Puri: The total death toll rose to 15 after one more person succumbed while undergoing treatment for the injuries he sustained due to an unfortunate fire tragedy in Puri, as per the information given by the Health & FW Department.
The collector, Puri has taken steps for payment of Rs 4 lakh each towards ex-gratia assistance to the Next of Kins of deceased persons.
Presently, 12 patients are under medical treatment in different hospitals. The situation is being closely monitored by the state Govt.
It is worth noting that, about 30 people were injured in the explosion of a stockpile of firecrackers that happened during Lord Jagannath’s ‘Chandan Yatra’, a ritual, on the night of May 29 in Puri.