Reshma Rangrez awarded Rs 1 lakh,honored in public function

Reshma Rangrez awarded Rs 1 lakh,honored in public function
Surat, 21 July, 2011


Reshma Rangrez awarded Rs 1 lakh,honored in public function
File photo of Reshma when she was honored by Gujarat Home minister, Gujarat Police Chief and Ahemdabad’s Police Commissioner at her home recently

Reshma Rangrez, the woman who informed police about her husband’s bomb making activity, was today honored by the Surat Diamond Association, Surat Municipal Corporation and two other prominent institutions on Thursday in Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Smruti Bhavan, on Varachcha road in Surat.

Reshmaben was awarded with Rs 25,000 each from four institutions along with a certificate of honor.

The police commissioner of Surat, Rakesh Asthana is going to give guidance regarding safety and security to the people in this function. The mayor of Surat Shri Rajesh Desai is going to be present in the event.

Reshma Rangrez had shown immense bravery in executing her heroic deed by informing police about her husband’s bomb making activity. Police had arrested Reshma’s husband on this tip off and recovered 8 crude bombs from his possession. Reshma’s husband is presently on 10-day police remands.

This event has been organized to create awareness and vigil against possible terror act in the city, especially in busy diamond market area of Mahidharpura and Varachha.

Recently terrorists had targeted busy diamond market area of Mumbai, after which the Surat Police Commissioner visited Surat’s similar diamond market area and asked diamond barons to put CCTV cameras at prescribed places.

The Commissioner also ordered to park vehicles only in prescribed parking areas instead of road-side parking.

The diamond traders have come out with leaflets to create awareness among the people against possible act of terror.