Chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday expressed profound grief and sorrow over the death of home guards jawan Jaspal Singh who laid down his life in line of duty. The CM announced ₹2 crore as financial assistance to his family.
In a condolence message, Mann said Jaspal Singh died while performing his duty in Sultanpur Lodhi. He said of ₹2 crore, ₹1 crore will be given as ex gratia by the state government, whereas the remaining payment would be made by HDFC bank.
He said financial assistance to the family of Jaspal Singh is in consonance with the commitment of the state government to ensure the well-being of personnel from police and armed forces and their families. Mann hoped that this humble initiative by the state will go a long way in helping the aggrieved family on the one hand and securing their future on the other.