Sarojini Nagar blast: Finally, govt pays compensation to victims’ kin

The court had ordered the government to pay Rs 8,63,067 each to the kin of the victims.

Sarojini Nagar blast, government relief, Ganeshan, Delhi Police, Saorijini Nagar blast compensation, Delhi govt compensation, Delhi news

Left – Palaniammal lost her elder son in the 2005 Sarojini Nagar blast. He was declared dead only this February. Right – Ram Kishore lost his brother in the blast. (Source: Express photos by Tashi Tobgyal)

Almost a week after it sought more time to disburse compensation amount to the families of those killed in the 2005 Sarojini Nagar bomb blast, the Delhi government on Wednesday paidRs 8 lakh each to two families.

The Delhi High Court had, four months ago, directed the government to release the compensation to the families of Ganeshan and Ram Jeevan, who were killed in the blast. The court had ordered the government to pay Rs 8,63,067 each to the kin of the victims.

The Indian Express had reported on July 8 that the Delhi government had sought three more weeks to disburse the compensation due to “non-availability” of sufficient funds.

[related-post]

“It was a long wait. First, we had to run from pillar to post to prove that my son was not missing but was killed in the bomb blast. Only after the court’s intervention, we were promised the compensation. Then, the government repeatedly cited different reasons, in at least four hearings, that it would soon release the amount. I will now use the money to get my daughter married and invest the rest for my younger son,” Palaniammal (56), Ganeshan’s mother, said.

Ashok Randhawa, president of the Sarojini Nagar Market Association, who took up the case for Jeevan’s brother Ram Kishore, said, “We are very grateful to the High Court. Ram Kishore was 15 years old when he came to Delhi in search of his brother. He stayed with me for 10 years. I will buy an agricultural land for him in village.”

Kaunain Sheriff M

As City Editor ( Delhi) at the Indian Express, Kaunain Sheriff leads city reporting with a sharp focus on accountability journalism, data-driven stories, and ground-level impact. As the National Health Editor he leads the newsroom’s in-depth coverage of pressing health issues. He is the author of Johnson & Johnson Files: The Indian Secrets of a Global Giant, a definitive investigation into the accountability of one of the world’s most powerful pharmaceutical corporations. Areas of Expertise Investigative Reporting: Has deep expertise in investigative reporting spanning public health, regulatory affairs, drug safety, and the criminal justice system. His work sits at the intersection of governance, law, and accountability, with a particular focus on how regulatory failures, institutional lapses, and policy decisions affect citizens’ rights and safety. Data Journalism: Has extensively on big data–driven investigations, including analyses of flagship government schemes and large datasets on criminal trials, uncovering systemic gaps. Global Collaborations Kaunain is a key contributor to major international journalistic projects: The Implant Files: Collaborated with the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) to expose global malpractices in the medical device industry. Chinese Big-Data Investigation: Uncovered how a foreign data firm monitored thousands of prominent Indian institutions and individuals in real-time. Awards & Recognition His commitment to "Journalism of Courage" has been recognized with the industry's highest honors: Ramnath Goenka Award for Excellence in Journalism SOPA Award (Society of Publishers in Asia) Red Ink Award (Mumbai Press Club) Indian Express Excellence Awards (Triple recipient for investigations into the NSA abuse in UP, Vyapam scam, and the anti-Sikh riots). Education: Studied Mechanical Engineering at Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Bangalore, before moving to Delhi to pursue his passion for journalism. His engineering training informs his analytical approach, enabling him to decode technical, legal, and data-heavy systems with precision. Social media LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kaunain-sheriff-3a00ab99 X ( fromerly Twitter): @kaunain_s ... Read More

Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram

Tags:
Sarojini Nagar blast