Indian Army Clarifies Compensation Claims Amidst Political Controversy

The Indian Army refutes social media allegations that no compensation was paid to the next of kin of Agniveer Ajay Kumar, stating that Rs 98.39 lakh has already been disbursed. This comes after Rahul Gandhi accused Defence Minister Rajnath Singh of lying about compensation for fallen soldiers. The total due amount is Rs 1.65 crore.

The Indian Army has emphatically denied social media claims suggesting that no compensation was paid to the family of Agniveer Ajay Kumar, who died on duty. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Army confirmed that Kumar's family has already received Rs 98.39 lakh out of the total Rs 1.65 crore compensation due.

This clarification follows accusations by Rahul Gandhi, who shared a video purportedly of Kumar's father alleging non-receipt of the payment. Gandhi used the case to criticize Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, accusing him of misleading Parliament and the public about the compensation for martyred Agniveers.

Defence Minister Singh had earlier stated in Lok Sabha that fallen Agniveers receive Rs 1 crore in compensation, a claim he reiterated despite Gandhi's allegations. The Army, stressing its commitment to honoring the sacrifices of soldiers, stated that the full compensation would be disbursed after final account settlements and police verifications.

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