Beerwah, July 24: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday visited the residence of Head Constable Ashiq Hussain in Lolipora, Beerwah, to offer condolences to the bereaved family following his killing in the recent Anantnag terror attack.
During the visit, the Lieutenant Governor met the family members and assured them that the Jammu and Kashmir administration stands with them in this difficult time. He said every possible assistance and support would be provided to the family.
Paying tribute to the martyred policeman, LG Sinha lauded his courage and sacrifice in the line of duty and prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul.
The Lieutenant Governor was accompanied by Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat, IGP Kashmir V.K. Birdi, DIG Central Kashmir Range Rajiv Omprakash Pandey, SSP Budgam Hariprasad K.K., and Deputy Commissioner Budgam Athar Aamir Khan.
Head Constable Ashiq Hussain was shot at close range by terrorists in Lal Chowk, Anantnag, on Wednesday afternoon. He later succumbed to his injuries.
