CISF, SBI Deliver ₹1.6 Crore Each to Families of Fallen Personnel
CISF and SBI facilitate ₹1.6 crore in insurance and welfare benefits for families of four personnel who died in the line of duty.
In a solemn ceremony held at the CISF Headquarters in New Delhi, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), in collaboration with the State Bank of India (SBI), facilitated critical financial assistance and welfare benefits for the families of four personnel who lost their lives on September 29, 2026. The deceased personnel were serving at the CISF Unit SHEP Sewa-II at the time of their passing.
Honoring the Fallen
The event served as a gesture of support and recognition for the service of the four fallen officers: Assistant Commandant/Executive Ankit Kumar Pandey, SI/Executive Lachman Singh, Constable/GD Md. Rafiq, and Constable/GD Sanjeev Kumar.
The ceremony was attended by high-ranking officials, including Praveer Ranjan, Director General of the CISF; Vijay Prakash, ADG (Headquarters); and Binita Thakur, ADG (Airport Sector). Representing the State Bank of India were Advisor Harinath Mishra, General Manager Ajit Poddar, and DGM Suchitra Jain.
Breakdown of Financial Assistance
To ensure the financial security of the bereaved families, a comprehensive package totaling ₹1.6 crore per family was arranged. The breakdown of the assistance is as follows:
- Personal Accident Insurance (PAI): ₹1 crore
- Group Term Life Insurance (GTLI): ₹10 lakh
- CISF Risk Fund (Next of Kin): ₹20 lakh
- CISF Risk Fund (Parents): ₹5 lakh
- Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) Ex-gratia: ₹25 lakh (pending release)
- Funeral Expenses: ₹35,000
Commitment to Long-term Support
Beyond the immediate financial payouts, the CISF and SBI officials interacted with the families to offer their condolences and ensure a smooth settlement process for all admissible benefits.
Pension and Employment Support
The CISF confirmed that the pension cases for all four personnel have already been submitted to the Pay and Accounts Office (PAO) in New Delhi for urgent processing. Furthermore, the force stated that eligible dependents of the deceased may be considered for compassionate appointments, adhering to the prevailing rules and regulations.
The initiative highlights the coordinated effort between the CISF and SBI to expedite insurance claims and provide a safety net for the families of those who sacrifice their lives in the line of duty.