Haryana (19/07/2022): Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Tuesday announced a compensation of Rs 1 crore to the family of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Surendra Singh Bishnoi who was mowed down by a truck while probing illegal stone-mining in Nuh and said the culprits will not be spared.
He said strict action will be taken against the mining mafia in the state.
“We will control the mining mafia in the state and the culprits will not be spared. Strict action will be taken against them,” he said.
Khattar said police posts will be created near mining areas and the destination of mining vehicles and their equipment will also be fixed.
“Posts will also be set up at the inter-state borders,” Khattar said.
The Chief Minister said that the state government will provide a job to one of the family members of the deceased police officer.
“It is an unfortunate incident. A truck belonging to the sand mafia ran over him over the DSP officer. Our condolences go out to the bereaved family. A total of Rs 1 crore would be provided in compensation to the kin of the martyred police officer. We would also provide a job to one of his family members,” he said. He also spoke about ‘martyr status’ to the deceased officer.
