Rajnath Singh makes statement in Parliament, condemns Udhampur attack

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday made statement on Udhampur terror attack in the Parliament.

New Delhi, Aug. 6: Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday made statement on Udhampur terror attack in the Parliament. Rajnath Singh condemned the terror activities backed by neighbour country in the Rajya Sabha. Rajnath Singh paid tribute to the martyrs who lost their lives in the Udhampur attack.

“Two militants attacked Border Security Force (BSF) convoy in Udhampu in Jammu on Wednesday. Two jawans were killed and eight were injured in the attack. A militant has been killed in gun battle and another has been captured alive by the help of locals,” said the Home Minister. (ALSO READ: Udhampur attack: NIA to interrogate Mohammed Naved aka Usman)

Rajnath Singh also said that the captured terrorist belongs to Pakistan. “The arrested terrorist has revealed his name to be Mohammed Naved alias Usman. He has said he is from Faisalabad, Pakistan,” said Rajnath Singh. He also praised the efforts of locals who helped the Indian forces to nab the terrorist alive. “We appreciate the efforts made by the villagers who helped in nabbing the militant without caring for their lives. We will request the State Govts to reward them (villagers) for their bravery. We salute the courage of our Jawans and will honour them with gallantry awards,” said Singh.

While speaking in Lok Sabha, Rajnath Singh announced that the government will honour the soldiers who lost their lives in the terror attack. “Government will honour jawans who lost their lives in Udhampr attack with gallantry awards other than compensation and government’s jobs to their families,” said Singh in the lower house.