In a tragic incident, four fishermen died after being struck by lightning on Dandua Beel (pond) in Morigaon district of the state on Tuesday. Three others who were also fishermen, were critically injured.Chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal expressed grief over the deaths and announced Rs four lakh ex gratia for the kin of the deceased. He also announced Rs 60,000 for the injured. Sonowal also directed the deputy commissioner of Morigaon to make arrangements for the treatment of the injured in a proper manner.
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