New Delhi, Jun 19 : The Delhi Government today announced an ex-gratia of Rs 1 crore each to families of 6 Indian Air Force (IAF), Delhi Police and Civil Defence personnel who lost their lives while performing their official duty.

Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia informed about this honorary decision to grant ex-gratia of Rs 1 crore each to families of 6 personnel in a digital press conference.

Mr Sisodia said, ‘Delhi Government respects and honours the bravery of every soldier in uniform who has risked their life to protect people and the nation. Honouring the bravery of our personnel, CM Arvind Kejriwal initiated financial assistance for personnel in Delhi Police, Defence, Paramilitary forces and other forces who risk their lives to protect our nation. Although we cannot compensate for the huge loss every family has to bear,

we can, at the very least, pay our respect and ensure the families of these personnel live a life of dignity, that they receive an ex-gratia of Rs 1 crore which may aid and support their livelihoods.’

Speaking about the recipients of ex-gratia amount, Mr Sisodia said, ‘To honour our personnel who risked their lives to protect and serve the nation, Delhi Government has announced disbursal of ex-gratia amount of Rs 1 crore to families of 6 personnel who passed away while performing their duties. The decision to support families with Rs 1 crore was taken today. There are 6 such families who have lost their son while they were performing their duty to protect the nation. 3 out of the 6 personnel belonged to the Indian Air Force, 2 personnel belonged to Delhi Police and 1 was a civil defence personnel.’

Six personnel who lost their lives while performing their official duty are ACP Sanket Kaushik (Delhi Police), NC(E) Rajesh Kumar (IAF), Flt Lt Sunit Mohanty (IAF), Sqn Ldr Meet Kumar (IAF), Constable Vikas Kumar (Delhi Police) and Pravesh Kumar (Civil Defence).(UNI)