Srinagar, Aug 03: Jammu and Kashmir Police Headquarters has sanctioned special relief of ₹5.5 lakh for the dependents of a Special Police Officer who died in a road accident while on duty in Bandipora district.
In an order issued on July 31, 2026, bearing No. HQ-WS/SWR/116/2026-33, the PHQ accorded sanction for the grant of ₹5,50,000/- from the Contributory Welfare Fund of SPOs to the dependents/legal heirs of Late SPO Khursheed Ahmad Najar.
As per the order, SPO Khursheed Ahmad Najar, No 434 SPO, son of Gh Mohammad Najar, resident of Sumbal Sonawari, Tehsil and District Bandipora, posted with District Police Bandipora, expired on April 7, 2026, due to a road accident during the course of his engagement.
The order further accorded sanction for reimbursement of ₹50,000/- from the same fund to SSP Bandipora, which has already been paid to the Next of Kin of the deceased SPO as immediate relief for performing the last rites.
PHQ has directed SSP Bandipora to liaise with the concerned J&K Bank authorities for settlement of the Accidental Insurance cover in reference to the HQ circular issued earlier.
The order has been issued with the approval of the competent authority and has been digitally signed by AIG-W for DG-P, J&K Police.
