Srinagar: Mohammad Umar Dar was conferred with ‘Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak’ (posthumously) by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha handed over the Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak, citation and a cheque to Gulam Mohammad Dar, father of Martyr civilian Mohammad Umar Dar, at Raj Bhawan today, an official press release informed.
On March 26, 2022, Mohammad Umar Dar and his brother Ishfaq Ahmad Dar, who was working as an SPO in J&K Police, were killed by the terrorists inside their house in Chattabugh Budgam.
“The LG paid homage to Mohammad Umar Dar and saluted the exemplary courage shown by him in saving the lives of his family members,” the press release said.
Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai, GOC 15 Corps; and family members of Mohammad Umar Dar were also present.
