NEW DELHI: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has urged Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh to enhance the “hardship allowance” for the State police force by bringing it on par with that of central paramilitary forces.
She pointed out the Jammu and Kashmir police was at the forefront of the battle against militancy in the State and was the first respondent to all emergencies, State officials, who did not wish to be quoted, said.
They said Mehbooba, during her meeting with Singh here yesterday, stressed that not only was the life of the local policemen at a greater risk because of militancy, their families, too, had been targeted in the recent past. (AGENCIES)
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