Punjab CM gives ₹2 crore to kin of cops killed in line of duty

Chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday handed over cheques for ₹2 crore to the next of kin of cops who died while performing their duty or in accidents. The CM also gave cheques for ₹12 lakh ( ₹4 lakh each) for the education of their children

Chandigarh: Chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday handed over cheques for ₹2 crore to the next of kin of cops who died while performing their duty or in accidents. The CM also gave cheques for ₹12 lakh ( ₹4 lakh each) for the education of their children, according to an official spokesperson.

Chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday handed over cheques for ₹2 crore to the next of kin of cops who died while performing their duty or in accidents. The CM also gave cheques for ₹12 lakh ( ₹4 lakh each) for the education of their children

Cheque for ₹1 crore was handed over to the family of ASI Sanjeev Kumar who died in line of duty in Jalandhar and cheques for ₹50 lakh each were given to kin of ASIs Parnam Singh and Gurlal Singh, who lost their lives in accidents.

ASI Sanjeev was killed after a Balero hit him when he was checking vehicles during the visit of a VVIP in Jalandhar.

The CM said the state government is duty bound to help the families of bravehearts and ensure their well-being.