Jitendra Narain Saksena was an Indian Police official, known for his contributions in combating militancy in Kashmir during late Eighties and early Nineties.[1] He was the Director General of Police of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir from December 1989 to January 1992.[2] He was reportedly targeted by the militants and was injured by a bomb blast that took place at his office on 24 January 1992,[3][4] injuring four other senior police officials as well.[5] The Government of India awarded him the fourth highest civilian honour of the Padma Shri in 1992.[6] He died on 9 December 2010.[5]
J. N. Saksena | |
|---|---|
| Born | India |
| Died | 9 December 2010 |
| Occupation | Police official |
| Awards | Padma Shri |
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Former DGP J N Saksena passes away". Greater Kashmir. 12 December 2010. Retrieved 21 October 2015.
- ^ "Directors General". Jammu and Kashmir Police. 2015. Retrieved 21 October 2015.
- ^ N. S Saksena (2014). India Towards Anarchy (1967-1992). Abhinav Publications. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 21 October 2015.
- ^ S. K. Ghosh (1995). Terrorism, World Under Siege. APH Publishing. p. 669. ISBN 9788170246657. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 21 October 2015.
- ^ a b "Tributes paid to former DGP J. N. Saxena". Scoop News. 11 December 2010. Retrieved 21 October 2015.
- ^ "Padma Awards" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 October 2015. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
Further reading edit
- Press Council of India (January 1991). Crisis and Credibility: Report of the Press Council of India - Interview. Lancer Publishers. p. 264. ISBN 9788170621522.
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