This Article is From Mar 15, 2012

Rs 10 lakh compensation for policemen dying on duty

Bangalore: The compensation granted to kin of police constables, head constables and other police personnelwho die while on duty under a Group Insurance Scheme in Karnataka has been increased to Rs 10 lakh.

Director General and Inspector General of Police Shankar Bidari in a statement said till now the compensation wasRs three lakh under the scheme.

The government order comes into effect from March 12.

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