Dy CM, Satish Sharma attend last rites of Martyr Jagbir Singh
STATE TIMES NEWS
JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday paid floral tributes to Head Constable Jagbir Singh, who made the supreme sacrifice during a two-day long encounter in Kathua.
Leading the wreath-laying ceremony at Police Headquarters, Gulshan Ground, the Chief Minister honored the bravery and dedication of Head Constable Jagbir Singh, who was in charge of the Safiyan police post.
Describing his sacrifice as the highest form of duty, CM Omar Abdullah said, “His courage and commitment will always be remembered. May his soul rest in peace.”
Later, the Chief Minister visited the families of the slain policemen-Balvinder Singh, Tariq Ahmad, Jaswant Singh, and Jagbir Singh-expressing his deep condolences.
“Visited the families of our bravehearts-Balvinder Singh, Tariq Ahmad, Jaswant Singh, and Jagbir Singh-who laid down their lives in the line of duty during the Kathua encounter. Their sacrifice is etched in our hearts forever. We stand with their families in this hour of grief,” the Chief Minister said.
Meanwhile, Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Kumar Choudhary and Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs and Transport, Satish Sharma, attended the last rites of Head Constable Jagbir Singh, who was martyred along with his three colleagues in a two day long gunfight in Kathua district.
His cremation took place with full state honours at his native village, Matto, in Akhnoor.
Thousands of people from all walks of life, including relatives, gathered at the village cremation ground to pay their respects to the martyr.
Earlier, the Deputy Chief Minister and Satish Sharma visited Jagbir Singh’s residence to express their condolences with the bereaved family. They prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul.
The Deputy Chief Minister met with the martyr’s mother and other family members, assuring them of full support from the J&K government.