(a) the number of Jawans and Officers of CRPF and BSF killed and permanently handicapped while discharging their duties in Jammu and Kashmir;
(b) whether the Government have provided any assistance to the widows and the dependents of these personnel;
(c) if so, the details thereof; and
(d) if not, the reasons therefor?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (CH. VIDYASAGAR RAO)
(a): Number of Jawans and Officers of CRPF and BSF killed and permanently handicapped while discharging their duties in J&K since the inception of militancy are as follows :-
CRPF(b)&(c): Government is providing assistance to Next of Kin of personnel died/killed while discharging duties ex-gratia relief @ of Rs.7.5 lacs. In addition to above widows/dependent of those killed in action are granted pension equal to the last pay drawn as pension till the retirement age of the deceased employees. Permanently handicapped personnel are granted disability pension.
Killed 188 Handicapped 32
BSF
Killed 334 Handicapped 182