Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday announced an ex-gratia payment of Rs 1 crore for the family of Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Iqbal Singh, who was shot dead by assailants in Tarn Taran district on Sunday.
The Punjab government also confirmed that Singh's family will receive an additional Rs 1 crore as an insurance payout from HDFC Bank, taking the total financial assistance announced to Rs 2 crore.
ASI SHOT DEAD WHILE RETURNING HOME
ASI Iqbal Singh was shot dead on Lauhka Road in Punjab's Tarn Taran district on Sunday evening while he was returning home. He was killed by assailants, according to the information provided.
Mann paid tribute to the police officer and expressed solidarity with his family following his death.
"A heartfelt salute to the bravery and spirit of ASI Iqbal Singh Ji, who was martyred in the line of duty... The Punjab Government stands with the family during this hour of grief...," the Chief Minister said in a post on X in Punjabi.
FAMILY TO RECEIVE RS 2 CRORE IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav confirmed that the state government had announced Rs 1 crore in ex-gratia assistance for Singh's family. He added that HDFC Bank would provide another Rs 1 crore through an insurance payout.
In a post on X, Yadav said the Punjab Police stood firmly with the bereaved family and paid tribute to Singh for laying down his life in the line of duty.
He also said that the deceased officer would be accorded full police honours.
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With PTI inputs