Srinagar, Jun 27 (UNI) Asking Governor Administration to commemorate martyrdom of Jammu and Kashmir policemen in their hometowns in an appropriate manner each year, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said that prominent places in the state should be named after the martyred jawans.
Mr Shah, who will on Thursday conclude his two-day maiden visit to Kashmir valley after becoming the Union Home Minister, visited the family of martyr Station House Officer (SHO) Arshad Ahmad Khan, who was killed in a militant attack at KP road in south Kashmir district of Anantnag on June 12. Five CRPF jawans and a militant were also killed in the incident.
'The Union Home Minister visited the home of martyr Arshad Khan and consoled his bereaved family. During his visit, Mr Shah asserted that his sacrifice for the security of our nation has saved many lives and the entire nation was proud of Khan‘s valour and courage,' J&K, Chief Secretary B V R Subrahmanyam and Ganiash Kumar, Additional secretary, J&K, in Ministry of Home Affairs told reporters during a press conference here on Thursday.
Mr Shah, during his visit to Mr Khan’s family, also handed over an appointment letter to his wife for a job in the state government.
The Union Home Minister, while reviewing the overall security situation in the state, praised the work of Jammu and Kashmir Police in countering militancy. 'I have directed the state government to commemorate the martyrdom of its policemen in their respective hometowns and villages in an appropriate manner each year. I have also asked the administration to name prominent places after the martyred policemen,' Mr Shah said.
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