Srinagar, July 6 (Agency) For the first time in history, Jammu and Kashmir Police have been bestowed upon five Shaurya Chakras for their courage and bravery. President Droupadi Murmu on Friday conferred the Shaurya Chakra upon five Jammu and Kashmir Police officers and personnel for their courage and bravery while serving the nation. President Murmu conferred the Shaurya Chakra upon Selection Grade Constable Saif Ullah Qadri (posthumously), Deputy Superintendent of Police (now SP) Mohan Lal, Sub Inspector Amit Raina, SI Feroz Ahmed, and Constable Varun Singh of Jammu and Kashmir Police at Rashtrapati Bhavan today. The President also conferred Shaurya Chakra on VDC member Parshotam Kumar of Rajouri. While lauding the courage and bravery of these gallant officers, DGP, J&K, R.R.Swain congratulated the police personnel and their families.
In his message, DGP Swain said that the brave officers and officials have brought honour and glory to the JKP parivar with their dedication, devotion, and service to the nation have been recognised at the highest level. This recognition shows the exemplary commitment of one of the finest Police forces of the country, the DGP added. The DGP expressed heartfelt gratitude to the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Raj Nath Singh, and officers of Ministry of Defence, the Central and Union Territory Governments for recognizing the valour and sacrifices of J&K Police. He also thanked the people of Jammu and Kashmir for their unwavering support to the force. The Ministry of Defence had announced Shaurya Chakras to these bravehearts on Independence Day 2023 and Republic Day 2024.