Jayalalithaa raises relief for kin of slain cops to Rs 1 crore

Tamil Nadu chief minister J. Jayalalithaa on Monday announced in the Assembly an enhanced relief of Rs 1 crore to the family of police head constable Munusamy, who was killed by chain snatchers in Krishnagiri district.

Ms Jayalalithaa said she had directed the chief secretary to issue a revised government order to sanction enhanced sums as relief to police personnel who die or sustain grievous injuries in instances of bravery.

It may be recalled that this newspaper had taken up the plight of cops who were provided with inadequate compensation after sacrificing their lives while bravely attempting to nab culprits.

Making a suo moto announcement, Ms Jayalalithaa enhanced the compensation from Rs 5 lakh, announced last week, to Rs 1 crore to the family of Munusamy, who was killed in Hosur.

“Although I had sanctioned Rs 5 lakh in line with government rules, it is my firm belief that this amount is not enough for the family of Munusamy, who was killed while trying to nab the chain-snatcher,” she said.