CM Mann announces Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia for family of woman killed in Pakistani drone attack, Rs 2 lakh by MP Sanjeev Arora
Babushahi Bureau
Ludhiana (Punjab), May 13, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday announced Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund for the family of Sukhwinder Kaur, a resident of Khai Ke village in Ferozepur district, who died from injuries sustained in a Pakistani drone attack.
Expressing grief over the tragic incident, CM Mann said, “Our government stands firmly with her family in this time of immense pain. We are committed to extending every possible support to help them navigate through this loss.”
Additionally, Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora announced a personal financial aid of ₹2 lakh for the bereaved family to support them during this difficult period.
Sukhwinder Kaur had been undergoing treatment at Dayanand Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) in Ludhiana along with her husband, Lakhwinder Singh, who also sustained serious burn injuries in the attack. Despite efforts by the medical team, Kaur succumbed to her injuries early Tuesday. Her husband remains under treatment.