Daijiworld Media Network - Mumbai

Mumbai, Apr 24: The National Stock Exchange on Thursday announced a ?1?crore relief fund for the next of kin of those killed in the April?22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. In a heartfelt post on X, NSE MD & CEO Ashish?Chauhan expressed solidarity with the bereaved families: “We are deeply saddened by this tragic loss. In a gesture of support, the NSE pledges ?1?crore to the victims’ next of kin during this difficult time.”

This commitment follows a similar move by LIC of India, which fast tracked claim settlements for affected policyholders. LIC’s CEO?& MD Siddhartha?Mohanty confirmed that, in place of standard death certificates, government records or proof of compensation paid by the Centre or state will suffice to process claims promptly. “All efforts will be made to reach claimants and settle their claims expeditiously,” he stated.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking at a rally in Bihar, vowed relentless pursuit of those responsible: “India will identify, track, and punish every terrorist and their backers beyond their imagination. The spirit of India will never be broken by terrorism; it will not go unpunished.”