Guwahati (Assam) [India], October 22 (ANI): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday announced Rs 10 lakh ex-gratia for the kin of state police constable, Raben Das who had died on duty.

Das had died while chasing cattle smugglers, Assam Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said.

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"The CoM decided to give ex-gratia of Rs 10 lakh to the next of kin of @assampolice constable, Late Raben Das, who died while chasing cattle smugglers," Assam's CMO tweeted.

Das had passed away on October 18. (ANI)

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