The medals are a new honour meant to be bestowed on first responders who die in the line of duty. The three officers were killed in November 2024 when a driver struck them on the side of the road.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed deep sorrow over the incident and announced Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia from the Prime Minister National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the deceased's next of kin and Rs 50,000 to be given to the injured.
"A painful incident happened today in Gulzar Houz. The family had been living in this area for 125 years. All 17 of the deceased were immediate family members. It is a matter of great sorrow... I offer my condolences." Owaisi said, speaking to the media.
The PM announced an ex gratia, of Rs 2 lakh and Rs 50,000 to those injured in the mishap, from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund to the kin of the deceased as per the Prime Minister's Office.
A body of a 55-year-old tapping worker was found in Kerala's Malappuram. According to the locals, the deceased was dragged by a tiger and has been identified as Gaffur, who is a resident of Adakkakund.
The incident of a young man being hit by a car at Nedumbassery in Ernakulam district of Kerala on Wednesday night is suspected to be a murder, said the police. The deceased has been identified as Ivin Jijo, a 24-year-old young man, a native of Thuravoor.
"I hope that the Chief Minister provides financial assistance worth Rs 50 lakh announced (for the kin of the deceased jawan). I will also write a letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah to provide the status of martyr to those who were killed serving the country, to those enrolled in BSF, Mi
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday announced an ex-gratia amount of Rs 10 lakhs for each of the kin of the deceased of the Majitha hooch tragedy.
In a post on social media platform X, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) stated, "Deeply saddened by the loss of lives due to a road accident in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon. An ex gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would