Rs 10 lakh compensation for policemen dying on duty

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.