Question : COMPENSATION TO GRP PERSONNEL



(a) whether the Government Railway Police Personnel who get killed or injured during accidents or in tackling terrorists activities in railways are not paid compensation by Railways:and

(b) if so, the reasons therefor and the steps taken to protect their interests?

Answer given by the minister


Minister of State in the Ministry of Railways

(SHRI DIGVIJAY SINGH)

(a) Yes, sir.

(b) The Government Railway Police is an integral part of the police organization of the State Governments. Hence, the Government Railway Police personnel are governed by the Rules of the State Governments concerned in such matters.