Families of police personnel who died of Covid-19 would get full salary till their retirement age.
DGP Abhay informed this while reviewing the coronavirus situation with all district IGs, DIGs, SPs and DCPs through videoconferencing on Tuesday. Besides, the families would be provided compensation as per the Government’s previous announcement.
So far, 20 police personnel have died due to the virus in the State. The DGP stressed on stricter enforcement of the Covid19 regulations.
Besides, he reviewed welfare measures for police, including payment of ex-gratia and full salary to Covid warriors who laid their lives in the battle against the virus.Taking cognizance of the rampant ganja smuggling in the State, the DGP asked all district police to intensify operation against cannabis cultivation and smuggling.
Issues relating to promotion of Constables, capacity building for cyber crimes, establishment of temporary Beat House and Outposts, prompt response from districts in High Court matters, rationalising use of the OSAP and the pending NHRC matters were discussed.