Assistance to the family of policeman died during election duty by the Election Commission

District Election Officer handed over check of Rs. 10 lakh to the deceased’s wife

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has paid ex gratia to
the family of a city police constable who died in an accident while on election
duty. District Election Officer and Collector Shalini Agarwal handed over a
check of Rs 10 lakh to Chhayaben Rajput, wife of the deceased jawan. 



It is to be noted that Anil Kumar Kantilal Rajput, an unarmed
police constable of the city police force, died in an accident while on
election duty.



The Election Commission was recommended by the District
Electoral Officer’s Office to pay higher assistance to the family of the
deceased jawan, corresponding to the proposal from the city police force. The
assistance has been paid as per the approval of the Election Commission.