Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 28: The Head Constable of Special Operation Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir police, who was martyred during a gun battle with the militants at Tral in South Kashmir yesterday was cremated at his native village Khellani in district Doda with full police honour.
The cremation of the late Head Constable Sanjewan Singh was performed along the beds of rive Chenab at his native village today. The police personals of J&K Police Doda accorded Guard of Honour to the martyr.
Besides, Deputy Commissioner Doda SV Meena, Senior Superintendent of Police Doda MS Chouhan, police, Army, civil administration and a large number of people from all walks of life attended the funeral ceremony of the martyr.
Born in 1976 at Khelanni in District Doda, Sanjewan joined Jammu and Kashmir Police in 2004. He was survived by his father Dharam Singh, a retired teacher, mother, wife and a 3 years old son Laksh.
The brave Head Constable was involved in anti-insurgency operations in Awantipore for last nine years and participated in various successful operations against the militants.
Meanwhile, Director General of Police (DGP) K Rajendra Kumar has expressed deep grief over the demise of Head Constable Sanjewan Singh.
Conveying his sympathies and heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, Rajendra said brave Sanjewan Singh sacrificed his life for the cause of integrity of the nation and safety of the people.
The organisation is proud of his bravery in which two militants were killed, he said.
He said that the head constable, along with other security personnel, raided the house, where the militants were hiding in.
During an encounter both the militants were gunned down but the brave Sanjewan and an Army officer Col. Rai received bullet injuries, resulting to their martyrdom, he said.
Rajendra assured that every assistance would be provided to the bereaved family by the Organization.
He asked SSP Awantipore and AIG (Welfare) PHQ to process the relief case of late Head Constable and provide every assistance to the bereaved family.
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