Question : SOLDIERS KILLED IN KARGIL WAR

(a) the number of soldiers killed in the Kargil War and thereafter;

(b) the amount of money and other facilities promised to the next of kin of the deceased soldiers;

(c) whether the money and other facilities promised have actually been provided to them;

(d) if not, the reasons therefor; and

(e) the time by which these would be given to them?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF DEFENCE (SHRI GEORGE FERNANDES)

(a)The number of soldiers killed during Kargil Conflict is as under:

Officers	26
Junior Commissioned Officers	23
Other Ranks	473
Total	522
The details of soldiers killed thereafter upto 22nd November, 2002 are as under:
Officers	108
Junior Commissioned Officers	150
Other Ranks	1496
Total	1754
Casualty figures for the latter part of 2002 may be subject to minor modification.

(b) to (e): A comprehensive welfare package which includes ex-gratia lump sum compensation in a graded scale, liberalized special family pension on the basis of last pay drawn by the deceased soldier, death gratuity and family gratuity as per specified rates as applicable and Army Group Insurance Cover as applicable has been worked out and implemented for the next of kin of those killed in enemy/terrorist action. Payment of dues is a continuing process and all benefits as applicable to the next of kin of deceased soldiers are being paid on completion of necessary documentation and on meeting of legal requirements.

Question : SOLDIERS KILLED IN KARGIL WAR

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