Bhawanigarh, February 22, 2025 (Yes Punjab News)
Condoling the death of Punjab Police Constable Harshveer Singh who attained martyrdom in line of duty a few days back, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann today handed over cheque worth Rs 1 crore to the family of martyr as a mark of respect for his supreme sacrifice for country.
The Chief Minister said that Constable Harshveer Singh had attained martyrdom while performing his duty in Sadak Surkhya Force. He said that Rs 1 crore has been given as ex-gratia by state government whereas another payment of insurance cover worth Rs 1 crore had been made by the HDFC bank. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that this initiative is in recognition of the immense contribution of this son of soil towards discharging his duty in the state.
Meanwhile, the Chief Minister said that the state government is duty bound to help the families of the soldiers who sacrifice their life at the altar of motherland. He said that financial assistance to family of martyr Harshveer Singh is in consonance with the commitment of the state government to ensure the well being of the soldiers (from Armed forces, paramilitary and Police) and their families. He hoped that this humble initiative by the state will go a long way in helping the aggrieved family on one hand and securing their future on the other.
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