J. N. Saksena | |
|---|---|
| Born | India |
| Died | 9 December 2010 |
| Occupation | Police official |
| Awards | Padma Shri |
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]
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