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Srinagar, May 17: In a major move to bolster support for victims of terrorism and civil unrest, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has approved a significant hike in ex-gratia relief under the Security Related Expenditure (SRE) scheme.

The revised policy applies to civilians, government employees, ex-police servicemen, magistrates on duty, and Village Defence Guards (VDGs). It supplements the existing central provision of ₹5 lakh for death or permanent disability due to terrorism.

Under the new structure, compensation for the death of civilians has increased from ₹1 lakh to ₹2.5 lakh, while support for permanent disability has doubled from ₹75,000 to ₹1.5 lakh. For ex-police personnel, death relief has been raised from ₹2 lakh to ₹4 lakh, and disability support has also doubled to ₹1.5 lakh.

Magistrates on duty will now receive ₹5 lakh in the event of death, up from ₹2 lakh, and ₹1.5 lakh for permanent disability. VDGs will be entitled to ₹2.5 lakh for death and ₹1.5 lakh for disability, acknowledging their role in community protection.

The most substantial increase benefits government employees who die due to acts of violence while on duty—their ex-gratia has surged from ₹1 lakh to ₹5 lakh. For permanent disability, the revised figure is now ₹1.5 lakh, up from ₹75,000.

LG Sinha paid tribute to all civilians and personnel who lost their lives in service to the nation. He noted that India’s commitment to peace remains firm despite decades of cross-border terrorism and highlighted the success of Operation Sindoor, which he said has shifted India’s stance from deterrence to decisive action.

“Pakistan will face severe consequences for any future misadventure,” he warned, while also reaffirming the administration’s commitment to the welfare of those supporting Jammu and Kashmir’s internal security. “We are determined to ensure the families of martyrs live with dignity and comfort,” he said.