Bhopal, March 27 -- Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday extended financial assistance and employment support to the family of Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Gautam, who lost his life in the Mauganj violence, under the personal accident insurance scheme.

Yadav handed over a cheque of Rs 1 crore to Gautam's wife, Pushpa and promised a government job to a family member and instructed the Director General of Police (DGP) to recruit an eligible family member.

It is worth noting that Gautam, while performing his duties, died this month in Gadra village, Mauganj district. CM Yadav also spoke with Gautam's wife Pushpa, his son Dhirendra and nephew Satish, who were present on the occasion and said that the state government would...