The Mahrashtra Chief Minister, Mr Prithviraj Chavan, has announced a Rs 25 lakh compensation for the family of Malegoan additional district collector Yeshwant Sonawane, who was burnt alive by the oil mafia while on a raid on Tuesday.
The Chief Minister has also ordered a probe into the gruesome killing.
The Chief Minister on Tuesday night also announced other benefits including a government job to one dependent family member, salary till Sonawane's retirement date, free education for his two children till graduation and a residence from the government quota.
Sonawane, 44, was doused with kerosene and burnt alive in Panewadi, near Manmad in Nashik district on Tuesday, when he went to conduct a raid on the local oil mafia for pilferage from kerosene tankers.
Four people have been arrested and charged with murder.
The main accused Popat Shinde, who also sustained 60-65 per cent burn injuries, has been admitted to a hospital in Malegaon. His condition is reported to be serious.
A 1994-batch Maharashtra cadre officer, Sonawane was posted at Malegaon since over a year. He is survived by his wife and two children.
The Chief Minister expressed his condolences to Sonawane's family.
Nashik's guardian minister, Mr Chhagan Bhujbal, on Wednesday chaired a meeting of top officials of the district, including the collector, divisional commissioner and other senior officials from the police and revenue departments.
Meanwhile, the Maharashtra Gazetted Officers Federation has called for a day-long strike on Thursday to protest against Sonawane's murder.