Madhya Pradesh Government Announces Equal Distribution of INR 1 Lakh Ex-Gratia to Wife and Parents of Police Personnel Dying in the Line of Duty
In the event of a Madhya Pradesh police jawan dying in the line of duty, the ₹ 1 crore ex gratia given by the government will be distributed equally between the deceased's wife and parents, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has announced.
Bhopal, July 20: In the event of a Madhya Pradesh police jawan dying in the line of duty, the ₹ 1 crore ex gratia given by the government will be distributed equally between the deceased's wife and parents, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has announced.
"We have taken a decision that in the event of a state police jawan getting martyred, then the ₹ 1 crore ex gratia to be paid will be divided between his wife and parents in the ratio of 50:50," a government official said on Friday quoting the chief minister. Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav Approves Several Proposals Including ‘e-Vidhan’ and Purchase of Aircraft for State Government.
The decision assumes significance as it comes in the backdrop of the parents of Captain Anshuman Singh demanding from the Centre a revision in next of kin (NOK) rules after the late officer's wife reportedly left their home following her husband's death. Simhastha Kumbh Mela: MP Government Begins Preparations for Month-Long Congregation in Ujjain, CM Mohan Yadav Orders To Set Up Task Force of Officials From Various Departments.
Captain Singh died while rescuing people from a major fire in July last year at an Indian Army camp in the Siachen glacier. Earlier this month, he was later posthumously conferred the Kirti Chakra, India's second-highest peacetime gallantry award. According to Army rules, when a jawan or officer gets married, their spouse's name is listed as their next of kin rather than parents. In case of a soldier's death in the line of duty, the ex gratia amount is given to the 'next of kin'.
