₹30-lakh solatium handed over to family of police constable who died during Independence Day parade duty
The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu has announced a solatium of ₹30 lakh for the family of a police constable who died during Independence Day parade duty. Senior police officials personally delivered the compensation to the family.
Why it matters
Government support for public servants who die in the line of duty is a significant aspect of state welfare policy.
Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has announced a solatium of ₹30 lakh for the family of A. Dharmaraj, a 56-year-old Grade-I police constable, who collapsed and died while on Independence Day parade duty at Fort St. George on Saturday.
Following the Chief Minister’s announcement, Additional Director-General of Police (Armed Police) R. Dhinakaran visited the constable’s residence and handed over a cheque for ₹30 lakh to the bereaved family. S. Vijayakumar, Commandant, Tamil Nadu Special Police Training Centre, Avadi, was present on the occasion.
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