Recognising the gallantry deed of slain SP Baljit Singh who laid down his life in the Dina Nagar terror attack, the Punjab government has decided to appoint his son as Deputy Superintendent of Police besides allowing ex-gratia grant of Rs 25 lakh to his bereaved family.
The decision was taken by Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal during a meeting with senior officers of the civil and police administration here at the CM's residence this evening.
Similarly, all the police personnel and civilians injured in the counter insurgency operation would be given an ex-gratia grant of Rs 3 lakh each.
Apart from this, the entire expenditure on their treatment even in the private hospitals would be borne by the state government, an official spokesman said here.
The Chief Minister also asked the State Home Department to recommend the case of awarding President Police Medal for gallantry posthumously to SP (detective) Baljit Singh, besides to Inspector Balbir Singh and Head Constable Tara Singh, in recognition with their unprecedented bravery and highly professional conduct, to the Central Government for safeguarding the nation's integrity and sovereignty.
Saluting the valor, dedication, selfless devotion and patriotic values displayed by members of the Punjab Police, the Chief Minister allowed the family members of the policemen killed in this operation to draw full pay till the time of their superannuation.
Badal also said that all the children of the policemen, who lost their lives in this terror attack, would be imparted education free of cost to help the distressed families in this hour of grief.
Appreciating the exemplary courage shown by Nanak Chand, the Punjab Roadways driver who showed extraordinary presence of mind and bravery in steering the passengers to safety, the Chief Minister decided to honour him at the state level Independence Day function with the State Award besides giving financial assistance to the tune of Rs 2 lakh.
His name would also be recommended for the Gallantry Award for civilians to be conferred by the Union Government.
