Guwahati, Oct 31: The Manipur Cabinet, in a meeting on Tuesday, has announced a sum of Rs 50 lakh as ex gratia compensation to the family of Moreh Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Chingtham Anand.
Anand tragically lost his life earlier in the day in an ambush by tribal militants in Tengnoupal district.
The deceased, a resident of Haobam Marak locality in Imphal, was fatally shot in Moreh while he was overseeing the preparation of the grounds at Eastern Shine School for the construction of a helipad.
Following the attack, the victim was transported to a primary health center in Moreh, but, he succumbed to his injuries.
The state cabinet has also made the decision to extend a government employment opportunity to the bereaved family members of the policeman.