Chandigarh: Punjab Police ASI Iqbal Singh, who lost his life in the line of duty, will be cremated with full police honours. The Punjab Chief Minister has announced a compensation of ₹1 crore to his family. HDFC Bank will also provide an additional ₹1 crore as insurance money. The Punjab Police DGP shared this information in a post on the social media platform 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
DGP pays tribute to martyred ASI
The Punjab Police DGP paid tribute to ASI Iqbal Singh and expressed condolences to the bereaved family. He said that the Punjab Police stands firmly with the family in this hour of grief.
Family to receive ₹2 crore financial assistance
The DGP informed that the Chief Minister has announced financial assistance of ₹1 crore for Iqbal Singh’s family. In addition, the family will receive an additional ₹1 crore from HDFC Bank’s insurance coverage. This brings the total financial assistance to ₹2 crore.
The DGP expressed his condolences to the family and relatives of the deceased officer and prayed for the peace of the departed soul.