Rs 1 cr assistance to family of Delhi Police ASI killed by snatcher

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday announced an ex- gratia of Rs 1 crore for the family of Delhi Police Assistant Sub Inspector Shambhu Dayal who was killed by a chain snatcher.

Rs 1 cr assistance to family of Delhi Police ASI killed by snatcher
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. Source IANS

New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday announced an ex- gratia of Rs 1 crore for the family of Delhi Police Assistant Sub Inspector Shambhu Dayal who was killed by a chain snatcher.

"ASI Shambhu Dayal gave up his life while saving others. We are proud of him. Though his life was priceless, we will still grant one crore ex-gratia to his family in his honour," Kejriwal tweeted this morning.

Posted at the Mayapuri police station, ASI Shambhu Dayal, 57, was stabbed to death by a snatcher when he was trying to nab him on January 4.

The officer was admitted to BLK hospital where he succumbed to his injuries on January 8.