Srinagar: A gruesome and tragic bus accident took place atSrigwari Kishtwar, on 01.07.2019, in which 35 people lost their lives and 17others sustained injuries. One of the survivors, is a 03 year old girl childMs. Adeeba, who has lost her parents and siblings, in this accident.

Moved by the poignant and tragic circumstances that hadbefallen on Adeeba, Hon’ble Governor, Satya Pal Malik has immediately announcedRs 2 lakh as a solatium, from the Regional Red Cross, in favour of the girlchild, which will be in the shape of a fixed deposit. Beyond this humangesture, Hon’ble Governor has also announced a monthly assistance of Rs 1200per month, for next 15 years, to be credited in the account of girl child.Thisassistance will be over and above the normal ex-gratia compensation announcedby the Government.

Additional Deputy Commissioner, Kishtwar shall be the localguardian of the girl child, till she attains adulthood. The girl child, Ms.Adeeba, shall also be rendered social and financial assistance through the InteratedChild Protection Scheme.District Administration, in consultation with civilsociety, shall ensure that a permanent care giver shall also be identified forher upbringing in a healthy, conducive and amenable environment.DistrictAdministration has been directed by Hon’ble Governor to take all measures thatare required for a secure and healthy childhood of Adeeba.