India News | J-K LG, CM Pay Tributes to Policemen Killed in Kathua Encounter

Jammu, Mar 28 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday paid rich tributes to the police personnel who lost their lives in an ongoing encounter in Kathua district. "I bow to the valorous martyrs of J&K Police, who laid down their lives for our motherland. My deepest condolences to their families," the Lt governor said in a post on X. In the ongoing encounter, he said several terrorists were neutralised. "J&K Police & Security Forces are on the job. Operation in progress," the post, shared by the office of the Lt Governor, said.

Abdullah also condoled the death of the policemen.

Also Read | Bodoland Lottery Result Today, March 28, 2025: Assam State Lottery Sambad Friday Lucky Draw Results Declared, Check Winners List With Ticket Numbers.

"Pride and grief intertwine as we remember Balwinder Singh Chib, Jaswant Singh, and Tariq Ahmed, who laid down their lives during an anti-terror operation in Kathua, Jammu & Kashmir," he said.

"My heartfelt condolences to their families. Their sacrifice in the line of duty will always be remembered. May the departed souls rest in peace, and heartfelt prayers for the swift recovery of those injured," the office of chief minister wrote on X.

Also Read | Shillong Teer Results Today, March 28 2025: Winning Numbers, Result Chart for Shillong Morning Teer, Shillong Night Teer, Khanapara Teer, Juwai Teer and Jowai Ladrymbai.

Four police personnel and three terrorists were killed in the encounter in a remote forested area of Kathua.

The operation started early Thursday and was continuing when last reports were received.

(The above story is verified and authored by Press Trust of India (PTI) staff. PTI, India’s premier news agency, employs more than 400 journalists and 500 stringers to cover almost every district and small town in India.. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY)