New Delhi, May 13 -- Family of BSF Sub-Inspector Mohammed Imteyaz who lost his life in the line of duty due to cross-border shelling that took place in Jammu and Kashmir's RS Pura sector will be given Rs 50 lakh, as per a release.

The family will be given Rs 50 lakh-Rs 29 lakh from the Bihar Chief Minister's fund and Rs 21 lakh from the State government.

On May 12, the last rites of Imteyaz were performed with full honours in his native village of Narayanpur in Saran district of Bihar. Imteyaz lost his life on May 10 following cross-border shelling from Pakistan in the RS Pura sector of Jammu and Kashmir.

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav visited the family and offered his condolences, honouring the unwavering courage an...