Srinagar, Aug 14 (JKNS): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday congratulated the brave personnel of the Jammu and Kashmir Police who have been honoured with the Kirti Chakra and Shaurya Chakra on the occasion of Independence Day 2026, paying tribute to those who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty.
In a post on X, as per news agency JKNS, LG Sinha said, “I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the brave personnel of the @JmuKmrPolice who have been honoured with the Kirti Chakra and Shaurya Chakra on the occasion of Independence Day-2026.”
The Lieutenant Governor paid tribute to five J&K Police personnel who have been awarded the Kirti Chakra posthumously.
“I salute the supreme sacrifice of Jagbir Singh, Head Constable; Jaswant Singh, SgCt; Balvinder Singh, SgCt; Tariq Hussain, SgCt; and Bashir Ahmad, Head Constable, who have been honoured with the Kirti Chakra posthumously,” he said.
Sinha also congratulated the four personnel who received the Shaurya Chakra for their exemplary acts of bravery.
“I also congratulate the Shaurya Chakra awardees Dheeraj Singh Katoch, DySP; Sukhvir Singh, DySP; Ajay Singh Chib, Inspector; and Niyaz Ahmad, Assistant Sub Inspector for their exemplary bravery and unwavering commitment to the nation,” the LG said.
He said the courage, sacrifice and dedication of the awardees were a matter of immense pride for the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir and the entire nation.
“Their courage, sacrifice and dedication are a matter of immense pride for UT of Jammu & Kashmir and the nation. We remain forever indebted to our bravehearts and their families,” Sinha said. (JKNS)
