Jammu, Mar 31 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday visited the families of police personnel martyred in Kathua encounter.

He visited the families of SgCt Balvinder Singh Chib, SgCt Jaswant Singh, HC Jagbir Singh, and SgCt Tariq Ahmed, at their native villages in Kana Chak, Londi, Mattu Khour and Chamba Katra, respectively.

The Lt Governor offered his condolences to the bereaved family members and paid homage to the valiant martyrs who made supreme sacrifice for the nation while fighting the terrorists in Kathua.

He assured all assistance and support to the families of the martyrs.

Then, the Lt Governor posted on X: “Visited the families of our Brave Sons of Maa Bharti, who attained Martyrdom while fighting the terrorists in Kathua. The supreme sacrifice of police personnel will never be forgotten.

"This grateful nation salutes their unwavering courage & valour. We stand firmly with the bereaved family members in this hour of grief. I assure that the government will extend all assistance and support to the families of our martyrs,” added Sinha.

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