Port Blair, Feb 12: In a small function held at the Police Headquarters on the evening of 11/02/2019, the A&N Police rewarded two citizens of the Islands for their act of valour and bravery.

On 05/12/2018, during a trip from Bambooflat to Chatham, a lady slipped from the ferry into the sea near the Chatham Jetty. Without fearing for their lives, the two brave hearts namely V. Vijay Kumar S/o. Shri. V. Jagannathan (30) yrs (Pvt. Electrician) R/o Shore Point and Shri. K. Rasheed S/o Late. K. Kunju Ahmad (32) yrs Deck Rating, DSS Staff R/o Panighat jumped into the sea and saved the lady.

Both of these citizens were rewarded with Rs. 5000/- each along with a commendation certificate by IGP, A&N Islands in presence of IGP (HQ), DIGP (HQ), DIGP (Intl.) and other senior officers of A&N Police. 

The public is requested to come forth and help police and public in the event of any eventuality and report incidents to police at 100.