Jammu: Governor Satya Pal Malik on Tuesday said he was personally monitoring the situation of the students from Jammu and Kashmir studying in various Universities and Colleges outside the state.
“Governor stated that the Liaison Officers appointed at major locations were found to be very useful and they have taken care of the safety and security of students from the State,” an official spokesman said.
Malik also “lauded” the army, police and paramilitary forces in neutralizing militants in an encounter at Pinglean village of Pulwama.
Governor has expressed grief on the killing of the army and police personnel in the operation and prayed for eternal peace of the departed souls and expressed sympathy and solidarity with family members of those killed, the spokesman said.
“He spoke to Brigadier Harbir Singh, Commander 12 Sector RR, and Amit Kumar, DIG South Kashmir and their family members and inquired about their well-being.”
He has wished a speedy recovery to them and other security personnel injured during the operation.
Earlier, Governor had deputed Advisor, Vijay Kumar to visit them in Srinagar and ensure that the best possible medical attention is provided to them and other injured personnel in the incident.
“It is a matter of pride for the nation that senior officers from the army and forces are leading from the front in anti-militancy operations,” Governor Malik observed. Governor particularly appreciated Brigadier Harbir Singh who had voluntarily returned from leave to lead the operation.
