# Jammu and Kashmir raises death compensation for soldiers to Rs 25 lakh

2026-08-12T21:52:07+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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The Jammu and Kashmir administration has revised compensation for police personnel and ex-servicemen killed in action. Families of police personnel will now receive Rs 12 lakh, while ex-servicemen will get Rs 2 lakh. The revised norms aim to provide better financial support to the families of those who die in the line of duty, NDTV reports. The government has not detailed the timeline for disbursal of these compensations.

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- ndtv.com <https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/rs-25-lakh-for-soldiers-killed-in-action-jammu-and-kashmir-revises-compensation-norms-11902133#publisher=newsstand>

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