KATHMANDU, APRIL 2

Families of those who lost their lives in the Tinkune violence will receive Rs 1 million each in compensation.

The decision was made during a ministerial-level meeting at the Ministry of Home Affairs in Singha Durbar on Wednesday.

According to the secretariat of Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak, the families of journalist Suresh Rajak and Sabin Maharjan will be provided financial assistance.

Suresh Rajak, a photojournalist with Avenues Television, was found dead inside a house set ablaze by protesters, while Maharjan was fatally shot by police during the March 28 demonstration led by supporters of the former king.