payment of Rs 2 lakh for each of the families of the five victims who lost their lives in a hotel fire. The decision was communicated by the chief minister's office following a meeting with senior officials to address the tragedy.
The fire, which broke out last week at a hotel in the state, claimed five lives and left several others injured. While investigations into the cause are ongoing, the government has moved swiftly to provide immediate financial relief to the bereaved families.
The ex gratia amount will be disbursed through the respective district collectors, who have been instructed to verify the beneficiaries and ensure prompt transfer of funds. The move is part of the state's broader effort to support victims of unforeseen disasters and to demonstrate responsiveness to public concerns.
State officials emphasized that the compensation is intended to help families cope with the sudden loss and cover essential expenses during this difficult period. They also urged the public to cooperate with the ongoing inquiry into the fire's origin.
The announcement has been welcomed by local community leaders, who called for continued vigilance in safety standards across hospitality establishments in Meghalaya.
The fire, which broke out last week at a hotel in the state, claimed five lives and left several others injured. While investigations into the cause are ongoing, the government has moved swiftly to provide immediate financial relief to the bereaved families.
The ex gratia amount will be disbursed through the respective district collectors, who have been instructed to verify the beneficiaries and ensure prompt transfer of funds. The move is part of the state's broader effort to support victims of unforeseen disasters and to demonstrate responsiveness to public concerns.
State officials emphasized that the compensation is intended to help families cope with the sudden loss and cover essential expenses during this difficult period. They also urged the public to cooperate with the ongoing inquiry into the fire's origin.
The announcement has been welcomed by local community leaders, who called for continued vigilance in safety standards across hospitality establishments in Meghalaya.