Chennai, Nov. 9 -- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay on Monday announced an ex-gratia of Rs 40 lakh to the family of Special Sub-Inspector (SSI) K. Senthil Kumar (57), who died after being allegedly assaulted by a group of people while on duty in Theni district on Sunday night.

The Chief Minister also conveyed his heartfelt condolences and sympathies to the bereaved family, relatives and colleagues of the deceased officer.

"I express my deepest condolences and comfort to the family, relatives and those who work with K. Senthilkumar, who are grieving the loss of his life, and have also ordered a relief fund of four million rupees to be provided to his family," he said in a press statement.

According to the Chief Minister's statemen...