Srinagar: Police in Kulgam inaugurated ‘Martyr Shri Aman Kumar Thakur Memorial Cricket Tournament-2023’ in a cheerful and mesmerizing ambiance at Mini Stadium Kulgam.
During the inaugural ceremony of the tournament, Martyr memorial parade was also held to commemorate the 4th anniversary of the martyrdom of DySP Aman Kumar Thakur at DPL Kulgam.
On the occasion, SSP Kulgam while highlighting the contribution of the martyr in the line of duty towards the nation said that martyr DySP Aman Kumar Thakur was a brave officer who on a fateful day was personally leading his team from the front in coordination with the Army’s RR unit. While evacuating the injured sepoy Baldev who was hit by terrorist fire and was bleeding profusely. Without caring about his personal life and well-being, he evacuated Sepoy Baldev Ram to a safer location. However, in doing so, he was hit by the terrorist’s firing from a concealed location and subsequently closed in on the terrorist and eliminated him in a fierce gunfight.
While inaugurating the cricket tournament, SSP Kulgam exhorted that J&K Police will continue its efforts to promote peace and brotherhood in the country and will eradicate the terrorists and terrorism from its roots on the soil of the country.
