Martyr Ex Gratia To Be Shared Equally By Widow, Parents: Mp Cm Yadav
The Madhya Pradesh government has earlier declared that a slain cop, declared a martyr, will be awarded an ex-gratia of Rs one crore: Reports
BHOPAL: Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday declared that the Rs one crore ex-gratia amount given to a cop who gains martyrdom will be shared between his widow and elderly parents, equally.
Addressing the security personnel on the ‘Police Commemoration Day’ here, Mr. Yadav said that the Rs one crore ex-gratia amount awarded to a slain cop, declared martyr by the state government, will be shared on 50:50 ratio between the martyr’s widow and his elderly persons.
The Madhya Pradesh government has earlier declared that a slain cop, declared a martyr, will be awarded an ex-gratia of Rs one crore.
Praising the Madhya Pradesh police, he said that the state has overcome the scourge of Naxalism, which had troubled MP for three and half decades.
Madhya Pradesh became the first state in the country to be freed from Naxalism.
Primarily two tribal districts, Balaghat and Dindori, in Madhya Pradesh were affected by Maoism for more than two decades.
Director general of police, Madhya Pradesh, Kailash Makwana, said on the occasion that the day is dedicated to remembering brave police personnel who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty.
He said that Naxalism had long been one of the biggest challenges to India’s internal security.
Thirty-eight Madhya Pradesh police personnel and 58 civilians lost their lives in the Naxal attacks in the state.
EOM