J. N. Saksena
Occupation
Police official
Police official
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]
See also
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References
- ↑ Former DGP J N Saksena passes away. Greater Kashmir(12 December 2010).
- ↑ Directors General. Jammu and Kashmir Police(2015).
- ↑ India Towards Anarchy (1967-1992){{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Abhinav Publications(2014)
- ↑ Terrorism, World Under Siege{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. APH Publishing(1995). ISBN 9788170246657
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Tributes paid to former DGP J. N. Saxena. Scoop News(11 December 2010).
- ↑ Padma Awards. Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India(2015).
Further reading
- Crisis and Credibility: Report of the Press Council of India - Interview{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Lancer Publishers(January 1991). ISBN 9788170621522