Mowing down of Haryana DSP: Khattar says no culprit will be spared; announces Rs 1 crore compensation

Chandigarh | Tuesday | 19th July, 2022

Summary:

Chandigarh, Jul 19 (PTI) Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Tuesday said no culprit will be spared after a deputy superintendent of police investigating illegal stone-mining was killed in Nuh district when a truck he signalled to stop drove into him.

He also announced Rs one crore assistance and a job to the next of the kin of the officer.

“In the murder case of Tauru DSP Surendra Singh, orders have been given to take strict action.

Not a single culprit will be spared,” Khattar said in a tweet in Hindi.

He expressed his condolences to the bereaved family.

                  Haryana"s Home Minister Anil Vij said he has directed the police to take strict action and arrest all the culprits responsible for the ghastly act.

                  Haryana police said the officer laid down his life in the course of duty and no effort shall be spared in bringing the culprits to justice.

                  However, main opposition Congress targeted the Khattar government over the incident.