Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said that Indian Army Committed to Welfare Of Agniveers. In a social media post, DM shared Indian Army’s clarification on Emoluments to Agniveer Ajay Kumar. Indian Army said that certain posts on Social Media have brought out that compensation has not been paid to the next of Kin of Agniveer Ajay Kumar who lost his life in the line of duty. It emphasised that the Indian Army salutes the supreme sacrifice made by Agniveer Ajay Kumar. The last rites were carried out with full Military Honours.
The Indian Army said, out of the total amount due, family of Agniveer Ajay has already been paid 98 lakh 39 thousand rupees. It said, Ex -Gratia and other benefits amounting to approximately 67 lakh rupees, as applicable according to the provisions of the Agniveer Scheme, will be paid on Final Account Settlement shortly post-due police verification. The total amount will be around one crore 65 lakh rupees approximately. Indian Army re-emphasised that emoluments due to a fallen hero are paid expeditiously to the Next of Kin of departed soldiers, including Agniveers.