Avny Lavasa, Deputy Commissioner, Leh disbursed financial relief amounting ₹ 81.00 lakh on 9 July among ten next of kins of those who died in a snow avalanche at Khardongla pass in December 2018.

Compensation money has been paid to their dependents through Labour Welfare Department under Employees Compensation Act 1923.

Ghulam Nabi Tak, Assistant Labour Commissioner, was present on the occasion.