Joys of Bereaved Families: Ex-Gratia Granted

MUALLUM, August 20, 2014: A moment of joy for families after many days of sorrow. The next of kin from two families affected by heavy rain and storm on April 19, 2010, received ex-gratia payments on Wednesday, August 20.

According to Ms. Grace Zamnu, MDC Mualluam, Mr. Ngamkholal (50) was struck by a gate post of the Assam Rifles that collapsed when he and several others were stepping down for an army frisking in Muallum village. Mrs. Mannuam (70) was also killed when an old school building fell while she sought shelter during the storm in Muallum Village on the same day. Muallum is located in the southern part of Churachandpur district, approximately 20 kilometers from the Churachandpur police station.

“I remember the ordeal they endured during those days. When the matter was brought to the attention of Ccpur District Commissioner Jacintha Lazarus IAS, she immediately rushed to the hospital, not only visiting them personally but also covering their entire medical expenses. Despite our best efforts, both ultimately succumbed to their injuries,” Zamnu said.

The MDC noted that securing the ex-gratia payment took several years. “Despite facing numerous challenges in obtaining such assistance, I cannot express enough gratitude for Madam Jacintha's relentless efforts in this matter. By God's grace, our current DC, Sir PK Jha, IAS, arranged for this amount, which I never expected, and it was quickly disbursed, allowing the families to receive the ex-gratia today,” Grace Zamnu added.

The MDC further remarked, “To me, the most successful, powerful, and wealthiest people on earth are those who give generously from their hearts to the poorest and most desperate members of society.”

~ Bruce K. Thangkhal
(The Mizoram Post | Manipur Chronicle | Zogam Today)

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