The Bihar government on Wednesday clarified that Ram Babu Singh, a resident of Siwan who died while on duty in Jammu and Kashmir, was an Army soldier and not with the BSF and that his death is not considered a "battle casualty".
Leader of the Opposition Tejashwi Yadav slammed the ruling government in Bihar for making a mistake of such nature and said he would write to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, requesting 바카라˜martyr바카라™ status for paramilitary personnel who die in the line of duty.
What Was The Confusion All About?
Earlier, the Chief Minister바카라™s Office called Singh a "BSF jawan" while announcing Rs 50 lakh compensation for his family.
They had referred to him as a "martyr" after he died from injuries last week.
A senior official who spoke to PTI on the condition of anonymity said, "We received a letter last night from the Army whereby we were informed that Ram Babu Singh was with the Army. Also, his death cannot be called 'battle casualty' as he died in a road accident".
Singh바카라™s body arrived at Patna airport on Wednesday morning, where a wreath-laying ceremony was held.
However, there was no guard of honour, which is usually given to "martyrs".
Singh's last rites will be performed at his native place in Wasilpur village in Siwan on Wednesday evening with full state honours.
Tejashwi Yadav Slams Bihar CM, Spoke To Deceased's Family
Leader of the Opposition Tejashwi Yadav was present at the airport.
Talking to reporters, the former deputy chief minister said, "Yesterday, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar had come out with a post on X saying Ram Babu Singh was a BSF Jawan. Now, it turns out that he was with the Army. Such confusion at the level of the CM is regrettable. Nonetheless, I hope that the CM will fulfil his promise of Rs 50 lakh ex gratia to the family of Singh, who was young and got married a few months ago".
He added, "No one informed me about the arrival of Singh바카라™s body. I came on my own. It바카라™s disappointing that government representatives, including two Deputy CMs and a large cabinet, were missing. I also spoke to Singh바카라™s family over the phone to offer my condolences."
Yadav added, "We are proud of Singh바카라™s sacrifice. I will write to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, requesting 바카라˜martyr바카라™ status for paramilitary personnel who die in the line of duty. They should be honoured the same way as soldiers from the army, navy and the air force. CAPF personnel often don바카라™t get the recognition they deserve."
