Paramilitary personnel who die in action will be consider as martyr: Minister

New Delhi, March 28: (Agency) Paramilitary personnel who die in action will be consider as martyr, Minister of State for Home Hansraj Ahir said today.

Ahir also said in Lok Sabha that enough protection gear, modern arms and ammunition are provided to paramilitary personnel deployed for various law and order duties.

Ahir said the state government concerned is mandated to take measures to ensure protection of their police personnel. The Centre provides assistance for procurement of various safety instrument and equipment’s including anti-riot equipment, full body protector, bullet resistant jackets and bullet resistant helmets under the modernization police force scheme as per their operational requirements and strategic priorities, he said.