New Delhi: Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh today offered his heartfelt condolences to CRPF Commanding Officer Pramod Kumar's bereaved family. Pramod died during fighting with terrorists in Nowhatta area in the Kashmir Valley this morning after two militants attacked the CRPF security forces. They fired indiscriminately on them injuring nine jawans besides killing Pramod. He also prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured.
"The martyred CRPF officer served the nation till his death. I salute his valor and supreme sacrifice," said Mr Singh. He said he was deeply pained at his death. The gunfight between militants and security forces took place in the area which is close to the historic Jama Masjid. Besides, the Army has claimed that they foiled an infiltration attempt by two Pakistani militants into Kashmir. The two were killed in the Uri sector. (UNI)