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The minister informed the Lok Sabha that the Left Wing Extremists have suffered unprecedented losses in 2016. 

 

"They have admitted so, openly in their documents and statements. They will continue to attempt such incidents to restore the flagging morale of their cadres. I believe that our brave soldiers and officers will continue to respond with a firm resolve and contribute wholeheartedly towards elimination of Left Wing Extremism," the minister said.

 

Rajnath Singh said that he has directed DG, CRPF to conduct a detailed inquiry into the incident so that the lapses that led to the incident can be identified, which will reduce the possibility of repetition of such incidents in the future.

 

The minister informed the House that the next of kin of the martyred CRPF personnel will be provided Rs 35 lacs as ex-gratia from the Central Government, Rs 20 lacs from the Risk Fund of CRPF and Rs  1 lac  from the CRPF Welfare Fund. They  will also get  Rs  25 lacs as insurance benefits and Rs 3 lacs as ex-gratia from the Chhattisgarh Government. The next of kin will also be provided full salary till the age of superannuation of the personnel martyred under the Liberalized Pensionary Award (LPA).

 

Incidentally, on Monday, the day of Holi, the paramilitary forces of the country refrained from participating in the festivities as a mark of respect to their slain comrades, media reported.

 

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