Mandya:  Kalavathi, wife of martyred Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) soldier H. Guru, who died during the Pulwama terror attack, claimed that there is no dissent among the family members in connection with the sharing of the compensation money.

Speaking to media persons here yesterday, she denied any rift in the family and asserted they’re not seeking more compensation. An emotional Kalavathi expressed thanks for the support of media during   her moments of distress. She appealed the media not to spread rumours.

Mother of the martyred soldier Chikkolamma, who was also present during the press meet, scotched rumours of family infighting over compensation and denied the rumour of pressurising Kalavathi to marry Guru’s younger brother so that the money stays within the family.

Chikkolamma said there’s no reason for the family to fight as they’re all suffering over losing Guru. ‘We have to console each other. Money will not bring back my son. Some neighbours, envious about the compensation, are spreading rumours,” she said.

She added that Kalavathi was the most loved family member and that they should live as one. Chikkolamma said they would meet Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy on Monday and Transport Minister D.C. Thammanna to seek a government job for Kalavathi as government promised to do so. Kalavathi’s mother Jayamma was also present at the press meet.