Tamil Nadu government issues order for ₹1 crore aid to bereaved families of police personnel who died on duty
The decision follows an earlier announcement by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay in the Legislative Assembly while moving the demand for grants for the Police Department on the floor of Assembly for the year 2026-2027.
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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