19 October 2020 | A tribute to courage, duty and sacrifice
On 19 October 2020, Inspector Mohammad Ashraf Bhat of the Jammu and Kashmir Police made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty after terrorists opened fire near his residence in Chandpora Kanelwan, in the Bijbehara area of Anantnag district, Jammu and Kashmir.
A Life in Service
Inspector Mohammad Ashraf Bhat was the son of Mohammad Ramzan Bhat and a resident of Chandpora Kanelwan in Anantnag district. At the time of the incident, he was posted at the Commando Training Centre (CTC), Lethpora, in Pulwama district.
As a member of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, he served in a force entrusted with maintaining security and protecting the people of the region. His service formed part of the daily commitment undertaken by police personnel who continue to discharge their responsibilities in challenging circumstances.
The Supreme Sacrifice
At approximately 6:30 pm on 19 October 2020, terrorists opened fire on Inspector Bhat near his residence. He sustained gunshot injuries and was evacuated for medical treatment. However, he succumbed to his injuries.
The attack brought grief to his family, colleagues and the police fraternity. Senior police officers, led by the Inspector General of Police, Kashmir, Vijay Kumar, paid floral tributes to the fallen officer during a wreath-laying ceremony at the District Police Lines in Anantnag. Officers from the southern Kashmir police range and his colleagues also gathered to honour his service and sacrifice.
A Legacy of Duty and Courage
Inspector Mohammad Ashraf Bhat's supreme sacrifice remains a solemn reminder of the risks faced by police personnel while serving the nation. His commitment to duty and the sacrifice he made on 19 October 2020 deserve to be remembered with dignity and respect.
The Honour Post pays heartfelt tribute to Inspector Mohammad Ashraf Bhat of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, who made the supreme sacrifice on 19 October 2020. We honour his service, remember his courage and extend our deepest respect to his bereaved family and fellow personnel.
