Both a colonel and a Major (IC-78151L) from 19 Rashtriya Rifles were recipients of the “Gallantry award.”
- Colonel Manpreet, who was a Lieutenant Colonel at the time he led the operation, received a promotion and a gallantry award. His tenure was due to conclude in four months.
- DSP Humayun Bhat is the son of former Deputy IG of J&K Police Ghulam Hassan Bhat. His father was appointed as DIG South just a week after Wani’s demise to handle the uprising. He spearheaded the severe and unprecedented crackdown, involving the use of pellet guns, following Wani’s death.
On the second day: Renewed gunfire erupted near the conflict zone in the Godole region of Kokarnag, Anantnag district. It is suspected that two freedom fighters are currently ensnared in the area. As of September 14, in the continuing confrontation between government forces and freedom fighters in Kokernag, two additional Indian usurper Army personnel have sustained injuries.