New Delhi: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday handed over checks of Rs 1 crore each as financial assistance to the families of six Delhi government employees who lost their lives in the line of duty during the COVID-19 pandemic. Gupta said that this is not a mere government formality, but a heartfelt expression of gratitude, sympathy and respect. He said, “At a time when the world was surrounded by fear and uncertainty, these brave individuals placed duty above everything else and continued to serve the people without caring for their lives.”While interacting with the families, Gupta assured that the Delhi government will stand with them like an extended family and provide all possible assistance, a statement from the CMO said.The six families belonged to deceased employees of MCD, DTC, Delhi Jal Board, Indian Spinal Injuries Centre, NDMC and Maulana Azad Medical College. Expressing regret over the delay in distribution of aid by the previous government in Delhi, the Chief Minister said that no compensation can compensate for the loss suffered by the families. The beneficiaries also include the families of late Delhi Traffic Police assistant sub-inspector Radhey Shyam and a deceased child in Dwarka, the statement said.