In recognition of their efforts, Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Wednesday announced in the assembly a special development grant of Rs 10 lakh for the village.

There were also some looters posing as rescuers, who relieved the dead of jewellery and cash.

The district administration attending to the relief and rescue operations. The Punjab police had a difficult time keeping the onlookers away.

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