Agniveer Ajay Kumar controversy explained: From Rahul Gandhi’s claims to Indian Army’s counterclaims

Rahul Gandhi had shared a video that claimed to show Kumar’s father stating that the family had not received any monetary assistance.The Indian Army has reaffirmed its commitment to honouring the sacrifices of its soldiers amidst a growing political controversy over the compensation provided to the family of Agniveer Ajay Kumar, who lost his life in the line of duty. According to a recent statement from the Army’s Additional Directorate General of Public Information (ADGPI), Agniveer Ajay Kumar’s family has already received Rs 98.39 lakhs as part of the ex-gratia and other benefits.