The youth, along with his two associates, attacked police constable Mohammad Hanief and snatched his service rifle at Tawi bridge near Mandir-Masjid Point on March 25, an official spokesman said.
After the incident, Kumar, the selection grade constable of JKAP 4th battalion, saw his colleague bleeding and without the weapon when he was returning from duty to security lines.
He noticed suspicious moments of the youth and immediately overpowered him.
Kumar was awarded with cash and a commendation certificate at Police Headquarters here.
Vaid, while lauding the constable, said his timely action and presence of mind led to the arrest of other two youths.
"Such act of courage and fearlessness by the constable is exemplary, which would inspire other personnel in the force," the DGP said.
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