Since 1990, more than 1,500 Jammu and Kashmir policemen have laid down their lives while fighting Pakistan-sponsored militancy in the Himalayan region. Most of the slain cops have been locals and have fought the ultras valiantly.Being a .
Jammu and Kashmir Special Police Officer (SPO) Ashiq Hussain Malik conferred with Shaurya Chakra posthumously for showing the highest degree of courage leading
President of Indian presented Shaurya Charka awards (posthumously) to Inspector Imran Tak and SPO Ashiq Hussain Malik. Head Constable Subash Chander is the third awardee of the gallantry award.