Gujarat CM presents Rs 50 lakh assistance to family of ranger killed during anti-smuggling operation

The Chief Minister of Gujarat announced Rs 50 lakh in financial assistance to the family of a Range Forest Officer (RFO) who lost his life while chasing smugglers. The officer died during an anti-smuggling operation, according to official reports.

The compensation package was presented as a gesture of support to the bereaved family. The incident underscores the risks faced by forest department personnel in their enforcement duties across the state.