J&K Police Spearhead Of India's Fight Against Terrorism: Amit Shah Lauds Force For Winning 115 Gallantry Awards
73rd Republic Day: Home Minister Amit Shah congratulated J&K Police on receiving gallantry awards on Wednesday.
New Delhi: On the occasion of 73rd Republic Day, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday congratulated Jammu and Kashmir Police for showing valour and commitment in fighting against terrorism.
Shah took to Twitter and wrote, "J&K Police has been the spearhead of India's fight against terrorism. It is a matter of immense pride to the entire nation, that the @JmuKmrPolice has won the largest share, 115, of the gallantry awards today on Republic Day. This reflects their valour and commitment".
J&K Police has been the spearhead of India’s fight against terrorism. It is a matter of immense pride to the entire nation, that the @JmuKmrPolice has won the largest share, 115, of the gallantry awards today on Republic Day. This reflects their valour and commitment.
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) January 26, 2022
Giving assurance to the Police personnel, Shah said that the Modi govt is committed to recognising and honouring our brave police personnel.
“I congratulate all J&K Police personnel on this momentous achievement and salute their bravery. PM Narendra Modi-led central government stands committed to recognising and honouring our brave police personnel,” said Union Home Minister.
I congratulate all @JmuKmrPolice personnel on this momentous achievement and salute their bravery.
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) January 26, 2022
PM Shri @narendramodi Ji led central government stands committed to recognising and honouring our brave police personnel. https://t.co/sR0JaYJOQ6
Meanwhile, he also heaped his praise on martyred Assistant Sub Inspector Babu Ram of the Jammu and Kashmir Police who killed three terrorists during an operation in Srinagar on August 29, 2020.
"I bow to ASI Babu Ram’s unparalleled valour and sacrifice for which he was awarded the ‘Ashok Chakra’ this Republic Day. His name will remain a source of inspiration not only for the forces but for all Indians," he said in his tweet.
I bow to ASI Babu Ram’s unparalleled valour and sacrifice for which he was awarded the ‘Ashok Chakra’ this Republic Day. His name will remain a source of inspiration not only for the forces but for all Indians.
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) January 26, 2022
He also added, "ASI Babu Ram was a member of the @JmuKmrPolice police team that launched an intelligence based operation against a group of terrorists on the outskirts of Srinagar, J&K. He led from the front and made the supreme sacrifice in the operation in which 3 terrorists were neutralised."
ASI Babu Ram was a member of the @JmuKmrPolice police team that launched an intelligence based operation against a group of terrorists on the outskirts of Srinagar, J&K. He led from the front and made the supreme sacrifice in the operation in which 3 terrorists were neutralised.
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) January 26, 2022
On the eve of 73rd Republic Day, President Ramnath Kovind posthumously awarded Ashok Chakra, which is India’s highest peacetime military decoration awarded for valour, courageous action, or self-sacrifice away from the battlefield, to Babu Ram at the Republic Day parade. Babu Ram’s widow Rina Rani and son Manik received the award from President Kovind.
Babu Ram, Assistant Sub-Inspector in @JmuKmrPolice has been conferred with Ashok Chakra posthumously for "displaying valor & exemplary raw courage" during an anti-terror op in Srinagar.
— PIB India (@PIB_India) January 26, 2022
His wife Rina Rani & son Manik receive the award from President Ram Nath Kovind. pic.twitter.com/FkhmXeTgJP
Out of 939 awards delivered on the occasion of Republic Day 2022, 189 personnel have received Police Medal for Gallantry (PMG), 88 President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service (PPM), and 662 Police Medal for Meritorious Service (PM).
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