Lok Sabha Question No. 561 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-19
Subject: Killing of Security Personnel
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: KIRTI (JHA) AZAD

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 561

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 19 TH  DECEMBER, 2017/ AGRAHAYANA 28, 1939 (SAKA) KILLING OF SECURITY PERSONNEL

561.  SHRI KIRTI AZAD:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  total  number  of  security  personnel  killed  while  performing  their  duties during the last three years, State-wise;
- (b)  the  details  of  the  compensation  given  to  the  families  of  such  security personnel during the said period, State-wise;
- (c)  the number of such cases wherein compensation has not been given by the Government so far to families of such security personnel during the said period, State-wise;
- (d)  the  number  of  such  cases  wherein  kins  of  such  personnel  were  given Government jobs during the said period, State-wise; and
- (e) the details of effective steps taken by the Government to give compensation to the family members of such personnel?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

- (a) As  per  information  received  from  Central  Armed  Police  Forces  (CAPFs), Assam  Rifles  (AR)  and  National  Security  Guard  (NSG)  the  number  of  force personnel killed in action during the last three years including current year till 30/11/2017 is as under:-

| Forces       | No. of personnel killed in action during last three years.   |
|--------------|--------------------------------------------------------------|
| BSF          | 45                                                           |
| SSB          | 4                                                            |
| CRPF         | 99                                                           |
| CISF         | Nil                                                          |
| ITBP         | 1                                                            |
| Assam Rifles | 41                                                           |
| Total        | 190                                                          |

## LS.US.Q.No.561 FOR 19.12.2017

(b) Central ex- gratia compensation as per Department Pension and Pensioner's Welfare  (DoP&PW)  rules  is  paid  to  Next  of  Kins  (NoKs)  of  CAPFs,  AR  and  NSG personnel who die in performance of their bona fide official duties as under:-

| Circumstances                                                                                                                                                                                                                      | Amount   |
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------|
| Death occurring due to accidents in course of performance of duties.                                                                                                                                                               | 25 lakh  |
| Death in the course of performance of duties attributed to acts of violence by terrorists, anti social elements etc.                                                                                                               | 25 lakh  |
| Death occurring in border skirmishes and action against militants, terrorists, extremists, sea pirates.                                                                                                                            | 35 lakh  |
| Death occurring while on duty in the specified high altitude, unaccessible border posts, etc. on account of natural disasters, extreme weather conditions.                                                                         | 35 lakh  |
| Death occurring during enemy action in war or such war like engagements, which are specifically notified by Ministry of Defence and death occurring during evacuation of Indian Nationals from a war-torn zone in foreign country. | 45 lakh  |

Many States/UTs also have provision to pay compensation/assistance to NoKs as per  their  rules.  In  addition,  all  service  benefits  viz,  Death  cum  Retirement Gratuity,  Leave  Encashment,  Central  Government  Employees  Group  Insurance Scheme,  Force  Benevolent  Fund  and  personal  accidental  Insurance  and  such other benefits at force level are also admissible.

## LS.US.Q.No.561 FOR 19.12.2017

- (c)  Forces  have  reported  13  cases  pending/under  process  due  to  succession certificates and other documents required as per rules.

(d)  Forces  have  reported  a  total  20  cases  where  compassionate  appointments were given during the period.

(e)    As  per  instruction  of  this  Ministry,  Forces  are  required  to  submit  ex-gratia proposal  immediately  based  on  the  first  sitrep  and  once  sanction  issued  the Force  will  follow  their  Standing  Operating  Procedure  (SOP)  to  disburse  the amount without any delay.

The Government has taken several steps for the CAPFs, AR and NSG personnel who lay down their lives for the Country. Following benefits inter alia, are given to NoKs of CAPFs,  AR and NSG personnel of those who lay down their lives for the Country:-

(i)  Ex-gratia lump-sum compensation @ Rs. 35 lacs for death on active duty and @

Rs. 25 lacs for death on duty, as the case may be, is entitled to the NoK of the deceased personnel.

- (ii) The NoK of the deceased is entitled to get Liberalized Family Pension (i.e. last pay drawn) under Central Civil Service (Extra Ordinary Pension) Rules, 1939 and other pensionary benefits as admissible.

(iii)        5%  vacancies    are    reserved  in  Group  'C'  &  'D'  for  compassionate appointments for NoK of the deceased personnel.

## LS.US.Q.No.561 FOR 19.12.2017

- (iv) Under the Prime Minister Scholarship Scheme, amount @ Rs.2250/- pm for girls and Rs.2000/- pm for boys is being released to the wards of serving/retired CAPFs, AR and NSG  personnel.  Prime Minister Scholarship is admissible to 1000 girls and 1000 boys.
- (v) There is a reservation of 15 MBBS and 02 BDS seats for the wards of CAPFs, AR and NSG personnel in the seats of Central Government for these courses.
- (vi)  Central  Police  Canteens  at  various  locations  in  the  country  have  been functioning.
- (vii)  A Welfare and Rehabilitation Board has been established for the welfare and rehabilitation  of  CAPFs,  AR  and  NSG  personnel  and  their  families  including differently abled personnel.

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