Srinagar, November 05: Jammu and Kashmir Governor N N Vohra has written to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah urging him to recommend the name of Rukhsana, who shot into limelight after killing a Lashker-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist, for National Bravery Award, officials said here today.
Vohra had lauded the exemplary courge of the girl who along with her brother had killed the LeT militant in Kalsian area of Shahdra Shrief on September 27.
The Governor had asked for a formal report from the Director General of Police following which he could recommend her name for the gallantry award, they said.
Vohra after receiving the report from the DGP, establishing the bravery of Rukhsana, has written to the Chief Minister, requesting him to recommend her name to the Union Home Ministry for the National Bravery Award.
–PTI