Delhi Police Constable Anand Singh, who was shot dead by miscreants while he was chasing them after they had robbed a woman in Shahabad area, was paid homage by his colleagues and dignitaries on Saturday.
The AAP Government announced Rs 1 crore compensation to Singh’s family. A number of Delhi Police teams of specialised units, including Special Cell and Crime Branch have been formed to arrest three snatchers, who shot dead 49-year-old Anand, who had tried to catch them at Sector 5 of Bawana Industrial area, while they were escaping after snatching money from a woman street vendor.
"We have zeroed in on the suspects who are likely to be caught very soon," said a senior police officer. A wreath laying ceremony was held at New Police lines ground, Kingsway Camp, where wreaths on behalf of Union Home Minister and lieutenant-Governor Najeeb Jung were laid on the mortal remains of the policeman.
Delhi Government Minister Gopal Rai laid a wreath on the behalf of CM Arvind Kejriwal. Delhi Police chief Alok Kumar also laid a wreath on the body of the brave cop.
Anand in a show of exemplary courage, had fought the three snatchers and had caught two of them with the help of a local vendor. The third snatcher then fired thrice aiming at the cop and one bullet hit him on the chest.
He was rushed to a nearby hospital where he was declared brought dead by doctors.Singh had joined the Delhi Police in 1988 and was currently posted at Shahabad Police station.A native of Sonipat in Haryana, Singh is survived by his mother, wife, a 22-year-old daughter and a 19-year-old son.