Punjab Police Pays Tribute to ASI Iqbal Singh, Announces ₹2 Crore Financial Support for Family

October 13, 2026

Chandigarh: Punjab Police ASI Iqbal Singh, who lost his life in the line of duty, will be accorded full police honours. Punjab Chief Minister has announced an ex-gratia amount of ₹1 crore for his bereaved family, while HDFC Bank will provide an additional ₹1 crore insurance payout, according to a post shared by DGP Punjab Police on X.

Our brave police officer, ASI Iqbal Singh who has laid down his life in the line of duty.

@PunjabPoliceInd stands firmly with the bereaved family in their hour of grief. Hon’ble Chief Minister has announced an ex-gratia amount of ₹1 crore for his family, while an additional ₹1 crore insurance payout will be provided by HDFC Bank to his family. The martyr will be accorded full police honours.

May his soul rest in peace.

Our prayers are with his family and relatives. #ForceIsFamily

— DGP Punjab Police (@DGPPunjabPolice) October 13, 2026

In his post, DGP Punjab Police paid tribute to ASI Iqbal Singh and expressed solidarity with his family during this difficult time. He said Punjab Police stands firmly with the bereaved family in their hour of grief.

The DGP also confirmed that the Chief Minister had announced ₹1 crore in financial assistance for the family, while another ₹1 crore would be provided through HDFC Bank’s insurance payout.

The martyred officer will be accorded full police honours. The DGP expressed condolences to the family and relatives and prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace.