HT Digital
GUWAHATI, Oct 18: In a tragic accident, two employees of the Department of Power, Arunachal Pradesh, lost their lives while working on the Changprong-Seru line at Timilo, Chief Minister Pema Khandu informed on Friday.
The Chief Minister took to the micro-blogging site X to express his deep sorrow over the loss of Shri Vikas Kumar and Shri Tenzin Lotoi, both of whom were committed to their duties.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with their families during this difficult time,” the Chief Minister stated, ensuring that the families of the deceased will receive ex gratia payments in accordance with government norms.
In light of this tragedy, CM Khandu also emphasized the need to enhance safety measures for those working in such critical sectors.
He further directed senior officials to review and strengthen safety protocols to prevent similar incidents in the future.
“Ex gratia payments will be made to their families as per government norms. I am advising senior officials to strengthen safety protocols to prevent such incidents in the future”, Khandu added.
