Tamil Nadu: Cop beaten to death after confronting men bursting firecrackers, 3 held
A scuffle then broke out during which one of them allegedly hit the officer hard with a rod following which the officer collapsed
The Tamil Nadu government has announced a compensation of ₹1 crore for the families of police personnel who perish while performing law and order duties in heroic circumstances. Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay revealed this decision during a Legislative Assembly session where he introduced a demand for grants for the Police Department for the fiscal year 2026-2027.
The government authorized the proposal put forth by the Director-General of Police, which stipulated that families of police personnel who lose their lives in the line of duty be given a special compensation of ₹1 crore. Additionally, ₹2 crore will be allocated annually to this cause. The Director-General emphasized that this move aims to bolster the morale of the Police Department and instill courage and confidence among its personnel.
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