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    Bengaluru Stampede: CM Siddaramaiah increases ex gratia to Rs 25 lakh from Rs 10 lakh for families of victims

    Synopsis

    Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah declared increased compensation. The ex gratia for victim families rose from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 25 lakh. This decision follows widespread public anger over the tragedy. Authorities arrested and suspended several people. The government's action aims to address the concerns of the affected families. The incident caused significant national attention.

    Siddaramaiah addresses mediaPTI
    Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
    Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday announced an increase in compensation for the families of those who lost their lives. The ex gratia amount has been raised from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 25 lakh per family.

    The move comes as the tragedy has caused widespread outrage across the nation and led to the arrest and suspension of several individuals.


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