Army hands over Rs 75 lakh to family of martyr

Shillong | Friday | 21st July, 2017

Summary:

The process for release of the state government's ex gratia grant of Rs 7.5 lakh has also been initiated. SHILLONG: Lieutenant general DS Ahuja, general officer commanding, 101 Area, handed over cheques of Rs 75 lakh as terminal benefits from the Army to the family members of the late Major David Manlun at his home here on Thursday. A person's life cannot be quantified in terms of money," Lt Gen Ahuja said, adding that the family of the late soldier would receive more assistance from the Army. The unmarried martyr is survived by his parents and three siblings. "This is a humble token of our homage to the martyr..