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Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 04:
The chief Minister O ibobi Singh has formally handed over ex-gratia amount of Rs 1 lakh and a cheque of same amount of 'personal accident benefit' of the United India Insurance Company to the father of international cyclist H Tombisana Devi today.
The ex-gratia and insurance amount were received by Tombisana's father H Iboyaima Singh of Langmeidong Makha Leikai in Thoubal district at a solemn function held at the Cabinet Hall of the CM's Secretariat.
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Tombisana succumbed to injuries on December 25 after she met with a road accident at Erode of Tamil Nadu on December 22 last year while training for a national level competition.
While the ex-gratia payment comes under the policy of the Government, the financial assistance extended by the insurance company is informed to be for encouragement of sportspersons.
In his brief speech, the Chief Minister said the tragic end of the promising cyclist is not only a sorrowful episode for the sporting community but an irreparable loss for the State.
maintaining that inspite of resource scarcity in the cash-strapped State every effort is being made by the State Government to boost morale of sportspersons, the CM also assured that necessary measures would be taken for provision of employment to a member of Tombisana's family so as to sustain economic security.
It may be mentioned that Tombisana was employed in the Police Department as an Assistance Sub Inspector.
Today's programme was also attended by departmental officials, president of Manipur Olympic Association Regional manager of United India Insurance Company.
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