Jammu And Kashmir’s ‘Bindaas’, Daredevil Cop Conferred With Shaurya Chakra

Srinagar:

He was ‘bindaas’, a daredevil cop who with a larger-than-life persona. Conferred with the Shaurya Chakra on the eve of Republic Day, Jammu and Kashmir Police personnel Mudasir Ahmed Sheikh had eradicated a bunch of Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists in Baramulla district earlier than laying down his life.

Constable Sheikh, alias ‘Bindaas’, of Uri (in Baramulla) made the supreme sacrifice whereas neutralising three Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists throughout a joint operation with the Military at Kreeri within the north Kashmir district on Might 25 final yr, officers mentioned.

Sheikh has been conferred with the Shaurya Chakra — the nation’s third-highest peacetime gallantry award — for his unparalleled braveness.

Giving particulars of the incident, the officers mentioned the police and the Military, performing on data concerning the motion of terrorists, established joint particular checkpoints at many locations, together with close to Shrakwara-Najibhat Crossing in Kreeri.

When a bunch of terrorists travelling in a automobile seen the police occasion, they began firing indiscriminately. The safety personnel returned hearth, resulting in the deaths of three international terrorists.

Nonetheless, Sheikh made the supreme sacrifice in the course of the gunfire change, the officers mentioned.

On October 5, Union House Minister Amit Shah visited Sheikh’s household throughout his maiden go to to the Valley following the abrogation of Article 370.

Mr Shah met Sheikh’s household and interacted with them. He additionally visited his graveyard and prayed for Sheikh.

Commenting on the award, Further Director Common of Police (Kashmir) Vijay Kumar mentioned no salute was sufficient for a larger-than-life hero.

“No salute is sufficient for a hero who lived bigger than life and whose sacrifice belittled dying itself. Shaurya Chakra awarded to Shaheed CT Mudasir Sheikh alias Bindaas for displaying distinctive bravery whereas neutralising three international terrorists. Salute to the braveheart,” he mentioned in a tweet.

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