identifies 143 deceased persons. Since the Commission had already awarded compensation in 53 cases, it recommended monetary relief of Rs. 1,75,000 to the next of kin of each of the remaining 90 identified deceased. Thus, by 31 March 2008, the Commission had awarded monetary relief to the next of kin of 1,388 identified deceased. 29. 76 Army Men Punished for Human Rights Violations in Kashmir (Case No. 122/9/2006-2007-AF) 6.268 The Commission on 21 December 2006 had taken suo motu cognizance of a newspaper report published in the 'Kashmir Times' that while the higher authorities in the army had given instructions to make the anti-insurgency operations people-friendly and minimize civilian losses during these operations, 76 army personnel were awarded punishment that included dismissal from services during the last couple of years on account of charges of human rights violations against them. 6.269 The Commission called for information from the Defence Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Government of India and the Chief Secretary, Jammu & Kashmir about ex-gratia relief, if any, awarded to the victims/next of kin of the victims of such human rights violations by armed forces personnel in Jammu & Kashmir. The report has not been received by NHRC, despite a reminder. 30. Delay in Provision of Medicines to CGHS Pensioners in Delhi and Neighbouring Areas (Case No.418/30/2006-2007) 6.270 The Commission had last year called for comments from the Secretary, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the Director General, Health Services regarding complaints from Central Government pensioners in NOIDA, Uttar Pradesh, Krishna Nagar and other dispensaries in Delhi relating to delay in supply of medicines. 6.271 The Additional Director (HQs.), CGHS, vide communication dated 4 July 2006 submitted a report, detailing the problems faced in the supply of medicines as well as the steps taken for improvement in the supply. 6.272 The Commission considered the report on 20 December 2006 and directed that a copy of the report be sent to the complainant for comments. However, no comments were received from the complainant within the stipulated time. The Commission on 5 October 2007 took the report on record and closed the case. 31. Denial of Right to Health for Tribals in Hakeerpet Mandal, Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh (Case No. 513/1/2006-2007) 6.273 The Commission had called for factual reports from the Secretary, Health and Family Welfare and the Principal Secretary, Panchayati Raj and Rural Water Supply, Government of Andhra Pradesh after taking suo motu cognizance on 14 December 2006 of a telecast on Telugu news channel 'TV-9' on the "Agony of Tribals living in Village of Hakeerpet Mandal, National Human Rights Commission 85