14 October 2017 | A Braveheart of Jammu and Kashmir Police
On 14 October 2017, Selection Grade Constable Khurshid Ahmad Tak of Jammu and Kashmir Police made the supreme sacrifice while returning from duty at a medical camp in south Kashmir's Kulgam district. He was driving an Anti-Sabotage Team vehicle when terrorists opened fire on the police party near Nandinarg crossing in the Damhal Hanjipora area.
The police team was returning from its assignment when the attackers opened fire. According to contemporary reporting, the police personnel retaliated, and the attack also involved an attempt to snatch weapons from the personnel.
During the attack, Khurshid Ahmad Tak sustained bullet injuries. Despite being wounded, he managed to move the vehicle out of the line of fire, helping protect the personnel accompanying him. He later succumbed to his injuries.
His actions under fire reflected his commitment to duty and concern for the safety of his fellow personnel. Even after sustaining injuries, he focused on moving the vehicle away from danger. His sacrifice remains part of the history of Jammu and Kashmir Police and the service rendered by its personnel in difficult circumstances.
Contemporary reports stated that Khurshid Ahmad Tak was survived by his parents, wife, young daughter and young son. His martyrdom brought profound grief to his family, colleagues and the police fraternity.
Selection Grade Constable Khurshid Ahmad Tak will be remembered for his service, courage under fire and supreme sacrifice on 14 October 2017. The Honour Post pays tribute to his devotion to duty and the courage he displayed while protecting those accompanying him.
Selection Grade Constable Khurshid Ahmad Tak, The Honour Post pays tribute to your service, courage and supreme sacrifice.
