Bilal Ahmad Magray SC (Hindi: बिलाल अहमद मागरे, died 20 August 2019) was an Indian special police officer. He was posthumously awarded the Shaurya Chakra, for his actions during counter-terror operation in Baramulla in 2019.[1] Bilal was killed while fighting with terrorist in Jammu and Kashmir.[2][3][4]
SPO Bilal Ahmad Magray | |
|---|---|
| Died | 20 august 2019 Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir |
| Allegiance |  India |
| Service/ | Jammu and Kashmir Police |
| Awards |  Shaurya Chakra |
Counter-terror operation edit
In Baramulla, Jammu & Kashmir, Bilal Ahmed Magray was employed as a special police officer. After learning that there were terrorists inside a home in Baramulla on August 20, 2019, security personnel jointly established a perimeter and carried out a comprehensive search.[5] The residence also had common people who were trapped.[6] Bilal willingly joined this assignment under such a circumstance.[7] They were being attacked by terrorists who fired randomly and used hand grenades while they were evacuating the common people from that area without regard for their lives.[8]
Shaurya Chakra awardee edit
The President of India posthumously awarded him the Shaurya Chakra, which was presented to his mother. on November 24, 2021, in recognition of his bravery and sacrifice
References edit
- ^ https://www.gallantryawards.gov.in/assets/citation2021/SHRI_BILAL_AHMAD_MAGRAY.pdf
- ^ Live, A. B. P. (2021-11-23). "शहीद बेटे का शौर्य चक्र सम्मान लेते वक्त मां हो गईं भावुक, राजनाथ सिंह ने ढांढस बंधाया". www.abplive.com (in Hindi). Retrieved 2023-11-22.
- ^ "Grief Vs Pride! J&K Cop's Mother Was Barely Able To Breathe While Receiving Son's Shaurya Chakra". IndiaTimes. 2021-11-24. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
- ^ "Martyred J&K cop's mother breaks into tears at Gallantry Awards. Smriti Irani shares heartbreaking video". India Today. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
- ^ "gallantry award : शहीद मुलाचे शौर्यचक्र स्वीकारताना आई गहिवरली, राजनाथ सिंहांनी धीर दिला". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). Retrieved 2023-11-22.
- ^ Bharatvarsh, TV9 (2021-11-25). "राष्ट्रपति भवन में पदक लेते जिस मां का वीडियो वायरल हो रहा है, जानिए उसके बहादुर बेटे की कहानी". TV9 Bharatvarsh (in Hindi). Retrieved 2023-11-22.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ report, Ground (2021-11-24). "Bilal Ahmed Magray, He sacrificed life for the country". Ground Report. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
- ^ MASIH, ARCHANA. "Why This Mother Wept Before the President". Rediff. Retrieved 2023-11-22.