The compensation granted to kin of police constables, head constables and other police personnel who die while on duty under a Group Insurance Scheme in Karnataka has been increased to Rs 10 lakh.
Director General and Inspector General of Police Shankar Bidari in a statement today said till now the compensation was Rs three lakh under the scheme.
The government order comes into effect from March 12.
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