New Delhi

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday announced an ex- gratia of Rs 1 crore for the family of Delhi Police Assistant Sub Inspector Shambhu Dayal who was killed by a chain snatcher.

"ASI Shambhu Dayal gave up his life while saving others. We are proud of him. Though his life was priceless, we will still grant one crore ex-gratia to his family in his honour," Kejriwal tweeted this morning.

Posted at the Mayapuri police station, ASI Shambhu Dayal, 57, was stabbed to death by a snatcher when he was trying to nab him on January 4.

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The officer was admitted to BLK hospital where he succumbed to his injuries on January 8.