New Delhi: President of India, Ram Nath Kovind on Monday presented Shaurya Chakra to Jammu and Kashmir Police Sub Inspector, Imran Hussain Tak (posthumous).
According to a tweet by the President of India, the Shaurya Chakra was presented to him for displaying heroic action, indomitable spirit, exceptional bravery, utmost commitment to duty in fighting with militants.
“President Kovind presents Shaurya Chakra to Shri Imran Hussain Tak (Posthumous), Sub Inspector, J&K Police . He displayed heroic action, indomitable spirit, exceptional bravery, utmost commitment to duty in fighting with terrorists and made supreme sacrifice for the nation,” President of India tweeted.
His wife Gulnaz Akhtar received the award in Delhi.
Special Police Officer (SPO) of J&K Police Ashiq Hussain Malik conferred with Shaurya Chakra (posthumously) for showing the highest degree of courage, leading to the elimination of four heavily armed militants during an operation in Anantnag in 2018.
His parents Maqbool Malik and Shahzado Bano received the award today.
