Punjab to give ₹50 lakh ex gratia to sepoy killed in J&K mine blast

The ex gratia of ₹50 lakh will be given to the family of sepoy Manjit Singh killed in a mine blast in J&K on Saturday. The Punjab CM has also offered his deepest condolences to the family

Chandigarh Punjab chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Sunday announced an ex gratia of ₹50 lakh for the family of sepoy Manjit Singh, killed in a mine blast in Nowshera sector of Jammu and Kashmir, on Saturday. He also offered a government job to one member of the bereaved family of the sepoy.

Sepoy Manjit Singh hailed from Hoshairpur and Punjab CM Charanjit Singh has also offered a government job to one member of the bereaved family of the sepoy. (HT File photo)

Extending sympathies with the family, the CM said that Manjit’s dedication in defending the country’s unity and integrity by sacrificing his own life will inspire other soldiers. Sepoy Manjit hailed from Khera Kotli village (tehsil Dasuya) in Hoshiarpur district. He was unmarried and is survived by his parents, four sisters and a brother.