<p>A police constable who was shot at by auto thieves in Rajasthan's Dausa district died during treatment at a hospital here on Friday, officials said.</p>.<p>Calling it a 'tragic incident', Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot announced financial assistance of Rs 1 crore to the family of the deceased constable Prahlad Singh. Earlier, his family had demanded a martyr's status for him along with compensation.</p>.<p>The incident occurred on Wednesday near Reta village in the Sikandra area, where some auto thieves opened fire at the police personnel chasing them. Singh, a part of the Dausa District Special Team, sustained a bullet injury in his head and was rushed to the SMS hospital here, where he succumbed on Friday.</p>.Dalit boy found hanging in classroom in Rajasthan, family alleges murder .<p>BJP state president CP Joshi expressed condolence on the constable's death. He also attacked the state government over law and order. He posted on X (formerly Twitter) that criminals, thieves, and dacoits have no fear of the police and administration.</p>.<p>Meanwhile, the chief minister chaired a meeting at the police headquarters here over the law and order situation in the state. At the pre-scheduled meeting, a two-minute silence was observed in honour of Singh's sacrifice.</p>.<p>"It is a very sad incident that constable Prahlad Singh, who did a brave act, passed away today," Gehlot said.</p>.<p>He added that the state government has decided to give a government job to one member of the family, apart from the compensation.</p>.<p>The deceased's family will also be given an MIG (Middle Income Group) flat, the chief minister said, adding that a recommendation for a Gallantry Award for Singh will be sent to the Government of India.</p>.<p>Gehlot said the trial against the accused will be held in a fast-track court and a special public prosecutor will be appointed.</p>.<p>He also warned the criminals that they should "either leave the world of crime or leave Rajasthan".</p>.<p>A case was registered against the unidentified accused following the firing incident, police said.</p>
<p>A police constable who was shot at by auto thieves in Rajasthan's Dausa district died during treatment at a hospital here on Friday, officials said.</p>.<p>Calling it a 'tragic incident', Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot announced financial assistance of Rs 1 crore to the family of the deceased constable Prahlad Singh. Earlier, his family had demanded a martyr's status for him along with compensation.</p>.<p>The incident occurred on Wednesday near Reta village in the Sikandra area, where some auto thieves opened fire at the police personnel chasing them. Singh, a part of the Dausa District Special Team, sustained a bullet injury in his head and was rushed to the SMS hospital here, where he succumbed on Friday.</p>.Dalit boy found hanging in classroom in Rajasthan, family alleges murder .<p>BJP state president CP Joshi expressed condolence on the constable's death. He also attacked the state government over law and order. He posted on X (formerly Twitter) that criminals, thieves, and dacoits have no fear of the police and administration.</p>.<p>Meanwhile, the chief minister chaired a meeting at the police headquarters here over the law and order situation in the state. At the pre-scheduled meeting, a two-minute silence was observed in honour of Singh's sacrifice.</p>.<p>"It is a very sad incident that constable Prahlad Singh, who did a brave act, passed away today," Gehlot said.</p>.<p>He added that the state government has decided to give a government job to one member of the family, apart from the compensation.</p>.<p>The deceased's family will also be given an MIG (Middle Income Group) flat, the chief minister said, adding that a recommendation for a Gallantry Award for Singh will be sent to the Government of India.</p>.<p>Gehlot said the trial against the accused will be held in a fast-track court and a special public prosecutor will be appointed.</p>.<p>He also warned the criminals that they should "either leave the world of crime or leave Rajasthan".</p>.<p>A case was registered against the unidentified accused following the firing incident, police said.</p>