Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], September 5 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police Dilbag Singh has sanctioned Rs 6.95 lakh as "relief" to 139 police personnel of Jammu and Kashmir Police as a welfare measure.

The amount has been sanctioned through three different orders issued by the police headquarters.

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Under the orders, Rs 5,000 each has been sanctioned in favour of 139 COVID-19 affected police personnel.

The move is part of the assistance provided by the Police Department to personnel affected by COVID-19.

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From June this year, Rs 13.35 lakh financial assistance has been sanctioned to 267 police officials who contracted the coronavirus infection. (ANI)

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