Manipur Cabinet announces Rs 50 lakh ex-gratia for cop killed by armed gunmen
First Published: 31st October, 2023 20:24 IST
The Cabinet also decided to give a government job to the next-of-kin of the deceased, an official statement said
The Manipur Cabinet held an emergency meeting on Tuesday and reviewed the law and order situation arising in the State following the killing of Chingtham Anand Kumar, Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), Manipur Police, Moreh. The Cabinet condemned the dastardly act in strongest terms and announced an ex-gratia of Rs 50 lakh for the next of kin of the deceased police personnel.
The Cabinet also approved the proposal to give suitable government employment to the next-of-kin of the deceased.
Chingtham Anand Kumar, a resident of Haobam Marak Chingtham Leikai, Imphal was killed today in unprovoked firing by armed gunmen while he was on duty overseeing the cleaning of the grounds of Eastern Shine School for construction of helipad, jointly by State force and BSF.
The Cabinet directed for launching a joint operation in Moreh and adjoining areas to nab the culprits responsible for the crime, and to continue the same till the culprits are arrested. Cabinet also noted that additional State forces have been detailed from Imphal for the purpose. The operations have since started, an official statement said.
The Cabinet further directed that the Central and State forces shall ensure free movement of transportation and general public along Pallel-Moreh road on NH-102.
It was further decided that no illegal armed personnel shall be permitted in or around Moreh, considering the strategic position of Moreh town under India’s Act East Policy, the statement said.
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