Archive · 25 Nov 2025
MP Govt Approves 1 Crore for Martyred Inspector's Family
The Madhya Pradesh government has given one crore rupees to the family of Inspector Ashish Sharma, who died fighting against Naxalites.
They also decided to give a job to his younger brother, Ankit, as a Sub Inspector.
Inspector Sharma was a brave police officer who had received many awards for his service.
The government had earlier promised this help, and now they have officially approved it.
The decision was made in a meeting led by the Chief Minister, Dr. Mohan Yadav.
The government also plans to change how some local elections are held, making them more direct.
Madhya Pradesh government approved Rs 1 crore assistance for the family of martyred Inspector Ashish Sharma.
Ashish Sharma died in a police encounter with Naxalites on November 19, 2025.
His younger brother, Ankit Sharma, will receive a compassionate appointment as a Sub Inspector.
Ashish Sharma was previously awarded the Gallantry Medal twice, Internal Service Medal, and Difficult Service Medal.
The government also approved a bill for direct elections for Chairperson posts in Nagar Palika and Nagar Parishad.
- Who
- Madhya Pradesh BJP government, Inspector Ashish Sharma, Ankit Sharma
- What
- Approval of financial assistance and compassionate appointment
- When
- November 19, 2025 (martyrdom), November 2025 (approval)
- Where
- Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- To support the family of a martyred police inspector and honor his service
- Financial Assistance
- Rs 1 crore
- Recipient
- Family of Inspector Ashish Sharma
- Date of Martyrdom
- November 19, 2025
- Location
- Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh
- Compassionate Appointment
- Younger brother Ankit Sharma as Sub Inspector
- Previous Honors
- Gallantry Medal (twice), Internal Service Medal, Difficult Service Medal
- Promotion
- Out-of-turn promotion in 2023
