Morari Bapu to give Rs 1 lakh to Pulwama martyrs' families

Spiritual leader Morari Bapu has announced financial assistance of Rs 1 lakh each to the families of the martyred CRPF jawans in the recent terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. In a statement issued here, Bapu said, "Over 40 jawans of the CRPF lost their lives in a cowardly terror attack. I pay my tributes to the martyrs."

He said he will give Rs 1 lakh each to the families of the fallen sodiers and Rs 25,000 each to the injured personnel. "On this occasion, I would request all political parties to unite and not indulge in any politics," he said.

(With inputs from agencies.)