Panchkula, Sept. 12 -- The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT), Panchkula, has awarded Rs.21 lakh as compensation to the family of Haryana police assistant sub-inspector(ASI) Anil Kumar, who died following a road accident in Panchkula on May 18, 2025. The award was pronounced on September 9 by Sanjay Sandhir, MACT, Panchkula.

The claim petition was filed by Anil Kumar's parents, wife and two children under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The family had sought compensation of Rs.5 crore, alleging that Anil Kumar died after a Volvo car bearing registration number CH-01-T-4444, allegedly driven rashly and negligently, collided with his Hyundai Verna car near the Sector 26-27 road in Panchkula.

According to the tribunal, Anil...