Dehradun: The family of retired Brigadier Mukesh Joshi, who was killed in a crossfire between two groups in the Rajpur area here, has demanded Rs 1 crore compensation from the Uttarakhand government, citing his distinguished service.

The 74-year-old former army officer was on a morning walk on Mussoorie Road on March 30 when he was hit by a bullet during an exchange of fire between occupants of two cars, triggered by a row that began at a nightclub. Renu Joshi, the widow of the deceased officer, said she has written to the secretary of the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) for the compensation claim.

In her letter dated April 16, she highlighted that Joshi served the Indian Army for 36 years and received the Sena Medal and Vishisht Seva Medal for his exemplary courage.