Guv must honour brave girls: Ex-MLC

Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 22: Former Member Legislative Council and PCC chief spokesperson Ravinder Sharma has urged the Governor’s administration to appropriately recognize, reward and award the brave young girls and other locals who rescued a family from drowning in river Chenab at Reasi, when their boat capsized, on Tuesday.
Highly appreciating the act of bravery of some young girls and local people for saving several precious lives of a family from Uttar Pradesh, Sharma congratulated all of them. They have done a great job and set an example by saving lives of others while risking their own lives. The act of bravery of all those involved in saving lives especially young girls needs to be recognized, rewarded and awarded appropriately to act as a source of inspiration and encouragement. He also urged the Government to consider their adjustment for Government jobs under sports category in relaxation of norms if any, Sharma urged in a communication to the State Governor.
He also appreciated the local police administration for encouraging these young girls and others yesterday at their own level but felt the need to do more for them by the Government to encourage the sprit amongst the youth.