Srinagar, August 15 (KINS): Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha congratulated J&K Police personnel honoured with the Kirti Chakra and Shaurya Chakra on the occasion of Independence Day-2026.
Five personnel were awarded the Kirti Chakra posthumously, while four others received the Shaurya Chakra for exemplary bravery and commitment to the nation.
LG Manoj Sinha on X: “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. 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. 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. 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.”(KINS)
LG Manoj Sinha congratulates J&K Police Personnel honoured with Kirti Chakra, Shaurya Chakra
