L-G visits slain policemen’s families, mourns loss of life

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha visited the families of four policemen who lost their lives in an encounter with Pakistani terrorists in Kathua district on Monday and expressed his condolences and support to them.

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Two infiltrating terrorists and four policemen were killed, while three others, including a deputy superintendent of police, were injured in a fierce gunfight in a remote forested area of the Sanyal belt of Kathua district on Thursday.

Sinha visited the home of Balvinder Singh Chib in Kanna Chak, Kathua district, where he met with his wife and other family members to express his deepest condolences. He then visited the family of Jaswant Singh in Londi village near the International Border (IB) to offer support to the family.

Later, he proceeded to Reasi district, where he met the family of police officer Tariq Ahmad at Chamba village.

He assured the families of government jobs for the next of kin, mostly the widows of the martyred policemen. The L-G told the families that the government is with them and all efforts will be made to ensure necessary support.

The wives requested jobs in civilian departments as they have young children to look after. The L-G also visited the family of Head Constable Jagbir Singh from the Akhnoor area to express condolences to the family.

The police tracked a group of terrorists last Sunday at Sanyal village near the International Border with Pakistan. Tracking them led to an encounter resulting in the killing of two terrorists and four policemen.