Aug 20, 2025: A grant of Rs 30 lakh was approved and distributed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to the Next of Kin (NoK) of the Badhaal tragedy victims from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund. In the month of December 2024, a tragic incident claimed the lives of 17 people, including 13 children, in the village of Badhaal in the Rajouri district. The tragedy caused widespread shock and grief across the region.

The Chief Minister approved financial assistance to alleviate some of the burden placed on the affected households during this trying time, allowing the surviving members of bereaved families to begin the process of rebuilding their lives.

MLA Budhal Javed Iqbal Choudhary expressed gratitude to the Chief Minister in response to the announcement. “I extend my sincere and profound gratitude to you for providing financial assistance to the Next of Kin (NoK) in support of the deceased Badhaal tragedy victims.

He stated, "Your compassionate support in this time of grief has alleviated the suffering of the affected families and is greatly appreciated." The Chief Minister's prompt intervention has provided comfort to the bereaved families and reaffirmed the Government's commitment to supporting the populace in times of crisis.