| Name | SPO Abdul Hamed Khan |
| Force | Jammu and Kashmir Police |
| Rank | Special Police Officer |
| District | Kulgam |
| Date of Martyrdom | 10 September 2006 |
SPO Abdul Hamed Khan of Kulgam served with the Jammu and Kashmir Police during a period when police personnel across Jammu and Kashmir faced persistent terrorist threats. As a Special Police Officer, he carried out his responsibilities in an environment that demanded courage, dedication and a deep commitment to duty.
On 10 September 2006, SPO Abdul Hamed Khan was martyred in Kulgam while serving in the line of duty. Contemporary records of the incident report that a Special Police Officer identified as Abdul Hameed was martyred in a terrorist ambush in the Kulgam area, while another police constable was injured. The attack was attributed to terrorists of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen.
His martyrdom came during a period when police personnel in Jammu and Kashmir were frequently targeted by terrorists. Despite the dangers surrounding them, these brave men continued to perform their responsibilities in the service of the people and the nation. Abdul Hamed Khan stands among those who made the supreme sacrifice while wearing the uniform of the Jammu and Kashmir Police.
Remembering SPO Abdul Hamed Khan
Jammu and Kashmir Police continues to remember SPO Abdul Hamed Khan of Kulgam among its Bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty. His name remains part of the force's remembrance of its martyrs and serves as a lasting reminder of the courage of police personnel who served during some of the most challenging years in Jammu and Kashmir.
Every name on a Roll of Honour represents a life dedicated to service, a uniform worn with pride and a family that carried the pain of martyrdom. SPO Abdul Hamed Khan's name deserves to be remembered with the dignity and respect accorded to every Braveheart who made the supreme sacrifice for the nation.
The Honour Post remembers SPO Abdul Hamed Khan of Kulgam and honours his courage, his service and his martyrdom. His story will continue to be preserved so that future generations remember the police personnel who stood in the line of duty when their nation needed them.
We remember his courage.
We honour his martyrdom.
We preserve his story. 🇮🇳
Lest We Forget. 🇮🇳
Editor's Note: The Honour Post is continuing its efforts to trace additional official records, family information and a verified photograph of SPO Abdul Hamed Khan. Older records use slightly different spellings of his name, and we are working to establish the most accurate complete record.
