Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday visited Government Medical College hospital Jammu here to enquire about the well-being of the injured in Doda road accident.
They were airlifted to GMC Jammu on the directions of the Lieutenant Governor.
Lt Governor gave clear directions to doctors at GMC hospital to ensure best possible medical care of the injured for their early recovery.
Sinha had been monitoring the situation personally and had directed the district administration to provide all necessary assistance to the families which lost their loved ones and all those who were injured in the road accident.
Earlier, the Lt Governor announced Rs 3 lakh compensation for the Next of Kin (NoK) of every deceased; Rs 2 lakh from LG’s discretionary fund and Rs 1 Lakh from Road Victim Fund as immediate relief.
Sinha also held discussion with the Principal GMC Jammu Dr. Shashi Sudhan Sharma among other senior officers.