Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today paid floral tributes to Head Constable Jagbir Singh, who made the supreme sacrifice during a two-day long encounter in Kathua.

Leading the wreath-laying ceremony at Police Headquarters, Gulshan Ground, the Chief Minister honored the bravery and dedication of Head Constable Jagbir Singh, who was in charge of the Safiyan police post.

Describing his sacrifice as the highest form of duty, CM Omar Abdullah said, “His courage and commitment will always be remembered. May his soul rest in peace.”

Later, the Chief Minister visited the families of the slain policemen—Balvinder Singh, Tariq Ahmad, Jaswant Singh, and Jagbir Singh—expressing his deep condolences.

“Visited the families of our bravehearts—Balvinder Singh, Tariq Ahmad, Jaswant Singh, and Jagbir Singh—who laid down their lives in the line of duty during the Kathua encounter. Their sacrifice is etched in our hearts forever. We stand with their families in this hour of grief,” the Chief Minister said.