Family of Operation Sindoor Crash Victim Awaits Job One Year After Death
One year after a military aircraft crashed in Bathinda during Operation Sindoor, the family of Raj Kumar Singh, a daily wage laborer who died while helping extinguish the resulting fire, continues to wait for a promised government job. Singh succumbed to severe head injuries at AIIMS Bathinda after rushing to assist villagers at the crash site near Akalia Kalan. While the Punjab Government provided Rs 2 lakh in compensation, the family argues this is insufficient compared to the Rs 10 lakh granted in a similar drone attack case in Ferozpur. Paramjit Kaur, Singh’s widow, suffers from a chronic knee condition and cannot work, forcing their elder child to balance school with employment. The family insists they are not seeking charity but stability through employment. Police reports confirm Singh’s heroic actions and rule out foul play, initiating proceedings under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita. Another civilian, Govind Kumar, also died in the incident. The family’s plight highlights ongoing grievances regarding state compensation disparities and support for civilians affected by military operations in border districts.
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Family of Operation Sindoor Crash Victim Awaits Job One Year After Death
One year after a military aircraft crashed in Bathinda during Operation Sindoor, the family of Raj Kumar Singh, a daily wage laborer who died while helping extinguish the resulting fire, continues to wait for a promised government job. Singh succumbed to severe head injuries at AIIMS Bathinda after rushing to assist villagers at the crash site near Akalia Kalan. While the Punjab Government provided Rs 2 lakh in compensation, the family argues this is insufficient compared to the Rs 10 lakh granted in a similar drone attack case in Ferozpur. Paramjit Kaur, Singh’s widow, suffers from a chronic knee condition and cannot work, forcing their elder child to balance school with employment. The family insists they are not seeking charity but stability through employment. Police reports confirm Singh’s heroic actions and rule out foul play, initiating proceedings under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita. Another civilian, Govind Kumar, also died in the incident. The family’s plight highlights ongoing grievances regarding state compensation disparities and support for civilians affected by military operations in border districts.
The Indian Express