Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday announced ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh to the kin of three persons who were killed after a mud mound caved in Chitrakoot district of the state. ALSO READ | Uttar Pradesh: Customs Officials Seize Gold, iPhone Worth Over Rs 17 Lakhs At Varanasi Airport


An official release said that the Chief Minister asked the state government to provide financial assistance of Rs 2 lakh to the kin of each of the victims of the incident.


The Chief Minister also instructed the officials of the district administration to conduct rescue and relief work at a rapid pace.


He asked them to ensure proper treatment for the injured.