Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, June 3: Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbag Singh today rewarded three CRPF personnel in recognition of their efforts of saving a lady who tried to end her life on May 31 at Budshah Bridge in Srinagar.
The DGP presented Commendation Certificates Class 1 to Inspector Gopi Lal, SI/GD Mohan Lal and HC/GD Radhesh Kumar of 132 Battalion of CRPF, alongwith a cheque of Rs 10,000. The cheque was received by the CO of the Battalion TH Khan.
DGP while appreciating the efforts of the CRPF said that such acts further strengthen the people friendly image of security forces and have a positive impact in the society. The DGP said that besides ensuring peaceful atmosphere in Jammu and Kashmir, our prime duty is to extend helping hand to our people as and when required.
The Commandant CRPF 132 Battalion TH Khan expressed gratitude to DGP for recognizing the good work of CRPF personnel and said that this gesture would act as morale boosting for CRPF personnel.
As has been reported earlier, May 31, 2021 at around 11:15 am, prompt action by joint forces deployed at Budshah Bridge saved life of a lady. The lady was about to jump into the river Jehlum. Sensing this, CRPF personnel, SI/GD Mohan Lal of CRPF 132 Battalion, D coy caught hold of her and called for help. Other personnel of CRPF, JKP and JKAP deployed there quickly joined him to save the lady.
The party later brought her to Police Station Maisuma where she was counselled and handed over to her family.
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