. Jammu, Aug 23: SSP Mohan Lal Bhagat, a distinguished officer and a renowned social worker in his constituency, has had his voluntary retirement accepted by the Home Department of Jammu & Kashmir.
Bhagat, who was known for his impeccable service record and influential presence throughout the Jammu region, is now poised to enter the political arena, with strong indications that he will be the BJP candidate for the reserved seat of Akhnoor in the upcoming assembly elections. O
Bhagat received Police Medal for Gallantry (2002 and 2010), the Parakram Padak (2008), the DGP’s Commendation Medal (2012), and the President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service (2020). In recognition of his outstanding contributions, he was also awarded the prestigious Central Home Minister's Medal for Excellence in Training in 2021-22 and the Nelson Mandela Peace Award-2022 for his social welfare activities.
Sources said that Bhagat will formally join the BJP soon and likley to get mandate for Akhnoor.
This is second volutntary retirement in two days , after SSP Mohan Lal Kaith.
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