The Jammu & Kashmir Government on Friday announced a cash reward of `50,000 each and IAY house for two bravehearts of Village Chirdi in Chenani tehsil of Udhampur for capturing a Pakistani militant Mohd Naved alive and saving precious lives of local villagers in the area.
After targeting the BSF convoy on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway near Narsoo Nallah Naved had ran towards village Chirdi to save his life. On way he had held five local villagers including Rakesh Sharma and Vikramjit as hostage and used them as human shield.
After trekking a distance of 4-5 kms two close relatives Rakesh Sharma and Vikramjit physically overpowered him and later handed his custody to the security forces.
Their incredible act of bravery helped security forces capture Pakistani militant alive.
After the statement of Union Home Minister J&K Health Minister lal Singh Friday visited their village and announced a cash reward of Rs 50,000 each and IAY house for both the youngsters.
During his visit to the remote village located close to the National Highway the local villagers also demanded better road connectivity, street light facility, toilets, health infrastructure and drinking water facility for local villagers in the area. Speaking on the occasion, Minister condemned the attack and appreciated the bravery and courage of two local boys of the Chenani, who had caught a militant alive.