JAMMU: Director General of Police Dilbag Singh has approved rupees 1.38 crore as special welfare aid in favour of NoKs of 6 deceased police personnel and one SPO as part of his department’s ongoing effort to offer financial support to the relatives of the slain police employees. The dependents and legal heirs of slain police officers ASI Narider Singh, ASI Rajesh Kumar, HC Mushtaq Ahmad, HC Ashok Kumar, HC Sajad Ahmad, and SgCt. Avinash Kumar who died while on duty have each been granted a special welfare payment of Rs. 22 lakh.The dependents and legal heirs of deceased SPO Narbat Singh, who passed away from illness while serving with the department, have also been approved for a Special Welfare Relief of Rs. 6 lakh. Out of this sum, the PHQ through their responsible units, districts, has already compensated each family and NoK one lakh rupees for carrying out the last rites as an instant comfort. The Contributory Police Welfare Fund and Contributory Welfare Fund of SPOs were used to provide the financial aid. For the welfare of its employees and their families, Police Headquarters is running a number of programmes. Additionally, there are programmes for the children of SPOs and police officers. In addition, there are programmes for the families of retired police officers.
