CM extends ₹50L aid to kin of Army doc killed in Siachen

Lucknow: Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday condoled the death of Captain (Dr) Anshuman Singh at Siachen Glacier. He died while trying to rescue people from a fire in an ammunition dump in the early hours of Wednesday.Announcing financial aid of Rs 50 lakh for the family of the deceased army doctor, a resident of UP’s Deoria district, the CM said that one member of his family would be given a government job while a road in his home district would be named after him.“The state government is with you in this hour of extreme distress. We will provide every possible help to the family of the martyr,” he said. Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak also offered condolences to the family of Singh, who had managed to save three persons before succumbing to the injuries sustained in the fire. “I salute his bravery. I pray to God to give his soul a place at his feet. I also pray for the speedy recovery of those who got injured in the incident,” he said.Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav called Singh’s death “extremely sad”. He prayed for the soul of the deceased and hoped that his family would have the strength to bear his loss.