Handed over appointment letters to nine on compassionate grounds
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NATIONAL, April 07, 2025: Union Home Minister Amit Shah met the families of martyred police officers of Jammu and Kashmir in Jammu Monday and handed over appointment letters to nine nominees on compassionate grounds. The Union Home Minister paid tribute to the martyred police personnel and expressed gratitude to their families.
Addressing the families of the martyred police personnel, the Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation said that for more than three and a half decades, Jammu and Kashmir has suffered the devastating effects of terrorism. He said that “we are proud of the sacrifice of our brave police officers who laid down their lives to protect our country, our homes and our future”.
The Home Minister said that the whole country is proud of the brave police officers who sacrificed their lives to protect the country. He said that today, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, significant progress has been achieved in tackling terrorism and ending separatist ideology.
The Home Minister urged the J&K Government to take positive steps for the compassionate appointment of 12-year-old Yuvraj Singh, son of martyr SGCT Jaswant Singh, upon attaining adulthood (18 years of age). Shah also paid his respects and gratitude to the family of the late Shashi Bhushan Abrol, Deputy Manager/Designer, APCO Construction Company, Gagangir, district Ganderbal.
The late Shashi Bhushan Abrol made the supreme sacrifice while on duty during a terrorist attack on the critical infrastructure project of Sonamarg Tunnel on October 20 2024. The Home Minister said that no amount of words can take away the pain being felt by the bereaved, but it symbolises our deep gratitude and the government's unwavering commitment to stand with the families of the brave martyrs, just as the loved ones of the martyrs have stood by the nation.
The Union Home Minister urged everyone to follow the ideals of the martyrs and have an eternal love for duty, honour and ‘Maa Bharti’. He said that the sacrifice, courage and commitment of the martyrs will always remain etched in our hearts and will continue to inspire us to build the India of their dreams.
The visit of the Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation to Jammu and Kashmir reflects the continued commitment of the Government of India to bring peace and prosperity to Jammu and Kashmir, especially the significant steps taken for infrastructure development and strengthening the security situation.
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