Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Nov 22: The administration today renamed the Main Chowk Baramulla as “Bindaas Chowk” after a cop Mudasir Ahmad alias Bindaas, who was killed in an encounter in Kreeri area of the northern district this year.
An official said the foundation stone for it was laid by Director General of Police Dilbag Singh today.
Click here to watch video
He said Mudasir Ahmed alias Bindaas, who a constable in J&K police, was killed in an encounter in Najibhat area of Kreeri on May 25.
The Chowk was renamed after approval for it was given by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir.
Mohammad Maqsood Sheikh, father of the slain cop said he was thankful to J&K police and was proud of his son who sacrificed his life.
“He made the nation proud by his supreme sacrifice. My son is not going to return back, but we are proud of him,” he said.
Follow our WhatsApp channel
