Kashmir police chief announces 13 bravery awards

Srinagar July 07: The Director General of Police (DGP), Kuldeep Khoda presided over Police Establishment Board meeting held at Police Headquarters (PHQ), here today and sanctioned out-of-turn promotions in favour of thirteen police personnel of Central Kashmir Range (CKR).

The promotions have been awarded in recognition of their bravery while fighting militancy in the State besides saving life and property of people. He lauded the role of these police personal for excellent liaison with the public as well.

While giving details, Khoda said that during past twenty years of turmoil, the Jawans and officers of Jammu and Kashmir Police played a commendable role in fighting militancy and normalizing situation during which many of them lost their life. He said that the police is indebted to those valiant officers and jawans who even sacrificed their lives in service of the nation and made the force proud. He further said that the department will always come forward to provide every possible assistance to the families of these martyrs, adding these families are members of entire police organization and “it is our moral duty to nurture them”.

The DGP said that performance of brave men in khaki on anti- militancy front was reviewed and the Police Establishment Board recommended their out of turn promotions.

Khoda, said while fighting the militancy in the State, the officers and jawans are ensuring that innocent people are not harassed. He reiterated that police organization is determined to fight militancy in a more professional manner besides to honour the human rights. He said the department will encourage those personnel of the force who put their lives at stake for protecting peace and security of the State.

DGP said that in the second phase, thirteen brave personnel have been promoted out-of-turn from District Srinagar and Budgam which include one Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) promoted as Sub-Inspector (SI), one Head Constable (HC) promoted as Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI), three Selection Grade Constables (Sgcts) promoted as Head Constables (HCs) and eight Constables promoted as Selection Grade Constables.

Khoda said Jammu and Kashmir Police has largely contributed in bringing normalcy in the State with active support of people, who are peace partners. He said J&K Police has succeeded in maintaining a constant operational pressure on the militants in collaboration with other forces.(NAK)