Rakesh and Bikramjeet were taken hostage by Mohammad Naveed. (PTI)
Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday recommended the names of two civilians, who had overpowered and turned over Pakistani terrorist Mohammad Naveed to securitymen, for the 'Shaurya Chakra'.
The police also issued appointment orders to Rakesh Kumar Sharma and Bikramjeet, who were taken hostage by the terrorist while looking for an escape route.
"Recognising the brave act of two civilians in nabbing the Pakistani terrorist on August 5 from the forest of village Chirdi in Udhampur district, the Jammu and Kashmir Police today issued appointment orders, besides recommending them for prestigious Shaurya Chakra award," an official spokesman said.
Director General of Police K Rajendra Kumar issued the orders of appointing to Rakesh Kumar Sharma as constable in the state police.
"The Police Headquarters (PHQ) also recommended to the government for according relaxation in qualification bar in favour of Bikramjeet, a resident of Nanak Nagar area of Jammu, on operational grounds for appointment as follower in the department," the spokesman said.
Naveed was captured last Wednesday after an attack on a BSF bus on Jammu-Sri Nagar national highway and another terrorist killed in retaliatory fire by jawans.