Army Awarded JK Bank Security Guard With Cash Award

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Srinagar: Army on Saturday said that it has awarded the security guard of JK Bank branch Khrew in south Kashmir for foiling the rifle snatching bid.”

“On 10 Aug at around noon hours two unknown men attacked the guard of Jammu and Kashmir bank, Khrew branch in order to snatch his service rifle.

The guard displayed great courage, presence of mind and utilized the training he obtained during the mock drill organised by the Army, resulting in the attackers fleeing away from the place.

Just two days prior to the incident, a mock drill with bank staff was conducted in Wuyan Camp due to which the attempt of weapon snatching was foiled by the Security Guard.

As soon as the Army reached the spot, the injured guard was shifted to the hospital for treatment,” a dfence spokesman in a statement issued here said.

During the interaction with the bank officials, Army appreciated the efforts of the staff especially the security guard and rewarded him with a cash award.

The bank employees and the guards appreciated the mock drill carried out two days back which resulted in saving the bank from being looted and foiling the nefarious plans of the militants, the spokesman added. (GNS)