Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah met with the families of ‘martyred’ Jammu and Kashmir police personnel in Jammu today.
During the solemn ceremony, he handed over appointment letters on compassionate grounds to nine nominees, honouring the supreme sacrifices made by their loved ones in the line of duty.
Shah expressed deep gratitude to their families and lauded the courage of the bravehearts who laid down their lives to safeguard the nation. “For over three and a half decades, Jammu and Kashmir has endured the scourge of terrorism. We are immensely proud of the police personnel who sacrificed everything to protect our country, our homes, and our future,” he said.
Underlining the strides made under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Home Minister stated that terrorism has been significantly curbed and separatist sentiments diminished. “While we have made substantial progress, our mission is not yet complete. The fight against terrorism continues,” he asserted.
During the event,Shah made a compassionate appeal to the Jammu and Kashmir administration to ensure the future welfare of 12-year-old Yuvraj Singh, son of martyr SGCT Jaswant Singh, recommending his appointment be considered when he attains adulthood.
He also paid tribute to the late Shashi Bhushan Abrol, Deputy Manager/Designer at APCO Construction Company, who lost his life during a terrorist attack on the Sonamarg Tunnel project on October 20, 2024. Shah acknowledged his sacrifice in the service of critical infrastructure development, highlighting the government’s enduring commitment to support the families of all martyrs—both civilian and uniformed.
“No words can ever truly console the bereaved, but our actions reflect the nation’s gratitude. The government will always stand with the families of our martyrs, just as they stood by the nation,” Shah said.
The Home Minister called upon citizens to draw inspiration from the martyrs’ ideals of duty, honour, and love for Maa Bharti, emphasizing that their courage and commitment will remain forever etched in the nation’s memory.
Amit Shah’s visit underscores the Government of India’s unwavering resolve to bring lasting peace and prosperity to Jammu and Kashmir, through strengthened security measures and continued infrastructure development.(KINS)
