Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee has sanctioned Rs two crore from the PM's national relief fund for the riot-affected families living in various relief camps in Gujarat. The amount has been given through the Indian Red Cross society. The amount from the second installment of assistance. Earlier, Rs one crore was released from the fund. An amount of Rs 3.8 crore was also given as ex-gratia payment to the next of kin of those who died in riots in the state, an official release said.
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