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West Bengal Announces Aid for Pahalgam Attack Victims and Detained BSF Jawan

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee unveils compensation, pensions, and job offers for affected families, while federal efforts continue to secure the safe return of a detained BSF constable.

Funeral procession of Intelligence Bureau (IB) officer Manish Ranjan at Jhalda in Purulia district of West Bengal (PTI)
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Overview

  • West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee declared ₹10 lakh compensation for families of three state residents killed in the Pahalgam terror attack.
  • Additional support includes a ₹10,000 monthly pension for the father of victim Bitan Adhikari and job offers to affected families on compassionate grounds.
  • The family of Army Havildar Jhantu Ali Sheikh, killed in Udhampur, will also receive ₹10 lakh and a job for his wife, with funeral rites conducted with full state honors.
  • BSF constable Purnam Kumar Shaw, detained by the Pakistan Army, has been confirmed to be in good health, with Indian authorities working to ensure his return.
  • The Pahalgam attack has intensified India-Pakistan tensions, with diplomatic and security measures escalating alongside victim support initiatives.