SBI Supports Families of Fallen CISF Personnel with Financial Assistance
SBI and CISF provide financial aid to families of four personnel who died in duty, showcasing commitment to their welfare.
New Delhi, October 26 (Daily Kiran) : The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) held a significant event at its headquarters in New Delhi on October 26, 2026, in collaboration with the State Bank of India (SBI). This gathering aimed to offer financial assistance and welfare benefits to the families of four CISF personnel who lost their lives on September 29 while serving in the SHPE service-II unit.
During the ceremony, checks were presented to the bereaved families. Notable attendees included CISF Director General Praveer Ranjan, Additional Director General (Headquarters) Vijay Prakash, and Additional Director General (Airport Sector) Binita Thakur. Senior SBI officials, such as advisor Harinath Mishra, General Manager Ajit Poddar, and Deputy General Manager Suchitra Jain, were also present.
The deceased personnel were Assistant Commandant/Executive Ankit Kumar Pandey, Sub-Inspector/Executive Lachhman Singh, Constable/GD Moh. Rafiq, and Constable/GD Sanjeev Kumar. Each family will receive a comprehensive financial package totaling approximately ₹1.6 crore. This includes ₹1 crore under the Personal Accident Insurance (PAI), ₹10 lakh from the Group Term Life Insurance (GTLI), ₹20 lakh from the CISF Risk Fund for dependents, ₹5 lakh for parents, ₹35,000 for funeral expenses, and ₹25 lakh as a grant from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
The MHA grant is still pending disbursement, and the pension cases for the four personnel have been forwarded to the Pay and Accounts Office (PAO) in New Delhi for processing. During the event, CISF and SBI officials assured the grieving families that all financial benefits would be expedited.
CISF reaffirmed its commitment to the welfare of the families and promised to assist in resolving any pending financial and pension-related issues. Additionally, they indicated that eligible dependents might be considered for “compassionate appointments” in accordance with regulations. This initiative underscores the strong collaboration between CISF and SBI, aimed at facilitating the accessibility of insurance claims and other welfare benefits for the families of the deceased personnel.
