Kejriwal announces Rs 10 lakh for kin of violence victims
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New Delhi: Announcing Rs 10 lakh each as compensation to the families of those killed in violence in northeast Delhi, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday asserted that any AAP member found guilty of involvement should get double the punishment prescribed in law.
The Chief Minister appealed that no politics should however be done over the issue of national security.
Kejriwal announced Rs 10 lakh compensation for the kin of those who died in the riots. He also announced the widening of the ambit of the 'Farishte' scheme, whereby anyone affected by the violence can also avail of free treatment at any private hospital.
Those seriously hurt will get Rs 5 lakh each. He also announced compensation for damage to property and possessions like rickshaws.
Kejriwal said that an app would be rolled out for filing of compensation claims by the affected.
Those who lost their homes will be accommodated at Rain Baseras (night shelters) till their houses are rebuilt, said the Chief Minister. He also said his government will provide food in riot-affected areas, in view of curfew imposed in some areas.
Violence in northeast Delhi was triggered on Sunday afternoon after a face-off between pro- and anti-CAA groups, leading to the death of at least 36 persons, including a police official and an IB staffer. Over 200 persons were injured.