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Crime
Punjab Government Announces Rs 1 Crore Compensation for Family of Fallen Police Officer
✍️ India Today
🗓 14 Oct 2026, 05:16 AM
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The Punjab administration has approved a one‑crore rupee financial package for the next‑of‑kin of a police officer killed in a shooting.
Punjab's state government has declared a compensation of Rs 1 crore for the family of a police constable who was shot dead by unidentified assailants. The decision was announced through an official statement, indicating the administration's commitment to support the relatives of law‑enforcement personnel killed in the line of duty.
The financial aid is intended to cover immediate expenses and provide long‑term security for the bereaved family. Officials said the amount reflects the state's policy of offering substantial assistance to the families of martyrs and those who sacrifice their lives while serving the public.
The announcement comes amid growing concerns over the safety of police officers in the region, with authorities urging swift investigation into the incident that led to the officer's death. No further details about the perpetrators or the circumstances of the shooting were disclosed at the time of the statement.
The financial aid is intended to cover immediate expenses and provide long‑term security for the bereaved family. Officials said the amount reflects the state's policy of offering substantial assistance to the families of martyrs and those who sacrifice their lives while serving the public.
The announcement comes amid growing concerns over the safety of police officers in the region, with authorities urging swift investigation into the incident that led to the officer's death. No further details about the perpetrators or the circumstances of the shooting were disclosed at the time of the statement.