3 cops rewarded for foiling weapon snatching bid

Three police personnel were rewarded today for foiling a weapon snatching attempt by militants in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir, an official said.

Director General of Police (DGP) S P Vaid sanctioned a cash reward of Rs 3,000 each for Constables Ghulam Hassan, Asif Iqbal and Khursheed Ahmed along with 'Class-I' commendation certificates, he said.

"The DGP rewarded the three officers for foiling the weapon snatching bid by militants at Panjer village in Shopian district," he added.