Director General of Police (DGP) of Jammu & Kashmir, RR Swain, has sanctioned Rs 2.04 crore as special welfare relief for the next of kin (NoK) of deceased police personnel and Special Police Officers (SPOs) who passed away while in service.
The relief includes Rs 22 lakh each for the legal heirs or dependents of nine police personnel who succumbed to illness during their service. Additionally, the families of the deceased had already been granted Rs 1 lakh for performing the last rites. The relief is drawn from the Contributory Police Welfare Fund, established to support families of police personnel.
In another case, Rs 6 lakh has been sanctioned for the family of SPO Deepak Sharma, who passed away while actively serving in the department. His family had earlier received an immediate relief of Rs 50,000 for last rites.
Marriage Assistance for Martyr’s Daughter
In a separate announcement, Rs 1 lakh has been sanctioned for the marriage of a martyr’s daughter, demonstrating the police department’s ongoing commitment to supporting the families of fallen personnel.
This welfare initiative underscores the department’s dedication to the well-being of the families of its officers and personnel, ensuring that those who serve the community are remembered and their families cared for.
