Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Mizoram to pay ex-gratia to kin of slain cop

AIZAWL, Oct 29 - Mizoram Government has approved ex-gratia payment amounting to Rs 10 lakh each to kin of policemen killed in an ambush by Hmar People’s Convention (Democrats) militants on March 28, Home Minister R Lalzirliana informed the Assembly recently.

The Minister was replying to a query from Lalruatkima and Dr K Beichhua of Mizo National Front (MNF).

Three policemen were killed when the team of State Assembly’s Committee on Government Assurances were ambushed by Hmar militants near Mizoram-Manipur border Zokhawthiang hamlet.

Two relatives of the slain policemen were given jobs on compassionate ground while a relative of Constable Hmangaihmawia was yet to be appointed, the Home Minister said.