Srinagar, Aug. 1 -- Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday announced an ex-gratia relief of Rs.10 lakh each from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund for the next of kin of two migrant labourers from Chhattisgarh, who were killed in a terror attack in Kulgam district on Friday. The amount is in addition to the immediate assistance of Rs.6 lakh each announced by the district administration, taking the total relief to Rs.16 lakh per family.

Condemning the killing, the chief minister's office conveyed heartfelt condolences and reaffirmed that the government stands firmly with the bereaved families during this difficult time.

The attack occurred late on Friday when terrorists targeted the two workers at a brick kiln in the K...