Delhi Govt announces Rs 11 lakh for Sharma's family
Delhi government announced a compensation of Rs 11 lakh to the family of Delhi Police Inspector Mohan Chand Sharma, who died in a shootout with suspected Indian Mujahideen terrorists.
By PTI |
NEW DELHI: Delhi government on Monday announced a compensation of Rs 11 lakh to the family of Delhi Police Inspector Mohan Chand Sharma, who died in a shootout with suspected Indian Mujahideen terrorists who triggered blasts in the national capital.
This was announced by Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit.
"Sharma was a brave man and he sacrificed his life battling terrorists," Dikshit said announcing the compensation for the family of Sharma.
Considered an encounter specialist and posted with the elite anti-terror squad Special Cell, Sharma was a highly decorated officer with seven gallantry medals to his credit, including a President's Medal.
The 43-year-old officer served the city police for 19 years before succumbing to bullet injuries he suffered in a fierce gunfight with five heavily-armed "terrorists" at a house in south Delhi on Friday.
During his meritorious career, he was instrumental in the killing of 35 terrorists and the arrest of another 80 militants.
This was announced by Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit.
"Sharma was a brave man and he sacrificed his life battling terrorists," Dikshit said announcing the compensation for the family of Sharma.
Considered an encounter specialist and posted with the elite anti-terror squad Special Cell, Sharma was a highly decorated officer with seven gallantry medals to his credit, including a President's Medal.
The 43-year-old officer served the city police for 19 years before succumbing to bullet injuries he suffered in a fierce gunfight with five heavily-armed "terrorists" at a house in south Delhi on Friday.
During his meritorious career, he was instrumental in the killing of 35 terrorists and the arrest of another 80 militants.
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At least 40 inter-state gangsters also fell to the bullets of Sharma who was part of a team which meant terror for criminals. He also arrested another 129 gangsters. Download
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