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Published On: September 10, 2024 09:40 AM NPT By: Republica

Govt to provide free of cost treatment to injured children in Panchthar explosion, compensation to families of deceased

Govt to provide free of cost treatment to injured children in Panchthar explosion, compensation to families of deceased

KATHMANDU, Sept 10: The government has announced free medical treatment for two children injured in an explosion at Dandagau of Phalelung Rural Municipality-5, Panchthar.

A cabinet meeting held on Monday decided to cover the treatment costs for Pawan Rai and Dipson Rai, both injured by an abandoned war-era bomb.

Currently, Pawan and Dipson are receiving care at the Burn Hospital in Kirtipur.

The explosion, which occurred on August 29, claimed the lives of 11-year-old Dipson Sawa and two-and-a-half-year-old Prinsa Sawa. The explosion occurred when a handmade socket bomb from the conflict period detonated.

The government also pledged to provide Rs 500,000 in compensation to each family of the deceased.

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