Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh on Wednesday announced Rs 10 lakh compensation for the family and a police job for the younger brother of Indian Army martyr Jaspreet Singh, who was killed in Naushera sector of Jammu & Kashmir.
Sepoy Jaspreet, aged 24, was killed during ceasefire violation by Pakistan on Tuesday night.
He belonged to 8 Sikh lI regiment and was attached with Rashtriya Rifles at the time of this tragic death. Jaspreet, a native of Moga, is survived by two brothers and two sisters.
“Chief Minister has sanctioned Rs 5 lakh as battle casualty compensation and another Rs 5 lakh as general compensation to the family of the martyred soldier, along with a job for his younger brother in the police department,” said an official spokesperson.
Spokesperson said that besides Rs 10 lakh (ex-gratia plus payment in lieu of plot), Rs 25,000 has been given to the family for the cremation of the martyr.
The job for the younger brother is being provided under the Honour and Gratitude Scheme of the Punjab Government.