Manipur: SBI Gives First-Ever ₹1 Crore Payout to Family of Deceased Police Personnel
In a significant step towards supporting families of personnel killed in the line of duty, the Manipur Home Department has facilitated its first-ever ₹1 crore financial assistance under a special insurance scheme.
Key Details
- The compensation was awarded to the family of late Constable Soibam Sanjit Singh
- He lost his life in July 2025 while on duty at Sagoltongba in Imphal West district
- The payout was made under the Police Salary Package, a scheme launched through an MoU between Manipur Police and State Bank of India in October 2024
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Official Handover
- The cheque was formally handed over to the constable’s wife
- The event took place at the Superintendent of Police office in Imphal West
- Senior officials, including ADGP (Law and Order) L. Kailun, were present
- The cheque was presented by SBI’s Regional Manager, Imphal
The presence of officials and family members highlighted the importance of institutional support during such tragic losses.
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About the Police Salary Package
The scheme is designed to provide financial security and welfare benefits to police personnel and their families. It includes:
- Up to ₹1 crore personal accident insurance coverage
- ₹10 lakh term life insurance for non-accidental deaths
- Additional banking and financial service benefits
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Significance
- This marks the first payout of its kind in Manipur under the scheme
- Reflects growing efforts to institutionalise support for families of fallen personnel
- Reinforces the role of public sector institutions like SBI in social security initiatives
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Conclusion
The ₹1 crore payout sets an important precedent in recognising and supporting the families of police personnel who lose their lives while serving the state. It also signals a broader push toward structured welfare systems for frontline security forces in Manipur.
