NSE to donate ₹1 crore to families of Pahalgam terror attack victims
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced to donate ₹ 1 crore to assist the families of Pahalgam terror attack victims, expressing condolences over the incident.
'We are deeply saddened by the tragic terrorist attack in Kashmir on April 22,2025 where 26 people lost their lives. In a humble gesture of support, NSE pledges ₹ 1 crore to the next of kin of the victims, standing in solidarity with their families during this difficult time,' NSE CEO Ashish Chauhan wrote on X.
Earlier, Reliance Industries Chairman and Managing Director, Mukesh Ambani, offered free treatment for injured at Reliance foundation hospital in Mumbai.
"We wish a speedy and full recovery to all those injured in the attack. Our Reliance Foundation Sir HN Hospital in Mumbai will offer free treatment to all the injured," ANI quoted Ambani.
Previously, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced ex gratia of ₹ 10 lakh each for the families of the deceased in the Pahalgam terror attack. ₹ 2 lakh relief was announced for seriously injured persons, while ₹ 1 lakh has been announced for persons with minor injuries.
On Tuesday, April 22, terrorists indiscriminately shot tourists in Kashmir's Pahalgam. The attack occurred in Baisaran, also known as 'mini Switzerland'. The 26 deceased included two foreigners, one businessman from Karnataka.
The Pahalgam terror attack has been called the deadliest attack in the valley since the 2019 Pulwama strike, which happened just as the tourist and trekking season is picking up momentum.
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