Published 21:27 IST, October 20th 2019
Jammu and Kashmir Police tweets tribute video of its martyrs
The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Sunday shared a tribute video on Twitter for the personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of the nation.
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The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Sunday shared a tribute video on Twitter for the personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of the nation. The 2.12-minute video plays a patriotic song from an old Hindi film in the background with the photos and designation of 23 policemen and women who were martyred between September 1, 2018, and August 31, 2019, rolling one after the other.
"Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it; it flies with the last breath of each soldier who gave the supreme sacrifice of life protecting it," reads a line at the start of the video. The video was retweeted by Kashmir Zone Police's handle and was shared by many on the micro-blogging platform.
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Tugging at heartstrings
The song that plays – Kar Chale Hum Fida Jaan-o-Tan Saathiyon – is from the 1964 Hindi war-film Haqeeqat and was composed by Mohammad Rafi. The video features Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik paying tributes to martyred soldiers and fellow police personnel carrying the coffins while many console each other.
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On Saturday, Dilbagh Singh, DGP, Jammu and Kashmir Police, announced a grant of Rs 2.26 lakh as special reward and scholarships for children of police personnel from 17 wards and martyrs from six wards. The grant was announced as a recognition of the academic and competitive achievements of the said members of the force.
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At the forefront of combating terror
The Jammu and Kashmir Police force has been actively involved in anti-terror and anti-infiltration operations in coordination with the armed forces. Ever since the Centre abrogated Article 370 that bestows special status to the region, the police force has been instrumental in maintaining law and order situation.
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Updated 22:56 IST, October 20th 2019