Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav on Tuesday expressed condolences over the death of Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Iqbal Singh, who laid down his life in the line of duty, and announced financial assistance of Rs 2 crore for his bereaved family.
In a statement, Yadav said the Punjab Police stands firmly with the family during this difficult time. He added that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has announced an ex-gratia grant of Rs 1 crore for the family of the deceased officer.
In addition to the government assistance, HDFC Bank will provide an insurance payout of Rs 1 crore to the family, taking the total announced financial assistance to Rs 2 crore.
The DGP also stated that ASI Iqbal Singh would be accorded full police honours in recognition of his service and sacrifice.
“May his soul rest in peace. Our prayers are with his family and relatives,” Yadav said, offering condolences to the bereaved family.
The announcement underscores the support being extended by the Punjab government and the police department to the family of the officer who died in the line of duty.
