LIC of India announces concessions in claims settlement for victims of Ahmedabad Air Crash
Mumbai: The Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India has expressed grief over the tragic loss of lives in the Air India flight AI 171 crash that occurred in Ahmedabad on June 12. The aircraft, which was en route to London, crashed shortly after take-off, killing all on board and several people on the ground.
In a press statement issued on Friday, LIC said it stands in solidarity with the families of the deceased passengers, crew members, and affected civilians. The organisation assured that it is fully committed to providing financial relief by expediting claim settlements to those impacted by the disaster.
To help ease the burden on policy claimants, LIC has announced a series of concessions aimed at expediting the claims process. Notably, in lieu of a death certificate, the Corporation will accept any official government record confirming the death of a policyholder in the plane crash. Compensation records issued by the Central or State Government, or airline authorities, will also be considered valid proof of death.
“All efforts will be made to reach out to affected families and ensure that their claims are settled at the earliest,” the statement read. LIC further urged claimants to approach the nearest LIC branch, division, or customer zone for assistance.
Additionally, a dedicated helpline—022 68276820—has been activated for queries and support related to claims arising from the incident.
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4 workers die after being buried under coal slurry in Jharkhand's Dhanbad
Dhanbad (Jharkhand) (PTI): At least four workers died after being buried under coal slurry in Jharkhand's Dhanbad district on Saturday, a police official said.
The incident took place at Moonidih coal washery in the command area of Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL).
"Bodies of all four workers were dug out of debris during a rescue operation," Putki police station in-charge Waqar Hussain told PTI.
The incident took place when coal slurry was being loaded into trucks by workers, during which a large chunk of slurry fell and trapped several workers underneath, officials said.
The deceased have been identified as Manik Bauri, Dinesh Bauri, Deepak Bauri, and Hemlal Gope.
Meanwhile, the family members of the deceased and local villagers placed the bodies in front of the washery gate and began a protest.
They demanded compensation, jobs for dependents and action against those responsible for the incident.
Police and administration officials are trying to pacify the protesters, an official said.
