Haryana Police donate one day's salary to Kerala flood victims

PTI

Published: October 18, 2018 03:31 PM IST

Flooded — Kerala had suffered huge damages in the torrential rains that lashed the state in August, claiming 493 lives and leaving a trail of destruction. Photo: Reuters

Chandigarh: The Haryana Police Thursday donated Rs 2.5 crore towards relief and rehabilitation of flood victims in Kerala.

A cheque was handed over to Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar by Director General of Police (DGP) B S Sandhu at Chandigarh, an official statement said.

All officers and ranks of the Haryana Police had contributed their one day's salary towards the cause, it said.

Additional Chief Secretary (Home) S S Prasad, ADGP (CID) Anil Kumar Rao and Inspector General of Police (Modernisation) H S Doon were also present on the occasion.

Kerala had suffered huge damages in the torrential rains that lashed the state in August, claiming 493 lives and leaving a trail of destruction.

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