Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav announced an ex gratia of Rs20 lakh each to the family members of the two soldiers from the State who have been killed in a UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan.
In a statement issued here, Yadav expressed grief at the death of the two soldiers and announced the compensation for the two bereaved families.
Of the five soldiers killed in Sudan, Havildar Hiralal hailed from Bulandshahr and Naib Subedar Shivkumar Pal from Pratapgarh. Five Indian peacekeepers were killed and four wounded in South Sudan last Tuesday.
Governor Bl Joshi also expressed grief at the death of Naib Subedar Shiv Kumar Pal and Havildar Heeralal.In his condolence message, the Governor prayed for the peace of the departed souls and extended his heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved families.
On behalf of the Governor, Secretary to Governor Chandra Prakash and ADC Major Sharat Nambiar attended the funeral of Naib Subedar Shiv Kumar at Baikunthdham and placed a wreath as a mark of respect on the mortal remains of the martyr.