Slain Delhi police head constable Ratan Lal accorded 'martyr' status

Delhi Police Head Constable Ratan Lal, who died during clashes over the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in northeast Delhi, has been honoured with 'martyr' status. The announcement came after family members of the slain constable blocked the road leading to Tihavali, his village in Sikar district of Rajasthan, demanding the same.

Sikar (Rajasthan): Delhi Police Head Constable Ratan Lal, who died during clashes over the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in North-East Delhi, has been honoured with 'martyr' status, and his wife has been promised a government job apart from an ex gratia of Rs. 1 crore by the state government.

The announcement, made by Sikar MLA Swami Sumedhanand Saraswati, came after family members of the slain constable blocked the road leading to Tihavali, his village in Sikar district of Rajasthan, demanding that Ratan Lal be given the status of a 'martyr'.

The 42-year-old head constable attached to the office of the ACP Gokalpuri, died after he sustained injuries during stone-pelting at Chand Bagh.

He is survived by his wife and three children.

On Tuesday, Home Minister Amit Shah had written a letter to the wife of Ratan Lal saying, "I express grief and deep condolences on the untimely death of your husband."

"He was a brave and dutiful policeman who faced tough challenges. Like a true soldier, he has made the supreme sacrifice of his life in the service of the country. The whole nation is with you in this hour of grief," he added.

Over a dozen people have lost their lives over the past three days during violence over CAA in northeast Delhi.