New Delhi, Oct. 28 -- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday distributed ex-gratia cheques to families who lost their loved ones in various tragic incidents in the capital.

According to the Chief Minister's Office, financial assistance was provided to the family of a COVID warrior who lost her life during the pandemic, as well as to families affected by the building collapse in Satya Niketan, the fire in Tughlakabad and the drowning incident in the Jasola drain.

The Chief Minister said the loss of a loved one was irreparable. In such difficult circumstances, it was the government's responsibility to stand by the affected families and provide them with all possible assistance. The ex-gratia assistance aims to offer financial relie...