Bravehearts of Chirdi rewarded

In recognition of their incredible act of bravery, Jammu and Kashmir police on Tuesday issued formal appointment orders in favour of ‘Bravehearts of Chirdi’ who were able to physically capture Pakistani militant Mohd Naveed on August 5 after he along with his accomplice ambushed a BSF convoy killing two BSF jawans and injuring 13 others near Narsoo Nallah along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway.

The State Police department has also recommended their names for the prestigious Shaurya Chakra award.Deputy Chief Minister Nirmal Singh had earlier shot off a recommendation letter to the Director General of Police K Rajendra to consider their case for suitable appointment in the Police department. large number of local leaders in the area and residents of village have also expressed their desire to accommodate both the young boys in the State Police department in recognition of their bravery.

According to State Government spokesman, “The Director General of Police, K. Rajendra Kumar, on Tuesday issued appointment orders in favour of Rakesh Kumar Sharma, son of Kali Dass on operational grounds as constable in the Jammu and Kashmir police. The Police headquarters (PHQ) also recommended the Government for accord the relaxation in qualification bar in favour of Bikramjeet, son of Madan lal, on operational grounds for appointment as follower in the department.

In another decision, the PHQ has submitted its recommendation to the Government for prestigious award in favour of two brave civilians of Ashoka Chakra Series of Gallantry Awards “Shaurya Chakra” on the occasion of Independence Day-2015 for their conspicuous gallant act exhibited by them in apprehending a Pakistani terrorist, who had fled from the encounter site after his accomplice was killed by the security forces. State Health Minister lal Singh had earlier announced cash reward of `50,000 each to both the youth besides houses under Indira Awaas Yojana.