Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu handed over ex gratia of Rs 50 lakh to Charo Kamhua, the widow of Corporal Tage Hailyang, who was killed in the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22.
Corporal Hailyang, who hailed from Tajang village in Lower Subansiri district, was among the 26 victims of the terror attack in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22 this year.
Taking to X, CM Khandu wrote, “Handed over ex-gratia of Rs 50 lakhs to Smti Charo Kamhua, wife of Late Corporal Tage Hailyang, in recognition of his extraordinary bravery.”
“He selflessly guided tourists to safety, demonstrating courage and dedication beyond measure. We remember his courage and offer our heartfelt respect to his wife, father, and entire family, who have borne this immense loss with dignity and strength,” he added.
Khandu, who arrived in Ziro in Lower Subansiri district on Sunday evening for the ‘Cabinet Aapke Dwar’ programme, handed over the compensation amount in recognition of the Air Force officer’s bravery.
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State Agriculture Minister Gabriel D Wangsu, Chief Secretary Manish Kumar Gupta and senior district officials were present at the event.
