SANGRUR, Oct. 22 -- The families of the victims and the members of the action committee seeking justice for eight workers killed in the October 18 crash ended their protest on Wednesday, following assurances from the administration that their demands would be met. The protesters have been demanding enhanced compensation for the families of the deceased and the injured in the mishap. Eight workers, including six women, were killed and 12 others sustained injuries after a car ran them over on a stretch of the Lehragaga-Jakhal road in Sangrur on Sunday. Deputy commissioner Punamdeep Kaur said the administration had held a meeting with the committee and conveyed that their demands have been accepted by the government. "The state has agreed to increase the compensation from Rs.2 lakh to Rs.10 lakh for the family of each deceased worker and for those who sustained serious injuries. Those with minor injuries will be given Rs.2 lakh and their entire treatment will be provided free of cost," the DC said, adding that the demand for 5-marla plots had also been accepted. "The sarpanch will pass a resolution to complete the process and fulfil the demand," she added. Additional deputy commissioner (D) Sukhchain Singh Papra said family members of the deceased would be employed as daily wagers....