Ulta Rath Yatra electrocution, Kumarghat (2023): Deaths and Ex Gratia Relief
An iron chariot touched a 133 kV overhead line during the return Rath Yatra; the toll rose from six to ten.
What happened
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Date | 28 Jun 2023 |
| Place | Unakoti, Tripura |
| Kind | Accident: Electrocution |
| Deaths | 10 |
| Injured | Not on record |
Ex gratia relief announced
| Paying government | Per death | Injury relief | Sanctioned |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government of Tripura (State) Additional relief for burn injuries above 40%. | Rs 4 lakh | - | Rs 0.40 crore |
| Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (Centre) | Rs 2 lakh | Injured: Rs 50,000 | Rs 0.20 crore |
Total sanctioned: Rs 0.60 crore. Reported as paid: No payment figure has been made public yet.
Sources
Disaster and accident relief register · SDRF and NDRF relief norms
Sanctioned amount = announced rate x reported victims. Injury relief is counted only where the number of injured is on record. Payments by companies and parties are not included.