Srinagar, Aug 11: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Tuesday notified a consolidated set of instructions governing sanctioning of ex-gratia relief under Security Related Expenditure (SRE) for persons affected by law and order disturbances, superseding previous order No. 1716-JK(GAD) of 2025 dated 03.12.2025.
According to the Government Order issued by the General Administration Department, the new framework covers police personnel, defence and central forces, government employees, civilians, and damage to property.
An ex-gratia of Rs 5.00 lakh has been fixed for death in service. In case of permanent disability the amount is Rs 0.75 lakh and for partial disability Rs 0.10 lakh. Additional assistance of Rs 33.00 lakh for dependents of J&K Police and Rs 7.00 lakh from MHA Police Welfare Fund will also be admissible. The relief will be sanctioned by the Director General of Police and will apply to personnel killed or disabled while performing official duties, or during sanctioned leave in militancy-related incidents.
The order provides Rs 25.00 lakh for death of domicile personnel killed within or outside J&K, and Rs 5.00 lakh for non-domicile personnel killed in J&K. For permanent and partial disability in J&K, Rs 0.75 lakh and Rs 0.10 lakh respectively will be paid. Sanction will be issued by the Home Department and payment made through the Commandant of the concerned formation. The relief will also extend to PMF personnel killed in militancy-related incidents while on leave or during inter-station movement.
An ex-gratia of Rs 2.00 lakh has been fixed for death, including magistrates. For permanent disability it is Rs 0.75 lakh, for serious injury requiring hospitalization beyond 24 hours Rs 0.05 lakh, and for injury with less than 24 hours hospitalization Rs 0.01 lakh_. Minor injury treated with first aid will get Rs 500.
The Deputy Commissioner will sanction the relief on recommendations of the District Level Screening-cum-Coordination Committee.
Civilians not involved in violence will get Rs 1.00 lakh in case of death, Rs 0.75 lakh for permanent disability, Rs 0.05 lakh for serious injury and Rs 0.01 lakh for minor injury. Death due to cross-border shelling on IB/LoC will also attract Rs 1.00 lakh. Killed militants and those turned informers are covered under separate categories. Sanction will be by the Deputy Commissioner as per Revenue Department procedure. In cases of missing persons where death is reasonably presumed, relief can be sanctioned subject to enquiry and furnishing of indemnity and surety bonds.
For immovable property damaged in bomb blasts or sabotage, relief will be 50% of the assessed loss or Rs 1.00 lakh, whichever is less.
The ceiling for damage due to counter-terrorist operations by CPMF/Army is Rs 10.00 lakh or actual loss, with an upper limit of Rs 7.00 lakh for immovable and Rs 3.00 lakh for movable property.
For damage on IB/LoC due to shelling, 50% of loss or Rs 1.00 lakh will be paid. The Deputy Commissioner will sanction on recommendation of the district committee. An aggrieved person can appeal to the Divisional Commissioner within 30 days.
The government said the procedure for grant and payment will be mutatis mutandis the same as applicable to other state government servants under Article 249-M(A) of J&K Civil Service Regulations.
The order has been issued by order of the Lieutenant Governor.
Seven rescued from flooded Ujh river in Kathua
BK News Service
Jammu, Aug 11: Seven persons, including four women, were rescued after they were left stranded in the Ujh river due to a sudden rise in the water level following incessant rains in Kathua district on Tuesday.
The rescue operation was launched after police post Nagri was informed that seven civilians were left stranded in the swollen Ujh river near their Mahi Chak village, a police spokesman said.
After sustained and meticulous efforts by joint teams of police and SDRF, all the trapped persons were rescued and handed over to their family members, he said.
The rescued persons were identified as Malka Khatam (50), Zulfa Begum (30), Seema Begum (60), Iqbal Ali (9), Shaina Bano (11), Mobina Bano (17) and Asia Bano (16).
The water level in the Ujh river at Kathua crossed the danger mark today following heavy rains in the district, prompting authorities to remain on high alert.
The Ujh river at Kathua recorded a discharge of 95,099 cusecs at noon, crossing the danger level of 95,099 cusecs, while the alert level is 52,341 cusecs.
The discharge in the river witnessed a nearly nine-fold increase within two hours.
The evacuation level at the location has been set at 1,44,701 cusecs.
Police appealed to the public to remain cautious and avoid venturing near rivers and nallahs during inclement weather.
According to the Meteorological Department, Kathua recorded the highest 156 mm of rainfall during the past 24 hours ending 5.30 pm.
Jammu recorded 79 mm of rainfall, followed by Katra (71 mm) and Samba (55 mm), resulting in a sudden rise in the main rivers and other water bodies, leading to flash floods in low-lying areas, especially in Kathua district, an official said.
The weatherman has forecast a wet spell till August 22 with the possibility of heavy rain or brief intense heavy showers at a few districts on August 12 and again between August 17 and 19 at one or two districts of Jammu division.
Authorities are closely monitoring the situation amid the possibility of rising water levels and flash flooding in vulnerable areas of Jammu region