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Vol 3
1998-2004W
ARRIORS REMEM
BERED
Vol 3 1998-2004
WARRIORSREMEMBERED
A homage to the brave men and women
from the Central Reserve Police Force who
laid down their lives in the line of duty
WARRIORSREMEMBEREDVol 3 1998-2004‘Warriors Remembered’, a compendium of four volumes, is an
endeavour by the Force to compile the heroic deeds as well as
the personal details of 2014 brave men and women of the Central
Reserve Police Force who have made the supreme sacrifi ce in
the line of duty, both in India and overseas. The previous compila-
tion was published in 2000. Much has happened since then, and
therefore, it was important that their brave deeds are immortalized
before they fade from our memories. The Hon’ble Prime Minister
Shri Narendra Modi had also called upon the police forces of the
country to enlighten the people about the contribution that the
brave men and women of these forces have made to the nation.
With an enormous and a diverse history of 76 years (1939- 2015),
preserving records has been a challenge owing in part to the
nomadic nature of the Force. Therefore, a great deal of effort and
perseverance has gone into painstakingly compiling the details
of those who had laid down their lives in the line of duty. Memo-
ries were rekindled and records revisited to ensure fi delity of the
narratives as well as other details. While family members would
be given a copy to be preserved for posterity, readers would be
enlightened about the brave deeds of the personnel of the Central
Reserve Police Force.
Shri Awdhesh Kumar, Husband of Shaheed Constable (Mahila) Kamlesh Kumari, ‘Ashok Chakra’ receiving the honour from the Hon’ble President of India Shri K.R. Narayanan
Date: 26 January 2002
Venue: Rajpath
Warriors Remembered
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WARRIORSREMEMBERED
DECORATIONS
The Ashoka Chakra is the peace time equivalent of the Param Vir Chakra and is awarded for the most conspicuous act of bravery or some daring
or pre-eminent act of valour or self-sacrifice other than in the face of an external enemy. The decoration is awarded either to military personnel or
civilians and may be awarded posthumously. It replaced the British George Cross.
The Kirti Chakra is awarded for valour, courageous action or self-sacrifice away from the field of battle. It is awarded to civilians as well as military
personnel, also posthumously. It is the peacetime equivalent of the Maha Vir Chakra. It is second in order of precedence of peacetime gallantry
awards and it comes after Ashoka Chakra. Before 1967, the award was known as the Ashoka Chakra, Class II.
The Vir Chakra is an Indian gallantry award presented for acts of bravery in the battlefield. It replaced the British Distinguished Service Cross
(DSC). It is third in precedence in the war time gallantry awards and comes after the Param Vir Chakra and Maha Vir Chakra. It was established by
the President of India on 26 January 1950 (with effect from 15 August 1947).
The Shaurya Chakra is awarded for valour, courageous action or self-sacrifice while not engaged in direct action with the enemy. It is awarded
to civilians as well as military personnel, also posthumously. It is the peacetime equivalent of the Vir Chakra and is generally awarded for counter-
insurgency operations and action against the enemy during peace-time. It is third in order of precedence of peacetime gallantry awards and comes
after the Ashoka Chakra and the Kirti Chakra. Before 1967, the award was known as the Ashoka Chakra, Class III.
The King’s Police Medal for Gallantry was introduced to recognise the gallantry of police officers in saving life and property, or in preventing crime
or arresting criminals. It was established on 7 July 1909.
The President’s Police and Fire Services Medal for Gallantry replaced the King’s Police Medal for Gallantry after the Independence of India,
which was awarded for “gallantry in saving life and property, or in preventing crime or arresting criminals.” It was established on 1 March 1951.
The President’s Police Medal for Gallantry is awarded for, “gallantry in saving life and property, or in preventing crime or arresting criminals.”
The medal is awarded to any member of a police service in India, and is awarded without regard to rank or time in service. A recipient of the medal is
granted a monthly stipend that is paid to him even after retirement. Upon a recipient’s death, it continues to be paid to the surviving spouse.
The Sena Medal is awarded to members of the Indian Army, of all ranks, “for such individual acts of exceptional devotion to duty or courage that
have special significance for the Army.” Awards may be made posthumously and a bar is authorized for subsequent awards of the Sena Medal. It can be
awarded for gallantry or for distinguished service carried out by any soldier, not in the face of the enemy.
The Police Medal for Gallantry is awarded for conspicuous gallantry of a lesser degree than what is required for the President’s Police Medal for
Gallantry. Recipients for this award are considered without regard to rank or length of service. Recipients are granted an additional monthly stipend
that is paid even after retirement, and upon the death of a recipient, to the recipient’s widow.
Prime Minister’s Police Medal For Life Saving (Life Saving Work by the Police). In order to encourage policemen of all ranks to bring help and
succour to the afflicted, it has been decided that in the All India Police Duty Meet, a separate award will be made in cases where exemplary devotion
to duty is shown by a policeman when saving human life. The medal is awarded to only those members of a recognized police force within the territory
of India who have done outstanding work in saving human life.
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1998
MANIPUR 15 February 1998
98 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Imphal district of Manipur for conducting counter-insurgency operations against the insurgent outfits which had mushroomed across the State. On the 15th of February 1998, while troops were returning after conducting an operation, they were ambushed at Irrilbung Bridge and came under heavy gunfire of the militants. With the terrain affording no shelter, the brave CRPF troops retaliated by advancing further to silence the opposing guns at great personal risk. The valour and bravery of the troopers ultimately inflicted serious injuries and forced the insurgents to flee but in this courageous assault, eight brave troopers of CRPF were martyred. For the bravery and valour, Shaheed SI Joginder Singh, who was leading the assault, was awarded with President’s Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously.
SHAHEED HC NETH RAM
Force No. 810130066
Unit: 98
Born: 10 June 1961
Address: Vill & PO -Mol Bharu, PS -Shingana, Dist.-Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan
Next of kin: Smt. Munni Devi (Wife)
SHAHEED SI JOGINDER SINGH
Force No. 650031804
Unit: 98
Born: 8 November 1944
Address: Vill-Noi Abadi Kutibpur, PO & PS -Hariana, Dist.- Hoshirpur, Punjab
Next of kin: Smt. Satya Kaur (Wife)
Decoration: President’s Police Medal for Gallantry
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 2
1998
SHAHEED CT RAJENDER PRASAD
Force No. 901170934
Unit: 98
Born: 5 August 1968
Address: Vill & PO -Balahan Khurad, PS-Jatusaria, Dist.-Rewari, Haryana
Next of kin: Smt. Raj Bala Devi (Wife)
SHAHEED CT PARAMJIT SINGH
Force No. 911172939
Unit: 98
Born: 20 April 1970
Address: Vill & PO-Chukhlara, PS-Adampur, Dist.-Jalandhar, Punjab
Next of kin: Smt. Narinder Kaur (Wife)
SHAHEED L/NK SUNIL KUMAR
Force No. 850826043
Unit: 98
Born: 19 August 1965
Address: Vill -Lakhanwala, PO -Joswala, PS -Sahaspur, Dist.-Dehradun, Uttrakhand
Next of kin: Smt. Sheela Devi (Wife)
SHAHEED CT MOHD. RAFIQ
Force No. 741170584
Unit: 98
Born: 9 June 1965
Address: Vill -Pata Trana, PO -Darwal, Dist.-Rajouri, Jammu & Kashmir
Next of kin: Smt. Maqsood Begum (Wife)
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1998
SHAHEED CT RASHPAL DEV
Force No. 921342239
Unit: 98
Born: 1 April 1971
Address: Vill -Ratnal, PO -Khairi, PS -Bishnah, Dist.-Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir
SHAHEED CT MAJOR SINGH
Force No. 911171274
Unit: 98
Born: 1 May 1968
Address: Vill & PO-Bhuller Heri, PS-Dhur, Dist.-Sangrur, Punjab
Next of kin: Smt. Kuldeep Kaur (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 4
1998
BIHAR 16 February 1998
112 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Bihar to conduct anti-maoist operations against the dreaded MCC extremists in the area. On the 16th of February 1998, a patrol of the battalion was ambushed by the maoists at Palamu. The CRPF party opened fire to repulse the attack in the process of which Shaheed L/Nk Shyam Dhar Tripathi sustained injuries when he was advancing at the maoists positions to launch an assault with complete disregard for his personal safety. His martyrdom was to inspire the CRPF for times to come in the tough and protracted battle against the MCC in that area.
SHAHEED L/NK SHYAM DHAR TRIPATHI
Force No. 830755008
Unit: 112
Born: 1 November 1962
Address: Vill-Chakghat, PO -Chakghat, PS -Sohagi, Dist.-Rewa, Madhya Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Anupa Devi (Wife)
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1998
WEST BENGAL 20 February 1998
21 Bn of CRPF was deployed in West Bengal to maintain law and order and contain maoist activities in the state. On the 20th of February 1998, troops launched an operation against maoists during which Shaheed Ct Shambhu Nath Sharma advanced ferociously at the maoists firing heavily during an exchange of fire. His brave and bold action forced the maoists to flee from the area but in the endeavour he himself received severe injuries and ultimately made supreme sacrifice in the service of the nation.
SHAHEED CT SAMBHU NATH SHARMA
Force No. 741141325
Unit: 21
Born: 9 May 1956
Address: Vill -Saltanpur, PS -Kahlipur, Dist.-Patna, Bihar
Next of kin: Smt. Perema Devi (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 6
1998
JAMMU & KASHMIR 16 April 1998
16 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Srinagar for anti-terrorist operations. On the 16th of April 1998 when its troops were carrying out area domination, the militants waiting in an ambush opened indiscriminate fire and lobbed grenades at the troops. The troops immediately took positions and retaliated. In this fierce gunfight, Shaheed Ct Mohammed Murshi received severe injuries while fighting from the front and laid down his life for the nation. His gallant action stands out as the shining example of courage, leadership and selfless devotion in the best traditions of CRPF.
SHAHEED CT MOHD. MURSHI
Force No. 861170312
Unit: 16
Born: 3 March 1967
Address: Vill & PO -Surankot, PS & Teh -Surankot, Jammu & Kashmir
Next of kin: Smt. Razia Begum (Wife)
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1998
MANIPUR 18 April 1998
31 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Imphal, Manipur for conducting counter-insurgency operations. On the 18th of April 1998, the insurgents attacked one CRPF patrol by taking advantage of dense jungle and hilly terrain. The troops retaliated effectively forcing the insurgents to flee. During encounter Shaheed Ct/Bugler Wasim Khan fought from the front despite receiving several bullet injuries. Later the braveheart succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom. The saga of selfless sacrifice of the braveheart speaks volumes about his exceptional bravery and dedication to duty.
SHAHEED CT/BUG WASIM KHAN
Force No. 920310138
Unit: 31
Born: 1 April 1973
Address: Vill & PO -Pakhanpura, Dist.-Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Asghari Begum (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 8
1998
ASSAM 20 April 1998
39 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Halflong area of Assam to maintain law and order and to contain the threat from insurgent units of Nagaland and Assam. When this Bn completed its tenure in Assam it was ordered to move to Bhubaneshwar, Odisha. While the 39 Bn was moving out of Halflong, Assam on the 20th of April 1998 it was ambushed by insurgents. The troops immediately deboarded the vehicles and launched a counter-attack. Failing to match the bravery of troopers the insurgents fled away. During fierce gun fight Shaheed L/Nk Chhote Lal received severe injuries but without caring for his injuries, he fought from the front and attained martyrdom which inspired the veer CRPF personnel in times to come.
SHAHEED L/NK CHHOTE LAL
Force No. 850826168
Unit: 39
Born: 12 January 1960
Address: Vill – Fattupur, PO-Maharajganj, Dist.- Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Banana Devi (Wife)
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1998
BIHAR 5 May 1998
26 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Srinagar city for conducting anti-terrorist operations when the militancy was at its height. On the 5th of May 1998, there was a fierce encounter with the militants at Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, during which the troops retaliated promptly. In this encounter Shaheed L/Nk Rukmangal Singh was martyred displaying courage and valour of highest order. The sacrifice of the brave men of CRPF will ever be remembered.
SHAHEED L/NK RUKMANGAL SINGH
Force No. 821261746
Unit: 26
Born: 12 October 1963
Address: Vill & PO -Kharsulia, PS-Nayagaon, Dist.-Etah, Uttar Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Susma Devi (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 10
1998
ASSAM 6 May 1998
53 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Nagaland for conducting counter-insurgency operations against the insurgent outfits which had mushroomed across the State. During one of the operations conducted against these insurgents on the 6th of May 1998 Shaheed L/Nk Mohd. Fazal laid down his life during a fierce encounter after the CRPF patrol had been ambushed. His daring assault inflicted heavy loss to the insurgents. The saga of selfless sacrifice of the braveheart speaks volumes about his exceptional bravery and dedication to duty.
SHAHEED L/NK MOHD. FAZAL
Force No. 800677371
Unit: 53
Born: 12 August 1962
Address: Vill-Bath, PO-Faizlabad, Dist.- Poonch, Jammu & Kashmir
Next of kin: Smt. Rakia Begum (Wife)
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1998
MANIPUR 7 May 1998
52 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Manipur for conducting counter-insurgency operations against the insurgent outfits which had mushroomed across the State. During one of the operations conducted against these insurgents on the 7th of May 1998 at Bishnupur, Imphal, Shaheed Ct B. M. Jamatia laid down his life during a fierce encounter after the CRPF patrol had been ambushed. His daring assault inflicted heavy loss to the insurgents. The saga of selfless sacrifice of the braveheart speaks volumes about his exceptional bravery and dedication to duty.
SHAHEED CT B. M. JAMATIA
Force No. 881262479
Unit: 52
Born: 3 February 1968
Address: Vill -Tulsiram Bari, PO-Killa Bazar, Dist.-South Tripura, Tripura
Next of kin: Smt. Mina Kumari Jamatia (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 12
1998
BIHAR 18 May 1998
133 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Bihar to maintain the law and order and to contain the activities of MCC extremists in the area. On the 18th of May 1998, a patrol of the battalion was ambushed by the maoists near Patna. On receiving the fire, troops immediately retaliated and a fierce encounter ensued. During the encounter, Shaheed Ct Shambhu Prasad Yadav sustained injuries when he was advancing at the maoists positions to launch an assault. With complete disregard to his personal safety he bravely fought back but attained martyrdom and left us with a glorious example of conspicuous bravery and leadership.
SHAHEED CT SHAMBHU PRASAD YADAV
Force No. 861140324
Unit: 133
Born: 1 May 1967
Address: Vill-Repura, PO & PS-Ribirganj, Dist.- Chhapra, Bihar
Next of kin: Smt. Malti Devi (Wife)
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1998
MANIPUR 25 May 1998
64 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Churachandpur district of Manipur for conducting counter-insurgency operations against the insurgent outfits which had mushroomed across the State. To provide security to general public daily patrols were sent out in disturbed areas. On the 25th of May 1998, the insurgents attacked one such patrol by taking advantage of dense jungle and hilly terrain. The troops retaliated effectively forcing the insurgents to flee. During encounter Shaheed SI Narshappa L., who was fighting from the front, received severe bullet injuries but continued to battle till he succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom to leave this world in a blazing trail of glory and sacrifice.
SHAHEED SI NARSHAPPA L.
Force No. 971840061
Unit: 64
Born: 1 June 1973
Address: Vill- Benchal Doddi, PO-Goudur, Teh-Lingusugur, Dist.-Raichur, Karnataka
Next of kin: Smt. Channa Basamma (Mother)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 14
1998
MANIPUR 25 May 1998
23 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Churachandpur district of Manipur for conducting counter-insurgency operations against the insurgent outfits. On the 25th of May 1998, the insurgents attacked one CRPF patrol by taking advantage of dense jungle and hilly terrain. The troops immediately got down from the vehicles and retaliated effectively. A fierce encounter at close distance ensued but the brave troopers despite being in a disadvantageous position, forced the insurgents to flee. In the initial onslaught, Shaheed Ct/Dvr Narayan Lal Meena, Shaheed Ct R. Ramaswamy, Shaheed Ct Rajpal Singh and Shaheed Ct Gulab Singh, who were fighting from the front, received severe bullet injuries. Despite sustaining injuries they fought hand in hand with other troopers and ensured that no more losses were suffered by the troopers. Later the brave succumbed to their injuries and attained martyrdom. The saga of selfless sacrifice of the bravehearts speaks volumes about their exceptional bravery and dedication to duty.
SHAHEED CT/DVR NARAYAN LAL MEENA
Force No. 913246058
Unit: 23
Born: 3 September 1972
Address: Vill-Magata, PO-Bhopakhera, Via-Bhinder, Dist.- Vavipur, Rajasthan
Next of kin: Smt. Shantha Devi (Wife)
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1998
SHAHEED CT R. RAMASWAMY
Force No. 913060416
Unit: 23
Born: 13 May 1967
Address: Alopalayan, Taluka-Dharapuram, Dist.-Etodl, Tamil Nadu
Next of kin: Smt. Belamual (Mother)
SHAHEED CT RAJPAL SINGH
Force No. 913242702
Unit: 23
Born: 10 October 1966
Address: Vill-Mandharpura, PO-Dhulwa, Teh-Khetri, Dist.-Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan
Next of kin: Smt. Saroj Devi (Wife)
SHAHEED CT GULAB SINGH
Force No. 880954671
Unit: 23
Born: 4 January 1969
Address: Vill-Juriya Mangalpur, PO & PS-Jhinjhak, Dist.-Kanpur Dehat, Uttar Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Usha Devi (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 16
1998
MANIPUR 9 June 1998
46 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Manipur for conducting counter-insurgency operations against the insurgent outfits which had mushroomed across the State. On the 9th of June 1998, the insurgents attacked one CRPF Patrol by taking advantage of dense jungle and hilly terrain. A fierce encounter at close distance ensued. In the initial onslaught Shaheed L/Nk Ramdin Ram, Shaheed Ct Chhote Lal and Shaheed Ct Sanjeet Kumar Ghosh, who were fighting from the front, received severe bullet injuries. Despite sustaining injuries they fought hand in hand with other troopers and ensured that no more losses are suffered by the troopers. Later the brave succumbed to their injuries and attained martyrdom leaving behind an example of selfless sacrifice and courage.
SHAHEED CT CHHOTE LAL
Force No. 650020927
Unit: 46
Born: 13 January 1947
Address: Vill -Karim Nagar, PO & PS-Pihani, Dist.-Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Maya Devi (Wife)
SHAHEED CT SANJEET KUMAR GHOSH
Force No. 911232442
Unit: 46
Born: 8 January 1970
Address: Vill -Naksha, PO -Nimdaria, Dist.-North 24 Pargana, West Bengal
Next of kin: Smt.Radha Devi Ghosh (Wife)
SHAHEED L/NK RAMDIN RAM
Force No. 830200237
Unit: 46
Born: 1 January 1963
Address: Vill-Barahpur, PO-Nandgari, Dist.-Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Savitri Kasayap (Wife)
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1998
ANDHRA PRADESH 10 June 1998
113 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Andhra Pradesh for conducting operations against maoists. On the 10th of June 1998, troops launched an operation at Pasara, during which the maoists triggered an IED followed by indiscriminate fire at the troops. One of the vehicles came under direct impact of the IED and its occupants sustained injuries. Though a number of troopers got injured due to IED blast and indiscriminate fire, they held to their weapons and retaliated compelling the maoists to flee without snatching a single weapon. In this courageous counter attack, eight brave troopers succumbed to their injuries and attained martyrdom.
SHAHEED L/NK S. CHATOPADHYAY
Force No. 850837999
Unit: 113
Born: 1 May 1966
Address: Vill-Srirampwe, PO-Roondi Srirampwe, Dist.-Burdwan, West Bengal
Next of kin: Smt. Barnali Chatopadhyay (Wife)
SHAHEED HC SATPAL SINGH
Force No. 800662253
Unit: 113
Born: 1 January 1960
Address: Vill & PO-Bhartana, Dist.-Safidon, Haryana
Next of kin: Smt. Sheela Devi (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 18
1998
SHAHEED CT N. NAGRAJU
Force No. 941382432
Unit: 113
Born: 23 June 1973
Address: Vill -Shambudeva Nahalli, PO-Madahai, PS– Mogadi, Dist.-Bengaluru , Karnataka
Next of kin: Smt. Narasamma (Mother)
SHAHEED CT P. VELU
Force No. 941382209
Unit: 113
Born: 20 April 1972
Address: Vill & PO -Pennattur, PS-Kanniyambadi, Dist.-Vellore, Tamil Nadu
Next of kin: Smt. Pachayammal (Mother)
SHAHEED CT SHIVDAYAL SAHOO
Force No. 850830173
Unit: 113
Born: 10 May 1965
Address: Vill & PO-Tati Silwai, Dist.-Ranchi, Jharkhand
Next of kin: Smt. Usha Devi (Wife)
SHAHEED CT DINESH SINGH
Force No. 860650462
Unit: 113
Born: 14 May 1965
Address: Vill-Banna, PO -Panti, Dist.-Rewa, Madhya Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Aruna Singh (Wife)
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1998
SHAHEED CT P. SHAMBASHIV RAO
Force No. 913130441
Unit: 113
Born: 5 June 1972
Address: Vill & PO -Tanuku, Dist.-West Godawari, Andhra Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Pagada Lakshmi (Wife)
SHAHEED CT A. G. KHAN
Force No. 913260772
Unit: 113
Born: 30 November 1972
Address: Vill -Palahartary, PO -Nagarbera, Dist.-Kamrup, Assam
Next of kin: Smt. Amina Khanam (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 20
1998
JAMMU & KASHMIR 7 July 1998
5 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Srinagar city for conducting anti-terrorist operations when the militancy was at its height. On the 7th of July 1998, its troops were ambushed by the militants when they were on an area domination patrol at Safapora area, Srinagar. The militants opened indiscriminate fire at the troops from inside the houses. The troops immediately retaliated and advanced towards the militants. Beaten by the valour of the troops, the militants fled away taking advantage of lanes and bye-lanes. During the encounter, Shaheed Ct P.C.H. Pullaiah, who was fighting from the front and charging ferociously at the militants, received severe injuries and attained martyrdom. His sacrifice will ever be remembered.
SHAHEED CT P. C. H PULLAIAH
Force No. 911273334
Unit: 5
Born: 10 November 1960
Address: Vill-Nagireddy Pally, PO-Dadawada, Dist.- Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Nirmala (Wife)
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1998
MANIPUR 14 July 1998
12 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Manipur for conducting counter-insurgency operations against the insurgent outfits which had mushroomed across the State. On the 14th of July 1998, while troops were returning from an operation, the insurgents hiding in an ambush at Laijang opened indiscriminate fire at them. As the terrain offered no protection, a daredevil frontal attack was launched to silence the guns of the enemy. In this audacious counterattack which inflicted severe losses to the militants, eight brave troopers of CRPF laid down their lives on the day in service of the nation.
SHAHEED HC KAMAL KANT YADAV
Force No. 800651708
Unit: 12
Born: 8 June 1952
Address: Vill-Paranpur, PO-Shiokundiar, Dist.- Balia, Uttar Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Rashmi Devi (Wife)
SHAHEED HC RASBIHARI TIWARI
Force No. 710241035
Unit: 12
Born: 1 July 1970
Address: Vill-Harinathpur, PO-Hathilapur, Dist.-Buxer, Bihar
Next of kin: Smt. Kalavati Devi (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 22
1998
SHAHEED CT PRAHLAD SAINI
Force No. 951221207
Unit: 12
Born: 30 December 1973
Address: Vill -Maonda, PO-Maonda Khurd, Dist.- Sikhar, Rajasthan
Next of kin: Smt. Prem Saini (Wife)
SHAHEED CT A. E. MOHANDASAN
Force No. 911163655
Unit: 12
Born: 3 May 1975
Address: Palathodi House, Vill -Thotathudy, Dist.-South Karnataka, Karnataka
Next of kin: Shri A.K. Etteman (Father)
SHAHEED CT S. RAMESH
Force No. 941163955
Unit: 12
Born: 6 January 1961
Address: Vill-Mottur, PO-Kurumpatti, Dist.- Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu
Next of kin: Smt. S. Sarathi (Mother)
SHAHEED CT G. RAJA SHEKHRAN
Force No. 941163714
Unit: 12
Born: 17 October 1973
Address: Vill-Kodangal, PO-Kadampur, Dist.- Toothkudi, Tamil Nadu
Next of kin: Shri P. Ganapathy (Father)
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1998
SHAHEED CT MANINDER SINGH
Force No. 881241686
Unit: 12
Born: 7 May 1966
Address: Vill & PO -Mirakot, Dist.-Amritsar, Punjab
Next of kin: Smt. Ranjit Kaur (Wife)
SHAHEED CT C. D. VIJAYAN
Force No. 850864051
Unit: 12
Born: 26 June 1962
Address: Vill-Cheriyanad, PO-Neduvaramcodu, Dist.-Alappuzha, Kerala
Next of kin: Smt. Revamma Vijayan (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 24
1998
JAMMU & KASHMIR 4 August 1998
5 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Srinagar city for conducting anti-terrorist operations when the militancy was at its height. On the 4th of August 1998, its troops launched an operation against militant hiding at Safapora area, Srinagar. As the troops reached near to the hideout, the militants opened indiscriminate fire at the troops from inside the house. The troops immediately retaliated and advanced towards the militants. A fierce encounter ensued in which one militant was gunned down. During the encounter Shaheed Ct C. V. Chanderhasa, who was fighting from the front and charging ferociously at the militants, received severe injuries and achieved martyrdom. For his gallant and valour he was awarded the Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously.
SHAHEED CT C .V. CHANDRAHASA
Force No. 911273726
Unit: 5
Born: 5 July 1966
Address: Vill -Chikkamavathur, PO –Doddamavathur, Dist.- Tumkuru, Karnataka
Next of kin: Smt. Nanjamma (Mother)
Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry
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1998
ASSAM 8 August 1998
4 Bn of CRPF was deployed in the North Cachar hills of Assam during the peak of insurgent activities. The sabotage of Government installations and attack on its officials was a daily affair. To keep a tab on the sabotage activities, daily patrols were sent on disturbed areas. On the 8th of August 1998, one such patrol was attacked by the insurgents when it was passing through a dense jungle. The insurgents opened heavy fire at the troops. On receiving the fire, the troops immediately retaliated and forced the insurgents to flee from the area. During the fierce encounter Shaheed Ct Arjun Lal Meena, who was at the front, received severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries he fought bravely and kept firing at the insurgents. Later he succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.
SHAHEED CT ARJUN LAL MEENA
Force No. 880959647
Unit: 4
Born: 30 October 1969
Address: Vill -Rampuriya, PO-Lakhsanija, PS-Budhadeed, Dist.-Godda, Rajasthan
Next of kin: Smt. Gendi Lal Meena (Father)
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1998
ASSAM 11 August 1998
73 Bn of CRPF was deployed in the state of Assam to contain unabated insurgent activity. On the 11th of August 1998, a patrol of 73 Bn was attacked by the insurgents when it was passing through a dense jungle in Bokajan, Assam. The insurgents opened heavy fire at the troops. On receiving the fire, the troops immediately retaliated and forced the insurgents to flee from the area. During the fierce encounter Shaheed SI Amarjeet Singh received severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries he fought bravely and kept firing at the insurgents. His martyrdom has continued to inspire the Force.
SHAHEED SI AMARJEET SINGH
Force No. 630080623
Unit: 73
Born: 10 October 1943
Address: Vill & PO-Dhandhara, PS-Ludhiana Sadar, Dist.- Ludhiana, Punjab
Next of kin: Smt. Janrail Kaur (Wife)
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1998
NAGALAND 15 August 1998
95 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Nagaland to curtail the activities of NSCN insurgents which had become a major threat to the tranquility of the state. Regular operations conducted against the insurgents forced the outfit to curtail its activities. To further its influence on 15th of August 1998, the insurgents attacked a camp of CRPF by opening indiscriminate fire. The guard commander at the gate, Shaheed HC Mool Chand retaliated bravely along with other troopers due to which insurgents failed to cause any major damage to the troops. During the fierce gunfight Shaheed HC Mool Chand, who was fighting from the front, received severe bullet injuries and attained martyrdom. His daring act of self-sacrifice in the line of duty will be ever remembered by the nation.
SHAHEED HC MOOL CHAND
Force No. 810701589
Unit: 95
Address: Vill -Lauva Urph Laskshmanpur, Dist.-Rewa, Madhya Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Sukhen Bai (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 28
1998
ASSAM 28 September 1998
54 Bn of CRPF was deployed in insurgency state of Assam. The sabotage of Government installations and attack on its officials was a daily affair. To keep a tab on the sabotage activities, daily patrols were sent out in disturbed areas. On the 28th of September 1998, one such mobile patrol was attacked by the insurgents near Guwahati when it was passing through a dense jungle. The insurgents opened heavy fire at the troops. On receiving the fire, the troops immediately retaliated and forced the insurgents to flee from the area. During the fierce encounter Shaheed SI P.P. Yohanan, Shaheed HC/RO A. Ishwaran, Shaheed L/Nk Dhariya, Shaheed Ct/Dvr Virender Singh and Ct P.B. Bhai, who were at the front, received severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries they fought bravely and kept firing at the insurgents but later succumbed to their injuries and attained martyrdom.
SHAHEED SI P. P. YOHANAN
Force No. 721020043
Unit: 54
Born: 21 January 1949
Address: Vill-Alapurathu House, PO -Murinjokal, Via Kodal, Dist.-Pathanathitta, Kerala
Next of kin: Smt. Rosamma Yohanan (Wife)
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1998
SHAHEED L/NK DHARIYA
Force No. 850788081
Unit: 54
Born: 10 May 1965
Address: Vill-Jadra, PO -Dehlawas Gulabpura, PS & Dist.-Rewari, Haryana
Next of kin: Smt. Gayatri Devi (Wife)
SHAHEED CT PARMAR BACHU BHAI
Force No 881190629
Unit: 54
Born: 15 March 1962
Address: Vill & PO & Teh-Halvad, Dist.-Surendar Nagar, Gujarat
Next of kin: Smt. Kantaben (Wife)
SHAHEED HC/RO A. ISHWARAN
Force No. 811331466
Unit: 2 Signal
Born: 10 June 1963
Address: Vill & PO -Aranmanai Pudur, Dist.- Theni, Tamil Nadu
Next of kin: Smt. Shanmagathai (Wife)
SHAHEED CT/DVR VIRENDER SINGH
Force No. 960540089
Unit: 54
Born: 25 January 1974
Address: Vill-Raiya, PO-Dabla, Dist.- Jhajjar, Haryana
Next of kin: Smt. Meena Devi (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 30
1998
TRIPURA 13 October 1998
On the 13th October 1998, CRPF troops of 14 Bn were deployed for road opening patrol in Tripura. As the patrol was searching through the forest, the insurgents who were lying in ambush opened indiscriminate fire at them. The troops immediately took positions and retaliated. The insurgents were well entrenched on a hilltop and had tactical advantage. Despite being in disadvantageous positions, the troops counter-attacked and forced the insurgents to flee. During the counter-attack Shaheed L/Nk Sukhpal Singh, who was fighting from the front, sustained severe injuries and attained martyrdom.
SHAHEED L/NK SUKHPAL SINGH
Force No. 850856022
Unit: 14
Born: 5 March 1965
Address: Vill -Kalkat, PO -Kalkat, PS & Dist.-Hoshiarpur, Punjab
Next of kin: Smt. Harsamsla Kaur (Wife)
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1998
JAMMU AND KASHMIR 2 December 1998
63 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Srinagar city of Jammu and Kashmir for conducting anti-terrorist operations against the militants who had trans-border support. On the 2nd of December 1998 the militants attacked a vehicle of the battalion as it was moving for administrative duty opening indiscriminate fire in which Shaheed W/M Balmukund sustained serious injuries and achieved martyrdom but not before he had helped the other troopers to launch a counterattack.
SHAHEED W/M BALMUKUND
Force No. 811330629
Unit: 63
Born: 5 March 1965
Address: Amlapatti Guard Quarters, PO-Dibrugrah, Dist.- Dibrugarh, Assam.
Next of kin: Smt. Usha Devi
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 32
1998
JAMMU & KASHMIR 23 December 1998
The period of 90s in Jammu and Kashmir was highly volatile due to presence of larger number of sophisticatedly armed militant groups. To prove their allegiance to the cause of freedom they would select a soft target and attack it. In one such attack Shaheed Ct/Dvr Pawan Kumar achieved martyrdom on the 23rd of December 1998 in Srinagar when a vehicle of the Group Centre came under indiscriminate fire by the militants but not before he, despite sustaining severe gunshot injuries, had helped his colleagues to repulse the militants from causing greater damages.
SHAHEED CT/DVR PAWAN KUMAR
Force No. 911340519
Unit: 28
Born: 15 February 1960
Address: Vill & PO-Santinagar, Dist.-Khurushetra, Haryana
Next of kin: Smt. Sunitha Devi (Wife)
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1998
MANIPUR 26 December 1998
On the 26th of December 1998, CRPF troops of 31 Bn launched an operation against insurgents in Manipur but ran into an ambush quite close to their target destination. In the fierce counteraction that followed, Shaheed Ct/Dvr Ravi Shanker, of GC Imphal and attached with the battalion, achieved martyrdom, fighting courageously with his colleagues. His daring act of self-sacrifice in the line of duty will be ever remembered by the nation.
SHAHEED CT/DVR RAVI SHANKER
Force No. 930761612
Group Center: Imphal
Born: 18 January 1967
Address: Vill & PO-Madara Mukundpur, PS-Meja, Dist.-Allahabad Uttar Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Shanti Devi
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1999
MANIPUR 6 January 1999
Counter-insurgency operations in Manipur were all about taking great risks and displaying courage, so dangerous were the opposition and the terrain. During one such operation on the 6th of January 1999 as CRPF troops of 35 Bn were proceeding to their company base from the Battalion Head Quarter at Thobal, Manipur, through a jungle, they ran into an ambush triggered by an IED blast followed by indiscriminate firing. The CRPF reacted bravely and were able to repulse the attack only after an audacious charge by Shaheed SI Prem Singh, Shaheed L/Nk T.M. Chakma, Shaheed Ct/Amr M. C. Das and Ct/Dvr Surjeet Singh who fought from the front and sacrificed their lives on the altar of duty.
SHAHEED SI PREM SINGH
Force No. 690346298
Unit: 35
Born: 18 March 1946
Address: Vill-Lower Jehmet, PO-Jehmet Via Baldwara, Dist.-Mandi, Himachal Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Kaula Devi (Wife)
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1999
SHAHEED L/NK T. M. CHAKMA
Force No. 830726463
Unit: 35
Born: 3 February 1964
Address: Vill-Nalkata, PO-Pachartala, Dharmanagar, Dist.-North Tripura, Tripura
Next of kin: Smt. Chandrakala Chakma (Wife)
SHAHEED CT/ARMR M. C. DAS
Force No. 901150639
Unit: 35
Born: 1 April 1968
Address: Vill-Gowal Hait, PO-Sikar Hati, PS-Palush Pari, Dist.-Kamrup, Assam
Next of kin: Shri Batharam Das (Father)
SHAHEED CT/DVR SURJEET SINGH
Force No. 881331551
Unit: 35
Born: 2 January 1967
Address: Vill-Rangdial, PO-Bareta, Dist.-Mansa, Punjab
Next of kin: Smt. Kishan Kaur (Mother)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 36
1999
JAMMU & KASHMIR 14 January 1999
21 Bn CRPF was deployed in Sopore, Jammu and Kashmr for anti-terrorist operations. On the 14th of January 1999 when its troops were conducting an area domination exercise, the militants waiting in an ambush opened indiscriminate fire at the troops. The troops immediately took positions and retaliated the fire. In the fierce encounter Shaheed SI R. Laxman Bhai and Shaheed HC K. S. Munda received severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries they led their men from the front and laid down their lives for the nation. Their gallant action stands out as the shining example of courage, leadership and selfless devotion in the best traditions of CRPF. SHAHEED SI R. LAXMAN BHAI
Force No. 761161152
Unit: 21
Born: 5 January 1956
Address: Vill-Bhandara, PO-Ukhrali, Dist.-Dahod, Gujrat
Next of kin: Smt. Santa Bain L. Rabel (Wife)
SHAHEED HC K. S. MUNDA
Force No. 690171596
Unit: 21
Born: 20 September 1947
Address: Vill-Tirla, PO & PS-Bandgaol, Dist.-West Singbhum, Jharkhand
Next of kin: Smt. Heera Devi (Wife)
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1999
ASSAM 21 January 1999
8 Bn of CRPF was deployed at Moregaon district of Assam. On the 21st of January 1999, one patrol was attacked by the insurgents when it was passing through a dense jungle. The insurgents opened heavy fire on the troops. On receiving the fire, the troops immediately retaliated and forced the insurgents to flee from the area. During the fierce encounter Shaheed HC Mulak Raj, who was at the front, received severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries he fought bravely and kept firing at the insurgents. Later the brave soldier succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.
SHAHEED HC MULAK RAJ
Force No. 690192201
Unit: 8
Born: 18 March 1951
Address: Vill & PO-Janauri, Dist.-Hoshiarpur, Punjab
Next of kin: Smt. Santosh Devi (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 38
1999
ASSAM 26 January 1999
One more page was written in the annals of CRPF’s story of courage and sacrifice on the 26th of January 1999 when a patrol 29 Bn of CRPF, deployed at Sibsagar district of Assam, ran into an ambush in the jungles. The ambush was broken by a fierce counterattack in which Shaheed Ct Ashok Gedam and Shaheed Ct Sube Singh Yadav, who were at the front, received severe injuries, succumbed to their injuries and attained martyrdom.
SHAHEED CT SUBE SINGH YADAV
Force No. 830290308
Unit: 29
Born: 16 May 1962
Address: Vill & PO-Rasulpur, Dist.-Mahindergarh, Haryana
Next of kin: Smt. Bhulkesh Devi (Wife)
SHAHEED CT ASHOK GEDAM
Force No. 911270031
Unit: 29
Born: 1 March 1968
Address: Vill & PO-Deoli, Dist.-Wardha, Maharashtra
Next of kin: Smt. Jana Bai (Wife)
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1999
ASSAM 6 February 1999
One more dent was made in the insurgency of Assam by the CRPF when a patrol of 66 Bn of CRPF, which ran into an ambush in Tezpur district of Assam on the 6th of February 1999, successfully repulsed causing the insurgents to suffer losses and flee. This successful counterattack was, however, possible largely by the courage and martyrdom of Shaheed Ct Rama Shankar Ram, who being at the front received the brunt of injuries after an IED was triggered.
SHAHEED CT RAMA SHANKAR RAM
Force No. 881181906
Unit: 66
Born: 1 July 1969
Address: Vill-Vidyapur, PO-Nayaipur, PS-Baresar, Dist.-Gazipur, Uttar Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Phoolmati Devi (Wife)
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1999
JAMMU & KASHMIR 19 February 1999
Another torch of courage and sacrifice was lit on the 19th of February 1999 to inspire the country. 28 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Sumbal area of Jammu and Kashmir for anti-terrorist operations. On the 19th of February 1999 when its troops were carrying out area domination, the militants waiting in an ambush opened indiscriminate fire at the troops. The troops immediately took positions and retaliated. In the fierce encounter that ensued, Shaheed CT S. Sahdevan and Shaheed Ct Kamal Das received severe injuries for which a grateful nation awarded them Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously.
SHAHEED CT KAMAL DAS
Force No. 911160994
Unit: 28
Born: 13 December 1968
Address: Vill-Unchi Bassi, PO-Lamini, Teh-Tenidasuya, Dist.-Hoshiarpur, Punjab
Next of kin: Smt. Balbir Kaur (Wife)
Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry
SHAHEED CT S. SAHDEVAN
Force No. 901160564
Unit: 28
Born: 13 April 1970
Address: House Name-Thoppil Vadakkethil Veedu, Vill-Cherukunnam, PO-Anayadi, Dist.-Pathanamthitta, Kerala
Next of kin: Smt. Girija (Wife)
Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry
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1999
MANIPUR 19 February 1999
The nation had one more reason to honour its bravehearts when a patrol of the 36 Bn of CRPF, deployed at Jiribaam in Manipur for conducting counter-insurgency operations, was ambushed on the 19th of February 1999. When the going gets tough, the tough gets going. In the counter attack, Shaheed HC Virendra Mani Tripathi and Shaheed HC Satnam Singh led the charge against insurgents and advanced ferociously at the insurgents with complete disregard for their personal safety and their Mad Minute charge effectively repulsed the attack. A grateful nation awarded them the President’s Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously.
SHAHEED HC SATNAM SINGH
Force No. 820360117
Unit: 36
Born: 10 April 1962
Address: Vill & PO-Dardi Kalan, PS-Adampur, Dist.-Jalandhar, Punjab
Next of kin: Smt. Tajinder Kaur (Wife)
Decoration: Presidents’s Police Medal for Gallantry
SHAHEED HC VIRENDRA MANI TRIPATHI
Force No. 831130278
Unit: 36
Born: 5 January 1964
Address: Vill & PO-Durapally, Dist.-Sant Kabir Nagar, Uttar Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Madhuri Devi (Wife)
Decoration: Presidents’s Police Medal for Gallantry
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1999
ASSAM 13 March 1999
6o Bn of CRPF was deployed in the state of Assam when it was boiling with insurgent activities. On the 13th of March 1999, one patrol was attacked by the insurgents when it was passing through a dense jungle. The insurgents opened heavy fire at the troops. On receiving the fire, the troops immediately retaliated and forced the insurgents to flee from the area. During the fierce encounter, Shaheed L/Nk Yashwant Singh, Shaheed L/Nk Harender Choudhary, Shaheed Ct Uttam Kumar Singh Gurang, Shaheed Ct P. S. Madavi and Shaheed Ct/Dvr Jawahar Lal, who were at the front, received severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries they fought bravely and kept firing at the insurgents. Later, the brave succumbed to their injuries and attained martyrdom.
SHAHEED L/NK YASHWANT SINGH
Force No. 831241239
Unit: 60
Born: 8 April 1962
Address: Vill-Vijaypur, PO-Tarwa, PS-Tarwa, Dist.-Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Chita Singh (Wife)
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1999
SHAHEED L/NK HARENDER CHOUDHARY
Force No. 840310328
Unit: 60
Born: 5 January 1966
Address: Vill & PO-Madopur Ram, Via-Balukaram, Dist.-Vaishali, Bihar
Next of kin: Smt. Lilita Devi (Wife)
SHAHEED CT P. S. MADAVI
Force No. 930600138
Unit: 60
Born: 16 September 1970
Address: Vill-Mohabala, PO-Sumthana, Dist.-Chandrapur, Maharashtra
Next of kin: Smt. Sangita Prakash (Wife)
SHAHEED CT UTTAM KUMAR SINGH GURANG
Force No. 861330425
Unit: 60
Born: 2 December 1963
Address: Vill-Thakurtilla, PO-Sabroom, Dist.-South Tripura, Tripura
Next of kin: Smt. Bina Singh Gurang (Wife)
SHAHEED CT/DVR JAWAHAR LAL
Force No. 923061059
Unit: 60
Born: 20 April 1973
Address: Vill-Rakri, PO-Datarpur, PS-Hazipor, Dist.-Hoshiarpur, Punjab
Next of kin: Smt. Moti Ram (Father)
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1999
TRIPURA 14 March 1999
It is the act of the brave that show us the path valour and supreme sacrifice. One such act happened on the 14th of March 1999, when CRPF troops of 33 Bn launched an operation against insurgents at general area of Nutan Bazaar, South Tripura and ran into an ambush. To neutralise the advantage of surprise and terrain which the militants had initially, Shaheed Sh. Som Prakash Sharma, Asst. Comdt. and his buddy Shaheed Ct Jarnail Singh punched through with a ferocious counter assault causing the militants to flee. However, the fight was not without sacrifice as the two succumbed to the injuries sustained. A grateful nation paid its debt by honouring the duo with Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously.
SHAHEED SHRI SOM PRAKASH SHARMA, ASST. COMDT.
IRLA No. 3889
Unit: 33
Born: 1 June 1950
Address: Vill-Rajoli, PO-Nasirabad, Dist.-Ajmer, Rajasthan
Next of kin: Smt. Prem Lata (Mother)
Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry
SHAHEED CT JARNAIL SINGH
Force No. 880190029
Unit: 33
Born: 2 February 1970
Address: PWD Rest House, Vill & PO-Patti, Dist.-Amritsar, Punjab
Next of kin: Smt. Lakhvir Kaur (Wife)
Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry
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1999
JAMMU & KASHMIR 23 March 1999
72 Bn was deployed in Jammu and Kashmir for conducting anti-terrorist operations against the militants supported by forces from across the border. On the 23rd of March 1999, its troops launched an operation against the militants hiding in a hide-out. During the operation, a fierce encounter with militants took place and Shaheed HC Padam Singh Negi, who was leading the attack, received severe injuries. Despite injuries he continued to chase and fire at the militants and in a close quarter battle gunned down one of the militants. The braveheart ultimately laid down his life in the battlefield. Such saga of gallant and sacrifice are rarely heard. For his valour and bravery he was awarded the Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously and his memory is still cherished and continues to inspire.
SHAHEED HC PADAM SINGH NEGI
Force No. 710120185
Unit: 72
Born: 25 June 1951
Address: Vill & PO-Chamnau, Dist.-Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand
Next of kin: Smt. Basanthi Devi (Wife)
Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 46
1999
MANIPUR 2 April 1999
52 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Manipur for conducting counter-insurgency operations. During one of the operations conducted against these insurgents on the 2nd of April 1999, Shaheed HC Lalji Prasad laid down his life during a fierce encounter. During the encounter he advanced ferociously at the holed up insurgents and launched a brutal attack. His daring assault inflicted heavy loss on the insurgents but he himself got severely injured in the endeavour. Later he succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom. The saga of selfless sacrifice of the braveheart speaks volumes about his exceptional bravery and dedication to duty.
SHAHEED HC LALJI PRASAD
Force No. 800674029
Unit: 52
Born: 8 July 1960
Address: Vill-Karmajitpur, PO-Gouri Bazar, Dist.-Deoria, Uttar Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Tetori Devi (Wife)
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1999
JAMMU & KASHMIR 8 May 1999
Yet another glorious page in the history of CRPF. 83 Bn of CRPF was deployed in the state of Jammu and Kashmir for conducting anti-terrorist operations. On the 8th of May 1999, troops launched an operation where a fierce encounter with militants took place. The militants were securely entrenched behind covers and started to fire heavily to stop the advance of troops. To break the deadlock and facilitate the advance of the troopers, Shaheed Ct Indrajit Singh moved out of his covers and launched a brutal attack at the militants. In the fierce gun fight, he neutralized a militant. But unfortunately in the process he himself sustained severe injuries and later succumbed to it. To honour the valour and bravery of the martyr, he was awarded the President’s Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously.
SHAHEED CT INDRAJIT SINGH
Force No. 903036266
Unit: 83
Born: 15 April 1970
Address: Vill-Mehmudpur, PO-Bisna, Dist.-Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir
Next of kin: Smt. Madhu (Wife)
Decoration: Presidents’s Police Medal for Gallantry
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1999
BIHAR 2 June 1999
67 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Bihar for conducting operations against Maoists. On the 2nd of June 1999, troops launched an operation during which the maoists triggered an IED followed by indiscriminate fire at the troops. One of the vehicles came under direct impact of IED and its occupant sustained injuries. Though a number of troopers got injured due to IED blast and indiscriminate fire, and even fired back to repulse the attack, nevertheless, eight brave troopers succumbed to their injuries and attained martyrdom.
SHAHEED HC GAJRAJ SINGH
Force No. 690344268
Unit: 67
Born: 3 January 1950
Address: Vill & PO-Udayramsar, Near Western Jain Mandir, Dist.-Bikaner, Rajasthan
Next of kin: Smt. Sushila Devi (Wife)
SHAHEED L/NK JAGDISH
Force No. 850824459
Unit: 67
Born: 3 April 1966
Address: Vill-Jandrah Salah, PO-Baroh, PS-Jwalamukhi, Dist.-Kangara, Himachal Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Nirmala Rani (Wife)
SHAHEED CT BABU SINGH
Force No. 850854456
Unit: 67
Born: 30 December 1962
Address: Vill-& PO-Togi, PS-Bhim, Dist.-Rajsamand, Rajasthan
Next of kin: Smt. Vanni Devi (Wife)
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1999
SHAHEED CT A. B. DONVADE
Force No. 881222156
Unit: 67
Born: 1 June 1969
Address: Vill-Ingali, PO-Chikodi, Dist.-Belgaum, Karnataka
Next of kin: Smt. Chandrika (Wife
SHAHEED CT ANJU KUMAR SINGH
Force No. 913254942
Unit: 67
Born: 3 January 1973
Address: Vill-Sunderpur, PO-Birnol, PS-Atany, Dist.-Gaya, Bihar
Next of kin: Smt. Gayatri Devi (Wife)
SHAHEED CT BALDEV SINGH
Force No. 921170983
Unit: 67
Born: 15 October 1969
Address: Vill-Khara, PO-Qadian, PS-Qadian, Dist.-Gurudaspur, Punjab
Next of kin: Smt. Amarjeet Kaour (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 50
1999
SHAHEED CT PRAMOD KUMAR
Force No. 921171472
Unit: 67
Born: 2 November 1972
Address: Vill-Mana, PO-Parika, Dist.-Hoshiyarpur, Punjab
Next of kin: Smt. Ishwar Devi (Mother)
SHAHEED CT B. N. MURMUR
Force No. 850789612
Unit: 67
Born: 6 January 1963
Address: Vill-Darkedi, PO-Ranibadh, Dist.-Bankura, West Bengal
Next of kin: Smt. Tarani Murmu (Wife)
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1999
ASSAM 17 June 1999
86 Bn of CRPF was deployed in the state of Assam for conducting counterinsurgency operations. On the 17th of June 1999, one such mobile patrol was attacked by the insurgents near village Umra. The insurgents opened heavy fire at the troops. On receiving the fire, the troops immediately retaliated and forced the insurgents to flee from the area. During the fierce encounter Shaheed Ct/Ftr Parminder Singh, Shaheed Ct G. Chandran, Ct Saheb Rao Chauhan and Shaheed Ct/Dvr Balvinder Singh, who were at the front, received severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries they fought bravely and kept firing at the insurgents. Later the brave succumbed to their injuries and attained martyrdom. For his gallant act during the fierce encounter Shaheed CT/Ftr Parminder Singh was awarded the Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously.
SHAHEED CT/FTR PARMINDER SINGH
Force No. 930860238
Unit: 86
Born: 19 July 1971
Address: Vill-Sarhala Mundain, PO-Sarhala, Dist.-Hoshiarpur, Punjab
Next of kin: Smt. Beiat Kaur (Wife)
Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 52
1999
SHAHEED CT SAHEB RAO CHAUHAN
Force No. 913222069
Unit: 86
Born: 26 July 1968
Address: Vill & PO-Kelzara Tanda, Dist.-Yavatmal, Maharashtra
Next of kin: Smt. Manda S. Chauhan (Wife)
SHAHEED CT G. CHANDRAN
Force No. 933282815
Unit: 86
Born: 2 April 1971
Address: Vill & PO-Soorai, Dist.-Northarcot, Tamil Nadu
Next of kin: Shri G. Kuppusamy (Brother)
SHAHEED CT/DVR BALVINDER SINGH
Force No. 940860044
Unit: 86
Born: 3 March 1972
Address: Vill-Gajju Jagir, PO-Baknour, Dist.-Gurdaspur, Punjab .
Next of kin: Smt. Anju Bala (Wife)
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1999
JAMMU & KASHMIR 25 June 1999
128 Bn CRPF was deployed in Distt: Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir for conducting anti-terrorist operations when the militancy was at its peak. On the 25th of June 1999, its troops were ambushed by the militants when they were on an area domination patrol. The militants opened indiscriminate fire at the troops from inside the houses. The troops immediately retaliated and advanced towards the militants. Beaten by the valour of the troops, the militants fled away taking advantage of lanes and bye-lanes. During the encounter Shaheed Ct Sidha Gouda Patil who was fighting from the front and charging ferociously at the militants received severe injuries and attained martyrdom. The sacrifice of the brave man of CRPF will be ever remembered.
SHAHEED CT SIDHA GOUDA PATIL
Force No. 933281934
Unit: 128
Born: 1 July 1971
Address: Vill & PO-Kerur, Dist.-Belgaum, Karnataka
Next of kin: Smt. Sunit Sida Gounda Patil (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 54
1999
JAMMU & KASHMIR 4 July 1999
38 Bn CRPF was deployed in Distt: Doda, Jammu and Kashmir for conducting anti terrorist operations when the militancy was at its peak. On the 4th of July 1999, its troops were ambushed by the militants when they were out on an area domination patrol. The militants opened indiscriminate fire at the troops from dense jungle. The troops immediately retaliated and advanced towards the militants. Beaten by the valour of the troops, the militants fled away taking advantage of dense jungle. During the encounter Shaheed Ct Gurnam Singh who was fighting from the front and had charged bravely at the militants received severe injuries and attained martyrdom. The sacrifice of the brave man of CRPF will be ever remembered.
SHAHEED CT GURNAM SINGH
Force No. 921341082
Unit: 38
Born: 30 September 1973
Address: Vill-Lalchian, PO & PS-Pindi, Dist.-Ferozpur, Punjab
Next of kin: Smt. Gurvinder Kaur (Wife)
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MEGHALAYA 7 July 1999
3 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Meghalaya for conducting counter-insurgency operations against the insurgent outfits which had mushroomed across the State. On the 7th of July 1999, while troops were returning from an operation, the insurgents hiding in an ambush near village Balangiri opened indiscriminate fire at them. The troops immediately took positions and retaliated. A fierce encounter ensued. In the encounter Shaheed HC S. K. Mukherjee and Shaheed Ct Tapan Kumar Pal sustained severe injuries when they were charging at the insurgents. Despite sustaining injuries they fought bravely and sacrificed their lives for the nation. We salute their grit as against all odds they fought for the ethos of CRPF and sacrificed their lives.
SHAHEED CT TAPAN KUMAR PAL
Force No. 913175366
Unit: 3
Born: 28 June 1968
Address: Vill-Shahbajpur, PO-Geetgram, Dist.-Murshidabad, West Bengal
Next of kin: Smt. Unnati Pal (Wife)
SHAHEED HC S. K. MUKHERJEE
Force No. 831310196
Unit: 3
Born: 14 July 1963
Address: Vill & PO-Gayespur, Dist.-Murshidabad, West Bengal
Next of kin: Smt. Niyati Mukharji (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 56
1999
TRIPURA 13 July 1999
On the 13th of July 1999, CRPF troops of 18 Bn were deployed for road opening patrol. As the patrol was searching through the forest, the insurgents waiting in an ambush opened indiscriminate fire at them. The troops immediately took positions and retaliated. The insurgents were well entrenched on hilltop and had tactical advantage. Despite being in disadvantageous positions, the troops counter-attacked and forced the insurgents to flee. During the counter-attack Shaheed Ct C Vittal Reddy, who was fighting from the front, sustained severe injuries. Despite injuries he kept firing at the insurgents and supported in uprooting the insurgents. His valiant sacrifice has made the Force proud.
SHAHEED CT C. VITTAL REDDY
Force No. 941130254
Unit: 18
Born: 10 July 1977
Address: Vill-Dhobipet, PO-Sankarpally, Distt-Rangareddy, Telangana
Next of kin: Smt. Manjula (Wife)
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MANIPUR 15 July 1999
12 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Manipur for conducting counter-insurgency operations. On the 15th of July 1999, the insurgents attacked a CRPF party when it was returning after conducting an operation in Imphal. The insurgents had laid a well planned ambush and as the vehicles came close to it they opened indiscriminate fire. The troops immediately retaliated and a fierce encounter ensued in which Shaheed SI Kameshwar Rai, Shaheed L/Nk P. K. Singh and Shaheed Ct P.K. Sharma received severe bullet injuries. But despite sustaining injuries they continued to fire at the insurgents till the insurgents fled from the area. Later the three bravehearts succumbed to their injuries and attained martyrdom.
SHAHEED CT P. K. SHARMA
Force No. 881141067
Unit: 12
Born: 18 March 1970
Address: Vill-Mahadevpur, PO-Mahadevpur, Dist.-Banka, Bihar .
Next of kin: Smt. Poonam Sharma (Wife)
SHAHEED SI KAMESHWAR RAI
Force No. 690527203
Unit: 12
Born: 20 January 1950
Address: Vill-Hakimpur, PO.-Sukrwaliya, PS-Itadhi, Teh-Chausa, Distt-Buxar, Bihar
Next of kin: Smt. Sugandha Devi (Wife)
SHAHEED L/NK P. K. SINGH
Force No. 841132648
Unit: 12
Born: 1 January 1964
Address: Vill & PO-Cheruya, Dist.-Balia, Uttar Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Meena Singh (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 58
1999
JAMMU & KASHMIR 24 July 1999
33 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Jammu and Kashmir for anti-terrorist operations. On the 24th of July 1999 when its troops were carrying out area domination at Doda, the militants lying in an ambush opened indiscriminate fire at them. The troops immediately took positions and retaliated .In the fierce encounter Shaheed HC Maniram received severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries, he fought from the front and laid down his life for the nation.
SHAHEED HC MANIRAM
Force No. 690401145
Unit: 33
Born: 12 May 1951
Address: Vill-Lamba, PO-Lamba, Dist.-Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan
Next of kin: Smt. Rukma Devi (Wife)
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MANIPUR 25 July 1999
45 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Manipur for conducting counter-insurgency operations. During one of the operations conducted against these insurgents on the 25th of July 1999 at Imphal, Shaheed Ct P. T. Kandhare laid down his life during a fierce encounter after displaying great personal courage in driving away the militants who were well entrenched. The saga of selfless sacrifice of the braveheart speaks volumes about his exceptional bravery and dedication to duty.
SHAHEED CT P. T. KANDHARE
Force No. 971271896
Unit: 45
Born: 25 February 1970
Address: Vill-Bour, PO & PS-Balapur, Dist.-Parbhani, Maharashtra .
Next of kin: Smt. Sujata Khandare (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 60
1999
MANIPUR 26 July 1999
121 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Manipur for conducting counter-insurgency operations against the insurgent outfits. During an operation conducted against the insurgents on the 26th of July 1999 at Imphal, Shaheed Ct Rampravesh Pal laid down his life during a fierce encounter in which he had advanced personally against enemy to repulse and cause heavy damage to it. His act had galvanized the CRPF and inspired the force to fight for greater glory.
SHAHEED CT RAMPRAVESH PAL
Force No. 913262931
Unit: 121
Born: 30 January 1970
Address: Vill-Rampur, PO-Kudra, Dist.-Kaimur Bhabhua, Bihar
Next of kin: Smt. Shanti Devi (Wife)
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MANIPUR29 July 1999
Yet another shining example of the selfless service and great courage by the members of the CRPF was displayed by Shaheed SI Mohan Singh of 120 Bn of CRPF which was deployed in Manipur for conducting counter-insurgency operations. During one of the operations conducted against these insurgents on the 29th of July 1999 at Imphal, Shaheed SI Mohan Singh Bisht laid down his life during a fierce encounter. During the encounter he advanced ferociously at the holed up insurgents and launched a brutal attack. His daring assault inflicted heavy loss on the insurgents. The insurgents to save their lives lobbed grenades at him due to which he got severely injured and later succumbed to his injuries. For his gallant action he was awarded Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously by the Honourable President of India.
SHAHEED SI MOHAN SINGH BISHT
Force No. 680373195
Unit: 120
Born: 15 August 1949
Address: Vill-Panda Gaon, PO-Noula Dhara Bheemtal, Dist.-Haldwani, Uttarakhand
Next of kin: Smt. Sabitri Bisht (Wife)
Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 62
1999
MANIPUR 11 August 1999
12 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Manipur for conducting counter-insurgency operations against the insurgent outfits. On the 11th of August 1999, the insurgents attacked the All India Radio station by lobbing grenades and indiscriminate fire. Shaheed Ct Mahajan Narendra Onkar was at time guarding the entry to the station, he immediately retaliated while sounding the alarm. The insurgents tried to sneak in but the brave trooper foiled their plan with his precise and accurate fire. Beaten by the valour of the trooper the insurgents fled away. But in the fierce gun fight Shaheed Ct Mahajan Narendra Onkar received severe injuries and attained martyrdom.
SHAHEED CT MAHAJAN NARENDRA ONKAR
Force No. 911164679
Unit: 12
Born: 8 June 1972
Address: Vill-Vidyanagar, PO-Bhushawal, PS-Bhushawal, Dist.-Jalgaon, Maharashtra
Next of kin: Smt. Archana Narendra Mahajan (Wife)
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MANIPUR 15 August 1999
52 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Manipur for conducting counter-insurgency operations against the insurgent outfits which had mushroomed across the State. The insurgent activities had reached its peak. During one of the operations conducted against these insurgents on the 15th of August 1999 at Bishnupur, Imphal, Shaheed Ct Ajeet Kumar Singh, Shaheed Ct B. R. Saable and Shaheed Ct Ranjeet Kumar Mandal laid down their lives during a fierce encounter. Their daring assault inflicted heavy loss on the insurgents but they themselves got severely injured in the endeavour and ultimately succumbed.
SHAHEED CT RANJEET KUMAR MANDAL
Force No. 951260506
Unit: 52
Born: 22 November 1973
Address: Vill-Minget R.K.Palli, PO-Durgapur, Dist.-Burdwan, West Bengal
Next of kin: Smt. Anju Devi (Wife)
SHAHEED CT AJEET KUMAR SINGH
Force No. 870830382
Unit: 52
Born: 5 June 1966
Address: M.P. Bagh Ara, Purana Police Line, Vill & PO-Ekauna, Dist.-Bhojpur, Bihar
Next of kin: Smt. Neelu Devi (Wife),
SHAHEED CT B. R. SAABLE
Force No. 903024053
Unit: 52
Born: 1 June 1967
Address: Vill & PO-Anyurne, Dist.-Pune, Maharashta
Next of kin: Smt. Hemlata B Savle ( Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 64
1999
ASSAM 21 August 1999
72 Bn of CRPF was deployed in the state of Assam to combat insurgency. On the 21st of August 1999, one patrol was attacked by the insurgents when it was passing through a dense jungle. The insurgents opened heavy fire at the troops. On receiving the fire, the troops immediately retaliated and forced the insurgents to flee from the area. During the fierce encounter Shaheed Ct Prabha Shankar Rai, who was at the front, received severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries he fought bravely and kept firing at the insurgents. Later the brave succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom
SHAHEED CT PRABHA SHANKAR RAI
Force No. 940720439
Unit: 72
Born: 1 September 1974
Address: Vill & PO-Dharampur, PS-Seorahi, Dist.-Kushi Nagar, Uttar Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt.Prathibha Devi (Wife)
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1999ASSAM
23 August 1999
124 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Assam to deal with bleak law and order prevailing in the state due to activities of anti-social elements of AASU, AGSU and ULFA. On the 23rd of August 1999, its troops launched an operation against insurgents. As the troops reached close to the target, the insurgents hiding in ambush opened indiscriminate fire at them. The troops under command Shaheed Sh Rishi Pal Singh, Dy. Comdt. immediately retaliated and took positions. During the initial attack of the insurgents Shaheed Sh Rishi Pal Singh, Dy. Comdt and Ct/Dvr Raj Kumar received bullet injuries. Despite sustaining injuries the commander led his troops from the front and forced the insurgents to flee from their well entrenched positions. Later the brave hearts succumbed to their injuries and attained martyrdom. The bravery of these great sons of India has brought a strong sense of pride in every Indian.
SHAHEED SHRI RISHI PAL SINGH, DY. COMDT.
Force No. 3765
Unit: 124
Address: H/No. 197 Motiabagh, Railway Colony, Civil Lines, New Delhi
Next of kin: Smt. Swaranjeet Kour (Wife)
SHAHEED CT/DVR RAJ KUMAR
Force No. 913246581
Unit: 124
Born: 15 August 1972
Address: House No. 2/C-19, Sanjay Gandhi Nagar, Dist.-Kota, Rajasthan
Next of kin: Smt. Laxmi Kanwar (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 66
1999
ASSAM 2 September 1999
60 Bn of CRPF was deployed in the state of Assam to conduct counter insurgency operations. On the 2nd of September 1999, one patrol of the Bn was attacked by the insurgents when it was passing through a dense jungle. The insurgents opened heavy fire at the troops. On receiving the fire, the troops immediately retaliated and forced the insurgents to flee from the area. During the fierce encounter Shaheed L/Nk Amba Lal, who was at the front, received severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries he fought bravely and kept firing at the insurgents. Later, he succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.
SHAHEED L/NK AMBA LAL
Force No. 850773768
Unit: 60
Born: 7 November 1964
Address: Vill-Rampura, PO-Peeplu, Dist.-Tonk, Rajasthan .
Next of kin: Smt. Satni Devi (Wife)
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MANIPUR 18 September 1999
19 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Manipur for conducting counter-insurgency operations. On the 18th of September 1999, the insurgents attacked one patrol by taking advantage of dense jungle and hilly terrain. The troops retaliated effectively forcing the insurgents to flee. During encounter Shaheed Sh Lal Singh Yadav, Dy. Comdt. who was fighting and leading his troops from the front, received severe bullet injuries. Despite sustaining injuries he fought hand in hand with other troopers and attained martyrdom, but not before galvanizing the force to repulse the attack.
SHAHEED SHRI LAL SINGH YADAV, DY. COMDT.
IRLA No. 3699
Unit: 19
Address: Vill & PO-Kanina, Dist.-Mohindergarh, Haryana
Next of kin: Smt. Santosh Yadav (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 68
1999
BIHAR 18 September 1999
26 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Bihar for conducting operations against the maoists. On the 18th of September 1999, troops launched an operation at Palamu during which they ran into an ambush when one of the vehicles came under direct impact of the IED and its occupants sustained injuries. However, the personnel fought gallantly even though taken by surprise and sustaining severe injuries and did not allow the maoists to reach near and loot away the weapons. However, in this fierce encounter, ten brave troopers of CRPF succumbed to their injuries and attained martyrdom.
SHAHEED HC V. K. PANDEY
Force No. 710594303
Unit: 26
Born: 27 January 1949
Address: Vill-Jalalpur, PO & PS-Jalalpur, Dist.-Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh
Next of kin: Master Arun Kumar (Son)
SHAHEED L/NK BALWANT SINGH
Force No. 851150149
Unit: 26
Born: 20 May 1965
Address: Vill-Charos, PO-Gangath, PS-Nurpur, Dist.-Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Asha Rani (Wife)
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SHAHEED CT I. S. VINCENT
Force No. 901000486
Unit: 26
Born:15 October 1970
Address: Vill & PO-Anakkudu PS-Thiruvidaimurdur, Dist.-Thangavm, Tamil Nadu
Next of kin: Shri M.I Ramaayam (Father)
SHAHEED CT P. D. NATH
Force No. 891150888
Unit: 26
Born: 2 January 1968
Address: Vill-East Naogaon, PO-East Naogaon, P.S-Jirania, Dist.-West Tripura, Tripura
Next of kin: Sh. Khala Dev Nath (Father)
SHAHEED CT DILIP CHOUDHARY
Force No. 891151002
Unit: 26
Born: 15 March 1967
Address: Vill-Gokul Nagar, PO-Gokul Nagar, Dist.-West Tripura, Tripura
Next of kin: Smt. Shipra Choudhary (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 70
1999
SHAHEED CT U. C. BORO
Force No. 941240557
Unit: 26
Born: 31 December 1970
Address: Vill-Sawkusi, PO-Barimakha, PS-Barama, Dist.-Nalbari, Assam
Next of kin: Smt. Fulmati Devi (Mother)
SHAHEED CT BHAGWAN SINGH
Force No. 930760608
Unit: 26
Born: 4 April 1971
Address: Vill-Nawa Shahib, PO-Dayalpur, Punjab
Next of kin: Smt.Kulwinder Kaur (Wife)
SHAHEED CT Y. SHOLEY SINGH
Force No. 951150168
Unit: 26
Born: 1 March 1976
Address: Vill-Changabgel Makha Leikei, PO-Tulihal, Dist.-Imphal, Manipur
Next of kin: Shri Shukla Singh (Father)
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SHAHEED CT YADVINDER SINGH
Force No. 830260115
Unit: 26
Born: 1 February 1962
Address: Qtr No. 224, Sukhiya Road No.-10 Barti, PO-Golmuni, Dist.-Singhbhum, Jharkhand
Next of kin: Smt. Amartit Kaur (Wife)
SHAHEED CT L. B. CHHATRY
Force No. 951158326
Unit: 26
Born: 1 October 1976
Address: Vill-Bunglung, Moxchong, PO & PS-Saikul, Dist.-Senapati, Manipur
Next of kin: Smt. Sita Chettri (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 72
1999
ASSAM 2 October 1999
116 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Assam to deal with the law and order situation prevailing in the state due to activities of anti-social elements of AASU, AGSU and BODO. On the 2nd of October 1999 at Digboi, Assam, a patrol of the battalion came under bomb blast attack by the insurgents. The troopers were grievously injured in the attack but they fought bravely and fired at the insurgents. The insurgents had planned to loot the weapons but the resilient fire of the troopers forced them to abort their plan and flee for their lives. During the fierce gun fight Shaheed HC Ajay Kumar Tiwari, Shaheed Ct C. Iliyarajan, Shaheed Ct Jagdish Prasad, and Shaheed Ct K. P. More, who were fighting from the front, received severe injuries and attained martyrdom in the line of duty.
SHAHEED HC AJAY KUMAR TIWARI
Force No. 820700433
Unit: 116
Born: 30 December 1963
Address: Vill-Randiha, PO-Boksha, Dist.-Buxar, Bihar
Next of kin: Smt. Dharm Shila Devi (Wife)
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SHAHEED CT C. ILIYARAJAN
Force No. 913165375
Unit: 116
Born: 25 March 1969
Address: Vill & PO-Sadurveda Manglam, Dist.-Ramnathpuram, Tamil Nadu
Next of kin: Shri Chinnakaruppan (Father)
SHAHEED CT JAGDISH PRASAD
Force No. 971281838
Unit: 116
Born: 5 May 1975
Address: Vill-Sharuddinpur, PO-Painath, Dist.-Patna, Bihar
Next of kin: Smt. Jagmuni Devi (Wife)
SHAHEED CT K. P. MORE
Force No. 913165358
Unit: 116
Born: 2 June 1951
Address: Vill-Pireeadi, PO-Madve, Distt-Satara, Maharastra
Next of kin: Smt. Pushpa Lata (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 74
1999
ASSAM 3 October 1999
It has been incidents like the display of bravery of Shaheed Ct Satbir Singh that has inspired CRPF in its fight against the enemies of the Indian state. 22 Bn was deployed in Assam to deal with the law and order situation prevailing in the state due to activities of anti-social elements of AASU, AGSU and BODO. On the 3rd of October 1999 at Guwahati, Assam, a patrol of the battalion came under bomb blast attack by the insurgents. The troopers were grievously injured in the attack, however despite their injuries they fought bravely and fired at the insurgents. The insurgents had planned to loot the weapons but the resilient fire by the troopers forced them to abort their plan and flee from the area. During the fierce gun fight Shaheed Ct Satbir Singh, who was fighting from the front, received severe injuries and attained martyrdom in the line of duty.
SHAHEED CT SATBIR SINGH
Force No. 911173009
Unit: 22
Born: 12 December 1968
Address: Vill & PO-Akoda, Dist.-Mahendragarh, Haryana
Next of kin: Smt. Sunita Devi (Wife)
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TRIPURA 3 October 1999
On the 3rd of October 1999, joint troops of 109 Bn and 2 Bn CRPF were deployed for General Elections in Tripura. The insurgents had given a call to boycott the elections. The elections were held peacefully but as the troops were withdrawing from the general area of Anandpara in vehicles, the insurgents waiting in ambush blasted a series of IEDs followed by indiscriminate fire. One of the vehicles came under the impact of an IED and its occupants sustained severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries, the troops held to their weapons and retaliated. The insurgents were well entrenched on the hilltop and had tactical advantage. Despite being in disadvantageous positions, the troops counter-attacked and forced the insurgents to flee. In the IED blast and subsequent fierce encounter six brave troopers of CRPF namely Shaheed Insp Triveni Prasad, Shaheed L/Nk Bhoye Riyaj Bhai, Shaheed HC Balmukund, Shaheed Ct Sudama Rai , Shaheed Ct Ravinder Kumar and Shaheed Ct Sudhir Kumar sacrificed their lives on the altar of duty. For their valour and bravery during the encounter Shaheed HC Balmukund and Shaheed Ct Sudama Rai were awarded the Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously.
SHAHEED INSP TRIVENI PRASAD
Force No. 660010399
Unit: 109
Born: 8 January 1945
Address: Vill-Hardahi, PO-Hariharpur, Khajni, PS-Khajni, Dist.-Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Tirathraji Devi (Wife)
SHAHEED HC BALMUKUND
Force No. 810716445
Unit: 2
Born: 15 July 1957
Address: Vill-Tempu, PO-Keshram, PS-Jashpur, Dist.-Jaspur, Madhya Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Sundro Bai(Wife)
Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 76
1999
SHAHEED L/NK BHOYE RIYAJ BHAI
Force No. 850846561
Unit: 109
Born: 11 May 1963
Address: Vill-Giradabdhar, PO-Dungerda, PS-Waghai, Dist.-Dangs, Gujarat
Next of kin: Smt. Etta Ben (Wife)
SHAHEED CT SUDAMA RAI
Force No. 880900613
Unit: 2
Born: 1 July 1969
Address: Vill-Bishunapura, PO-Karup Indhriyan, Dist.-Rohtas, Bihar
Next of kin: Smt.Chenta Devi (Wife)
Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry
SHAHEED CT SUDHIR KUMAR
Force No. 900992307
Unit: 2
Born:4 June 1970
Address: Vill & PO-Berain, PS-Nathouri, Dist.-Muzaffarpur, Bihar
Next of kin: Smt.Nutan Sharma(Wife)
SHAHEED CT RAVINDER KUMAR
Force No. 941320863
Unit: 2
Born:8 February 1962
Address: Vill-Maksudpur, PO-Snahjananpur, PS-Snahjanapur, Dist.-Patna, Bihar
Next of kin: Smt. Shardha Devi(Wife)
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MANIPUR 3 October 1999
35 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Manipur for conducting counter-insurgency operations. On the 3rd October 1999, while troops were returning from an operation, the insurgents, hiding in an ambush, opened indiscriminate fire at them. The troops immediately took positions and retaliated. A fierce encounter ensued but troops were in disadvantageous position due to absence of any cover nearby. Seeing the assault as the only final option, the troops advanced ahead using heavy fire. Both sides received severe injuries during the gunfight. But the valour and bravery of the troopers ultimately forced the insurgents to flee. In the fierce encounter Shaheed Sh R. K. Singh, Second-in-Command, Shaheed HC/ Dvr Ajajuddin Khan, Shaheed Ct Rakesh Kumar and Shaheed Ct Sushil Senapati laid down their lives in the service of the nation
SHAHEED SHRI R. K. SINGH, SECOND-IN-COMMAND
Force No. 2299
Unit: 35
Address: Vill-Shivaji Nagar, Bhopal Dist.-Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Giribala Singh (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 78
1999
SHAHEED HC/DVR AJAJUDDIN KHAN
Force No. 830758463
Unit: 35
Born: 3 August 1965
Address: Vill-Bibia Karanpur, PO-Shijalaganj, Dist.-Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Omtul Nisha (Wife)
SHAHEED CT SUSHIL SENAPATI
Force No. 941241893
Unit: 35
Born: 31 March 1972
Address: Vill-Nizmikirgaon, PO-Barapujia, PS-Mikir Beta, Dist.-Morigaon, Assam
Next of kin: Miss Sontara Senapati (Sister)
SHAHEED CT RAKESH KUMAR
Force No. 941440298
Unit: 35
Born: 12 April 1974
Address: Vill & PO-Lehroon, Dist.-Gurdaspur, Punjab .
Next of kin: Smt. Shakuntala Devi (Mother)
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MANIPUR 7 October 1999
81 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Manipur for conducting counter-insurgency operations. On the 7th of October 1999, while troops were returning from an operation, the insurgents hiding in an ambush opened indiscriminate fire at them. The troops immediately took positions and retaliated. A fierce encounter ensued but troops were in disadvantageous position due to absence of any cover nearby. Seeing the assault as the only final option, the troops advanced ahead using heavy fire. Both sides received severe injuries during the gunfight. But the valour and bravery of the troopers ultimately forced the insurgents to flee. In the fierce encounter Shaheed Sh. Rajesh Rathore, Asst. Comdt., Shaheed Ct Neb Singh, Shaheed Ct Yatvinder and Shaheed Ct Jagdish Chand laid down their in the service of the nation
SHAHEED SHRI RAJESH RATHORE, ASST. COMDT.
IRLA No. 3614
Unit: 81
Born: 26 June 1969
Address: Vill-Raja Bag, Near Sitapur Eye Hospital, Dist.-Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh
Next of kin: Shri Raj Bahadur Rathore (Father)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 80
1999
SHAHEED CT JAGDISH CHAND
Force No. 880945948
Unit: 81
Born: 26 June 1967
Address: Vill-Dehra Mod, PO-Dehra, PS&Teh-Nadbai, Dist.-Bharatpur, Rajasthan
Next of kin: Smt. Ram Bala Devi (Wife)
SHAHEED CT YADVINDER
Force No. 921341705
Unit: 81
Born: 2 January 1973
Address: Vill & PO-Kalanod, PS-Sunder Nagar, Dist.-Mandi, Himachal Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Tulsi Devi (Wife)
SHAHEED CT NEB SINGH
Force No. 880958071
Unit: 81
Born: 21 March 1977
Address: Vill-Gandhon Kalan, PO-Rangilpur, Dist.-Ropar, Punjab
Next of kin: Smt. Paramjeet Kaur (Wife)
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MANIPUR 23 October 1999
120 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Tamenlong district of Manipur during General Elections. The numerous insurgent groups active in the state had given a boycott call for the elections. However the troopers succeeded in ensuring peaceful elections in the State. Failing to make their presence felt during the election process, the insurgents attacked a CRPF vehicle which was providing the communication coverage during the elections on 23rd of October 1999. In this dastardly attack, four personnel, viz Shaheed SI Suraj Singh, Shaheed HC/RO Namdev Khursid, Shaheed HC/RO Kamal Singh and Shaheed Ct/Dvr Ram Naresh Singh succumbed to the injuries sustained but not before they had launched a courageous fight back and repulsed the attackers.
SHAHEED SI SURAJ SINGH
Force No. 670231184
Unit: 120
Born: 4 July 1949
Address: Vill-Samadpur, PO-Ratheh, Dist.-Mainpuri, Uttar Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt.Maharaji Devi (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 82
1999
SHAHEED HC/RO KAMAL SINGH
Force No. 933240151
Unit: 5 Signal
Born: 30 August 1973
Address: Vill & PO-Jaitpura Madhi, PS-Roan, Teh-Mihona, Distt-Bhind, Madhya Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Guddi Devi (Wife)
SHAHEED CT/DVR RAM NARESH SINGH
Force No. 923200094
Unit: 120
Born: 20 April 1969
Address: Vill-Nagla Kantari, PO-Demori, PS-Jhetra, Dist.-Eta, Uttar Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Skhuntala Devi (Wife)
SHAHEED HC/RO NAMDEV KHURSID
Force No. 913101218
Unit: 5 Signal
Born: 1 June 1968
Address: Vill & PO-Kardehalli, Dist.-Solapur, Maharashtra
Next of kin: Smt. Swati Kashid (Wife)
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WEST BENGAL24 December 1999
10 Bn of CRPF was deployed in West Bengal for conducting operations against maoists. On the 24th of December 1999, the personnel launched an operation based on specific information. In this operation, Shaheed Insp Dayal Singh, who was leading his troops from the front, received severe injuries and made the supreme sacrifice for the nation attaining martyrdom
SHAHEED INSP DAYAL SINGH
Force No. 680370212
Unit: 10
Born: 11 February 1948
Address: Vill & PO-Brahampur, PS-Naurheha, Punnuam, Teh-Tara Taran, Punjab
Next of kin: Smt. Baljit Kaur (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 84
1999
JAMMU & KASHMIR 27 December 1999
The fight against dreaded terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir provided yet another example of courage and sacrifice for which the CRPF has come to be regarded as an outstanding force. 28 Bn CRPF was deployed in Srinagar for anti-terrorist operations. On the 27th of December 1999 when its troops were carrying out area domination patrol, the militants who were waiting in ambush opened indiscriminate fire at the troops but the raw and audacious courage displayed by Shaheed Ct Ashok Kumar and Shaheed Ct Samir Kumar Das repulsed the attack. A grateful nation honoured its two brave sons by awarding them the Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously for their valour and supreme sacrifice.
SHAHEED CT ASHOK KUMAR
Force No. 913091802
Unit: 28
Born: 19 July 1972
Address: Vill-Sipakuda, PO-Palur, PS-Rambha, Dist.-Ganjam, Odisha
Next of kin: Smt. Jayanti Nayak (Wife)
Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry
SHAHEED CT SAMIR KUMAR DAS
Force No. 903063548
Unit: 28
Born: 8 August 1970
Address: Plot No. 304, Lalin Nagar, PO-Garulia, Dist.-24 Parghanas, West Bengal
Next of kin: Smt. Devi Dass (Wife)
Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry
85 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2000
MANIPUR 10 January 2000
121 Bn was deployed in Manipur to maintain law and order and to contain insurgents .On the 10th of January 2000, Shaheed Ct/Dvr Lopaz Mathew was detailed for convoy duties. During the movement of convoy, the vehicle was caught in an explosion of IED triggered by the insurgents. The vehicle got damaged and Shaheed Ct/Dvr Lopaz Mathew received splinter injuries in the explosion. The brave trooper, despite his injuries, took up his weapon and started to retaliate forcing the insurgents to retreat. Shaheed Ct/Dvr Lopaz Mathew succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.
SHAHEED CT/DVR LOPAZ MATHEW
Force No. 853210131
Unit: 121
Born: 28 May 1969
Address: Thekkinkattu Thadathil House, Vill-Ettumanoor, PO-Kattachira, Dist.-Kottayam, Kerala
Next of kin: Shri T.P.Mathew (Father)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 86
2000
ANDHRA PRADESH 13 January 2000
Shaheed HC Joginder Singh was posted in 5 Bn of CRPF and was performing duties in Karimnagar district of Andhra Pradesh to maintain law and order and to contain activities of extremists. On the 13th of January 2000, the troops were fired upon by the extremists at vill - Kalva Srirampur, Karimnagar, Andhra Pradesh. Shaheed HC Joginder Singh retaliated and, in complete disregard to his personal safety, advanced towards the maoists. In the gun fight he got hit and later succumbed to his injuries. The valour exhibited by him will forever live in the glorious history of CRPF.
SHAHEED HC JOGINDER SINGH
Force No. 721020097
Unit: 5
Born: 25 May 1949
Address: Vill & PO-Karari, Dist.-Hoshiarpur, Punjab
Next of kin: Smt. Pushpa Devi (Wife)
87 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2000
TRIPURA 22 January 2000
2 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Tripura to maintain the law and order situation and to contain the activities of insurgents. A party of the 2 Bn, while on convoy duty, was attacked by the insurgents on the 22nd of January 2000. The troops immediately took up and started to retaliate the fire. The first volley of fire had taken its toll and injured the brave troopers. The concentrated fire of the troopers forced the insurgents to retreat and flee using the cover of thick foliage. The timely retaliation and courage of the troops were responsible for preventing further damage and loss of life but in the process the nation lost four of her brave sons. Their sacrifice remains etched in our hearts.
SHAHEED L/NK JAMALUDDIN SHEIKH
Force No. 850808526
Unit: 2
Born: 15 February 1966
Address: Vill & PO-Hapania, PS-Purbasthali, Dist.-Burdwan, West Bengal
Next of kin: Smt. Hamida Begum (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 88
2000
SHAHEED CT MOOL DEV SHARMA
Force No. 880988184
Unit: 2
Born: 10 March 1967
Address: Vill-Dugli, PO-Malothi, PS-Bhadarwah, Dist.-Bhadarwah, Jammu & Kashmir
Next of kin: Smt. Sunindra Devi (Wife)
SHAHEED CT KULDEEP RAJ
Force No. 903033061
Unit: 2
Born: 2 July 1972
Address: Vill-Badyala Chack, PO-Bamal, Dist.-Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir
Next of kin: Smt. Poli Devi (Mother)
SHAHEED CT RAM DHAN
Force No. 941321094
Unit: 2
Born: 10 June 1971
Address: Vill-Thinda, PO-Gardiwala, PS-Gardiwala, Dist.-Hoshiarpur, Panjab
Next of kin: Smt. Kamaljeet Kaur (Wife)
89 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2000
JAMMU & KASHMIR 26 January 2000
Gallantry begets gallantry. Acts of daredevil bravery by likes of Shaheed Ct Ashok Kumar have inspired thousands of security men and members of public in the call of national duty. On the 26th of January 2000, troops of 54 Bn CRPF were on area domination duty in their Area of responsibility. Shaheed Ct Ashok Kumar noticed some movement in an abandoned house. He challenged the terrorists and a gunfight followed in which his extraordinary valour averted a major disruption of Republic Day celebration at Anantnag district of J&K. For his bravery and sacrifice, he was awarded President’s Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously.
SHAHEED CT ASHOK KUMAR
Force No. 921340851
Unit: 54
Born: 22 April 1972
Address: Vill-Farwal Colony, PO-Sarna Station, Dist.-Pathankot, Punjab
Next of kin: Smt. Monika (Wife)
Decoration: Presidents’s Police Medal for Gallantry
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 90
2000
BIHAR 11 February 2000
A small contingent of GC Shivpuri was deployed in Bihar for State Legislative elections in view of maoist activities prevailing in the state. On the 11th of February 2000, the above party was deployed on election duties. This party came under landmine blast attack near Kaimur Bhabua in Bihar due to which few personnel sustained landmine injuries but still they continued fighting and forced the maoists to retreat. Their retaliatory fire and courageous act prevented the maoists from closing in and looting of weapons. Six brave hearts succumbed to their injuries and attained martyrdom in the encounter.
SHAHEED HC TULSI SINGH
Force No. 810691193
Group Centre: Shivpuri
Born: 1 June 1961
Address: Vill-Santoshipur, PO-Kishorgarh, Dist.-Morena, Madhya Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Saroj Devi (Wife)
SHAHEED HC SARNAM SINGH
Force No. 810010266
Group Centre: Shivpuri
Born: 10 December 1961
Address: Vill-Salai, PO-Semna, Dist.-Moraena, Madhya Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Kamlesh Devi (Wife)
91 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2000
SHAHEED CT AJIT KUMAR SINGH
Force No. 850839583
Group Centre: Shivpuri
Born: 20 June 1963
Address: Vill & PO-Mahaur, Dist.-Agra, Uttar Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Kinna Devi (Wife)
SHAHEED CT JAGDEV RAJ
Force No. 850859655
Group Centre: Shivpuri
Born: 11 October 1959
Address: Vill & PO-Umar, Dist.-Bundi, Rajasthan
Next of kin: Smt. Kamaladevi (Wife)
SHAHEED L/NK RAM SAWROOP
Force No. 830751305
Group Centre: Shivpuri
Born: 8 April 1959
Address: Vill-Donagorpur, PO-Kailaras, Dist.-Morena, Madhya Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Kasturi Devi (Wife)
SHAHEED CT HARI LAL
Force No. 880933548
Group Centre: Shivpuri
Born: 15 March 1966
Address: Vill & PO-Karri, Teh-Rajnagar, Dist.-Chhatorpur, Madhya Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Ramrat Bai (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 92
2000
JAMMU & KASHMIR 18 February 2000
The 69 Bn of CRPF was deployed in the difficult area of Jammu and Kashmir. On the 18th of February 2000, the troops of 69 Bn were deployed for area domination duty in the terrorist infested area of Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir when militants triggered an IED explosion and resorted to indiscriminate firing. Though initially taken up by surprise, the brave personnel quickly counterattacked to injure a few militants and forced them to flee. However, in this battle, six bravehearts succumbed to the injuries despite their gallant action.
SHAHEED CT L.B. SUNDRESHA
Force No. 9123104566
Unit: 69
Born: 8 October 1969
Address: Vill-Lingapura, Chavaden Hally, PO-Makavally, Dist.-Mandia, Karnataka
Next of kin: Smt. Geetha (Wife)
SHAHEED HC RAJ SINGH YADAV
Force No. 810280148
Unit: 69
Born: 10 May 1960
Address: Vill & PO-Motla Kalan, PS-Jatusana, Dist.-Rewari, Haryana
Next of kin: Smt. Gayatri Devi (Wife)
93 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2000
SHAHEED CT G. DHANANJAY
Force No. 941130985
Unit: 69
Born: 12 June 1976
Address: Vill-Marethor, Dist.-Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. G. Bala Nagamani (Wife)
SHAHEED CT D. D. PATIL
Force No. 870690582
Unit: 69
Born: 1 August 1967
Address: Vill-Majguwan, PO-Urdmau, Dist.-Chhattarpur, Madhya Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Shyam Bhai (Wife)
SHAHEED CT M BASKER REDDY
Force No. 880922573
Unit: 69
Born: 13 July 1968
Address: Vill-Rengareddy Palli, PO–Satyavolu, Dist.-Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. M. Lakshmi (Wife)
SHAHEED CT BHARAT BHUSHAN PROLIYA
Force No. 951360858
Unit: 69
Born: 1 January 1976
Address: 2-A, Type-II, Instrumentation Town Ship, Dist.-Kota, Rajasthan
Next of kin: Smt. Pushpa Parolia (Mother)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 94
2000
BIHAR 3 March 2000
134 Bn was deployed in the maoist infested area of Bihar. On the 3rd of March 2000, Shaheed Ct S A Karim was detailed for Area domination duty with his platoon. During the course of the duty the party came under heavy fire from maoists . The troops immediately took position and started retaliating. However Shaheed Ct S A Karim who was the scout received bullet injuries in the first onslaught. The brave heart, despite his injuries, joined his fellow troopers in retaliating the fire but succumbed to his injuries and achieved martyrdom. For his act of bravery in the operation he was awarded the President’s Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously.
SHAHEED CT S. A. KARIM
Force No. 859821013
Unit: 134
Born: 3 January 1967
Address: Vill-Mollishpur, PS-Barwan, Dist.-Murshdabad, West Bengal
Next of kin: Smt. Maksuda Begum (Wife)
Decoration: Presidents’s Police Medal for Gallantry
95 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2000
JAMMU & KASHMIR 15 April 2000
The saga of bravery and sacrifice of this great force continued unabated. 50 Bn was deployed J&K to contain the militant activities and to help restore Law and Order in the state. On the 15th of April 2000, Shaheed HC Kiran Topno and Shaheed Ct Labh Singh were detailed for search operation with their company in village Madana. While the troops were laying cordon of the village, the troopers came under automatic fire. Both the troopers immediately retaliated and took up position. During the exchange of fire Shaheed Ct Labh Singh’s SLR got jammed. He immediately took out his grenades and started lobbing them on the terrorists. However in the process of lobbing the grenades he suffered a fatal bullet injury and attained martyrdom. Shaheed HC Kiran Topno continued to ward off the terrorist attack but was also grievously injured and breathed his last on the battle field. For his valiant act the Shaheed Ct Labh Singh was awarded the President’s Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously.
SHAHEED CT LABH SINGH
Force No. 881332468
Unit: 50
Born: 8 September 1968
Address: Vill& PO-Sekhu, Dist.-Bhatinda, Punjab
Next of kin: Smt. Jaswinder Singh (Wife)
Decoration: Presidents’s Police Medal for Gallantry
SHAHEED HC KIRAN TOPNO
Force No. 680343545
Unit: 50
Born: 5 April 1948
Address: Vill-Pakana, PO-Marcha, Dist.-Ranchi, Jharkhand
Next of kin: Smt. Helena Horo (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 96
2000
JAMMU & KASHMIR 20 April 2000
136 Bn was deployed in J&K to fight with the Pak sponsored J&K militants. Shaheed L/Nk. E. Ranjeet Singh was deployed at a police post in Shadara Sharif, Rajouri, J&K on the 20th of April 2000. While he was on duty, militants attacked the post with automatic fire. Shaheed L/Nk E. Ranjeet Singh retaliated and held to his ground despite the heavy onslaught of automatic fire. In the exchange of fire, the trooper got grievously injured but held to his ground and prevented the advance of the militants and further damage and loss of lives of his fellow troopers. Shaheed L/Nk E. Ranjeet Singh later succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom. His gallant action stands out as the shining example of courage and selfless devotion in the best traditions of CRPF.
SHAHEED L/NK E. RANJEET SINGH
Force No. 851150194
Unit: 136
Born: 1 February 1964
Address: Vill-Lamding Elangbam Haikai, PO-Wangjing, Dist.-Thoubal, Manipur
Next of kin: Smt. E.Shanti Bala Devi (Wife)
97 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2000
MANIPUR 15 May 2000
112 Bn CRPF was deployed in Manipur in view of the extremist activities prevailing in the state for maintaining law and order. On the 15th of May 2000, Shaheed Ct N. Brij Kishor Singh while on patrolling duty with his section was attacked by Manipuri insurgents at Vishnupur, Imphal, Manipur. The attack was fiercely retaliated by the troopers. Shaheed Ct N Brij Kishor Singh who was in the front sustained serious bullet injuries and breathed his last fighting insurgents on the battle field and made supreme sacrifice for the motherland.
SHAHEED CT N. BRIJ KISHOR SINGH
Force No. 903057193
Unit: 112
Born: 1 June 1969
Address: Vill-Betan, PO-Pangi, Teh.-Saigolamang, PS-Hingang, Dist.-Imphal, Manipur
Next of kin: Smt. Vidyamani Devi (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 98
2000
ASSAM 20 June 2000
116 Bn was deployed in Assam to deal with the law and order duties prevailing in the state due to activities of anti-social elements of AASU, AGSU and ULFA. On the 20th of June 2000, on the basis of a specific input, Shaheed HC Bhagwati Chobey and Shaheed Ct Narayan Pradhan were proceeding on a search duty along with their section in Digboi, Assam. While the troops were moving towards the objective the troops were attacked by the insurgents with automatic fire. The troops immediately retaliated but Shaheed HC Bhagwati Choubey and Shaheed Ct Narayan Pradhan sustained grievous injuries and attained martyrdom. Their valour will never be forgotten as bravery of these great sons of India has brought a strong sense of pride in every Indian.
SHAHEED CT NARAYAN PRADHAN
Force No. 913161498
Unit: 116
Born: 17 December 1972
Address: Vill-Lower Dirubari Basati, PO-Kuresiong, Dist.-Darjeling, West Bengal
Next of kin: Smt. Sharmila Pradhan (Wife)
SHAHEED HC BHAGWATI CHOUBEY
Force No. 720270117
Unit: 116
Born: 1 December 1953
Address: Vill & PO-Jawahi, Dist.-Ballia, Uttar Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Durgawati Devi (Wife)
99 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2000
JAMMU & KASHMIR 22 June 2000
10 Bn of CRPF was deployed in West Bengal for anti-maoists operations. On the 22nd of June 2000, its troops launched an operation against maoists but the contact with the maoists could not be established. As the troops were returning to their base camp, maoists waiting in ambush opened indiscriminate fire at them. The troops immediately retaliated and a fierce encounter ensued. Failing to match the bravery of troops, the maoists fled away. In the fierce encounter Shaheed L/Nk Ram Murmu, who was fighting from the front, sustained severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries he fought with the maoists and laid down his life for the nation.
SHAHEED L/NK RAM MURMU
Force No. 840100128
Unit: 10
Born: 2 March 1965
Address: Vill-Bijaypur, PO-Dumka, PS-Dumka, Dist.-Dumka, Jharkhand
Next of kin: Smt. Chhita Barkey (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 100
2000
SHAHEED SI NABAL KUJUR
Force No. 680020915
Unit: 112
Born: 12 July 1949
Address: Vill-Piprasut, PO-Balrampur, Dist.-Surguja, Chhattisgarh
Next of kin: Smt. Fransiska Kujur (Wife)
MANIPUR 18 July 2000
112 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Manipur in view of the extremist activities prevailing in the state for maintaining law and order. On the 18th of July 2000, the above party was ambushed by Manipuri militants at Imphal, Manipur, which they promptly repulsed. The insurgents were perched on a tactically advantageous ground and any fire aimed at them was not giving any result. In order to counter-attack the insurgents, the troops then advanced without caring for the flying bullets. The grit and determination of the troopers ultimately forced the insurgents to flee from the area. However in the fierce encounter Shaheed SI Nabal Kujur, Shaheed Ct Arun Kumar, Shaheed Ct/Bugler Mukesh Kumar and Shaheed Ct Rang Lal Meena sustained fatal injuries and made supreme sacrifice for the motherland.
101 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2000
SHAHEED CT RANG LAL MEENA
Force No. 951190205
Unit: 112
Born: 18 July 1968
Address: Vill-Karroul, Jewar, PO-Jewar, PS-Jewar, Dist.-Bulan Sahar, Uttar Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Mamta Devi (Wife)
SHAHEED CT/BUG MUKESH KUMAR
Force No. 953120025
Unit: 112
Born: 1 July 1974
Address: Vill-Chindaki Nagaria, PO-Gounda, PS-Iglas, Dist.-Aligarh Uttar Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Seema (Wife)
SHAHEED CT ARUN KUMAR
Force No. 913141265
Unit: 112
Born: 5 June 1972
Address: Vill-Simlisahi Kosla, PO-Similisahi Kosla, PS-Chindipurle, Dist.-Dhankanal, Odisha
Next of kin: Smt. Indumati (Mother)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 102
2000
JAMMU & KASHMIR 18 July 2000
91 Bn of CRPF was deployed in the state of Jammu and Kashmir to maintain law and order and to curb militant activities. On the 18th of July 2000, on the basis of a specific intelligence input, the troops of 91 Bn were deployed for search operation in village Tarhama of Baramulla district in J&K. While the troops were laying cordon of the village, the militants opened heavy and indiscriminate fire on the troops. Shaheed HC A Abdul Majid retaliated effectively and managed to kill one militant and forced other militants to retreat. He was however hit by a bullet in the exchange of fire. The brave heart, despite sustaining serious injuries, kept fighting the terrorists and later succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom. In this operation, 2 militants were killed and 3 AK 47, 1 grenade launcher, 1 wireless set and 1 pistol were recovered. His courage and unflinching resolve was duly recognised and was awarded the President’s Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously. His life and death are a celebration of courage and sacrifice.
SHAHEED HC A ABDUL MAJID
Force No. 800652346
Unit: 91
Born: 5 February 1962
Address: Vill-Regeement Bazar, PO-Tennur, Dist.-Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu
Next of kin: Smt. Thajunisha (Wife)
Decoration: Presidents’s Police Medal for Gallantry
103 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2000
JAMMU & KASHMIR 28 July 2000
122 Bn CRPF was deployed in Jammu and Kashmir to contain the militant activities supported by Pakistan. On the 28th of July 2000 Shaheed HC Sukhvinder Singh was deployed for area domination duty with his section. While on duty the section was attacked by militants with automatic fire. Shaheed HC Sukhvinder Singh immediately retaliated and forced the militants to retreat. However the militants while retreating lobbed a grenade towards Shaheed HC Sukhvinder Singh. The brave heart was seriously injured in the explosion and breathed his last on the battle field. His gallant action stands out as the shining example of courage, leadership and selfless devotion in the best traditions of CRPF
SHAHEED HC SUKHVINDER SINGH
Force No. 830735881
Unit: 122
Born: 2 July 1961
Address: Vill-Dhaurahara, PO-Dhaurahara, Dist.-Satna, Madhya Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Sarita Singh (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 104
2000
JAMMU & KASHMIR 12 August 2000
10 Bn of CRPF was deployed in West Bengal for anti-maoist operations. On the 12th of August 2000, its troops launched an operation against maoists but ran into an ambush when the maoists opened indiscriminate fire at them. The troops immediately retaliated and a fierce encounter ensued. Failing to match the bravery of troops, the maoists fled away. In the fierce encounter, Shaheed Ct Shankar Lal Waiker, who was fighting from the front, sustained severe injuries and ultimately succumbed to them.
SHAHEED CT SHANKAR LAL WAIKER
Force No. 913124184
Unit: 10
Born: 20 July 1969
Address: Vill & PO & PS-Anla, Teh-Amla, Dist.-Betul, Madhya Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Lalita Waiker (Wife)
105 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2000
JAMMU & KASHMIR 14 August 2000
40 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Jammu and Kashmir to contain the militant activities supported by Pakistan. On the 14th of August 2000, the militants targeted a mobile patrol of CRPF by blasting an IED. One of the vehicles came under the impact of the blast and soon militants opened indiscriminate fire at it. Shaheed Ct/Dvr K.Somaiyya, who was driving the vehicle sustained severe injuries and got engulfed in the hostile fire. In the thickest of the things, he took control of his weapon and fired at the militants. The other troops launched a counter-attack but by then the loss had been inflicted and Shaheed Ct/Dvr K. Somaiyya had attained martyrdom. Before his life the brave fought valiantly and fired heavily at the militants.
SHAHEED CT/DVR K. SOMAIYYA
Force No. 871131862
Unit: 40
Born: 4 September 1966
Address: Vill-Geesu Gonda, Dist.-Warrangel, Telangana
Next of kin: Smt. K.Rama Devi (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 106
2000
MEGHALAYA 15 August 2000
65 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Meghalaya to maintain law and order and to contain the activities of militants in the state. On the 15th of August 2000, Shaheed HC Arun Kumar Singh, while on duty in connection with Independence Day celebrations, came under heavy fire from militants at East Khasi Hills, Shillong, Meghalaya. He retaliated effectively and repulsed the militants but in the exchange of fire, suffered grievous injuries and attained martyrdom. His gallant action stands out as the shining example of courage, leadership and selfless devotion in the best traditions of CRPF.
SHAHEED HC ARUN KUMAR SINGH
Force No. 710110919
Unit: 65
Born: 15 July 1952
Address: Vill & PO-Raghopur, Dist.-Vaishali, Bihar
Next of kin: Smt. Parmila Devi (Wife)
107 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2000
ASSAM 27 August 2000
125 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Assam to maintain peace and tranquility in the state and to contain militant activities of ULFA. On the 27th of August 2000, Shaheed Ct Shyamvir Singh and Shaheed Ct Jitender Kumar Tripathi where on patrolling duty with their section. While negotiating a suspected track, Shaheed Ct Shyambir Singh and Shaheed Ct Jitender Kumar noticed freshly covered patch. They immediately alerted the troops. The troops stopped dead in their tracks but before these two alert troopers could move to safe distance, the IED exploded. The explosion resulted in severe splinter injuries. The unfortunate duo, whose alertness saved the lives of others, could not be saved and attained martyrdom.
SHAHEED CT JITENDER KUMAR TRIPATHI
Force No. 911325565
Unit: 125
Born: 4 April 1970
Address: Vill-Darawa Chatur, PO-Pandey Pura, Dist.-Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Meenakshi Devi (Wife)
SHAHEED CT SHYAMVIR SINGH
Force No. 900770242
Unit: 125
Born: 1 January 1969
Address: Vill-Ward No-2, Pooth Road, PO & PS-Ambah, Dist.-Morena, Madhya Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Guddy Devi (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 108
2000
JAMMU & KASHMIR 18 September 2000
92 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Jammu and Kashmir to contain the militant activities supported by Pakistan. On the 18th of September 2000 Shaheed Ct Santosh Kumar Pandey was deployed at Dal Lake area in Srinagar for area domination duty. During the duty, militants attacked the troops with automatic fire. Shaheed Ct Santosh Kumar Pandey retaliated and forced the militants to retreat. However, the retreating militants lobbed a grenade at the brave trooper inflicting severe injuries. The gallant trooper later succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom. His gallant action stands out as the shining example of courage and selfless devotion in the best traditions of CRPF.
SHAHEED CT SANTOSH KUMAR PANDEY
Force No. 971401183
Unit: 92
Born: 7 June 1977
Address: Vill-Hardiya, PO & PS-Belipar, Dist.-Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Meena Devi (Wife)
109 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2000
JAMMU & KASHMIR 20 September 2000
82 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Jammu and Kashmir to contain the militant activities supported by Pakistan. On the 20th of September 2000 Shaheed Ct/Bugler Imtiyaz Ahmed was deployed for area domination duty. During this patrol, militants attacked the troops with automatic fire. Shaheed Ct/Bugler Imtiyaz Ahmed retaliated and forced the militants to retreat but succumbed to splinters injuries sustained from grenades which the militants had hurled at him. His valour became a benchmark for the force.
SHAHEED CT/BUG IMTIYAZ AHMED
Force No. 970820021
Unit: 82
Born: 1 July 1976
Address: Vill-Umarganj, PO-Behri, Dist.-Balia, Uttar Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Salma Khatoon (Mother)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 110
2000
JAMMU & KASHMIR 27 September 2000
Yet another brave son of Mother India, whose courage ignited the imagination of the country, shone on the battlefield. 122 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Jammu and Kashmir to contain the militant activities supported by Pakistan. On the 27th of September 2000 Shaheed L/Nk Mahipal Singh was deployed for area domination duty. During the duty militants attacked the troops with automatic fire. Shaheed L/Nk Mahipal Singh retaliated and almost singlehandedly forced the militants to retreat. However the retreating militants lobbed a grenade at him inflicting severe injuries to which he succumbed and died a hero’s death. For his gallant act, the martyr was awarded the Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously.
SHAHEED L/NK MAHIPAL SINGH
Force No. 850818843
Unit: 122
Born: 5 February 1966
Address: Vill-Govindpur, PO-Chhajlat, Dist.-Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Umesh Devi (Wife)
Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry
111 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2000
ASSAM 19 October 2000
129 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Assam to maintain peace and tranquility in the state and to contain militant activities of ULFA. On the 19th of October 2000, Shaheed Ct K.Anjanyelu, Shaheed Ct J.D.Khole and Shaheed Ct Ram Prakash while on patrolling duty were attacked by militants in an encounter in Assam, which they repulsed with effective fire. The troopers however sustained bullet injuries in the onslaught and later succumbed to the injuries with their weapons firmly in their hands. Their gallant action stands out as the shining example of courage and selfless devotion in the best traditions of CRPF
SHAHEED CT J D KHOLE
Force No. 931272154
Unit: 129
Born: 2 September 1974
Address: Vill & PO-Rajdao, Dist.-Jalgaon, Maharashtra
Next of kin: Smt. Janabai Digambar Kolhe (Wife)
SHAHEED CT RAM PRAKASH
Force No. 860650319
Unit: 129
Born: 8 March 1967
Address: Vill-Manepura, PO-Surpira, Dist.-Bhind, Madhya Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Kanti Devi (Wife)
SHAHEED CT K. ANJANYELU
Force No. 943292154
Unit: 129
Born: 16 June 1974
Address: Vill & PO-Hangoda, Dist.-Mahaboob Nagar, Andhra Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Ansuja Bai (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 112
2000
JAMMU & KASHMIR 27 October 2000
In 2000, 50 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Jammu and Kashmir to fight miliancy. On the 27th of October 2000, Shaheed Ct B. P. Rai was on sentry duty in Poonch, militants attacked his post with heavy fire from automatic weapons. The brave sentry stood his ground and retaliated firmly. In the exchange of fire received grievous injuries. Staying firm, Shaheed Ct B. P. Rai kept retaliating at the militants despite his injuries and later succumbed to them. His gallant action stands out as the shining example of courage and selfless devotion in the best traditions of CRPF.
SHAHEED CT B. P. RAI
Force No. 800390315
Unit: 50
Born: 21 September 1960
Address: Vill-Saidpur-II (Borhond), PO-Saidpur, Dist.-Cachar, Assam
Next of kin: Smt. Bina Rai (Wife)
113 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2000
SHAHEED HC/RO RAM VYAS SINGH YADAV
Force No. 839740277
Unit: 4 Signal
Born: 6 June 1954
Address: Vill & PO-Tamal Pura, Dist.-Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Usha Singh (Wife)
SHAHEED HC/RO OM PRAKASH
Force No. 680370346
Unit: 4 Signal
Born: 1 May 1950
Address: Vill & PO-Gadoli, Dist.-Bhilwara, Rajasthan
Next of kin: Smt. Mohini Devi (Wife)
JAMMU & KASHMIR 4 December 2000
61 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Jammu and Kashmir to contain the militant activities supported by Pakistan. On the 4th of December 2000, the troops were detailed for patrolling duty. During the patrol the party came under fire from militants who were firing indiscriminately at the troops. The party immediately took up positions and retaliated. The militants seeing the advancing party concentrated the fire towards them. In the exchange of fire the troopers were grievously injured. They however continued to retaliate despite the injuries and forced the militants to flee. Six brave troopers breathed their last on the battle field with their weapons still aimed at the enemy, scripting yet another saga of courage and devotion to duty.
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 114
2000
SHAHEED HC/RO PRAVEEN KUMAR CHOUBEY
Force No. 891180617
Unit: 4 Signal
Born: 1 July 1970
Address: Vill-Alwa Chowk, PO-Varsar, Dist.-Ballia, Uttar Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Bindu Choubey (Wife)
SHAHEED CT S. B. HANVATEY
Force No. 871111487
Unit: 61
Born: 9 May 1965
Address: Vill-Chamorsi, PO-Wasala, Dist.-Garchiroli, Maharashtra
Next of kin: Smt. Gita Hanwate (Wife)
SHAHEED CT RAJESH KUMAR
Force No. 881167059
Unit: 61
Born: 12 October 1966
Address: Vill-Jhaura, PO-Sukhmohan, PS-Bibhutipur, Dist.-Samastipur, Bihar
Next of kin: Smt. Laxmi Devi (Wife)
SHAHEED CT PAPITA KUMAR SHARMA
Force No. 971120335
Unit: 61
Born: 10 July 1975
Address: Vill-Jalalpura, PO-Salempur, Dist.-Dausa, Rajasthan
Next of kin: Smt. Mithlesh Devi (Wife)
115 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2000
JAMMU & KASHMIR 14 December 2000
82 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Jammu and Kashmir for maintaining peace and tranquility in view of Pak sponsored militancy. On the 14th of December 2000 Shaheed Ct P M Pradhan while on patrolling duty with his section was ambushed by the militants with IED blast in Srinagar, J&K. The troops, despite the shock of blast, took up positions and started firing at the militants who resorted to firing after the blast. The timely retaliation forced the militants to retreat. Shaheed Ct P M Pradhan who was critically injured in the explosion succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.
SHAHEED CT P. M. PRADHAN
Force No. 880923427
Unit: 82
Born: 8 April 1967
Address: Vill-Santhasara, PO-Santhpur, PS-Gundia, Dist.-Dhenkanal, Odisha
Next of kin: Smt. Rashmita Pradhan (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 116
2000
TRIPURA 23 December 2000
62 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Tripura for conducting operations against insurgents who had posed a serious threat to law and order situation of the state. On the 23rd of December 2000 a patrol that was returning from an operation ran into an ambush. As per their training, the troops retaliated but Shaheed Ct Naresh Sharma and Shaheed Ct Rakesh Chand, who were at the front, sustained injuries and later succumbed to them and attained martyrdom.
SHAHEED CT RAKESH CHAND
Force No. 961180274
Unit: 62
Born: 15 June 1971
Address: Vill-Kansuri, PO-Kansuri, Dist.-Basti, Uttar Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Sunita Devi
SHAHEED CT NARESH SHARMA
Force No. 901322787
Unit: 62
Born: 2 July 1971
Address: Vill & PO-Phakharpur, PS-Khekara, Dist.-Bagpat, Uttar Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Mamta Sharma(Wife)
117 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2001
JAMMU & KASHMIR 1 January 2001
On the 1st of January 2001, the militants taking advantage of darkness and dense jungle fired at the camp of 68 Bn CRPF. The troops immediately took positions and retaliated and even fired parabombs. Heavy firing from both sides ensued in which Shaheed Ct Abdul Sattar received bullet injuries. Despite injuries he did not leave his position and kept firing at the militants till they fled from the area. Later the brave heart succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.
SHAHEED CT ABDUL SATTAR
Force No. 913175027
Unit: 68
Born: 13 January 1971
Address: Vill-Kajram, PS & PO—Salar, Dist.-Murshidabad, West Bengal
Next of kin: Smt. Sahenaj Begam (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 118
2001
TRIPURA 1 January 2001
On the 1st of January 2001, CRPF troops of 90 Bn launched an operation against insurgents at villages Tapsa Para and Dhananjoy Para, Distt: South Tripura but ran into an ambush where the insurgents opened indiscriminate fire. The troops took positions behind trees and retaliated. A fierce gunfight ensued. As the troops advanced further to chase the militants, Shaheed Ct Karan Singh who was spearheading the attack received bullet injuries. But despite sustaining injuries he fought from the front and kept charging at the insurgents and attained martyrdom.
SHAHEED CT KARAN SINGH
Force No. 903062097
Unit: 90
Born: 9 May 1966
Address: Vill-Baran, PO-Bhalwal, Dist.-Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir
Next of kin: Smt. Kamlesh Devi (Wife)
119 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2001
JHARKHAND 7 January 2001
On the 7th of January 2001, CRPF troops of 133 Bn launched a patrol in the area of village Banjhar Bhuma Tola in Distt: Garhwa. During operation an exchange of fire started with the maoists . Though the maoists were present in a tactically advantageous position, the troops valiantly advanced using tactics of fire and move and gunned down four maoists. Six other maoists were also apprehended and five rifles were recovered from the encounter site. During encounter, Shaheed Ct A R Malviya received severe bullet injuries when he was advancing from front towards the maoists positions. Despite receiving injuries he did not care for it and kept the assault on. He did not relent till the maoists were either eliminated or apprehended. The brave later succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom. His un-daunting courage and dedication to duty was recognized with the award of President’s Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously.
SHAHEED CT A. R. MALVIYA
Force No. 880957386
Unit: 133
Born: 9 May 1966
Address: Vill-Saidabag, PO-Sarangpur, Dist.-Rajgarh, Madhya Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Durga Malviya (Wife)
Decoration: Presidents’s Police Medal for Gallantry
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 120
2001
MEGHALAYA 14 January 2001
72 Bn of CRPF was deployed at Meghalaya for conducting operations against insurgents who had posed a serious threat to the tranquillity of the state. On the 14th of January 2001, troops of the Battalion launched an operation against the insurgents but while crossing a bridge at William Nagar, East Garo Hills, the insurgents waiting in an ambush opened indiscriminate fire at them. Troops immediately retaliated and a fierce encounter ensued. In the encounter Shaheed Insp S.B. Chand received severe injuries. But despite injuries he led his troops from the front and forced the insurgents to flee from their well entrenched ambush. Later the braveheart succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.
SHAHEED INSP S. B. CHAND
Force No. 650101838
Unit: 72
Born: 14 April 1947
Address: Vill & PO-Bagartoli, PS-Jhulaghat, Dist.-Pithuragarh, Uttarakhand
Next of kin: Smt. Kalawati Devi (Wife)
121 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2001
JAMMU & KASHMIR 16 January 2001
On the 16th of January 2001, six LeT militants opened indiscriminate fire at the troops of 48 Bn CRPF deployed at the main gate of Srinagar airport, PS Airport, Distt: Budgam. After opening indiscriminate fire, they tried to force their entry in the airport. The troops immediately took positions and fired back at the terrorists. Facing the bold retaliation of the troops the militants ran for cover. But the militants could not evade the accurate and precise fire of the troops and five of them were gunned down on the spot. One of the militants ran inside the X-Ray room and kept firing at the troops. He too was later neutralized by the troops. In this fierce encounter the brave troops thwarted a major attack and gunned down six militants and recovered 5 AK rifles. During counter attack CRPF also lost four of its gallant troopers namely Shaheed HC Jagpati Ram, Shaheed HC Ram Prakash Yadav, Shaheed Ct Shiv Kumar Kushwah and Shaheed Ct (Mahila) Bindu Kumre. The daredevilry of the brave hearts was duly recognized and Shaheed HC Jagpati Ram was awarded President’s Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously and Shaheed HC Ram Prakash Yadav, Shaheed Ct Shiv Kumar Kushwah and Shaheed Ct (Mahila) Bindu Kumre were awarded the Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously.
SHAHEED HC JAGPATI RAM
Force No. 700010397
Unit: 48
Born: 6 May 1952
Address: Vill & PO-Sadiyabad, Dist.-Gajipur, Uttar Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Girja Devi (Wife)
Decoration: Presidents’s Police Medal for Gallantry
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 122
2001
SHAHEED HC RAM PRAKASH YADAV
Force No. 830725002
Unit: 48
Born: 1 July 1964
Address: Vill-Badanpur, PO-Mabaibilbari, PS-Indhergarh, Dist.-Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Sarojini Devi (Wife)
Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry
SHAHEED CT SHIV KUMAR KUSHWAH
Force No. 880948868
Unit: 48
Born: 12 April 1969
Address: Vill-Khanpur, PO-Meja Road, Dist.-Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Saroj Devi (Wife)
Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry
SHAHEED CT(MAHILA) BINDU KUMRE
Force No. 971351827
Unit: 88
Born: 7 April 1970
Address: Vill-Jawarkathi, PO-Barghat, Dist.-Seoni, Madhya Pradesh
Next of kin: Mr. Shiv Nath Singh (Father)
Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry
123 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2001
JAMMU & KASHMIR 14 February 2001
On the 14th February 2001, CRPF troops of 130 Bn carried out area domination in the area of PS Sopore, Distt: Baramulla in connection with panchayat elections. As the troops were returning to their camp, the militants hiding near village Tarzoo opened indiscriminate fire at them. The troops immediately took positions and retaliated. During fierce gun fight Shaheed Ct Mahabir Prasad Gujjar noticed that a militant had run into a by-lane. Without caring for his life, he moved out of his cover and chased the militant. As he ran into the by-lane, a militant hiding at a distance opened fire at him and he got seriously injured. Though being injured he fired back at the militant and hit him too but he managed to flee from the area. Later the valiant trooper succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom during evacuation.
SHAHEED CT MAHABIR PRASAD GUJJAR
Force No. 951360751
Unit: 130
Born: 15 July 1974
Address: Vill & PO-Bansiyal, PS & Taluk-Khetri, Dist.-Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan
Next of kin: Smt. Saroja Devi (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 124
2001
TRIPURA 3 March 2001
On the 3rd of March 2001, CRPF troops of 4 Bn were on a Road Opening Patrol under Police Station Bampur, Distt: South Tripura. The troops had hardly covered a distance of 2 kms from the camp when they were fired upon by insurgents who were waiting in an ambush. The insurgents were in good strength and had occupied all the hill features along the road. The troops were caught at a place where there was a deep cliff on one side and sophisticated armed insurgents on other. The only option left with the troops was to counter attack the ambush taking the insurgents head-on. Though the task entailed great risk of lives, there was no other option as the terrain afforded no other security. The troops gathered their courage and advanced ferociously at the insurgents positions firing heavily at them. A fierce gun fight took place which resulted in severe injuries on both sides. The troops ultimately succeeded in uprooting the well entrenched insurgents and the insurgents fled from the area carrying their injured and slain cadres. In the fierce head to head counter attack, eleven brave troopers of CRPF laid down their lives for the honour of their motherland.
SHAHEED HC SAHADEV CHOUDHARY
Force No. 700060804
Unit: 4
Born: 4 October 1950
Address: Vill-Saristabad, PO-Shohrampur, Dist.-Patna, Bihar
Next of kin: Smt. Srimati Devi (Wife)
SHAHEED SI GANESH PRASAD
Force No. 680263186
Unit: 4
Born: 3 July 1949
Address: Vill-Kandoli, PO-Chondai, PS-Lansidown, Dist.-Pauri, Garhwal, Uttarakhand
Next of kin: Smt. Kishori Devi (Wife)
125 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2001
SHAHEED HC JAGDISH MONDAL
Force No. 831140176
Unit: 4
Born: 2 March 1964
Address: Vill-Gazna, PO-Gazana, PS-Hanskhali, Dist.-Nadia, West Bengal
Next of kin: Smt. Rama Mondal (Wife)
SHAHEED CT RAMANAND YADAV
Force No. 861140244
Unit: 4
Born: 25 September 1964
Address: Vill-Saima, PO-Baharow, PS-Barh, Dist.-Patna, Bihar
Next of kin: Smt. Sarita Devi (Wife)
SHAHEED CT SUBHASH CHAND
Force No. 911324052
Unit: 4
Born: 21 December 1970
Address: Vill-Sikrori, PO-Karampura, PS-Bhadra, Dist.-Hanumangarh, Rajashtan
Next of kin: Smt. Rajbala (Wife)
SHAHEED L/NK GANGA SINGH
Force No. 851140545
Unit: 4
Born: 15 July 1965
Address: Vill-Rapti, PO-Welthi, PS-Munsyary, Dist.-Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand
Next of kin: Smt. Nandi Devi (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 126
2001
SHAHEED CT PRITAM SINGH
Force No. 920040025
Unit: 4
Born: 1 January 1970
Address: Vill & PO & PS-Achhanera,Dist.-Agra, Uttar Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Birmati Devi (Wife)
SHAHEED CT MAHESH KUMAR MALAKAR
Force No. 911243622
Unit: 4
Born: 3 April 1972
Address: Vill-06 Mile, PO-Khanpara, PS-Dishpur, Dist.-Kamrup, Assam
Next of kin: Smt. Devanti Devi (Wife)
SHAHEED CT PAWAN KUMAR SINGH
Force No. 901142601
Unit: 4
Born: 15 May 1971
Address: Vill-Trilokchak, PO-Dighwara, PS-Dighwara, Dist.-Chapra, Bihar
Next of kin: Smt. Ruby Singh (Wife)
127 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2001
SHAHEED CT CHANDRA H.R.
Force No. 921161797
Unit: 4
Born: 1 June 1973
Address: Vill & PS-Nitur, PS-Balele, Dist.-Kodogari, Karnataka
Next of kin: Shri. H.L. Rama (Father)
SHAHEED CT MAHABIR SINGH
Force No. 921111175
Unit: 4
Born: 20 September 1970
Address: Vill-Barka Kapura, PO-Mahasukh Ka Pira, PS-Ambati, Dist.-Muraina,Madhya Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Sila Devi (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 128
2001
TRIPURA 24 March 2001
On the 24th of March 2001, a convoy of 115 Bn CRPF was moving in the area of Police Station Manu, District Dhalai when it was ambushed by the insurgents. The insurgents fired indiscriminately at the first vehicle of the convoy from a hilltop. The troops immediately got down from the vehicle and launched an attack at the insurgents. The insurgents, who were at an advantageous position, on seeing the troops advancing opened heavy fire at them. Due to the fire Shaheed HC Rohtash Kirar and Shaheed Ct Jetha Hembram who were spearheading the attack received severe injuries. Despite injuries they kept firing at the insurgents forcing them to flee from the area. The two later succumbed to their injuries and attained martyrdom. The valour exhibited by these heroes of CRPF will always endure itself in our proud hearts.
SHAHEED CT JETHA HEMBRAM
Force No. 913193498
Unit: 115
Born: 16 January 1971
Address: Vill-Raghunathpur, PO-Mahua Bazar, Dist.-Saharsa, Bihar
Next of kin: Smt. Tajamai Devi (Wife)
SHAHEED HC ROHTASH KIRAR
Force No. 821220912
Unit: 115
Born: 11 November 1957
Address: Vill-Dubaldhan, PO-Bidhan, Teh-Beri, Dist.-Jhajhar, Haryana
Next of kin: Smt. Sahbo Devi (Wife)
129 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2001
JAMMU & KASHMIR 26 March 2001
On the 26th of March 2001, two LeT militants in the garb of police personnel entered the camp of 88 Bn at Srinagar. After entering the gate of the camp, the militants opened indiscriminate fire at the guard personnel and rushed inside the main building. In the sudden attack the troopers got injured. But despite sustaining injuries they retaliated and gunned down one of the militants. The second militant took covers behind the building and kept firing at the troops. The troopers then launched a concerted attack and gunned down the second militant also. In the encounter, four brave troopers namely Shaheed HC Abdul Qyum, Shaheed Ct Phool Pati, Shaheed Ct Gulam Hyder and Shaheed Ct/Dvr Wazir Singh sacrificed their lives on the altar of duty. Two militants were gunned down and two AKM rifles, 11 magazines, 191 rounds of AK ammunition and 5 grenades were recovered from their possession.
SHAHEED HC ABDUL QYUM
Force No. 751290439
Unit: 88
Born: 20 September 1954
Address: Vill-Gurha Brahamana, PO-Bantalab, Dist.-Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir
Next of kin: Smt. Sayra Begum (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 130
2001
SHAHEED CT PHOOL PATI
Force No. 880060402
Unit: 88
Born: 1 January 1966
Address: Vill-Dauwal, PO-Puranachhalla, Dist.-Gurdaspur, Punjab.
Next of kin: Smt. Aasha Devi (Wife)
SHAHEED CT GULAM HYDER
Force No. 680375028
Unit: 88
Born: 8 November 1948
Address: Vill & PO-Baffliaz, Dist.-Poonch, Jammu & Kashmir
Next of kin: Smt. Resham Bee (Wife)
SHAHEED CT/DVR WAZIR SINGH
Force No. 943341341
Unit: 88
Born: 22 April 1967
Address: Vill –Sisar Khas, PO-Sisar Khas, PS-Meham, Dist.-Rohtak, Haryana
Next of kin: Smt. Manisha Devi (Wife)
131 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2001
JAMMU & KASHMIR 31 March 2001
On the 31st of March 2001, CRPF troops of 130 Bn were deployed for Panchayat Elections in the area of Sopore, Dist. Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir. After the completion of elections as the troops were moving back to their bases, the militants waiting in an ambush near village Tarrzoo, opened indiscriminate fire at their vehicle. The troops immediately de-boarded the vehicles and counter-attacked the militants. The militants had occupied a dominating ground fringing the jungle. Despite being in a disadvantageous position, the troops retaliated bravely. The militants seeing the charge of the troops fled from the area. In the fierce encounter, Shaheed Ct Mahaling Kopad received serious injuries. But despite sustaining injuries he continued to assault the militants and fought from the front. Later the martyr succumbed to his injuries during evacuation.
SHAHEED CT MAHALING KOPAD
Force No. 943300921
Unit: 130
Born: 4 April 1972
Address: Vill & PO-Gokak Falls, Dist. -Belgaum, Karnataka
Next of kin: Smt. Lakshmi (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 132
2001
ASSAM 21 April 2001
On the 21st of April 2001, CRPF troops of 125 Bn launched an area domination patrol to sanitize the area during elections. As the troops were near village Patabari, Dist. Kokrajhar, the insurgents waiting in an ambush opened indiscriminate fire at the troops from a vantage position. Though being in disadvantageous position, the troops retaliated and a fierce encounter at close distance ensued. The troops then decided to launch a flanking attack. Shaheed HC Kashmiri Lal and Shaheed Ct Munend Katara led the flanking attack and advanced towards the enemy position. In the attack some insurgents got injured but the two bravehearts also received injuries. Despite sustaining injuries they continued the advance and forced the insurgents to flee. The two bravehearts later succumbed to their injuries and attained martyrdom earning immortality.
SHAHEED CT MUNEND KATARA
Force No. 991370969
Unit: 125
Born: 25 September 1977
Address: Vill-Manepura, PO-Surpura, Dist.-Bhind, Madhya Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Rajbati Devi (Mother)
SHAHEED HC KASHMIRI LAL
Force No. 800350492
Unit: 125
Born: 28 April 1960
Address: Vill-Fattuwal, PO-Khlchian, Dist.-Amritsar, Punjab
Next of kin: Smt. Kulwinder Kaur (Wife)
133 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2001
JAMMU & KASHMIR 29 April 2001
On the 29th of April 2001, CRPF troops of 122 Bn launched an operation against militants at village Malapur, PS Birwaha, Dist. Budgam. The whole village was searched thoroughly but the contact with militants could not be established. As the troops were returning to their bases, the militants blasted an IED and opened indiscriminate fire at the troops. One of the vehicles came under the direct impact of IED and its occupants received severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries, the troops held to their weapons and retaliated. Defeated by the bold retaliation of the troops, the militants aborted their plan of looting the weapons of injured and fled from the area. Six brave troopers namely Shaheed Ct Sushanta Kumar Sinha, Shaheed Ct Montu Pada Halder, Shaheed Ct A. A. Prakash, Shaheed Ct Badri Prasad, Shaheed Ct Chitte Gajendra and Shaheed Ct Chandra Kant Shinde sacrificed their lives for the nation on the day.
SHAHEED CT MONTU PADA HALDER
Force No. 913275459
Unit: 122
Born: 5 November 1968
Address: Vill & PO-Iyarpur, PS-Usthi, Dist.-24 Parganas South, West Bengal
Next of kin: Shri Uttan Pada Haldar (Elder Brother)
SHAHEED CT SUSHANTA KUMAR SINHA Force No. 913264822
Unit: 122
Born: 10 May 1968
Address: Vill-Jaleswar, PO-Mukundpur, Teh-Khatra, Dist.-Bankura,West Bengal
Next of kin: Smt. Namita Sinha Ahapatra (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 134
2001
SHAHEED CT A. A. PRAKASH
Force No. 913103685
Unit: 122
Born: 22 May 1970
Address: Vill-Gowli Street, PO-Madikeri, Dist.-Kodagu Worg, Karnataka
Next of kin: Smt. M.P.Parvathi (Wife)
SHAHEED CT BADRI PRASAD
Force No. 943220116
Unit: 122
Born: 1 January 1971
Address: Vill-Rampur, PO-Rampura, Dist.-Neemuch, Madhya Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Khavi Bai (Wife)
SHAHEED CT CHITTE GAJENDRA
Force No. 951451186
Unit: 122
Born: 15 January 1971
Address: Vill & PO-Khuntegoan,Dist.-Latur, Maharashtra
Next of kin: Smt. Lata Gajender Chite (Wife)
SHAHEED CT CHANDRA KANT SHINDE
Force No. 991271124
Unit: 122
Born: 20 June 1979
Address: Vill & PO-Patkhal, Dist.-Satara, Maharashtra
Next of kin: Smt. Nirmala (Mother)
135 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2001
ASSAM 10 May 2001
On the 10th of May 2001, CRPF troops of 85 Bn carried out mobile patrolling in the area under PS Bokajan, Dist. Karbi Anglong. As the troops were near village Deohari, the insurgents waiting in an ambush opened indiscriminate fire at them. The troops immediately alighted from the vehicle and launched a counter attack. As the troops advanced towards the insurgents’ positions, adopting tactics of fire and move, the insurgents fled from the area. In the encounter, Shaheed HC P S Deogam received severe injuries when he was spearheading the attack. Despite sustaining injuries he fought valiantly till his last breath. His sacrifice will forever be remembered as a saga of bravery.
SHAHEED HC P. S. DEOGAM
Force No. 821261069
Unit: 85
Born: 18 June 1961
Address: Vill-Domardiha, PO-Parphundia, PS-Chaibasa,
Dist.-West Singhbhum, Jharkhand
Next of kin: Smt. Manjudevagam (Wife),
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 136
2001
TRIPURA 24 May 2001
On the 24th of May 2001, CRPF troops of 34 Bn launched an operation against insurgents in the general area under PS Gandacherra, Dist. West Tripura. During operation, as the troops reached near their target, the insurgents waiting in ambush opened indiscriminate fire at the troops. The troops retaliated and a fierce encounter ensued. Defeated by the valour of the troops the insurgents fled from the area. During fierce encounter Shaheed L/Nk Sohan Singh, who was at the forefront during the counter-attack sustained severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries he fought with the insurgents valiantly and sacrificed his life on the altar of duty. The nation is indebted to his sacrifice.
SHAHEED L/NK SOHAN SINGH
Force No. 850801289
Unit: 34
Born: 24 July 1966
Address: Vill & PO-Pholgaon, Teh-Deoli, Dist.-Wardha, Maharashtra
Next of kin: Smt. Gayatri Devi (Wife)
137 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2001
JAMMU & KASHMIR 25 May 2001
On the 25th of May 2001, CRPF troops of 68 Bn were on their regular patrolling at Udhampur, Dist. Udhampur. During the operation, as troops reached near Shud Mahadev Mandir, the militants blasted an IED and opened indiscriminate fire at the troops. One of the vehicles came under the direct impact of IED and its occupants received severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries, the troops held to their weapons and retaliated. Defeated by the bold retaliation of the troops, the militants aborted their plan of looting the weapons of injured and fled from the area. Five brave troopers namely Shaheed HC/Dvr Avtar Singh, Shaheed HC Shanker Ram, Shaheed L/Nk A.K. Nath, Shaheed Ct R P Sharma and Shaheed Ct Jai Karan sacrificed their lives for the nation on the day.
SHAHEED HC/DVR AVTAR SINGH
Force No. 881171634
Unit: 68
Born: 21 February 1963
Address: Vill-Kapura., PO-Kapura, PS –Mehna, Dist.-Moga, Punjab
Next of kin: Smt. Kulwinder Kaur (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 138
2001
SHAHEED CT JAI KARAN
Force No. 901190712
Unit: 68
Born: 9 July 1967
Address: Vill-Ladan, PO –Ladan, PS-Salhawas, Dist.-Rohtak, Haryana
Next of kin: Smt. Munni Devi (Wife)
SHAHEED L/NK A.K. NATH
Force No. 850871662
Unit: 68
Born: 10 May 1965
Address: Vill-Burnpur, PO-Hirapur, PS-Hirapur, Dist.-Burdhwan West Bengal
Next of kin: Smt. Tula Rani Nath (Wife)
SHAHEED CT R.P. SHARMA
Force No. 860350183
Unit: 68
Born: 21 April 1961
Address: Vill-Sunahni, PO-Sunahni, PS -Talai, Dist.-Bilaspur,
Himachal Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Nirmala Devi(Wife)
SHAHEED HC SHANKER RAM
Force No. 841190523
Unit: 68
Born: 28 December 2012
Address: Vill-Ranvirpur, PO-Sarwa, PS-Sarai Lakhansi, Dist.-Mau, Uttar Pradesh.
Next of kin: Smt. Daymanti Devi (Wife)
139 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2001
TRIPURA 31 May 2001
On the 31st of May 2001, taking advantage of dense jungle and hilly terrain, insurgents fired indiscriminately at the camp of 2 Bn CRPF established under PS Ompi, Dist. South Tripura when 90 Bn CRPF was taking charge of it. The troops first retaliated the fire and then launched an attack at the insurgents. The Quick Action Team moved out of the camp and advanced towards the jungle taking a circular route. Seeing that they are being challenged, the insurgents fled from the area under thick vegetation. During the retaliation, two of the CRPF troopers, namely Shaheed Ct M.S. Gani and Shaheed Ct V. K. Reddy, sustained injuries. They were evacuated to the nearest hospital but succumbed to their injuries and attained martyrdom.
SHAHEED CT V. K. REDDY
Force No. 981131491
Unit: 90
Born: 10 July 1977
Address: Vill & PO-Vemula, Teh-Wanaparthy, Dist.-Mahabubnagar, Telangana
Next of kin: Smt. Neelamma (Mother)
SHAHEED CT M. S. GANI
Force No. 710360551
Unit: 2
Born: 4 January 1951
Address: Vill & PO-Chithi Bandy, PS-Bandipura, Dist.-Baramulla,
Jammu & Kashmir
Next of kin: Smt. Hajra (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 140
2001
JAMMU & KASHMIR 12 June 2001
On the 12th of June 2001, a militant of LeT outfit namely Abu Tala opened fire at the sentries of SOG camp at Sola, PS Shopian, Dist. Pulwama. As the sentries retaliated, the militant ran into the grove adjoining the camp. On receipt of information, CRPF troops of 30 Bn reached at the location and started laying a cordon around the groove which provoked indiscriminate firing and even lobbing of grenades by the militant who had taken cover behind a pile of logs. A fierce encounter took place. As the militant was not giving up, an assault group was formed to neutralize him. As the assault group entered the groove, a fierce gunfight at close distance took place in which Shaheed Insp H L Gupta and Shaheed Ct Anand Solanki sustained severe injuries. But despite injuries, they continued the assault and ultimately gunned down the militant. Later the bravehearts succumbed to their injuries and attained martyrdom. Their selfless sacrifice for the nation was recognized with the award of President’s Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously.
SHAHEED CT ANAND SOLANKI
Force No. 921275099
Unit: 30
Born: 1 June 1970
Address: Vill-Khayde, PS-Malegaon, PO-Khaydei, Dist.-Nasik, Maharashtra
Next of kin: Smt. Surekha (Wife)
Decoration: Presidents’s Police Medal for Gallantry
SHAHEED INSP H. L. GUPTA
Force No. 901190712
Unit: 30
Born: 1 February 1946
Address: Vill-Saitar, PS-Bansgoan, PO-Baghrai, Dist.-Gorakhpur,
Uttar Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Malathi Devi (Wife)
Decoration: Presidents’s Police Medal for Gallantry
141 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2001
ARUNACHAL PRADESH 12 July 2001
On the 12th of July 2001, CRPF troops of 124 Bn deployed at PS Khonsa, Dist. Tirap received an information about movement of insurgents in the area. The troops immediately responded to the information and moved out of their camp to lay a Naka. The troops had hardly covered few kilometers in vehicle when the insurgents waiting in an ambush blasted an IED and opened indiscriminate fire at the troops. The vehicle in which the troops were travelling came under the impact of IED blast and its occupant sustained injuries. Despite sustaining injuries the troops held to their weapons and retaliated. Due to instant retaliation by the injured troopers, the insurgents who were advancing to loot the weapons had to abort their plan and they fled from the area. Despite sustaining injuries and being at the receiving end, the brave troopers courageously faced the enemy and gave a bold reply. In the fierce gunfight, Shaheed HC Amir Hussain, Shaheed Ct/Dvr Lakhbir Singh and Shaheed Ct Deen Mohd laid down their lives but lived to their pledge of serving the nation till last breath.
SHAHEED CT DEEN MOHD.
Force No. 851290208
Unit: 124
Born: 1 June 1969
Address: Vill-Kumarkhera, PO-Sikrawah, PS-Hathin, Distt-Faridabad Haryana
Next of kin: Smt. Shakeela (Wife)
SHAHEED CT/DVR LAKHBIR SINGH
Force No. 951440326
Unit: 124
Born: 7 July 1974
Address: Vill & PO-Chitti, PS-Lambra, Dist.-Jalandhar, Punjab
Next of kin: Smt. Piari (Mother)
SHAHEED HC AMIR HUSSAIN
Force No. 830764114
Unit: 124
Born: 2 February 1963
Address: Vill-Thakurmura, PS & PO-Sonamura, Dist.-Sephijala, Tripura
Next of kin: Smt. Salma Begam (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 142
2001
ARUNACHAL PRADESH 20 July 2001
On the 20th of July 2001, CRPF troops of 124 Bn deployed at PS Khonsa, Distt: Tirap were proceeding for the administrative duties duly prepared. As the vehicle was plying on Lazo road, the insurgents waiting in an ambush blasted an IED and opened indiscriminate fire at the troops. The vehicle came under the impact of IED blast and its occupant sustained injuries. Despite sustaining injuries the troops held to their weapons and retaliated. Due to instant retaliation by the injured troopers, the insurgents who were advancing to loot the weapons had to abort their plan and they fled from the area. Despite sustaining injuries and being at the receiving end the brave troopers courageously faced the enemy and gave a bold reply. In the fierce gunfight Shaheed HC Ajit Singh, Shaheed Ct Madhav Malakar, Shaheed Ct Promod Kumar Behera, Shaheed Ct D. Chakrayiah , Shaheed Ct Ramesh Yadav and Shaheed Ct/Dvr Beant Singh sacrificed their lives in the line of duty.
SHAHEED CT MADHAV MALAKAR
Force No. 880989484
Unit: 124
Born: 1 March 1968
Address: Vill-Kishmot Kadam, PO-Rowrari, PS-Sualkuchi, Dist.-Kamrup, Assam
Next of kin: Shri Jiten Malakar (Brother)
SHAHEED HC AJIT SINGH
Force No. 800689117
Unit: 124
Born: 2 January 1960
Address: Vill-Gokhulpur, PO-Kuttupur, PS-Bidhupur, Dist.-Vaishali, Bihar
Next of kin: Smt. Mithlesh Devi(Wife)
143 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2001
SHAHEED CT PRAMOD KUMAR BEHERA
Force No. 880984543
Unit: 124
Born: 25 February 1966
Address: Vill-Vishwanathpur,PO-Gholapur, Dist.-Cuttack, Odisha
Next of kin: Smt. Pushpa Rani Behera (Wife)
SHAHEED CT D. CHAKRAYIAH
Force No. 880981481
Unit: 124
Born: 12 April 1968
Address: Vill & PO-Tallapalum, PS-Nidaduvole, Dist.-West Godavary, Andhra Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Saramma (Wife)
SHAHEED CT RAMESH JADHAV
Force No. 921272562
Unit: 124
Born: 9 July 1970
Address: Vill-Umbrede, PO-Wakeshore,Dist.-Satara, Maharashtra
Next of kin: Smt. Bharti (Wife)
SHAHEED CT/DVR BEANT SINGH
Force No. 880958294
Unit: 124
Born: 26 April 1968
Address: Vill & PO-Kotalya Harchanda, PS-Khanuwan, Dist.-Gurdwaspur, Punjab
Next of kin: Smt. Manjeet Kaur (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 144
2001
ASSAM 22 July 2001
On the 22nd of July 2001, CRPF troops of 40 Bn were moving from Lumding (Nagaon) to Haflong (NC Hills), for shifting of the stores of the Bn. As the convoy was near village Lavse, Distt: N C Hills, the insurgents ambushed the convoy at hilly terrain. The insurgents used heavy firing at the vehicles from a vantage position. The troops immediately de-boarded the vehicles and launched an attack at the insurgents. As the troops closed-in at the insurgents a fierce gun fight took place. Despite being in disadvantageous position, the brave troops forced the insurgents to flee for their lives. In the counter attack, Shaheed Shri V.K. Yadav, Asst. Comdt, Shaheed Ct/Bugler Khem Singh and Shaheed Ct/Dvr Rajbir Singh sacrificed their lives when they were bravely charging at the insurgents. They are gone but not forgotten.
SHAHEED CT/DVR RAJBIR SINGH
Force No. 913129561
Unit: 40
Born: 15 August 1965
Address: Vill-Dhamlawas, PO-Pethrawas, Dist.-Rewari, Haryana
Next of kin: Smt. Rajbala Yadav (Wife)
SHAHEED CT/BUG KHEM SINGH
Force No. 880610072
Unit: 40
Born: 19 June 1968
Address: Vill & PO-Bhondsi, Dist.-Gurgaon, Teh-Sona, Haryana
Next of kin: Smt. Pushpa Devi (Wife)
SHAHEED VINOD KUMAR YADAV, ASST. COMDT.
IRLA No. 4448
Unit: 40
Born: 21 June 1973
Address: Vill & PO-Vaishali Nagar, Dist.-Jaipur, Rajasthan
Next of kin: Smt. Archana Yadav (Wife)
145 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2001
JAMMU & KASHMIR 24 July 2001
Shopian town in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir was the most affected area of militancy due to presence of large number of sympathizers and its dense population. The sympathizers are all eager to attack the Indian Armed Forces deployed in the area. On the 24th of July 2001, the Company Commander of 30 Bn CRPF was visiting his posts deployed in the area for checking of the deployment. As his vehicles were passing through the congested and populated market, some militant taking advantage of the crowd hurled a grenade at the vehicle. Due to the blast of the grenade, Shaheed HC Balkar Singh sustained injuries. The area was hurriedly cordoned and a search was undertaken but the culprit could not be nabbed. Later the martyr succumbed to his injuries on the 1st of August 2001 during the treatment.
SHAHEED HC BALKAR SINGH
Force No. 710602117
Unit: 30
Born: 24 October 1952
Address: Vill & PS-Margindpura, Dist.-Amritsar, Punjab
Next of kin: Smt. Lakhvinder Kaur (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 146
2001
ASSAM 25 July 2001
On the 25th of July 2001, CRPF troops of 24 Bn launched an operation against insurgents at village Kauchdhola, PS Gauripur, Distt: Dhubri. During operation contact with insurgents could not be established. As the troops were returning, the insurgents hiding in the jungle opened indiscriminate fire at them. The troops retaliated and a fierce encounter ensued. During the counter-attack Shaheed Ct Awadh Kishore Singh who was at front received severe bullet injuries. Despite sustaining injuries he continued the assault against insurgents and forced them to flee from the area. Later, the gallant achieved martyrdom.
SHAHEED CT AWADH KISHORE SINGH
Force No. 903021044
Unit: 24
Born: 25 June 1972
Address: Vill & PO-Satjor Bazar, Dist.-Chapra, Bihar
Next of kin: Smt. Geeta Singh (Wife)
147 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2001
ANDHRA PRADESH 29 July 2001
CRPF troops of 63 Bn were located in PS Etarunagaram, Distt: Warrangal. On the 29th of July 2001, the maoists of PWG came in the garb of civilians with their weapons concealed, placed a tractor trolley laden with high explosives near to the gate of the Police Station and took positions at the vantage points. Later they detonated the explosive and opened heavy fire at the Police Station. The troops at the Police Station immediately took positions and retaliated. The maoists had planned to completely annihilate the troops and loot their weapons. But the retaliation from the troops held them at bay. A fierce gun battle ensued in which both sides sustained injuries. The maoists failed before the bravery and valour of troops and they found it safe to flee from the area. During the fierce gun battle, Shaheed HC Deen Bandhu Basak and Shaheed HC Rajesh Singh Chauhan sustained severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries they not only fired from their weapons but also kept exhorting and directing other troops. They kept the morale of troops high and made them more determined to repulse the attack.
SHAHEED HC RAJESH SINGH CHAUHAN
Force No. 830752846
Unit: 63
Born: 1 January 1963
Address: Vill-Bhatigwan, Dist.-Rewa, Madhya Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Maina Devi (Wife)
SHAHEED HC DEEN BANDHU BASAK
Force No. 850830761
Unit: 63
Born: 29 April 1965
Address: Vill-Raghunathpur, PS-Basirhat, PO-Raghunathpura, Dist.-North 24 Pargana, West Bengal
Next of kin: Smt. Mahuya Basak (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 148
2001
ASSAM 29 July 2001
On the 29th of July 2001, CRPF troops of 128 Bn launched an operation against insurgents at village Bhaukjay, PS Rangiya, Distt: Kamrup. As the troops reached near their target, the insurgents waiting in an ambush blasted an IED followed by indiscriminate fire. One of the vehicles came under the impact of IED blast and its occupant sustained injuries. The troops, despite sustaining injuries in the blast and initial firing, launched a counter attack at the insurgents. A fierce gun fight ensued and unable to match the bravery of the troopers, the insurgents fled from the area. In the fierce encounter three bravehearts who despite sustaining injuries fought with the insurgents namely Shaheed Ct Farooq Ahmed, Shaheed Ct Pradeep Kumar and Shaheed Ct Parash Ram Yadav succumbed to their injuries and attained martyrdom.
SHAHEED CT PARAS RAM YADAV
Force No. 943340861
Unit: 128
Born: 15 November 1972
Address: PO & PS– Chitranjan, Dist.-Burdhwan, West Bengal
Next of kin: Smt. Manbhawati Devi (Wife)
SHAHEED CT PRADEEP KUMAR
Force No. 931340767
Unit: 128
Born: 24 December 1972
Address: Vill & PO-Chaunta, Teh-Dinanagar, Dist.-Gurdaspur, Punjab
Next of kin: Smt. Madhu Bala (Wife)
SHAHEED CT FAROOQ AHMED
Force No. 971177333
Unit: 128
Born: 1 December 1954
Address: Vill-Khanpoora Shangas, PO-Shangas,Dist.-Anantnag,
Jammu & Kashmir
Next of kin: Smt. Parvina Begum (Wife)
149 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2001
ASSAM 05 August 2001
On the 5th of August 2001, CRPF troops of 1 Bn launched an operation against insurgents in the general area under PS Bijni, Distt: Bongaigaon. During operation contact with insurgents could not be established. As the troops were withdrawing from the area in vehicles, the insurgents waiting in an ambush blasted an IED and opened indiscriminate fire. The vehicle came under direct impact of blast and its occupants sustained severe injuries. The insurgents, after inflicting severe injuries to the troops, started closing in for looting the weapons. The brave troopers, though were badly injured, gathered their weapons and opened fire at the advancing insurgents. The brave reply stopped the advance of insurgents but they continued firing at the troops. The troops crawled behind covers and kept the insurgents at bay till the reinforcement arrived. Eight brave and valiant troopers sacrificed their lives in the incident but not before foiling the nefarious designs of the enemy.
SHAHEED CT RAMJI MISHRA
Force No. 971111024
Unit: 1
Born: 10 August 1974
Address: Vill-Jivla, Dist.-Rewa, Madhya Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Sunita Mishra (Wife)
SHAHEED INSP MAHESH CHANDRA SHARMA
Force No. 751190079
Unit: 1
Born: 30 June 1952
Address: Vill-Surukpur Road, Near Power Line, Najafgarh, Dist.-Delhi, New Delhi
Next of kin: Smt. Rajrani Sharma
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 150
2001
SHAHEED CT KAILASH YADAV
Force No. 910920601
Unit: 1
Born: 6 May 1972
Address: Vill-Deo Kathia, PO-Angirpur/Belwa, Dist.-Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Binda Devi (Wife)
SHAHEED CT DHARAM PAL SINGH
Force No. 920650259
Unit: 1
Born: 1 April 1971
Address: Vill-Bhalwa Naigadhi, Dist.-Rewa, Madhya Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Asha Devi (Wife)
SHAHEED CT JAGDISH PRASAD SHARMA
Force No. 913153670
Unit: 1
Born: 1 October 1974
Address: Vill-Banwariwas, PO-Kishorpur, Dist.-Goutam Budha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Prabha Sharma (Wife)
151 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2001
SHAHEED CT SUNIT KUMAR
Force No. 920650420
Unit: 1
Born: 4 June 1969
Address: Vill-Dindyal Nagar, Dist.-Sagar, Madhya Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Sushila Devi (Wife)
SHAHEED CT BHAGWAN SINGH
Force No. 911110078
Unit: 1
Born: 5 January 1971
Address: Vill-Sabita Nagar, PO-Tundla Chowrah, Dist.-Firozabad,
Uttar Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Mithlesh (Wife)
SHAHEED HC (ARMR) T. N. SONAWANE
Force No. 811270075
Unit: AWS Gty/ Attached from GC Banglore
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 152
2001
JHARKHAND 28 August 2001
On the 28th of August 2001, CRPF troops of 93 Bn launched an operation against maoists in the jungles of village Cheruvan, PS Dumari, Distt: Giridih. As the troops were advancing towards the suspected hideout of maoists , the maoists waiting in ambush opened indiscriminate fire at the troops. The troops despite being caught in the indiscriminate fire took covers behind tree and retaliated. A fierce gunfight ensued. After assessing the positions of the maoists , the troops then launched a flanking attack. As the troops were advancing for attack, Shaheed HC Hassan Akhtar who was spearheading the attack received bullet injuries. But despite sustaining injuries he led his men from the front and kept charging at the maoists. Seeing the charge and ferocious attack, the maoists preferred to flee from the area taking advantage of dense forest and terrain. Later the brave trooper succumbed to his injury and attained martyrdom.
SHAHEED HC HASSAN AKHTAR
Force No. 841120382
Unit: 93
Born: 15 February 1965
Address: Vill-Ikrotia, PO-Asmoli, Dist.-Jyotiba Phule Nagra, Uttar Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Saheen Phatima (Wife)
153 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2001
TRIPURA 28 August 2001
2 Bn of CRPF was deployed at Tripura for conducting operations against the insurgents. On the 28th of August 2001, its troops launched an operation against insurgents at village Dhanwan Para, PO Gandacherra, Dist: Dhalai but ran into an ambush where the insurgents opened indiscriminate fire at the troops. Shaheed Ct Bodh Raj and Shaheed Ct Kamleshwar Bhagat, who were at front, received severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries they launched a counter-attack at the insurgents and forced them to flee. Later both the bravehearts succumbed to their injuries and attained martyrdom.
SHAHEED CT KAMLESHWAR BHAGAT
Force No. 891172731
Unit: 2
Born: 1 January 1971
Address: Vill-Pabiya, PO-Karonda, PS & Dist.-Gumla, Jharkhand
Next of kin: Smt. Tanuja Devi (Wife)
SHAHEED CT BODH RAJ
Force No. 903080469
Unit: 2
Born: 17 January 1969
Address: Vill-Vijaypur, PO & PS-Reasi, Dist.-Udhampur,
Jammu & Kashmir
Next of kin: Smt. Sushma Devi (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 154
2001
JAMMU & KASHMIR 06 September 2001
On the 6th of September 2001, a truck rammed through the barriers deployed at the gate of the CRPF camp of 122 Bn at Magam, Distt: Budgam and entered the camp. The sentry at main gate, namely Shaheed Vijay Panwar, on seeing the suspicious forced entry fired at the tyres of the truck and rushed towards it. Other CRPF personnel also ran to cover the truck. On seeing the approach of the troops, the militant driving the truck activated the IED laden in the truck and blasted it. Due to the blast, Shaheed Vijay Panwar attained martyrdom while seven others sustained injuries.
SHAHEED CT VIJAY PANWAR
Force No. 961270647
Unit: 122
Born: 5 June 1975
Address: Vill & PO-Malegaon, PS-Nihal Nagar, Dist.-Nasik, Maharashtra
Next of kin: Smt. Jyoti Vijay Pawar (Wife)
155 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2001
JAMMU & KASHMIR 6 September 2001
On the 6th of September 2001, a convoy of 31 Bn CRPF was moving under PS Qazikund, Distt: Srinagar when it was attacked by militants using an IED. One vehicle of the convoy came under the impact of the blast. The troops immediately retaliated and launched a search but nothing could be recovered. Due to the IED blast Shaheed SI (M) P. Bhattachariah sustained serious injuries and later attained martyrdom. His sacrifice on the line of duty will be ever remembered and the nation salutes such braves.
SHAHEED SI(M) P. BHATTACHARIAH
Force No. 871530248
Unit: 31
Born: 19 October 1962
Address: Vill-Birbhanpur, PO-Durgapur, Dist.-Bardwan, West Bengal
Next of kin: Smt. Tanusree Bhattachariah (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 156
2001
JHARKHAND 6 September 2001
On the 6th of September 2001, CRPF troops of 3 Bn launched an operation against maoists in the jungles of Patki, PS Chandwa, Distt: Latehar. As the troops were advancing towards the suspected hideout of maoists, the maoists waiting in ambush opened indiscriminate fire at the troops. The troops despite being caught in the indiscriminate fire took covers behind tree and retaliated. A fierce gunfight ensued. After assessing the positions of the maoists, the troops then launched a flanking attack. As the troops were advancing for attack, Shaheed Ct Desai Paswan who was spearheading the attack received bullet injuries. But despite sustaining injuries he fought from the front and kept charging at the maoists. Seeing the charge and ferocious attack, the maoists preferred to flee from the area taking advantage of dense forest and terrain. Later the brave trooper succumbed to his injury and attained martyrdom.
SHAHEED CT DESAI PASWAN
Force No. 880961711
Unit: 3
Born: 25 October 1966
Address: Vill-Madhubani, PO-Ram Nagar, PS-Poipari, Dist.-Sitamadhi Bihar
Next of kin: Smt. Nirmla Devi (Wife)
157 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2001
ANDHRA PRADESH 9 September 2001
On the 9th of September 2001, CRPF troops of 35 Bn launched an operation against maoists in the general area of village Maradimilli, PS Aditimala, Distt: East Godavari. During operation as the troops neared their target, the maoists waiting in ambush opened indiscriminate fire coupled with blasting of IEDs. The troops retaliated and a fierce gunfight ensued. During the counter-attack as the troops advanced towards the maoists positions, the maoists blasted a series of IEDs which resulted in severe injuries to the troops at the front. Despite sustaining injuries the troops continued the assault. Failing to match the bravery of troops, the maoists fled from the area alongwith their injured cadres. In the fierce gunfight Shaheed HC Sarajul Ansari, Shaheed Ct Hira Singh, Shaheed Ct Rabindra Behra, Shaheed Ct Bichitter Sahu and Shaheed Ct Suresh Yadav sacrificed their lives and attained martyrdom.
SHAHEED HC SARAJUL ANSARI
Force No. 071053531
Unit: 35
Born: 8 October 1951
Address: Vill-Marhan, PO-Shibmohendrapur, PS-Morhorwara, Dist.-Saran, Bihar
Next of kin: Smt. Anwari Khatoon (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 158
2001
SHAHEED CT HIRA SINGH
Force No. 881333269
Unit: 35
Born: 10 June 1968
Address: Vill & PO-Aulkahkhurd, Dist.-Gurdaspur, Punjab.
Next of kin: Smt. Rajwindar Kaur (Wife)
SHAHEED CT RABINDRA BEHERA
Force No. 941176211
Unit: 35
Born: 2 July 1975
Address: Vill & PO-Panabarnj, PS-Khurda, Dist.-Khurda, Odisha
Next of kin: Smt. Arnapurna Behera (Wife)
SHAHEED CT SURESH YADAV
Force No. 931330875
Unit: 35
Born: 10 January 1971
Address: Vill-Chanurpur, PO-Madar Mou, Dist.-Ambedkar Nagar,
Uttar Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Kusum (Wife)
SHAHEED CT BICHITTER SAHU
Force No. 941176113
Unit: 35
Born: 5 May 1973
Address: Vill & PO-Rajsunakhala, Dist.-Nayagarh, Odisha
Next of kin: Smt. Lalita Sahoo (Wife)
159 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2001
JHARKHAND 23 September 2001
On the 23rd of September 2001, while a joint party of 93 Bn CRPF and State Police under command of SP Hazaribagh was returning from special operation in six vehicles, MCC Maoist targeted them by exploding an IED followed by firing. In the incident, the vehicle carrying CRPF personnel came under the impact of IED blast and its occupants sustained severe injuries. Despite being outnumbered and severely injured, the bravehearts held to their weapons and retaliated with grit and determination. Due to their brave fight against all odds the maoists fled from the area and shunned their plan of looting the weapons of the injured troopers. Later, the eleven brave troopers of CRPF succumbed to their injuries and laid life on the altar of duty. Such brave stories of fighting till the last breath are rarely heard.
SHAHEED SI TEJ PAL SINGH
Force No. 690010723
Unit: 93
Born: 1 January 1948
Address: Vill & PO-Kalina, PS-Swaroorpur, Dist.-Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Mahveer Devi (Wife)
SHAHEED INSP B.R. RANKHAMBEY
Force No. 680260524
Unit: 93
Born: 1 June 1945
Address: Vill & PO-Toraba, PS-Lohara, Dist.-Osmanabad, Maharashtra
Next of kin: Smt. Rukmani Bai (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 160
2001
SHAHEED HC SHAKTI CHAND
Force No. 810703021
Unit: 93
Born: 2 August 1959
Address: Vill-Nanot, PO-Uhal, PS-Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Manorma Devi (Wife)
SHAHEED HC S.C. MURMU
Force No. 830620058
Unit: 93
Born: 10 Februuary 1958
Address: Vill-Dakshin Sole, PO-Jhar Gram, Dist.-Midnapur, West Bengal
Next of kin: Smt. Srimati Murmur (Wife)
SHAHEED HC AWADH KISHORE
Force No. 840120013
Unit: 93
Born: 3 January 1964
Address: Vill-Bakhari Samari, PO-Semari, PS-Masrak, Dist.-Chhapra, Bihar
Next of kin: Smt. Gyanti Devi (Wife)
161 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2001
SHAHEED L/NK S.K. LAIKUDDIN
Force No. 850782277
Unit: 93
Born: 27 April 1972
Address: Vill & PO-Tilda, PS-Salipur, Dist.-Cuttack, Odisha
Next of kin: Smt. Nishat Firdaus Khanam (Wife)
SHAHEED CT BALWINDER SINGH
Force No. 911242233
Unit: 93
Born: 21 November 1971
Address: Vill-Takhan Wadi, PO-Takhan Wadi, PS-Moga, Dist.-Faridkot, Punjab.
Next of kin: Smt. Jasprit Kaur(Wife)
SHAHEED CT D.K. NAIR
Force No. 810090127
Unit: 93
Born: 29 November 1959
Address: Vill & PO-Peryam, Palode, Nedumangadu, Dist.-Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Next of kin: Smt. S. Ambika (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 162
2001
SHAHEED CT B.H. SUNGAR
Force No. 880935435
Unit: 93
Born: 1 February 68
Address: Vill & PO-Jaknur, PS-Badami, Dist.-Bijapur Karnataka
Next of kin: Smt. Vijaya Laxmi (Wife)
SHAHEED CT ASHA KUMAR SHARMA
Force No. 903080779
Unit: 93
Born: 1 January 1968
Address: Vill & PO-Nighiar, PS-Talai, Dist.-Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Santosh Devi (Wife)
SHAHEED CT DARSHAN SINGH
Force No. 903081065
Unit: 93
Born: 14 August 1969
Address: Vill-Bihla, PO-Bihla, PS-Bhourao, Dist.-Sangrur, Punjab
Next of kin: Smt. Rajendra Kour (Wife)
163 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2001
JAMMU & KASHMIR 1 October 2001
On the 1st of October 2001, four militants attacked the Old Secretariat in Srinagar city which was guarded by 116 Bn CRPF personnel and State Police and BSF. Four militants approached the gate in a vehicle; three of them disembarked near the gate while the fourth one rammed the vehicle on the gate and blasted it. One of the militants died in the blast while three gained entry inside the campus by sneaking through the passage created. In the blast, Shaheed Ct Lal Mohan Paswan who was at guard near the gate received serious injuries and attained martyrdom. After gaining entry the militants fired indiscriminately at the personnel. Later a joint operation was launched by the Security Forces and all the three militants were eliminated. The sacrifice of the martyr will ever by remembered by CRPF.
SHAHEED CT LAL MOHAN PASWAN
Force No. 941144719
Unit: 116
Born: 2 January 1976
Address: Vill & PO-Ughadhani, Dist.-Rohtak, Haryana
Next of kin: Smt. Rina Devi (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 164
2001
DELHI 18 October 2001
On the 18th of October 2001, Shaheed Ct /Rt Nitin Puttewar was on sentry duty at the main gate of Group Centre CRPF at Jharodahkalan, New Delhi. Taking advantage of darkness and movement of families of force personnel from the gate, a suspected militant approached towards the gate. The alert sentry challenged the suspect but in reply received a hail of bullets from an automatic weapon. The brave sentry despite his injuries raised the alarm and the troops fired back at the militant. On seeing the response of heavy fire from the post, the militant fled away. Shaheed Ct/Rt Nitin Puttewar stood firm as a rock between the assailant and the hundreds of family inside the campus. On getting information the whole area was searched but the militant could not be apprehended. The injured trooper was evacuated to the hospital but he succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom. Later one AK 57 rifle with two magazines and 57 rounds were recovered from a field in new Gopal Nagar. His bravery and steadfastness was awarded with the Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously.
SHAHEED CT/RT NITIN PUTTEWAR
Force No. 015213415
Group Centre: New Delhi
Born: 19 June 1976
Address: Vill-Laghuwetan Colony, PS-Ward No. 30, PO-Hinganghat, Dist.-Wardha, Maharashtra
Next of kin: Smt. Pratibha Suresh Rao Puttewar (Mother)
Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry
165 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2001
ASSAM 1 November 2001
On the 1st of November 2001, CRPF troops of 64 Bn were deployed in the Nepali Market, PS Guwahati, Distt: Kamrup to thwart insurgent activity during Laxmi Pooja festival. The troops had divided themselves into small teams and had established the pickets. As the troops were keeping an eye on the area, two insurgents reached closer to Shaheed Ct S. G. Lemle, taking advantage of the crowd, and fired at him. In the fire, the trooper sustained severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries, as he could not fire due to the civilians around, he flung and got hold of one of the insurgent. But the second insurgent attacked him and helped him escape. The two insurgents fled from the area taking advantage of dense crowd. The braveheart later succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.
SHAHEED CT S.G. LEMLE
Force No. 941270349
Unit: 64
Born: 8 August 1973
Address: Vill-Bhirda, PO-Basamba, Dist.-Parbhani, Maharashtra
Next of kin: Smt. Manjula Bai (Mother)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 166
2001
JHARKHAND 7 November 2001
On the 7th of November 2001, CRPF troops of 134 Bn, operating along with civil police, had an exchange of fire with the maoists. A swift flanking attack was rallied and while the flank was advancing, Shaheed Ct Juneja Haji got hit by a volley of bullets and was injured severely. The troops continued their advance and attacked the maoists positions. Seeing the ferocious counter attack, the maoists fled the area. Shaheed Ct Juneja Haji later succumbed to the injuries and attained martyrdom. A search was later organized in the area and three suspects were apprehended.
SHAHEED CT JUNEJA HAJI
Force No. 903075966
Unit: 134
Born: 1 May 1971
Address: Vill-Dhrfa, PS –Sethavadala, Dist.-Jaamnagar, Gujrat
Next of kin: Smt. Rajiya Bano (Wife)
167 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2001
DELHI 13 December 2001
No words can be enough to describe this act of valour in the sanctum sanctorum of Indian democracy, the Parliament building. On the 13th of December 2001, CRPF troops of 88 Bn were deployed at the Parliament House, New Delhi. The main duty assigned to the troops of 88 Bn was the checking of vehicles and persons entering the Parliament House. At around 1140 hrs. five militants entered the premises of Parliament House posing as VIPs with forged security pass pasted to their vehicle. After gaining entry in the premises of the Parliament House, the militants first blasted the IED fitted in the vehicle and then fired indiscriminately at the troops deployed there. The security staff at the Parliament House got alerted and closed all the doors of the main building due to which the militants could not enter the area where all the VVIPs were present. At the time of attack, Shaheed Ct Kamlesh Kumari was present at Gate No. 11. Despite of heavy firing all around she did not run away or leave her place of deployment rather she surreptitiously followed the militants and kept informing the troops about their movement. Her information helped the other troopers to finally neutralize all the five militants. In the endeavour she herself got injured but did not withdraw till all the militants were neutralized. Later she also succumbed to her injuries and attained martyrdom. For her bravery and courage, she was awarded the ASHOKA CHAKRA posthumously, the highest peacetime gallantry award by the Honourable President of India.
SHAHEED CT (MAHILA) KAMLESH KUMARI
Force No. 943040199
Unit: 88
Born: 30 June 1969
Address: PS & PO-Sikandar Pur, Dist.-Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh
Next of kin: Shri Awdhesh Kumar (Husband)
Decoration: Ashok Chakra
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 168
2001
JHARKHAND 21 December 2001
On the 21st of December 2001, on getting information regarding attack/firing on Chinia civil police out post by MCC and PWG extremists, CRPF troops of 3 Bn along with district armed police and civil police rushed to the spot as reinforcement. While the troops were en-route, they were ambushed by extremists. The joint troops started retaliating effectively and with their courage and steadfastness were able to force the maoist to flee from the spot. However, in the first onslaught, two CRPF valiant troopers, namely Shaheed Insp K. K. Mishra and Shaheed Ct Samunder Singh, suffered serious injury and later succumbed to their injury.
SHAHEED CT SAMUNDER SINGH
Force No. 941122377
Unit: 3
Born: 9 May 1974
Address: Vill-Kant Khera, PO-Haripur, Dist.-Sikar, Rajasthan
Next of kin: Smt. Umed Kanwar (Wife)
SHAHEED INSP K.K. MISHRA
Force No. 881570323
Unit: 3
Born: 10 March 1967
Address: Vill-Kanchanpur, Dist.-Rewa, Madhya Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Gayatri Mishra (Wife)
169 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2002
JHARKHAND 18 January 2002
On the 18th of January 2002, CRPF troops of 3 Bn along with Civil Police launched a patrol party in the maoist infested area of Jharkhand. While on patrol, the party was ambushed by maoists, who started firing indiscriminately at the troopers. The troops immediately took positions and retaliated but in the initial exchange of fire, Shaheed Ct R Mathur Bhai sustained bullet injuries. The braveheart, despite his injuries, joined his troops in retaliation and forced the maoist to flee from the area. In the encounter, one maoist was killed and four others were apprehended. Shaheed Ct R Mathur Bahi later succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.
SHAHEED CT R. MATHUR BHAI
Force No. 881121431
Unit: 3
Born: 1 May 1971
Address: Vill & PO-Motibej, PS-Jaitpur, Dist.-Badhodra, Gujrat
Next of kin: Smt. Saroj Ben (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 170
2002
JAMMU & KASHMIR 8 March 2002
On the 8th of March 2002, CRPF troops of 125 Bn along with STF launched an operation against militants at village Dedha, PS Gool Ramban, Distt: Udampur. During operation, as the troops were cordoning the village, the militants opened heavy fire at the troops and tried to escape but encountering retaliation from the troops, decided to take shelter in a house in the village. A joint assault party in which Shaheed Ct Dhirendra Singh was a member then raided the house. As the assault party was moving in, the militants fired heavily. The troops retaliated and a fierce encounter at close distance ensued. In this Close Quarter Battle. Shaheed Ct Dhirendra Singh received bullet injuries but fought till both the militants were neutralized. Later he succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom. One AK 47 rifle, 15 AK 47 ammunition, 5 magazines and 1 wireless set were recovered from the slain militants. The courage and fortitude of Shaheed Ct Dhirendra Singh was recognized with the award of President’s Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously.
SHAHEED CT DHIRENDRA SINGH
Force No. 991370211
Unit: 125
Born: 20 June 1979
Address: Vill-Kanthar Kalam, Bamurpura, Dist.-Morena, Madhya Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Mangu Devi (Wife)
Decoration: Presidents’s Police Medal for Gallantry
171 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2002
MANIPUR 9 April 2002
On the 9th of April 2002, a combined party of troops of 121 & 134 Bns in four vehicles was patrolling in the area of Pangei Bazaar, PS Pangei Bazaar, Distt: Imphal East. The insurgents who were waiting in an ambush opened indiscriminate fire at it in the crowded market. The troops immediately de-boarded the vehicles and took positions to retaliate. As the crowd got thinner, the troops fired at the insurgents who were hiding in the narrow by-lanes. The insurgents from their secured positions kept firing at the troops to stop their advance and inflict maximum casualties. Without caring for their lives, the troops advanced using tactics of fire and move. Seeing the charge, the insurgents fled from the area taking advantage of thick population and a number of escape routes. In the fierce encounter four personnel of CRPF namely Shaheed Ct R.K. Jaya Bhoi, Shahed Ct Jai Singh, Shaheed Ct Ramesh Kumar and Shaheed Ct Radhey Shyam, who advanced bravely to the insurgent positions, received severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries they fought bravely but succumbed to their injuries and attained martyrdom.
SHAHEED CT R.K. JAYA BHOI
Force No. 913223454
Unit: 121
Born: 2 July 1970
Address:Vill-Dagadwadi, PO-Mehugraja, Dist.-Buldhana, Maharashtra
Next of kin: Smt. Meena Raghunath (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 172
2002
SHAHEED CT JAI SINGH
Force No. 971340478
Unit: 121
Born: 20 September 1976
Address:Vill-Babli, PO-Padwahan, Dist.-Mandi, Himachel Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Nagro Devi (Mother)
SHAHEED CT RAMESH KUMAR
Force No. 880905803
Unit: 134
Born: 8 October 1949
Address:Vill-Nizampur Majra, PO-Phurnama PS-Kharkhoda, Dist.-Sonepat, Haryana
Next of kin: Shri Ram Narayan (Father)
SHAHEED CT RADHEY SHYAM
Force No. 005202615
Unit: 134
Born: 5 February 1966
Address:Vill-Labri, Dist.-Siwan, Bihar
Next of kin: Smt. Gayanwati Devi (Mother)
173 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2002
JAMMU & KASHMIR 12 April 2002
On the 12th of April 2002, militants taking advantage of thick population and congested area fired a rifle grenade at a CRPF camp located at a house near SMHS hospital, Distt: Srinagar. The grenade fell near the dining hall of the camp and blasted. In the blast, ten brave CRPF personnel who were present in the mess sustained injuries. Immediately the area was cordoned and searched but nothing could be recovered. Later out of the ten, three troopers namely Shaheed Ct D. B. Malik, Shaheed Ct Upender Kumar Bhoi and Shaheed Ct Holkar Madhukar Sham Rao succumbed to their injuries and attained martyrdom. The incident highlights the challenges a CRPF trooper faces in his day to day life.
SHAHEED SHAHEED CT HOLKER MADHUKAR SHAM RAO
Force No. 903034304
Unit: 71
Born: 2 September 1969
Address: Sundar Nagar, Sedam Raod Near Wind Tower, Kadna Building, Dist.-Gulburga, Karnataka
Next of kin: Smt. Anita Madhukar Hotkar (Wife)
SHAHEED CT D.B. MALIK
Force No. 941194245
Unit: 71
Born: 13 August 1965
Address:Vill-Begunia, PO-Begunia, Dist.-Khordha, Odisha
Next of kin: Smt. Charulata Mallik (Wife)
SHAHEED CT UPENDER KUMAR BHOI
Force No. 913140856
Unit: 71
Born: 17 April 1967
Address:Vill-Palasree, PO-Tampale, Dist.-Puri, Odisha
Next of kin: Smt. Susama Bhoi (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 174
2002JAMMU & KASHMIR
19 May 2002
On the 19th of May 2002, a militant tried to enter the camp of 79 Bn CRPF located at village Chasan, PS Mahore, Distt: Udhampur. The militant surreptitiously reached near the gate of the camp and fired multiple grenades at the sentry. Shaheed Ct S. B. Roy who was the sentry at the main gate immediately retaliated and fired at the militant from his morcha. The militant took cover behind a wall and kept firing at the camp. As the militant was not visible from the morcha and fire could not be aimed directly at him, Shaheed Ct Suraj Bali Roy moved out of his morcha and crawled ahead. At the same time the militant also advanced towards the camp. The two came face to face and opened fire at each other. In the battle, Shaheed Ct S. B. Roy attained martyrdom but not before gunning down the militant. One AK 47 rifle, 99 rounds of ammunition, two hand grenades and one wireless set were recovered from the slain militant.
SHAHEED CT SURAJ BALI ROY
Force No. 700450512
Unit: 79
Born: 19 July 1952
Address: Vill & PO-Bahoranpur, Dist.-Bhojpur, Bihar
Next of kin: Smt. Jonha Devi (Wife)
175 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2002
JAMMU & KASHMIR 19 May 2002
On the 19th of May 2002, troops of 41 Bn were carrying out railway track sanitization in the area under PS Lolu, Distt: Doda. During patrolling, the militants targeted the patrol by blasting two remote operated IEDs followed by indiscriminate fire from a distance. The troops gave a chase but the militants fled away taking advantage of jungle and terrain. In the IED blast, Shaheed HC S. P. Singh received severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries he fought hand in hand with the other troopers and chased the militants. He was evacuated to the nearest hospital where he succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.
SHAHEED HC SATENDER PRASAD SINGH
Force No. 720040148
Unit: 41
Born: 8 October 1949
Address: Vill-Madraha, PO-Dhurvah, Dist.-Bhojpur, Bihar
Next of kin: Smt. Shanti Devi (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 176
2002
JAMMU & KASHMIR 22 June 2002
On the 22nd of June 2002, a convoy of CRPF was moving from Jammu to Srinagar. As the convoy was passing through the area of PS Banihal, Distt: Doda, the militants waiting in an ambush fired at it from a hilltop. The troops immediately got down and launched an attack at the militants. But the militants ran away taking advantage of terrain and thick jungle. In the firing Shaheed Ct S. Prem Kumar Singh of 23 Bn CRPF received severe injuries. He was immediately evacuated to the hospital but the brave trooper succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.
SHAHEED CT S. PREM KUMAR SINGH
Force No. 961150232
Unit: 23
Born: 1 March 1976
Address: Vill-Changangei Makha, PO-Tulihal Lamphel, Dist.-Imphal West, Manipur
Next of kin: Smt. S. Ibemecha Devi (Mother)
177 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2002
JAMMU & KASHMIR 24 June 2002
On the 24th of June 2002, militants fired a rifle grenade at the CRPF camp of 113 Bn located at a house in village Sogam, Distt: Kupwara. The rifle grenade landed on the verandah of the first floor where Shaheed Ct G. Venkataiah was sitting alongwith other troopers. On seeing the grenade, he, without caring for his life pounced on it and ran to throw it away from the troopers. But unfortunately before he could throw the grenade away it got blasted severely injuring him. Five other troopers had also received injuries but as the braveheart had taken the major blast on him their injuries were not so severe. Later the braveheart succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom. Such heroic deeds of sacrificing of one’s own life to save the lives of others are rarely heard and we salute his bravery.
SHAHEED CT G. VENKATAIAH
Force No. 911123305
Unit: 113
Born: 5 February 1966
Address: Vill-Ippalagudam, PO-Korlapahad, Dist.-Nalgonda, Telangana
Next of kin: Smt. Sidamma (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 178
2002
JAMMU & KASHMIR 27 June 2002
On the 27th of June 2002, troops of 48 Bn were deployed at Lal Chowk, PS Maisuma, Distt: Srinagar to thwart militant activity. Lal Chowk area in Srinagar has always remained a hub to militant activity to gain media attention. Taking advantage of the crowd, a militant hurled a grenade at the troops deployed there. In the blast Shaheed HC Ajay Kumar Singh sustained severe injuries and later succumbed to it during treatment. The martyrdom of these brave troopers who daily fight with the anti-national elements will not go in vain.
SHAHEED HC AJAY KUMAR SINGH
Force No. 850831099
Unit: 48
Born: 20 February 1966
Address: Vill-Ahmedpur, PS-Sarara Ganj, Dist.-Samastipur, Bihar
Next of kin: Smt. Ashmer Devi (Wife)
179 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2002
JAMMU & KASHMIR 26 July 2002
On the 26th of July 2002, troops of 28 Bn along with RR, BSF and State Police launched an operation against militants at village Mohmadpura, PS Kulgam, Distt: Anantnag. During operation as the troops were cordoning the village, the militants opened heavy fire at the troops and tried to escape. But due to the retaliation by the troops, the militants could not escape and took refuge in a house. A joint assault party, in which Shaheed Ct Ved Prakash was a member, raided the house. As the assault party was moving in, the militants fired heavily at it. The troops retaliated and a fierce encounter at close distance ensued. In this Close Quarter Battle, Shaheed Ct Ved Prakash received bullet injuries but fought till both the militants were neutralized. Later he succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom. Two AK 56 rifles, four magazines and two hand grenades were recovered from the slain militants.
SHAHEED CT VED PRAKASH
Force No. 931170076
Unit: 28
Born: 1 January 1950
Address: Vill & PO-Sunderbani, Dist.-Rajouri, Jammu & Kashmir
Next of kin: Shri Lekh Raj (Brother)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 180
2002
ODISHA 11 August 2002
On the 11th of August 2002, troops of 34 Bn were moving to launch an operation against maoists at village Gothalpadar, PS Gunupur, Distt: Rayagada. The troops had covered 25 kms by vehicle and were near their target when the maoists waiting in an ambush triggered an IED and opened indiscriminate fire at the troops. One of the vehicles came under direct impact of the IED blast and its occupants sustained severe injuries. Seeing the injured personnel, the maoists advanced to loot the weapons of the injured personnel. But the brave troopers of CRPF overcame the shock and pain and held on to their weapons. They fired incessantly at the advancing maoists forcing them to stop in their track. As the other vehicles reached the incident site and launched an attack, the maoists fled from the area. In the incident six brave troopers namely Shaheed SI Pati Ram, Shaheed Ct Pramod Kumar Tyagi, Shaheed Ct M. G. Angade, Shaheed Ct Dharm Pal, Shaheed Ct Praveen Kumar Pandey and Shaheed Ct Pradeep Kumar Laria sacrificed their lives. We salute their bravery.
SHAHEED SI PATI RAM
Force No. 700340512
Unit: 34
Born: 1 June 1952
Address: Vill & PO-Talwal, Dist.-Gajipur, Uttar Pradesh
Next of kin: Master Ashok Pal (Son)
181 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2002
SHAHEED CT PRAMOD KUMAR TYAGI
Force No. 943290579
Unit: 34
Born: 10 July 1974
Address: Vill & PO-Gaheli, Dist.-Bhind, Madhya Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Sujata Sharla (Wife)
SHAHEED CT M.G. ANGADE
Force No. 913214601
Unit: 34
Born: 6 September 1972
Address: Vill & PO-Shirahatti, Dist.-Gadag, Karnataka
Next of kin: Shri Gudushab (Father)
SHAHEED CT DHARM PAL
Force No. 880895817
Unit: 34
Born: 20 May 1966
Address:Vill-Samilakhurd, PO-Biroli, Dist.-Jind, Haryana
Next of kin: Smt. Virmati Devi (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 182
2002
SHAHEED CT PRADEEP KUMAR LARIA
Force No. 015060912
Unit: 34
Born: 14 June 1979
Address: Vill-Barister Ka Faish, Lajpat Pora Ward, Dist.-Sagar,
Madhya Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Panbai Laria (Wife)
SHAHEED CT PRAVEEN KUMAR PANDEY
Force No. 015060948
Unit: 34
Born: 5 July 1978
Address: Vill & PO-Nadawa, Dist.-Riwa, Madhya Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Archana Pandey (Wife)
183 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2002
JAMMU & KASHMIR 16 August 2002
On the 16th of August 2002, militants fired at the post of 23 Bn CRPF at RaghunathMandir, PS Baramulla Market, Distt: Baramulla. The militant after stray firing at the post ran into the crowd, got mixed in it and escaped. Immediately the area was cordoned and search launched but he could not be apprehended. In the stray firing one of the bullets hit Shaheed Ct Ramphal Yadav who was on the sentry duty and retaliating to the fire of the militants. He was immediately evacuated to the hospital but he succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.
SHAHEED CT RAMPHAL YADAV
Force No. 911241584
Unit: 23
Born: 8 October 1970
Address: Vill & PO-Randhwa, Dist.-Rewari, Haryana
Next of kin: Smt. Narayan Devi (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 184
2002
JAMMU & KASHMIR 19 August 2002
On the 19th of August 2002, troops of 70 Bn were deployed at Jehangir Chowk PS Sahid Ganj, Distt: Srinagar to thwart militant activity. Jehangir Chowk area in Srinagar has always remained a hub of militant activity. Taking advantage of dense inhabitation and crowded market, a militant fired at a picket deployed there and ran into the crowd for cover. The troops could not open fire due to huge presence of civilians all around. A search was launched but the militant could not be apprehended. In the fire, Shaheed HC Sher Singh sustained severe injuries and later succumbed to it during treatment. The martyrdom of this brave trooper will not go in vain.
SHAHEED HC SHER SINGH
Force No. 830728947
Unit: 70
Born: 3 May 1963
Address: Vill & PO-Jhakharana, Dist.-Alwar, Rajasthan
Next of kin: Smt. Manfool Devi (Wife)
185 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2002
JAMMU & KASHMIR 11 September 2002
On the 11th of September 2002, troops of 49 Bn were escorting a VIP through Surankote, Distt: Poonch. As the vehicles reached the Bus stand Surankote, taking advantage of the crowd, militants hurled a grenade at the escort vehicle. Due to the blast of the grenade, the crowd at the Bus Stand started fleeing from the area. Taking advantage of the crowd, the militant also fled away. In the blast, Shaheed Ct Sajjal Malakar sustained severe injuries. He was evacuated to the hospital but he succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom. The martyr sacrificed himself on the altar of duty.
SHAHEED CT SAJJAL MALAKAR
Force No. 981240315
Unit: 49
Born: 1 March 1974
Address: Vill-Dharmanagar, PS-Dharmanagar, PO-Kameswar, Dist.-North Tripura, Tripura
Next of kin: Smt. Karuna Malakar (Mother)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 186
2002
JAMMU & KASHMIR 11 September 2002
On the 11th of September 2002, troops of 94 Bn CRPF were carrying out patrolling cum area domination from village Sogam to Teripora in, Distt: Kupwara. During patrolling, while the troops were near village Donawari, the militants targeted the patrol by blasting a remote-operated IED from a distance. The troops chased but the militants fled away taking advantage of jungle terrain. In the IED blast, Shaheed HC Abdul Khaliq received severe injuries. But despite sustaining injuries joined the troopers during the chase of the militants. He was evacuated to the nearest hospital where he succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.
SHAHEED HC ABDUL KHALIQ
Force No. 730330193
Unit: 94
Born: 2 July 1954
Address: Vill-Rampur Asli, PO & PS-Gurwar, Dist.-Ballia, Uttar Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Najma Khatun (Wife)
187 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2002
JAMMU & KASHMIR 15 September 2002
On the 15th of September 2002, troops of 9 Bn alongwith SOG launched an operation against militants in the general area of village Kandi Marg, Distt: Anantnag. During operation contact with militants could not be established. When the troops were returning from the operation, the militants hiding in jungle opened fire at the vehicles of the troops. The troops immediately got down and retaliated. To neutralize the militants, the troops moved towards their positions. A fierce gunfight took place but militants fled from the area taking advantage of jungle terrain. In the gunfight Shaheed SI Gyan Singh sustained severe injuries when he was spearheading the assault. Despite injuries, he fought from the front. Later the gallant succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.
SHAHEED SI GYAN SINGH
Force No. 690402062
Unit: 9
Born: 1 January 1950
Address: Vill & PO-Sirpur, Via-Ajitgharh, Dist.-Sikar, Rajasthan
Next of kin: Smt. Prem Kanwar (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 188
2002
JAMMU & KASHMIR 20 September 2002
On the 20th of September 2002, troops of 30 Bn CRPF were carrying out mobile patrolling cum area domination at Sopian, Distt: Pulwama. During mobile patrolling, the militants targeted the patrol by blasting a remote operated IED from a distance. The troops chased but the militants fled away taking advantage of habitation and a number of by-lanes. In the IED blast, Shaheed Ct Rattan Lal Meena received severe injuries. He was evacuated to the nearest hospital but he succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.
SHAHEED CT RATTAN LAL MEENA
Force No. 921190542
Unit: 30
Born: 1 August 1973
Address: Vill-Bariundar, PO-Choiundar, Teh-Grwa, Dist.-Udaipur, Rajasthan
Next of kin: Smt. Pushpa Meena (Wife)
189 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2002
JAMMU & KASHMIR 21 September 2002
On the 21st of September 2002, troops of 9 Bn CRPF were carrying out patrolling cum area domination in the general area under PS Kulgam, Distt: Anantnag. During mobile patrolling, as the troops were near village Mirhama, the militants targeted the patrol by blasting a remote operated IED from a distance. The troops chased but the militants fled away taking advantage of congested habitation of the village and a jungle nearby. In the IED blast Shaheed Insp Kishan Singh received severe injuries but despite injuries he led his troops during the chase. He was evacuated to the nearest hospital but he succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.
SHAHEED INSP KISHAN SINGH
Force No. 851570014
Unit: 9
Born: 2 January 1965
Address: Vill-Prem Nagar, Khatipura Road, PS-Jhotwara, Dist.-Jaipur, Rajasthan
Next of kin: Smt. Vishnu Kanwar (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 190
2002
JAMMU & KASHMIR 27 September 2002
On the 27th of September 2002, troops of 114 Bn along with SOG and Army launched an operation against militants at village Kalisamour, PS Magam, Distt: Budgam. During operation when the troops were cordoning the village, the militants opened heavy fire at the troops and tried to escape. But because of retaliation by the troops, the militants could not escape and took refuge in a house. A joint assault party in which Shaheed Ct Girdhari Lal was a member then raided the house. As the assault party was moving in, the militants fired heavily at it. The troops retaliated and a fierce encounter at close distance ensued. In this CQB, Shaheed Ct Girdhari Lal received bullet injuries but fought till both the militants were neutralized. Later he succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom. One AK 47 rifle, one sniper rifle, one UBGL, one grenade, two magazines and one wireless set were recovered from the slain militants.
SHAHEED CT GIRDHARI LAL
Force No. 913210667
Unit: 114
Born: 12 July 1971
Address: Vill-Prem Nagar, Khatipura Road, PS-Jhotwara, Dist.-Jaipur, Rajasthan
Next of kin: Smt. Vishnu Kanwar (Wife)
191 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2002
JAMMU & KASHMIR 04 October 2002
On the 4th of October 2002, troops of 47 Bn CRPF were escorting Sh. Abdul Haque Khan, an independent candidate from Lolab constituency on his visit to Kupwara. As the vehicles were near Ganai Mohalla, PS Kupwara, Distt: Kupwara, the militants from the by-lanes opened fire at it. The troops immediately retaliated .To neutralize the militants, the troops chased the militants into the by-lanes. A brief encounter took place but militants fled from the area taking advantage of dense population and number of lanes and by-lanes. In the gunfight, Shaheed Ct Aphal Singh sustained severe injuries when he was chasing the militants. Despite injuries he fought from the front. Later the gallant succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.
SHAHEED CT APHAL SINGH
Force No. 901192894
Unit: 47
Born: 2 September 1969
Address: Vill-Kharkara Bass, PO-Dhanonda,, Dist.-Mahendergarh, Haryana
Next of kin: Smt. Mamta Devi (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 192
2002
JAMMU & KASHMIR 8 October 2002
On the 8th of October 2002, troops of 45 Bn were deployed at a polling booth in Town Hall, PS Doda, Distt: Doda. As the polling was going on peacefully, two militants disguising themselves as police personnel came near to the gate of the polling booth and opened indiscriminate fire at the troops deployed there. At that time, Shaheed Ct/Bugler Ramesh Kumar and Shaheed Ct D. G. Ade were guarding the entrance of the polling booth. On receiving the fire, the two bravehearts immediately retaliated and stopped the entry of militants inside the polling booth. The militants took position behind a wall and kept firing at the polling booth. To neutralize the militants, the two daredevils moved ahead giving covering fire to each other and closed in on the militants. After reaching close to the militants, they, with their accurate and aimed fire, gunned down one of the militants. But in the endeavour they themselves got severely injured and succumbed to their injuries. One AK rifle, 125 rounds of ammunitions, four hand grenades and cash worth Rs. 400 was recovered from the slain militant.
SHAHEED CT/BUG RAMESH KUMAR
Force No. 900640036
Unit: 45
Born: 16 July 1969
Address: Vill & PO-Lohani, Dist.-Bhibani, Haryana
Next of kin: Smt. Parmila Devi (Wife)
SHAHEED CT D.G. ADE
Force No. 971272429
Unit: 45
Address: Vill-Kelzara, PO-Sawali, Dist.-Yavatmal, Maharashtra
Next of kin: Smt. Kunti D. Ade (Wife)
193 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2002
WEST BENGAL 9 October 2002
On the 9th of October 2002, Troops of 43 Bn launched an operation against ULFA insurgents at village Pukharigram, PS Kumargram Distt: Jalpaiguri. During operation, a fierce encounter with insurgents took place. Without caring for their lives, the troopers advanced under heavy fire of insurgents and gunned down two of the insurgents. Two AK-47 rifles, four magazines, 76 rounds of live ammunition and one modified bayonet of AK-47 rifle were recovered from the slain insurgents. During encounter, Shaheed HC Talib Hussain, who was spearheading the assault and leading his troops from the front received severe injuries. Despite injuries, he fought valiantly with the insurgents and played key role in their neutralization. Later the valiant succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom. A grateful country awarded the brave heart the President’s Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously.
SHAHEED HC TALIB HUSSAIN
Force No. 751290546
Unit: 43
Born: 19 July 1952
Address: Vill-Shiva, PO-Pul-Doda, Dist.-Doda, Jammu & Kashmir
Next of kin: Smt. Nasima Begum (Wife)
Decoration: Presidents’s Police Medal for Gallantry
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 194
2002
JAMMU & KASHMIR 9 October 2002
On the 9th of October 2002, troops of 49 Bn CRPF were carrying out patrolling cum area domination in the general area under PS Marwah, Distt: Doda. During patrolling, as the troops were near village Sounder, the militants targeted the patrol by blasting a powerful remote operated IED from a distance. The troops chased but the militants fled away taking advantage of congested habitation of the village and a jungle nearby. In the IED blast, Shaheed Ct Gautam Pradhan and Shaheed Ct Dhaneshwar Das received severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries they joined the troops during the chase. They were evacuated to the nearest hospital but they succumbed to their injuries and attained martyrdom.
SHAHEED CT GAUTAM PRADHAN
Force No. 981240833
Unit: 49
Address: Vill & PO-Nandapur, Dist.-Keonjhar, Odisha
Next of kin: Smt. Kalpana Pradhan (Wife)
SHAHEED CT DHANESHWAR DAS
Force No. 015130447
Unit: 49
Born: 1 January 1979
Address: Vill & PO-Anchabli, PS-Patachar Kuchi, Distt-Barpeta, Assam
Next of kin: Smt. Sano Bala Das (Mother)
195 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2002
JAMMU & KASHMIR 20 October 2002
On the 20th of October 2002, troops of 111 Bn CRPF were deployed at Bus Stand, PS Dalgate, Distt: Srinagar to thwart any militant activity. Dalgate area in Srinagar has always remained a hub to militant activity. Taking advantage of the crowd, a militant fired at a picket deployed there and ran into the crowd for cover. The troops could not open fire due to huge presence of civilians all around. A search was launched but the militant could not be apprehended. In the fire Shaheed Ct Mhaske Jayhind sustained severe injuries and later succumbed to it during treatment. Attaining martyrdom of these brave troopers who daily fight with the anti-national elements will not go in vain.
SHAHEED CT MHASKE JAYHIND DHONDIRAM
Force No. 015250532
Unit: 111
Born: 15 August 1979
Address: Vill & PO-Akluj, Dist.-Solapur, Maharashtra
Next of kin: Smt. Kasturbai Dhondiram Mhaske (Mother)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 196
2002
JAMMU & KASHMIR 29 October 2002
On the 29th of October 92002, troops of 48 Bn CRPF visited SMHS Hospital for medical check-up of Shaheed HC/Armourer Virender Singh and Shaheed Ct Ashok Kr Patel. Three militants taking advantage of the crowd came close to the above martyrs when they were proceeding to undergo some tests. It being a crowded place, none suspected anything amiss. The militants then opened fire at the two martyrs from a close range and got mixed in the crowd for cover. The troops could not open fire due to presence of civilians all around. A search was launched but the militants could not be apprehended. In the firing, Shaheed HC/Armourer Virender Singh and Shaheed Ct Ashok Kumar Patel sustained severe injuries and later succumbed during treatment attaining martyrdom.
SHAHEED HC (ARMR) VIRENDER SINGH
Force No. 830751225
Unit: 48
Born: 2 June 1964
Address: Vill-Jaipura, Post-Sukand, PS-Gormi, Dist.-Bhind, Madhya Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Raj Kumari Devi (Wife)
SHAHEED CT ASHOK KUMAR PATEL
Force No. 015061161
Unit: 48
Born: 20 November 1979
Address: Vill & PO-Pathera, Dist.-Rewa, Madhya Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Ramwati Patel (Mother)
197 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2002
JAMMU & KASHMIR 11 November 2002
On the 11th of November 2002, a convoy of CRPF ferrying its personnel from Srinagar to Jammu came under impact of IED blast. As the convoy was near village Hindi, PS Banihal, Distt: Doda, militants hiding in an ambush detonated a powerful IED. One of the buses of the convoy came under direct impact of the blast and its occupants sustained severe injuries. The troops immediately launched the search but the militants fled away taking advantage of terrain and jungle. Of the injured, nine seriously injured personnel namely Shaheed SI Md. Ishaq Khan, Shaheed HC Manohar Mandal, Shaheed HC S.Ingle, Shaheed CT Thirumallaiah, Shaheed Ct Raj Mohd., Shaheed Ct G.D. Bhai, Shaheed Ct/Dvr Pradeep Singh, Shaheed Ct Tuntun Kumar and Shaheed Ct Balbir Singh succumbed to their injuries and attained martyrdom.
SHAHEED CT/DVR PRADEEP SINGH
Force No. 941261314
Unit: 70
Born: 5 December 1968
Address: Vill-Thana Gobindgarh, PO-Khizrabad, PS-Kurali, Dist.-Rorar, Punjab
Next of kin: Smt. Sunita (Wife)
SHAHEED CT TUNTUN KUMAR
Force No. 991410253
Unit: 116
Born: 2 April 1977
Address: Vill-Raghunathpur, PO-Hulasganj, Dist.-Jehanabad, Bihar
Next of kin: Smt. Alka Kumari (Wife)
SHAHEED SI MOHD ISHAQ KHAN
Force No. 700500536
Unit: 116
Born: 22 January 1951
Address: Jwala Nagar, CRPF Gate No. 3, PO-Teonthar, Dist.-Rewa, Madhya Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Mustry Begum (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 198
2002
SHAHEED CT BALBIR SINGH
Force No. 911325521
Unit: 116
Born: 2 July 1969
Address: Vill & PO-Civil Lane, Dist.-Gurdaspur, Punjab
Next of kin: Smt. Kawaljit Singh (Wife)
SHAHEED CT THIRUMALLAIAH
Force No. 881221596
Unit: 109
Born: 6 October 1967
Address: Vill-S.B. Halli, PO-Kootgal, Dist.-Ramanagar, Karnataka
Next of kin: Smt. Gayathri (Wife)
SHAHEED HC MANOHAR MANDAL
Force No. 760520184
Unit: 70
Born: 5 March 1951
Address: Vill & PO-Dhaban, PS-Chhatra, Dist.-Bankura, West Bengal
Next of kin: Smt. Meena Mondal (Wife)
SHAHEED HC S. INGLE
Force No. 841271416
Unit: 70
Born: 1 July 1961
Address: Vill & PO & PS-Jalgoan Jamod, Dist.-Buldhana, Maharastra
Next of kin: Smt. Nirmal Ingle (Wife)
199 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2002
SHAHEED CT RAJ MOHD
Force No. 001401365.
Unit: 109
Born: 6 January 1982
Address:Vill & PO-Talakeri, Teh-Yalaburga, Dist.-Koppal, Karnataka
Next of kin: Smt. Khajabee (Wife)
SHAHEED CT G.D. BHAI
Force No. 901161534
Unit: 65
Born: 1 June 1968
Address: Vill & PO-Dhandhasan, Dist.-Sabarkantha, Gujrat
Next of kin: Smt. Manju Devi (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 200
2002
MANIPUR 20 November 2002
On the 20th of November 2002, troops of 110 Bn were on a road opening patrol under Police Station Loktak, Distt: Churachandpur. The troops were between village Leimatak and Jeevan Nagar when they were fired upon by insurgents who were waiting in an ambush and were occupying a dominating height. With the terrain affording no shelter and no option save a frontal attack headlong to unnerve the militants, the troops went for the latter, showing audacious courage and valour. A fierce gun fight took place which resulted in severe injuries on both sides. The troops ultimately succeeded in uprooting the well entrenched insurgents and the insurgents fled from the area carrying their injured and slain cadres. In the fierce head to head counter attack, seven brave troopers of CRPF namely Shaheed SI Om Prakash, Shaheed HC Ravinder Kumar, Shaheed HC K. Francis, Shaheed Ct M. D. Moorthy, Shaheed Ct Kiranpal Singh Rathi, Shaheed Ct Santosh Kumar and Shaheed Ct Bilop Marak laid down their lives for the honour of the force and the nation.
SHAHEED HC RAVINDER KUMAR
Force No. 791220493
Unit: 110
Born: 4 October 1958
Address: Vill & PO-Palhawas, Dist.-Rewari, Haryana
Next of kin: Smt. Sumitra Devi (Wife)
SHAHEED SI OM PRAKASH
Force No. 680280597
Unit: 110
Born: 21 June 1947
Address: Vill-Lagarpur, PO-Badli, Dist.-Jhajjar, Haryana
Next of kin: Smt. Santra Devi (Wife)
201 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2002
SHAHEED HC K. FRANCIS
Force No. 770280097
Unit: 110
Born: 10 June 1954
Address: Betty House, PO-Pulluvila, Dist.-Trivendrum, Kerala
Next of kin: Smt. Betty Francis (Wife)
SHAHEED CT KIRANPAL SINGH RATHI
Force No. 943321462
Unit: 110
Born: 13 July 1972
Address:Vill-Pondi, PO-Sahkari Nagar, Dist.-Bulandshaher, Uttar Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Babita (Wife)
SHAHEED CT M.D. MOORTHY
Force No. 921160639
Unit: 110
Born: 28 July 1972
Address: Vill-Pudupalayam, PO-Onnupuram, Dist.-Tiruvanamalai, Tamil Nadu
Next of kin: Smt. Parvathi (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 202
2002
SHAHEED CT SANTOSH KUMAR
Force No. 913181302
Unit: 110
Born: 3 January 1970
Address: Vill-Chak Singar, Dist.-Vaishali, Bihar
Next of kin: Smt. Suman (Wife)
SHAHEED CT BILOP MARAK
Force No. 861242438
Unit: 110
Born: 13 March 1966
Address:Vill-Basankula, PO-Avanroundpara, PS-Udayapur, Dist.-South Tripura, Tripura
Next of kin: Smt. Rupali Marak (Wife)
203 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2002
JAMMU & KASHMIR 22 November 2002
On the 22nd of November 2002, two companies, one each of 92 and 113 Bns of CRPF were deployed in Pamposh Hotel, PS Kothibagh, Dist: Srinagar. In the early morning hours, two militants sneaked into the hotel from an adjacent building and opened indiscriminate fire at the troops. The troops present in the camp retaliated bravely forcing the militants to run into the dining hall. The militants fired at the others present there. The troops immediately overcame the initial surprise they had received and launched a concerted attack at the militants and neutralized both of them after fierce gun fight. Two AK rifles, 27 rounds of ammunitions and some grenades were recovered from the slain militants. In the fierce gunfight, eight brave troopers of CRPF namely Shaheed HC Nandji Singh, Shaheed Ct Krishna Bahadur, Shaheed Cook Chet Ram, Shaheed Ct P.L. Gupta, Shaheed Ct Nimbu lal, Shaheed cook Kalam Singh, Shaheed Ct Vrikodar Singh and Shaheed HC Nirmal Das attained martyrdom. Three of the martyrs namely Shaheed HC Nandji singh, Shaheed Ct Kishan Bahadur and Shaheed Ct Vrikodar Singh were awarded the President’s Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously for their bravery and valour displayed during the encounter.
SHAHEED CT KRISHNA BAHADUR
Force No. 810714522
Unit: 113
Born: 15 June 1960
Address: Vill-Lower Kizom, PO & Teh-Pulbazar, Dist.-Darjeeling, West Bengal
Next of kin: Smt. Gyan Devi (Wife)
Decoration: Presidents’s Police Medal for Gallantry
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 204
2002
SHAHEED CT P.L. GUPTA
Force No. 901180485
Unit: 92
Born: 6 May 1971
Address: Vill & PS-Fefana, Dist.-Ballia, Uttar Pradesh
Next of kin: Master Shashi Kumar Gupta (Son)
SHAHEED CT NIMBU LAL
Force No. 900920127
Unit: 92
Born: 1 January 1966
Address: Vill & PO-Gorsara, PS-Gahmar, Dist.-Gazipur, Uttar Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Indra Wati Devi (Wife)
SHAHEED HC NANDJI SINGH
Force No. 700070622
Unit: 92
Born: 6 May 1950
Next of kin: Smt. Neelam Singh (Daughter)
Decoration: Presidents’s Police Medal for Gallantry
SHAHEED COOK CHET RAM
Force No. 892040017
Unit: 113
Born: 21 March 1970
Address: Vill-Gadhyani, PO-Rakhah, PS-Sarkaghat, Dist.-Mandi,
Himachal Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Mayadevi (Wife)
205 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2002
SHAHEED HC NIRMAL DAS
Force No. 830620076
Unit: 92
Born: 1 January 1962
Address: Vill-Srirampur, PO & PS-Jhargram, Dist.-Midnapur, West Bengal
Next of kin: Smt. Nilima Das (Wife)
SHAHEED CT VRIKODAR SINGH
Force No. 880947211
Unit: 92
Born: 5 April 1969
Address: Vill-Shri Rampur, PS-Jhargram, PO-Jhargram, Dist.-West Midnapur, West Bengal
Next of kin: Smt. Vishla Devi (Wife)
Decoration: President’s Police Medal for Gallantry
SHAHEED COOK KALAM SINGH
Force No. 010920013
Unit: 92
Born: 10 December 1979
Address: Vill-Gothana, PO-Babhani Mishra, Dist.-Basti, Uttar Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Kanti Devi (Mother)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 206
2002
JAMMU & KASHMIR 24 November 2002
On the 24th of November 2002, troops of 79 Bn CRPF were deployed to provide security to Raghunath Mandir, PS Raghunath Bazar, Distt: Jammu. At around 1840 hrs two militants tried to enter the temple by opening indiscriminate fire and lobbing grenades at the sentry deployed at the gate .The sentry could not return the fire immediately due to the presence of large crowd, but as the crowd fled from the area, he retaliated at the militants. A fierce gun fight ensued. As the militants failed to gain the entry they fled towards the adjacent Shiv temple. Seeing this Shaheed Ct Krishna Kishore Pandey, who was the sentry, came out and chased them. But unfortunately during chase he was hit by a bullet fired by the militants and laid down his life for the nation. Seeing the valiant fell down, one of the militants entered the Raghunath Temple while another ran inside the Shiva temple. Soon more troops reached at the spot and cordoned the area. Later CRPF neutralized three militants holed up in three different areas of the market after a long drawn encounter and recovered huge number of arms and ammunitions. For the valour and bravery displayed Shaheed Ct K. K. Pandey was awarded with President’s Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously.
SHAHEED CT KRISHNA KISHORE PANDEY
Force No. 931270734
Unit: 79
Born: 8 July 1971
Address: Vill-Manda, PO-Gaja, Dist.-Tehri, Garhwal, Uttarakhand
Next of kin: Smt. Anita Devi Pandey (Wife)
Decoration: Presidents’s Police Medal for Gallantry
207 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2002
JAMMU & KASHMIR 4 December 2002
On the 4th of December 2002, troops of 80 Bn were out on a road opening patrol at Handwara, PS Handwara, Distt: Kupwara when a militant opened indiscriminate fire at it. The patrol party immediately took positions and retaliated to the fire. The militant then tried to flee from the area taking advantage of the multiple lanes and by-lanes. The troops chased him and after a fierce gunfight neutralized the militant. One AK rifle, three magazines and 22 rounds were recovered from the slain militant. During the fierce gunfight Shaheed HC Prakash Chand also received severe bullet injuries when he was spearheading the assault and leading his men from the front. Later the brave succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.
SHAHEED HC PRAKASH CHAND
Force No. 690481595
Unit: 80
Born: 5 April 1949
Address: Vill & PO-Kuwa, Dist.-Satna, Madhya Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Marinamma (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 208
2003
JAMMU & KASHMIR 1 January 2003
On the 1st of January 2003, troops of 31 Bn were deployed in the area under PS Khaniyar, Distt: Srinagar to thwart any militant activity. The area falls under the Down Town area of the city and has always remained a hub of militant activity. Taking advantage of the crowd, a militant moved closer to a picket deployed there, fired from his silencer- fitted pistol at the troops and ran into the crowd for cover. The troops could not open fire due to huge presence of civilians all around. A search was launched but the militant could not be apprehended. In the firing, Shaheed Ct Surjit Singh sustained severe injuries and later succumbed to it during treatment attaining martyrdom.
SHAHEED CT SURJIT SINGH
Force No. 981240075
Unit: 31
Born: 3 January 1976
Address: Vill-Yotshungpham Pareng, PO-Kakching, Dist.-Thoubal, Manipur
Next of kin: Smt. N. Pritma Devi (Wife)
209 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2003
ASSAM 24 January 2003
On the 24th of January 2003, troops of 19 Bn apprehended an ULFA cadre namely Balbhadra Roy along with arms. On his lead, a further operation at village Koirabari, PS Barpeta Road, Distt: Barpeta was launched. During operation when the troops approached near their target, the insurgents present there opened indiscriminate fire at the troops. The troops immediately took positions and a fierce encounter ensued. The insurgents were present inside a thick grove and their positions and number could not be ascertained. Braving the intense fire and poor visibility, the troops charged at the insurgents without caring for their lives. The insurgents finding themselves to be weak against the bold and brave enemy fled from the area. In the gunfight a brave trooper namely Shaheed Ct Devendra Singh Tomar received serious injuries when he was spearheading the assault. Despite injuries he fought bravely and sacrificed his life on the altar of duty. Troops also recovered one wireless set, four kgs of explosive, five rounds of AK ammunition and one Chinese hand grenade from the site of encounter.
SHAHEED CT DEVENDRA SINGH TOMAR
Force No. 920480275
Unit: 19
Born: 4 October 1972
Address: Vill-Baghpura, Teh-Morena, Dist.-Morena, Madhya Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Binesh (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 210
2003
JHARKHAND 10 February 2003
22 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Jharkhand for conduction operations against Maoists who had posed a serious threat to the law and order situation of the state. On the 10th of February 2003, two platoons of 22 Bn launched an operation against the maoists and ran into an ambush as the maoists blasted a series of IEDs coupled with indiscriminate fire targeting the troops. One of the vehicles came under the impact of the blast and its occupants sustained injuries. Despite sustaining injuries, the troops retaliated to the fire and a fierce encounter ensued. Maoists tried to then converge on the troops for looting of the weapons but the bold and brave response from the troops forced them to stay at a distance. Though a number of troops had got injured due to blast, they kept fighting with the insurgents. Later six brave troopers of CRPF succumbed to their injuries and attained martyrdom but not before ensuring the defeat of the maoists. The maoists failing in their attempt of looting the weapons fled from the area. The brave will be ever remembered by the nation.
SHAHEED CT MOHAMMED AZIM
Force No. 850844897
Unit: 22
Born: 7 May 1966
Address: Vill-Dharana, PO-Mendher, Dist.-Poonch, Jammu & Kashmir
Next of kin: Smt. Parvey Akhtar (Wife)
SHAHEED CT MALKIAT SINGH
Force No. 941121103
Unit: 22
Born: 15 October 1969
Address: Vill-Chakmugal, PO-Khalra, Dist.-Amritsar, Punjab
Next of kin: Smt. Gurmat Kaur (Wife)
211 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2003
SHAHEED CT S.K.MISHRA
Force No. 913183421
Unit: 22
Born: 4 May 1969
Address: Vill-Sanahpur, Dist.-Darbhanga, Bihar
Next of kin: Smt. Ranju Mishra (Wife)
SHAHEED CT/DVR TIRATH SINGH
Force No. 911340733
Unit: 22
Born: 24 February 1971
Address: Vill & PO –Muluwal, Dist.-Amritsar, Punjab
Next of kin: Smt. Harpreet Kaur (Wife)
SHAHEED CT SURESH KUMAR
Force No. 990220046
Unit: 22
Born: 24 June 1973
Address: Vill-Bharampur Bharangi, PO-Dharan, Dist.-Rewari, Haryana
Next of kin: Smt. Sunanda Devi (Wife)
SHAHEED CT GURMEET SINGH
Force No. 921170671
Unit: 22
Born: 30 April 1971
Address: Vill-Kanwarwale, PO-Dharamkot, Dist.-Moga, Punjab
Next of kin: Smt. Sarafjeet Kaur (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 212
2003
TRIPURA 28 February 2003
On the 28th of February 2013, NLFT (BM) extremists taking advantage of the crowd attacked a CRPF picket of 32 Bn deployed in Khumtia market. Troops retaliated due to which the insurgents tried to flee from the area. At this juncture, Shaheed HC Ranbir Singh, in trying to to nab the insurgents, exposed himself to the fire of the insurgents and chased them. But unfortunately in the process, he received several bullet injuries. But despite sustaining injuries he tried his best to nab the insurgents but the loss of blood overtook his determination and he fainted. Later a massive hunt was launched but the insurgents could not be apprehended. The braveheart was evacuated to the hospital but he succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.
SHAHEED HC RANBIR SINGH
Force No. 830320607
Unit: 32
Born: 27 June 1964
Address: Vill & PO-Dudhana, Teh-Glod, Dist.-Hamirpur,
Himachel Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Sunita Devi (Wife)
213 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2003
ASSAM 16 March 2003
On the 16th of March 2003, troops of 36 Bn CRPF were returning to their Head Quarter at Goalpara after dropping the personnel and material at the company base. As the vehicles were near village Thakur Bhitha, PS Goalpara, Distt: Goalpara, the insurgents targeted them by blasting an IED. One of the vehicles came under the impact of IED. The troops immediately de-boarded the vehicles and launched the search but the insurgent could not be apprehended. In the blast, Shaheed Ct Somraj Bagali sustained severe injuries. He was immediately evacuated to the hospital but he succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.
SHAHEED CT SOMRAJ BAGALI
Force No. 981380455
Unit: 36
Address: Vill & PO-Madabol, PS-Sindagi, Dist.-Bijapur, Karnataka
Next of kin: Shri. Siddram Bagali (Father)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 214
2003
JAMMU & KASHMIR 23 March 2003
On the 23rd of March 2003, troops of 37 Bn CRPF were deployed near Fire Brigade Office, PS Batmaloo, Distt: Srinagar to thwart any militant activity. Batmaloo area in Srinagar has always been a hub of militant activity Taking advantage of the crowd; a militant fired at a picket deployed there and ran into the crowd for cover. The troops could not open fire due to huge presence of civilians all around. A search was launched but the militant could not be apprehended. In the fire, Shaheed Ct R. Jagdishan sustained severe injuries and later succumbed to it during treatment. The martyrdom of the brave trooper will not go in vain.
SHAHEED CT R. JAGDISHAN
Force No. 911279051
Unit: 37
Born: 12 March 1972
Address: No. 155, Dr. Ambedkar Nagar Dorgaoum, PO-KGF, Dist.-Kolar, Karnataka
Next of kin: Smt. M. Savithri (Wife)
215 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2003
JAMMU & KASHMIR 21 April 2003
On the 21st of April 2003, troops of 30 Bn along with SOG launched an operation against militants in the general area of village Khaigund, Distt: Pulwama. During operation, contact with militants could not be established. As the troops were returning from the operation, the militants hiding in a jungle opened fire at the vehicles of the troops. The troops immediately got down and retaliated. To neutralize the militants, the troops moved towards their positions. A fierce gunfight took place but militants fled from the area taking advantage of terrain and jungle. In the gunfight, Shaheed HC A. M. Bhengra sustained severe injuries when he was spearheading the assault. Despite sustaining injuries he continued the assault and ultimately laid down his life for the nation.
SHAHEED HC A.M. BHENGRA
Force No. 760450186
Unit: 30
Born: 30 June 1957
Address: Vill-Patpur Tola Habo, PS-Torpa, PO-Patpurcholiundri, Dist.-Khunti, Jharkhand
Next of kin: Smt. Alish Bhengra (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 216
2003
CHHATTISGARH 23 April 2003
On the 23rd of April 2003, troops of 140 Bn launched an operation against maoists in village Takilod, PS Bhairamgarh, Distt: Dantewada. During the operation, troops apprehended three dreaded maoists and recovered two guns from their possession. The troops then decided to make a night halt in the village and withdraw early next morning. As the troops were halting in a school building after establishing the defence, the maoists encircled the school and opened heavy fire at the troops. The troops immediately retaliated and a fierce gun fight ensued. The maoists were trying to close in on the school building and launch the final assault but the fierce and brave retaliation from the troops forced them to abort their plan after making efforts for two long hours. In the fierce gunfight, two of the brave troopers of CRPF namely Shaheed HC Janardhan Singh and Shaheed Ct Tukaram Naik sustained severe injuries. But despite sustaining injuries they kept firing at the Maoists without informing others about their injuries. The bravehearts later succumbed to their injuries and attained martyrdom.
SHAHEED CT TUKARAM NAIK
Force No. 001400831
Unit: 140
Born: 20 June 1976
Address: Vill-Hunasodu, PO-Abbalagone, Dist.-Shimoga, Karnataka
Next of kin: Smt. Lalitha (Mother)
SHAHEED HC JANARDHAN SINGH
Force No. 831140372
Unit: 140
Born: 2 May 1966
Address: Vill-Ganjpur, PO-Naunhar, PS-Ekma, Dist.-Saran, Bihar
Next of kin: Smt. Sheela Devi (Wife)
217 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2003
JAMMU & KASHMIR 26 April 2003
On the 26th of April 2003, troops of 11 Bn were deployed to protect the All India Radio Station in Srinagar city. At around 1320 hours, three militants disguising themselves as VIPs came in an Ambassador car and rammed it at the main gate. Then they came out of the vehicle and opened fire at the personnel deployed at the gate. Shaheed Ct Hari Krishna Mani was guarding the gate at that time. He immediately fired at the militants and gunned down one of them. The other two militants fired multiple grenades at him in which he received severe injuries but he kept firing at the militants. Failing to gain entry, the militants ran in opposite direction where one of them was gunned down by CRPF personnel deployed there and another by the BSF patrol party patrolling in the area. Before getting killed the third militant detonated the IED fitted in the vehicle. Due to the blast, Shaheed Ct Hare Krishna Mani who was still in the morcha sustained more injuries and sacrificed his life. It was due to his alert, bold and courageous reaction that the militants failed to get entry inside the complex and were gunned down before they could do any harm. For his act of valour and bravery, he was awarded with President Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously.
SHAHEED CT HARE KRISHNA MANI
Force No. 891141443
Unit: 11
Born: 1 January 1969
Address: Vill-Deoria Ram Nath, PO & PS-Deoria Sadar, Dist.-Deoria, Uttar Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Kalindi Mani (Wife)
Decoration: Presidents’s Police Medal for Gallantry
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 218
2003
JAMMU & KASHMIR 12 May 2003
On the 12th of May 2003, troops of 113 Bn were deployed for protecting the State Bank of India complex at Kupwara town, Distt: Kupwara. During banking hours, as one of the parties of 113 Bn which had come to the bank for encashment entered the premises of the bank, a militant hiding in the adjacent building opened indiscriminate fire at the troops. The troops immediately took positions and tried to locate the militant. In the indiscriminate firing, two of the CRPF personnel sustained bullet injuries. The militant then tried to enter the bank premises by opening indiscriminate fire coupled with firing of grenades but the alert CRPF personnel gunned him down before he could cause any further damage. One AK-56 rifle, six magazines, 43 live rounds of AK ammunition and four hand grenades were recovered from the slain militant. Due to the injuries sustained, the two brave troopers namely Shaheed Ct Bayyarapu Prasad and Shaheed S/K B. Khodanda Ramaiah attained martyrdom.
SHAHEED CT BAYYARAPU PRASAD
Force No. 931130457
Unit: 113
Born: 18 May 1969
Address: Vill-Sanivaraputera, PO-Eluru, Dist.-East Godavari,
Andhra Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Pasalapudi Swarnalatha (Wife)
SHAHEED S/K B. KHODANDA RAMAIAH
Force No. 880909346
Unit: 113
Born: 10 April 1968
Address: Vill & PO-Chandrasekharapuram, Dist.-Prakasham,
Andhra Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Nagalakshmi (Wife)
219 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2003
ANDHRA PRADESH 17 June 2003
On the 17th of June 2003, troops of 6 Bn CRPF alongwith State Police launched an operation against maoists at village Polwarpadu, PS Durcharthai, Distt: East Godawari. When the troops were near their target, the maoists waiting in an ambush opened indiscriminate fire at them and also blasted IEDs. The troops retaliated and a fierce encounter ensued. Failing to match the bravery of the troops, the maoists began fleeing from the area. Seeing the fleeing maoists, Shaheed Ct Suresh Singh came out of his cover and advanced ferociously at them. The maoists at the same time exploded a series of IEDs to stop the advance of the troops. Unfortunately, one of the IEDs got blasted near the brave trooper and he sustained severe injuries. Despite the injurie, he kept firing at the maoists but they managed to escape. The braveheart later succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.
SHAHEED CT SURESH SINGH
Force No. 903051799
Unit: 6
Born: 1 August 1971
Address: Vill & PO-Panchkhor, PS-Baburi, Dist.-Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Bindu Kumari Mourya (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 220
2003
JAMMU & KASHMIR 14 July 2003
On the 14th of July 2003, troops of 74 Bn had gone to State Bank of India (Main Branch) at Srinagar city, Distt: Srinagar for encashment. The area has always remained a hub to militant activity. Taking advantage of the crowd, a militant fired at the troops using a silence- fitted pistol and ran into the crowd for cover. The troops could not open fire due to presence of civilians all around. A search was launched but the militant could not be apprehended. In the firing, Shaheed Ct Satyawan sustained severe injuries and later succumbed to it during treatment. The martyrdom of the brave trooper will not go in vain.
SHAHEED CT SATYAWAN
Force No. 015232543
Unit: 74
Born: 31 December 1978
Address: Vill-Mandoli, PO-Kaiyana, Dist.-Bhiwani, Haryana
Next of kin: Smt. Kavita (Wife)
221 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2003
JHARKHAND 22 July 2003
On the 22nd of July 2003, troops of 121 Bn CRPF along with state police launched an operation against maoists. During operation, the maoists entrenched on a hilltop opened fire at the approaching troops. The troops immediately took positions and launched a counter-attack. During the counter-attack, Shaheed SI Baishakha Singh, who was leading his troops from the front, received severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries, he led his men bravely and forced the maoists to run for their lives. Later the brave was evacuated from the battlefield but he succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom. Such saga of leadership, bravery and determination are rarely heard and the nation will ever remember their contribution.
SHAHEED SI BAISHAKHA SINGH
Force No. 680374842
Unit: 121
Born: 12 May 1949
Address: Vill-Munan Khurd, PO-Sendwal Kalan, Dist.-Gurdaspur, Punjab
Next of kin: Smt. Sudarsana Devi (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 222
2003
ORISSA 30 July 2003
On the 30th of July 2003, troops of 34 Bn CRPF along with state Police was returning in two vehicles (Tata 407 and Jeep) after conducting an operation. The leading vehicle (Jeep) came under the impact of a land mine blast detonated by maoists. The maoists, after detonating the IED immediately opened fire and tried to converge for looting the weapons. The troops onboard immediately got down and retaliated despite sustaining injuries in the blast. Their bold and courageous retaliation forced the maoists to flee from the area. In this incident five CRPF bravehearts attained martyrdom in the line of duty.
SHAHEED HC PRADEEP KUMAR PANDEY
Force No. 840410056
Unit: 34
Born: 5 November 1963
Address: Vill-Jogeshpalli, PO-Bankura, Dist.-Bankura, West Bengal
Next of kin: Smt. Moni Pandey (Wife)
223 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2003
SHAHEED CT JAGJEET SINGH
Force No. 903056543
Unit: 34
Born: 15 August 1966
Address: Vill-Ghanspur, PO-Lamin, Dist.-Hoshiarpur, Punjab
Next of kin: Smt. Kuldip Kaur (Wife)
SHAHEED CT NARAYAN LAL
Force No. 901110922
Unit: 34
Born: 15 August 1966
Address: Vill & PO-Runkheda, PS-Khachrod, Dist.-Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Punam Bai (Wife)
SHAHEED CT N. PAPAIAH
Force No. 880973532
Unit: 34
Born: 10 May 1972
Address: Vill & PO-Hazarath Gudem, Teh-Cumbum, Dist.-Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. N.V. Laxmi (Wife)
SHAHEED HC DAYA NIDHI BEHERA
Force No. 850832069
Unit: 34
Born: 15 February 1967
Address: Vill & PO-Chandeya, PS-Bhadrak, Dist.-Bhadrak, Odisha
Next of kin: Smt. Kanaklata Behera (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 224
2003
MANIPUR30 July 2003
On the 30th of July 2003, extremists fired at troops of 28 Bn, who were performing area domination duty in the market. Due to firing, Shaheed Ct Kantha Raju sustained serious injuries but fired back at the insurgents. Due to his prompt retaliation, the insurgents fled from the area. Later a massive hunt was launched but the insurgents could not be apprehended. The injured braveheart later succumbed to his injures and attaining martyrdom. One Chinese grenade and two empty cases were recovered from the spot.
SHAHEED CT KANTHA RAJU
Force No. 015270043
Unit: 28
Born: 21 April 1961
Address: Vill-Doddakondagula, PO-Halekopple, Dist.-Hassan, Karnataka
Next of kin: Smt. Vanaja (Wife)
225 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2003
MIZORAM 11 August 2003
On the 11th of August 2003, unidentified extremists opened fire at CRPF Post of 71 Bn at New Vervek, which was duly retaliated. In the ensuing encounter, Shaheed Ct Sri Ram Gond was grievously injured. Despite sustaining injuries he held to his ground and launched a brutal attack at the insurgents. The braveheart later succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom. During subsequent search of the area, 135 empty cases of AK-47, 7 empty cases of SLR, one lever of grenade and skeleton of a rocket were recovered.
SHAHEED CT SRI RAM GOND
Force No. 913190123
Unit: 71
Born: 25 July 1968
Address: Vill-Paharpur, PO-Umrawganj, Teh-Ara, PS-Bihiya, Distt-Bhojpur, Bihar
Next of kin: Smt. Raj Bala (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 226
2003
MANIPUR 20 September 2003
On the 20th of September 2003, extremists fired upon troops of 132 Bn who were on area domination duty at Sugnu market. In this attack Shaheed Ct Deep Singh Rajput who was grievously injured retaliated and fought bravely with the insurgents. During the fierce encounter he fought from the front and sustained injuries. He later succumbed to the injuries and attained martyrdom. As per wireless intercepts 3 extremists had been killed in the gun fight.
SHAHEED CT DEEP SINGH RAJPUT
Force No. 015282541
Unit: 132
Born: 12 June 1979
Address: Vill-Ratalai, PO & PS-Handia, Dist.-Harda, Madhya Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Ratan Bai (Mother)
227 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2003
TRIPURA 13 October 2003
On the 13th of October 2003, three CRPF personnel of 42 Bn namely Shaheed Ct R. M. Perumal, Shaheed Ct B. Sree Kumar and Shaheed Ct K. S. Prakash attained martyrdom when a jeep carrying troops for civil convoy escort duty came under the impact of an IED planted by ATTF extremists. After the IED blast, the insurgents opened heavy fire but due to the prompt retaliation of the troops they fled from the area. During subsequent search of the area one wireless set, some printed pamphlets of ATTF outfit and huge no. of empty cases were recovered.
SHAHEED CT K.S. PRAKASH
Force No. 941161123
Unit: 42
Born: 1 January 1971
Address: H.No. 2/137, Vill-Kiddampatti, PO-Karagur, Tk-Palacode, Dist.-Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu
Next of kin: Smt. P. Kanchana (Wife)
SHAHEED CT R.M. PERUMAL
Force No. 901000236
Unit: 42
Born: 4 June 1968
Address: Vill & PO-Puduvayal, Karaikkndi, Tk, Dist.-Sivagangai,
Tamil Nadu
Next of kin: Smt. Dhanalakshmi (Wife)
SHAHEED CT B. SREE KUMAR
Force No. 990420054
Unit: 42
Born: 30 April 1976
Address: House Name-Kannankera Tckathil, Vill-Kannimel, PO-Vallikunnam, Dist.-Alappuzha, Kerala
Next of kin: Smt. V. Sreelekha (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 228
2003
TRIPURA 18 October 2003
On the 18th of October 2003, troops of 20 Bn CRPF along with State Police while conducting special operation in the general area of Khuripara were fired upon by unidentified extremists. The troops retaliated but the insurgents managed to escape. In this attack, Shaheed Ct Mohd. Ashraf attained martyrdom while fighting bravely during the encounter. Due to his audacious attack, the insurgents could not inflict any more casualties on the troopers.
SHAHEED CT MOHD. ASHRAF
Force No. 983360629
Unit: 20
Born: 3 February 1978
Address: Vill-Trichal, PO-Tahab, Dist.-Pulwama, Jammu & Kashmir
Next of kin: Smt. Zooni Akhtar (Mother)
229 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2003
CHHATTISGARH 28 October 2003
On the 28th of October 2003, troops of 140 Bn under command of Shaheed Sh. V. T. Mathew, 2nd in command, were returning to their Dett. HQ at Antagarh after attending a meeting convened by Honourable Governor of Chhattishgarh. As the troops, who were in three vehicles near village Baronda, PS Narayanpur, Distt: Kanker, the maoists, numbering around 150, who were waiting in an ambush opened indiscriminate fire at the troops coupled with blasting of IEDs. The troops immediately took positions and retaliated. A fierce encounter ensued but the maoists had tactical advantage of dominating ground and surprise. Engulfed in the fire from all around, Shaheed Sh. V. T. Mathew, 2nd in command then planned to counter attack the enemy as the only option to come out of ambush zone. He led his brave troopers to the main ambush party firing ferociously and succeeded in breaking the ambush. In the endeavour, he and three other brave troopers, namely Shaheed HC Bijan Pal, Shaheed Ct/Dvr Jai Prakash and Shaheed Ct/Dvr Dharmendra Kumar sustained severe injuries but did not give up and forced the maoists to flee. The injured later succumbed to their injuries and attained martyrdom. These heroes sacrificed themselves in the line of duty. To honour the bravery Shaheed Sh. V. T. Mathew, 2nd in command was awarded the President’s Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously.
SHAHEED SH. V.T. MATHEW, SECOND-IN-COMMAND
IRLA No. 2787
Unit: 140
Born: 9 May 1963
Address: Vill-Puttenahalli, PS-Yelahanka, Dist.-Bengaluru, Karnataka
Next of kin: Smt. Charolette Mathew (Wife)
Decoration: Presidents’s Police Medal for Gallantry
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 230
2003
SHAHEED CT/DVR DHARMENDRA KUMAR
Force No. 971401691
Unit: 136
Born: 10 September 1976
Address: Vill-Kansurt, PO-Kansurt, Dist –Etah , Uttar Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Reeta Devi (Wife)
SHAHEED CT/DVR JAI PRAKASH
Force No. 930620032
Unit: 140
Born: 8 May 1970
Address: Vill-Hariakhera, PO-Birala, PS-Kandla, Dist.-Muzzaffar Nagar, Uttar Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Shakuntala (Wife)
SHAHEED HC BIJAN PAL
Force No. 860830112
Unit: 140
Born: 5 May 1968
Address: Vill-Baragachia, PO-Nalikula, PS-Kavipal, Dist.-Hoogly,
West Bengal
Next of kin: Smt. Kabita Pal (Wife)
231 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2003
JAMMU & KASHMIR 18 November 2003
On the 18th of November 2003, troops of 80 Bn CRPF launched an operation against maoists at Zeramtari Nala, PS Koelibeda, Distt: Kanker. During operation, a fierce encounter with maoists took place. Without caring for their lives, the troopers advanced under heavy fire of maoists and gunned down two of them. Two guns were recovered from the slain maoists. During encounter, Shaheed Ct Brij Kishore Sharma who was spearheading the assault and fighting from the front received severe injuries. Despite injuries, he fought valiantly with the maoists and played key role in their neutralisation. Later the valiant succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom. That day CRPF lost one of its brave and valiant troopers who had been an example of bravery and courage for other troopers.
SHAHEED CT BRIJ KISHORE SHARMA
Force No. 880800057
Unit: 80
Born: 1 July 1978
Address: Vill & PO-Khadect, Dist.-Bhind, Madhya Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Sarita Devi (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 232
2003
JAMMU AND KASHMIR18 November 2003
On the 18th of November 2003, some militants taking advantage of dense population, congested habitation and a number of lanes and by-lanes for escape fired at the Head Quarter of 62 Bn CRPF at Indra Nagar, Distt: Srinagar. The militants fired indiscriminately and lobbed grenades at the main gate of the Headquarter to force their entry into the camp. In the initial fire, Shaheed Ct Shiv Kumar Rai who was guarding the gate received severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries, he fired at the advancing militants. Facing the fierce retaliation from an injured trooper, the militants fled into the by-lanes. Later Shaheed Ct Shiv Kumar Rai succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.
SHAHEED CT SHIV KUMAR RAI
Force No. 005262262
Unit: 62
Born: 26 June 1967
Address: Vill-Baswari Gaon, PO-Borgaon Via Sikari Ganj, Dist.-Sant Kabir Nagar, Uttar Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Manju Devi (Wife)
233 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2003
CHHATTISGARH 23 November 2003
On the 23rd of November 2003, troops of 139 Bn CRPF launched an operation against maoists at village Bheji, PS Bheji, Distt: Dantewada. As the troops moved close to the target, the maoists blasted IEDs and opened indiscriminate fire at the troops. The troops retaliated and the maoists fled from the area. But due to IED blast, Shaheed Ct Hemant Joshi who was fighting from the front received severe injuries. He was evacuated from the encounter site and sent to District hospital Konta in an ambulance. As the ambulance had covered 12 kms, the maoists again opened fire at it. The troops retaliated forcing the maoists to flee. In this ambush also, Shaheed Ct Hemant Joshi, despite being injured, fired heavily at the maoists without caring for his own life. Later the valiant succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom. He was a brave son of the soil.
SHAHEED CT HEMANT JOSHI
Force No. 015257565
Unit: 139
Born: 22 July 1982
Address: Vill & PO-Chalisgaon, Netaji Chowk, Near Mayur Press, Teh-Chalisgaon, Dist.-Jalgaon, Maharashtra
Next of kin: Smt. Surekha Shashank Joshi (Mother)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 234
2003
JAMMU & KASHMIR 23 December 2003
On the 23rd of December 2003, troops of 69 Bn along with SOG launched an operation against militants at village Drubaon, PS Rajpora, Distt: Pulwama. During operation, as the troops were cordoning the village, the militants opened heavy fire at the troops and tried to escape. But due to the retaliation by the brave troops, the militant could not escape and took refuge in a house. A joint assault party of which Shaheed Ct S.H. Prabhu Swami was a member then raided the house. As the assault party was moving in, the militant fired heavily at it. The troops retaliated and a fierce encounter at close distance ensued. In the encounter, Shaheed Ct S.H. Prabhu Swami who was at the lead received bullet injuries but fought till both the militants were neutralized. Later he succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom. One AK rifle, four magazines, 74 rounds of ammunition and some incriminating items were recovered from the slain militants. To honour his valour and sacrifice he was awarded with President’s Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously by the Honourable President of India.
SHAHEED CT S. H. PRABHU SWAMI
Force No. 943300859
Unit: 69
Born: 12 January 1975
Address: Vill-Siddaiabnapura, PO-Attugulipura, Dist.-Chamarajanagar, Karnataka
Next of kin: Smt. Dodnanjamma (Mother)
Decoration: Presidents’s Police Medal for Gallantry
235 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2004
MANIPUR 05 January 2004
On the 5th of January 2004, troops of 14 Bn were carrying out road opening patrol in the general area under PS Churachandpur, Distt: Churachandpur. As the troops reached near village Khumoi, the insurgents waiting in an ambush opened indiscriminate fire at them. The troops immediately launched a counter-attack but the insurgents were well entrenched behind covers and in a tactically advantageous position. Without caring for their lives, the troops advanced towards the enemy using tactics of fire and move. The bold and courageous response from the troopers forced the insurgents to flee from the area. During counter-attack Shaheed Ct Bajrang Lal received severe bullet injuries. Despite sustaining injuries he fought from the front and kept firing at the insurgents. The braveheart later succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.
SHAHEED CT BAJRANG LAL
Force No. 015010683
Unit: 14
Born: 7 July 1980
Address: Vill-Kankada, PO-Nokha, Dist.-Bikaner, Rajasthan
Next of kin: Smt. Parvati Devi (Mother)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 236
2004
JAMMU & KASHMIR 15 January 2004
On the 15th of January 2004, troops of 86 Bn were returning to their company base after visiting and checking the platoon posts. As the vehicles carrying troops reached Tral chowk, PS Tral, Distt: Pulwama, militants waiting in ambush opened indiscriminate fire at them taking cover of the crowd. The troops immediately de-boarded the vehicles and launched the search but the militant mixed-up in the crowd fled from the area. In the fire, Shaheed HC Rajeshwar Singh sustained severe injuries and attained martyrdom.
SHAHEED HC RAJESHWAR SINGH
Force No. 840380595
Unit: 86
Born: 31 October 1963
Address: Vill & PO-Sonpura, Dist.-Bhojpur, Bihar
Next of kin: Smt. Sonamata Devi (Wife)
237 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2004
MEGHALAYA 21 January 2004
On the 21st of January 2004, troops of 36 Bn launched an operation against insurgents at village Rangashi, PS Medipathar, Distt: East Garo Hills. During operation, as the troops were approaching their target in vehicles, the insurgents waiting in an ambush blasted an IED and opened indiscriminate fire. One of the vehicles came under direct impact of the IED and its occupants sustained injuries. Despite sustaining injuries the troops alighted from the vehicle and launched a counter-attack. The insurgents seeing the resolute action of the troopers fled from the area taking advantage of jungle and terrain. In the IED blast, Shaheed Ct Brajender Kumar received severe injuries but despite sustaining severe injuries he fought from the front in the counter-attack. He was evacuated to the nearest hospital but the brave soldier succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.
SHAHEED CT BRAJENDRA KUMAR
Force No. 931140907
Unit: 36
Born: 25 March 1973
Address: Vill & PO-Pauni Hasanpur, Dist.-Vaishali, Bihar .
Next of kin: Smt. Sanjila Kumari (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 238
2004
TRIPURA 5 February 2004
On the 5th of February 2004, troops of 1 Bn were carrying out road opening patrol in the general area under PS Jirania, Distt: West Tripura. As the troops reached near village Chaiguria, the insurgents waiting in an ambush opened indiscriminate fire at them. The troops immediately launched a counter-attack but the insurgents were well entrenched behind covers and in tactically advantageous positions. Without caring for their lives, the troops advanced towards the enemy using tactics of fire and move. The bold and courageous response from the troopers forced the insurgents to flee from the area. During counter-attack, Shaheed HC Ram Surat Upadhyay, Shaheed Ct Subba Singh and Shaheed Ct Girish Chand Yadav received severe bullet injuries when they were spearheading the attack. Despite sustaining injuries, they fought from the front and inflicted heavy loss to the enemy. The bravehearts later succumbed to their injuries and attained martyrdom.
SHAHEED CT GIRISH CHAND YADAV
Force No. 911181439
Unit: 1
Born: 20 March 1972
Address: Vill-Singhpur, PO-Paidhat, Dist.-Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Veeresh Devi (Wife)
SHAHEED HC RAM SURAT UPADHYAY
Force No. 850650112
Unit: 1
Born: 1 July 1965
Address: Vill-Pakadi Hirday, PO-Manjhariya, PS-Kotwali Basti, Dist.-Basti, Uttar Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Jamwanti Devi (Wife)
SHAHEED CT SUBBA SINGH
Force No. 903043868
Unit: 1
Born: 27 September 1971
Address: H.No-5713, Gali No-9, Shiv Colony, Karnal Kaithal Road, Near, Pech Factor, Karnal, Distt-Karnal , Haryana
Next of kin: Smt. Sulakshana Devi (Wife)
239 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2004
ORISSA 6 February 2004
On the 6th of February 2004, the maoists launched one of its infamous attacks at the Koraput district Head Quarter wherein they targeted nine locations of the district, primarily to loot the weapons. Their targets included five Police stations, HQ of 3rd Bn of Orissa State Armed Police, District Armoury, District jail, the Treasury and Bank guards. The maoists numbering around 300 had entered the city from different locations in the garb of the civilians and after killing one policeman and injuring six others, looted the arms. Around 400 weapons were looted by the maoists and after looting the weapons, they fled in three different directions. On receipt of information, troops of 34 Bn rushed to the spot for taking on the maoists. While the troops were en-route in five vehicles, the maoists, blasted an IED and opened indiscriminate fire. Last vehicle of the convoy came under the impact of blast. The troops immediately deboarded the vehicles and launched an attack on the maoists. The maoists resisted for few minutes but later fled seeing the brave and courageous move of the troopers. In the IED blast Shaheed Ct Raghuraj Sharma, Shaheed Ct Ram Sewak and Ct Prem Prakash received severe injuries. But despite sustaining injuries they fought with the maoists and ultimately sacrificed their lives for the nation.
SHAHEED CT PREM PRAKASH
Force No. 921123726
Unit: 34
Born: 6 June 1973
Address: Vill & PO-Bhagega, Via-Sirohi, Dist.-Sikar, Rajasthan
Next of kin: Smt. Sumitra Devi (Wife)
SHAHEED CT RAGHURAJ SHARMA
Force No. 971110401
Unit: 34
Born: 1 March 1977
Address: Vill-Kaukthri, Dist.-Morena, Madhya Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Sudha Devi (Wife)
SHAHEED CT RAM SEWAK
Force No. 943322899
Unit: 34
Born: 25 October 1969
Address: Vill-Babupura, Dist.-Jaloan, Uttar Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Geeta Devi (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 240
2004
DELHI 11 February 2004
On the 11th of February 2004, troops of 88 Bn were deployed to provide protection during a demolition drive undertaken near Kamal Theatre, PS Sarojini Nagar, Distt: New Delhi. As the demolition of the jhuggies started in the area, the crowd got agitated and attacked the Government officials by pelting stones. The officials got serious injuries. On seeing this, Shaheed SI R B Gupta moved ahead with his troops and evacuated the officials to a safer place. In the process he himself got severely injured but did not give up till all the officials were rescued. Later the braveheart succumbed to injuries during treatment and attained martyrdom. He will be ever remembered for his valour and sacrifice.
SHAHEED SI R.B. GUPTA
Force No. 690485502
Unit: 88
Born: 6 July 1948
Address: Vill-Saraiyan, PO-Barahara Babu, Dist.-Deoria, Uttar Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Ramawati Devi (Wife)
241 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2004
MANIPUR 17 February 2004
On the 17th of February 2004, troops of 44 Bn CRPF launched an operation against insurgents at village Moirang Khunou PS Khumbi, Distt: Bishanpur. As the troops reached close to their target, the insurgents waiting in an ambush opened indiscriminate fire at them. The troops immediately launched a counter-attack but the insurgents were well entrenched behind covers and in tactically advantageous positions. Without caring for their lives, the troops advanced towards the enemy using tactics of fire and move. The bold and courageous response from the troopers forced the insurgents to flee from the area. During counter-attack, Shaheed Ct Deo Singh Bisht and Shaheed Ct S. Sanjit Singh who were spearheading the assault and fighting from the front received severe bullet injuries. Despite sustaining injuries they fought braverly and kept firing at the insurgents. The bravehearts later succumbed to their injuries and attained martyrdom.
SHAHEED CT S. SANJIT SINGH
Force No. 015151124
Unit: 44
Born: 3 February 1982
Address: Vill-Sapammaxai Leikai, PO-Wanging, PS-Kakching, Dist.-Thoubal, Manipur
Next of kin: Smt. Soibammang Sapamongabi Ahanbi Devi (Mother)
SHAHEED CT DEO SINGH BISHT
Force No. 971402019
Unit: 44
Born: 7 May 1979
Address: Vill-Pangla, PS & PO-Dharchula, Dist.-Pithroagarh, Uttarakhand
Next of kin: Late Smt. Nara Devi (Mother)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 242
2004
JAMMU & KASHMIR 26 February 2004
On the 26th of February 2004, Shaheed HC G. M. Khan, working in the intelligence branch of 9 Bn went to the Bus Stand Anantnag, Distt: Anantnag to get information on the movement of militants. At the bus stand, he came across two suspected persons. He immediately informed the Bn Head Quarter about the suspected persons and started following them. As the suspected persons moved out of Bus Stand, he followed them. But before the troops could arrive for his support, the militant grew suspicious of him and opened fire at him from the weapons hidden under their Pheran. In the firing the braveheart sustained severe injuries. He was evacuated to the nearest hospital but the valiant succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.
SHAHEED HC G.M. KHAN
Force No. 700190618
Unit: 9
Born: 22 November 1949
Address: Vill-Lalsoo, PO-Guddar, Dist.-Anantnag, Jammu & Kashmir
Next of kin: Smt. Nageena Begam (Wife)
243 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2004
ASSAM 04 March 2004
On the 4th of March 2004, troops of 16 Bn launched an operation against ULFA insurgents at village Dasapara, PS Manikpur Distt: Bongaigaon. During operation, a fierce encounter with insurgents took place. Without caring for their lives the troopers advanced under heavy fire of insurgents and gunned down two of the insurgents. During encounter, Shaheed Ct Jagtar Singh who was spearheading the assault and fighting from the front received severe injuries. Despite injuries, he fought valiantly with the insurgents and played key role in their neutralisation. Later the valiant succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom. The day CRPF lost one of its brave and valiant troopers who had been an example of bravery and courage for other troops. For his valour, he was awarded the President’s Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously.
SHAHEED CT JAGTAR SINGH
Force No. 901000735
Unit: 16
Born: 4 September 1968
Address: Vill-Paprala, PO-Paprala, PS & Dist.-Ropar, Punjab
Next of kin: Smt. Sumita Rani
Decoration: Presidents’s Police Medal for Gallantry
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 244
2004
JAMMU & KASHMIR 19 March 2004
On the 19th of March 2004, troops of 128 Bn CRPF launched an operation against militants in the general area of PS Beerwah, Distt: Budgam. During operation the contact with militants could not be established. As the troops were withdrawing from the area, the militants waiting in an ambush opened indiscriminate fire at them. The troops immediately launched the counter-attack but the militants succeeded in fleeing from the area. During the counter-attack Shaheed HC Pritam Chand sustained bullet injuries when he was spearheading the counter-attack from the front. Despite injuries he continued firing at the militants. Later the gallant succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.
SHAHEED HC PRITAM CHAND
Force No. 860160438
Unit: 128
Born: 11 October 1966
Address: Vill & PO-Kolar, PS-Nahan, Dist.-Sirmore, Himachal Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Kaushlya Devi (Wife)
245 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2004
JHARKHAND 07 April 2004
On the 7th of April 2004, troops of 137 and 152 Bns of CRPF jointly launched an operation against maoists at Saranda forest, PS Gua, Distt: West Singhbhum. The troops were moving in seven vehicles and as they approached village Thalkobad, the maoists, waiting in an ambush blasted a series of IEDs and opened indiscriminate fire. The vehicles came under direct impact of IEDs and its occupants received severe injuries. The maoists then advanced towards the injured troopers for the final kill and looting of weapons. Seeing the advance of the maoists, the deeply maimed and injured troopers reached for their weapons and fired at the maoists. The bold and brave assault yielded result as the maoist stopped in their track. Firing from both sides continued for some time but ultimately the maoists fled from the area. In the incident, nine brave troopers of CRPF namely Shaheed SI Jairam Ram, Shaheed HC Jagir Singh, Shaheed Ct Sushanta Mishra, Shaheed Ct Anil Khawas, Shaheed HC Madan Lal, Shaheed Ct H.K. Saha, Shaheed Ct Sujit Kumar, Shaheed Ct Sagar Deshmukh and Shaheed Ct Biman Reja sacrificed their lives for the nation and killed a maoist with recovery of one SLR.
SHAHEED HC JAGIR SINGH
Force No. 850784743
Unit: 137
Born: 3 April 1963
Address: Vill-Rakhlachhipur, PO-Rakhlachhipur, Teh & Dist.-Kathua, Jammu & Kashmir
Next of kin: Smt. Bimla Kaur (Wife)
SHAHEED CT SUSHANTA MISHRA
Force No. 001373015
Unit: 137
Born: 28 February 1978
Address: Vill-Shantipur, PO-Lekirpur, Teh-Sonai, Dist.-Cachar, Assam
Next of kin: Smt. Rajeshwari Mishra (Mother)
SHAHEED SI JAIRAM RAM
Force No. 710050454
Unit: 152
Born: 31 December 1978
Address: Vill-Kaithwalia, PO-Mahpur, Dist.-Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Ishraji Devi (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 246
2004
SHAHEED CT H.K. SAHA
Force No. 941175259
Unit: 152
Born: 23 January 1972
Address: Vill-Ratauni, PO-Mahadevbari, Dist.-Murshidabad, West Bengal
Next of kin: Smt. Monika Sahoo (Wife)
SHAHEED CT SUJIT KUMAR
Force No. 031523869
Unit: 152
Born: 30 October 1979
Address: Vill-Shidipur, PO-Lowakalan, Dist.-Jhajjar, Harayana
Next of kin: Smt. Santosh Devi (Mother)
SHAHEED HC MADAN LAL
Force No. 740310336
Unit: 152
Born: 14 February 1954
Address: Vill-Seri, PO-Hamboli, Dist.-Una, Himachal Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Urmila Devi (Wife)
SHAHEED CT ANIL KHAWAS
Force No. 001370042
Unit: 137
Born: 1 March 1979
Address: Vill-Irangpari-I, Lamchok, PO-T.Waichong, PS-Kanapokpi, Distt-Senapati, Manipur
Next of kin: Smt. Bishnu Maya Khawash (Mother)
247 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2004
SHAHEED CT BIMAN REJA
Force No. 015101786
Unit: 152
Born: 28 June 1981
Address: Vill & PO-Moloypur, Dist.-Hooghly, West Bengal
Next of kin: Smt. Anuparna Raja (Mother)
SHAHEED CT SAGAR DESHMUKH
Force No. 031524403
Unit: 152
Born: 26 June 1982
Address: Vill & PO-Bagegaon, Dist.-Akola, Maharashtra
Next of kin: Smt. Sunanda Shyam Rao Deshmukh (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 248
2004
ANDHRA PRADESH 10 April 2004
On the 10th of April 2004, troops of 6 Bn CRPF launched an operation against maoists at village Remidicherla, PS Bandlamottu, Distt: Guntur. During operation, as the troops reached close to their target, the maoists waiting in an ambush opened indiscriminate fire at them. The troops immediately retaliated and a fierce encounter ensued. The maoists were in a dominating position and were firing heavily at the troops. Troops then launched a flanking attack at the maoists forcing them to flee from the area. During fierce encounter Shaheed HC Kanai Lal Das who was leading the flanking attack sustained bullet injuries. Despite sustaining injuries, he fought from the front and kept firing at the insurgents. Later he succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.
SHAHEED HC KANAI LAL DAS
Force No. 810490696
Unit: 6
Born: 3 February 1956
Address: C/O Mohan Paswan, PO-Icd Colony Amingaon, Dist.-Kamrup, Assam
Next of kin: Smt. Shipra Das (Wife)
249 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2004
MANIPUR 25 April 2004
On the 25th of April 2004, troops of 14 Bn CRPF were deployed for the security of a Polling Booth established at Govt. Primary School, Wangoo Sabal, PS Kumbi, Distt: Bishanpur. As the polling was to be held the next day, the troops prepared the defence and secured the place. In the night at around 2230 hrs, the insurgents after taking advantage of the darkness came close to the polling booth and opened indiscriminate fire from three directions. The troops at guard immediately retaliated and a fierce gunfight ensued. The insurgents made bid to sneak into the school but their attempts were foiled by the brave troopers. Failing to gain entry, the insurgents fled from the area. In the fierce gunfight, Shaheed Ct Ajay Kumar Maithy received severe injuries but despite sustaining injuries he fought valiantly with the insurgents till his last breath and sacrificed his life for the nation.
SHAHEED CT AJAY KUMAR MAITHY
Force No. 913175918
Unit: 14
Born: 5 October 1966
Address: Vill-Chaulkhola PO-Nodakhali, Dist.-24 Pgs, South Pargana, West Bengal
Next of kin: Smt. Malika Maithy (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 250
2004
JAMMU & KASHMIR 25 April 2004
On the 25th of April 2004, troops of 126 Bn CRPF were carrying out mobile patrolling in the area under PS Lal Bazaar, Distt; Srinagar. The Lal Bazaar area falls under the Down Town area of Srinagar city and is infamous for the militant activities due to presence of large number of sympathizers, dense population and congested habitation. Taking advantage of the crowd, the militants hurled two grenades at the CRPF vehicles. The troops immediately launched a search operation but the militants fled taking advantage of crowd. In the grenade blast, Shaheed Ct Raj Bahadur sustained severe injuries. He was evacuated to the hospital where he succumbed to his injuries during treatment and attained martyrdom. The sacrifice of the valiant trooper highlights the role of CRPF in providing security to the innocent civilians in such an environment.
SHAHEED CT RAJ BAHADUR
Force No. 015282381
Unit: 126
Born: 1 August 1978
Address: Vill-Dohia, PO-Nagala Dulal, Dist.-Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Shashi Devi (Wife)
251 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2004
MANIPUR 1 July 2004
On the 1st of July 2004, troops of 14 Bn CRPF were carrying out road opening patrol in the general area under PS Churachandpur, Distt: Churachandpur. As the troops were near village Lanwa, the insurgents waiting in an ambush opened indiscriminate fire at them. The troops immediately launched a counter-attack but the insurgents were well entrenched behind covers and in a tactically advantageous positions. Without caring for their lives, the troops advanced towards the enemy using tactics of fire and move. The bold and courageous response from the troopers forced the insurgents to flee from the area. During counter-attack Shaheed HC Tirth Raj Mishra received severe bullet injuries. Despite sustaining injuries he fought from the front and kept firing at the insurgents. The braveheart later succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.
SHAHEED HC TIRTH RAJ MISHRA
Force No. 859810136
Unit: 14
Born: 6 September 1967
Address: Vill-Raisinghpur, PO-Tikarmajhi, PS-Dhammaur, Dist.-Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Vijha Devi (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 252
2004
TRIPURA 1 July 2004
On the 1st of July 2004, troops of 68 Bn CRPF were carrying out road opening patrol in the general area under PS Kalyanpur, Distt: West Tripura. As the troops were near village Badraidev Para, the insurgents waiting in an ambush opened indiscriminate fire at them. The troops immediately launched a counter-attack but the insurgents were well entrenched behind covers and in a tactically advantageous position. Without caring for their lives, the troops advanced towards the enemy using tactics of fire and move. The bold and courageous response from the troopers forced the insurgents to flee from the area. On seeing the fleeing insurgents, Shaheed Ct Choudary Vinod Bhai moved out of his cover and chased them. The insurgents opened heavy fire at him but he did not give the chase and gunned down one of the insurgents. The other insurgents again opened heavy fire at him but this time he was not that lucky and a bullet hit him. Despite sustaining injuries he continued to fire at the insurgents. Later the braveheart succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom. His courage will never be forgotten. A grateful nation awarded him the President’s Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously.
SHAHEED CT CHOUDARY VINOD BHAI
Force No. 971290463
Unit: 68
Born: 8 August 1976
Address: Vill-Rangakui, PO-Rangakui, PS-Bhisnagar, Dist.-Mehsana, Gujrat
Next of kin: Smt. Dakasha Ben (Wife)
Decoration: Presidents’s Police Medal for Gallantry
253 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2004
MANIPUR 16 July 2004
On the 16th of July 2004, at about 2150 hrs, the insurgents taking advantage of darkness came close to a CRPF post of 14 Bn at Community Hall, PS Churachandpur, Distt: Churachanpur and opened fire. The troops at guards immediately retaliated and a fierce gunfight ensued. The insurgents made a bid to sneak into the camp but their attempts were foiled by the brave troopers. Failing to gain entry, the insurgents fled from the area. In the fierce gunfight, Shaheed HC Daya Nand, who was fighting from the front and guiding his troopers received severe injuries but despite sustaining injuries he fought valiantly with the insurgents till his last breath and sacrificed his life for the nation.
SHAHEED HC DAYA NAND
Force No. 860090137
Unit: 14
Born: 5 October 1966
Address: Vill & PO-Mukalwas, PS-Faruknagar, Dist.-Gurgaon, Haryana
Next of kin: Smt. Rajbala (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 254
2004
JAMMU & KASHMIR 25 July 2004
On the 25th of July 2004, troops of 58 Bn of CRPF were returning to their camp after providing security to the funnel area near airport. As the troops were passing through village Hasipora, PS Chadoora, Distt: Budgam, the militants waiting in ambush opened indiscriminate fire at the troops from rear. In the fire, Shaheed Ct Harpal Singh, who was the last man, sustained severe injuries. Despite sustaining grievous injuries he fired at the militants. The militants on receiving the fire fled into the by-lanes. The troops immediately chased the militants but they managed to flee taking advantage of number of lanes and by- lanes. Later the brave trooper succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom to the glory of the Force.
SHAHEED CT HARPAL SINGH
Force No. 015161985
Unit: 58
Born: 2 May 1981
Address: Vill-Kaler, PO-Raja Sansi, Dist.-Amritsar, Punjab
Next of kin: Smt. Ramanjeet Kaur (Wife)
255 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2004
JAMMU & KASHMIR 27 July 2004
On the 27th of July 2004, two militants sneaked into the camp of a company of 65 Bn at Levard hotel, PS Dalgate, Distt: Srinagar through the window of an adjacent medical shop. After entering the camp, the militants resorted to indiscriminate fire at the personnel of the camp. The sentry at the main gate immediately retaliated and engaged the militants. The militants resorted to heavy firing and fired grenades at the sentry due to which he sustained severe injuries and attained martyrdom. The militants then rushed inside the hotel firing indiscriminately and took position in a room. To flush out the holed- up militants, an assault team was formed, which after conducting room intervention drill, neutralized both the militants. Two AK rifles were also recovered from the slain militants. In the fierce CQB, five brave troopers of CRPF namely Shaheed SI Hari Chand Rajwar, Shaheed Ct Ravinder Kumar Mishra, Shaheed HC/Ftr S.P. Sharma, Shaheed Ct R. Ajay Kumar and Shaheed Ct Uday Singh Tomar sacrificed their lives and attained martyrdom. For his conspicuous bravery in the face of danger Shaheed Ct R. Ajay Kumar was awarded President’s Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously by the Honourable President of India.
SHAHEED SI HARI CHAND RAJWAR
Force No. 710591473
Unit: 65
Born: 8 August 1952
Address: Vill-Allaviroy, PO-Naugaon Nath, Dist.-Udham Nagar, Uttarakhand
Next of kin: Smt. Roopa Devi (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 256
2004
SHAHEED CT R. AJAY KUMAR
Force No. 951221742
Unit: 65
Born: 24 March 1977
Address: Vill-Chenchari, PO-Nalanchira, Dist.-Trivandram, Kerala
Next of kin: Smt. Vilasini K. (Mother)
Decoration: Presidents’s Police Medal for Gallantry
SHAHEED CT UDAI SINGH TOMAR Force No. 981350538
Unit: 126
Born: 1 August 1976
Address: Vill-Matadin Ka Pura, PO & Teh-Dist.-Bhind, Madhya Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Anav Devi (Wife)
SHAHEED HC/FTR S.P. SHARMA
Force No. 880460406
Unit: 65
Born: 5 March 1965
Address: Vill-Jiwara, PO-Ashyaki Gorawas, Dist.-Rewari, Haryana
Next of kin: Smt. Hemlata Sharma (Wife)
SHAHEED CT RAVINDER KUMAR MISHRA
Force No. 941111082
Unit: 65
Born: 20 March 1973
Address: Vill-Kalgarh, PO-Navagarh, Dist.-Rewa, Madhya Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Abha Mishra (Wife)
257 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2004
JAMMU & KASHMIR 4 August 2004
On the 4th of August 2004, at about 2050, a militant taking advantage of darkness fired heavily coupled with lobbing of grenades at the main gate sentry of the company location of 69 Bn. The company was located at Firozmanzil, PS Rajbagh, Distt: Srinagar. The sentry retaliated but fell to the intense fire of the militant and attained martyrdom. After killing the sentry, the militant sneaked into the camp firing indiscriminately. He rushed straight to the barracks and fired at the troops. The troops retaliated forcing the militant to flee for cover. The militant than took position inside a room and kept firing at the troops. To flush out the holed militant an assault team was formed which after conducting room intervention drill neutralized the militant. One AK rifle was also recovered from the slain militant. In the fierce gunfight nine brave troopers including an officer of CRPF namely Shaheed Sh. Sanjeev Kumar Singh, Asst. Comdt. Shaheed HC Shiv Charan, Shaheed Ct Ashok Jamwal, Shaheed Ct Sarun Anoth, Shaheed Ct Suresh Babu, Shaheed Ct/Dvr S.R. Ranga Gowda, Shaheed HC/Dvr Subhash Kumar, Shaheed Barber M. Yadaiah and Shaheed Ct/Bugler Howthinlam sacrificed their lives and attained martyrdom.
SHAHEED CT ASHOK JAMWAL
Force No. 015233023
Unit: 69
Born: 24 September 1977
Address: Vill-Jamula, PO-Sandhole, Dist.-Mandi, Madhya Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Rajani Devi (Wife)
SHAHEED SHRI SANJEEV KUMAR SINGH, ASST. COMDT.
Force No. 5700
Unit: 69
Born: 6 August 1976
Address: Vill-Kuari Bugurg, PO-Hazipur, Dist.-Vaisali, Bihar
Next of kin: Smt. Sarawathi Singh (Mother)
SHAHEED HC SHIV CHARAN
Force No. 710601302
Unit: 69
Born: 20 August 1953
Address: Vill & PO-Kanhar, PS-Doghat, Dist.-Bagpat, Uttar Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Phoolmati (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 258
2004
SHAHEED CT/DVR S.R. RANGA GOWDA
Force No. 880926285
Unit: 69
Born: 7 October 1967
Address: Vill & PO-Gavenahalli, Dist.-Hassan, Karnataka .
Next of kin: Smt. Nagaratna (Wife)
SHAHEED CT/DVR SUBHASH KUMAR
Force No. 911174042
Unit: 69
Born: 10 October 1965
Address: Vill-Jharial, PO-Madhopur, Dist.-Gurdaspur, Punjab
Next of kin: Smt. Raju Balat (Wife)
SHAHEED CT SURESH BABU
Force No. 015143238
Unit: 69
Born: 25 July 1979
Address: Vill-Perlipadu, PO-Perli, Dist.-Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Avvamma (Wife)
SHAHEED CT SARUN ANOTH
Force No. 015240117
Unit: 69
Born: 6 January 1982
Address: Vill & PO-Azhikode, Dist.-Kannur, Kerala
Next of kin: Smt. Saraswathi (Mother)
259 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2004
SHAHEED CT/BUG HOWTHINLAM
Force No. 000270035
Unit: 27
Born: 25 November 1972
Address: Vill-D. Phailein, Dist.-Churachandpur, Manipur
Next of kin: Smt. Limzating (Mother)
SHAHEED BARBER M. YADAIAH
Force No. 980690023
Unit: 69
Born: 15 May 1977
Address: Vill-Yankepally, PO-Mominpet, Dist.-Rangareddy, Telangana
Next of kin: Smt. Mangali Anusha (Wife)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 260
2004
JAMMU & KASHMIR 9 September 2004
On the 9th of September 2004, troops of 81 Bn CRPF were moving in two vehicle to the convoy ground for dropping of its personnel proceeding on leave. As the vehicles were plying in the area under PS Doda, Distt: Doda, the militants blasted an IED and opened indiscriminate fire at the troops. One of the vehicles came under the direct impact of the blast and its occupants received grievous injuries. Despite sustaining injuries, the troops held to their weapons and retaliated to the fire. Defeated by the bold retaliation of the troops, the militants aborted their plan of looting the weapons of injured and fled from the area. Three brave troopers namely Shaheed Ct Rupesh Kumar Singh, Shaheed Ct Santanu Sarkar and Shaheed Ct Pawan Kumar sacrificed their lives for the nation.
SHAHEED CT PAWAN KUMAR
Force No. 025171074
Unit: 81
Born: 14 October 1980
Address: Vill-Gidhorpur, PO-Birupur, PS-Lakhisarai, Birupur, Dist.-Lakhisarai, Bihar
Next of kin: Smt. Sunaina Devi (Mother)
SHAHEED CT RUPESH KUMAR SINGH
Force No. 025171412
Unit: 81
Born: 7 May 1982
Address: Vill-Purnadih, PO-Basaura, PS-Lesleeganj, Dist.-Palamu, Jharkhand
Next of kin: Smt. Krishna Devi (Mother)
SHAHEED CT SANTANU SARKAR
Force No. 021571689
Unit: 81
Born: 18 January 1982
Address: Vill-Narasing Garh Natan Pally, PO-Bimangarh, PS-Airport, Dist.-West Tripura, Tripura
Next of kin: Smt. Sabita Sarkar (Mother)
261 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2004
JAMMU & KASHMIR 11 September 2004
On the 11th of September 2004, two militants sneaked into the Head Quarter of 94 Bn CRPF at Ritz hotel, PS Dalgate, Distt: Srinagar climbing through the walls of MT Park. After entering the camp, the militants resorted to indiscriminate fire at the personnel of the camp. The sentry at the rear side namely Shaheed Ct Ashok Kumar Saha immediately retaliated the fire and engaged the militants. The militants resorted to heavy fire and fired grenades at the sentry due to which he sustained severe injuries and attained martyrdom but not before neutralizing one of the militants. The second militant then rushed towards the barrack of the jawans but the retaliation from the troopers forced him to change his plan and he took refuge somewhere in the MT Park. To flush out the holed-up militant, an assault team under command Shaheed Sh. A Anandan, 2nd in command and Shaheed Sh. Chet Ram Khullar, 2nd in command was formed. As the assault team was searching for the militant, taking advantage of the darkness the militant fired at the assault team. In the indiscriminate and sudden fire, Shaheed Sh. A Anandan, 2nd in command and Shaheed Sh. Chet Ram Khullar, 2nd in command received severe injuries. But without caring for their injuries the two bravehearts advanced towards the militant and gunned him down. Two AK rifles, 242 rounds of ammunition and three grenades were recovered from the slain militants. Two brave officers and a jawan namely Shaheed Sh. A Anandan, 2nd in command, Shaheed Sh. Chet Ram Khullar, 2nd in command and Shaheed Ct Ashok Kumar Saha sacrificed their lives and attained martyrdom during the operation. In recognition to their bravery the martyrs were awarded with President Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously.
SHAHEED CT ASHOK KUMAR SAHA
Force No. 035202096
Unit: 94
Born: 29 January 1976
Address: Vill-Sundana, Dist.-Rohatk, Haryana
Next of kin: Smt. Indra Devi (Wife)
Decoration: Presidents’s Police Medal for Gallantry
SHAHEED SHRI A. ANANDAN, SECOND-IN-COMMAND
IRLA No. 2765
Unit: 60
Born: 26 February 1963
Address: H.No. 38, 1326, Scott Place, 18 Th Main Road, Anna Nagar, West Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Next of kin: Smt. Ambigaa Anandan (Wife)
Decoration: Presidents’s Police Medal for Gallantry
SHAHEED SHRI CHET RAM KHULLAR, SECOND-IN-COMMAND
IRLA No. 3003
Unit: 65
Born: 5 June 1949
Address: Vill & PO-Kuharwas, Dist.-Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan
Next of kin: Smt. Ramesh Kulhar (Wife).
Decoration: Presidents’s Police Medal for Gallantry
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 262
2004
MANIPUR 11 September 2004
132 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Manipur for counter insurgency operation. On the 11th of September 2004 its troops laid an ambush to trap the insurgents. During operation, an encounter took place when troops challenged a suspected person approaching towards an ambush site. In the ensuing gunfight, the extremist was killed and one revolver, two rounds of live ammunition and one wireless set were recovered. During fierce encounter, Shaheed HC Satyabir Singh who was at lead, sustained serious injuries and later succumbed to his injuries. The fearlessness of this great son of India has brought a strong sense of pride in every Indian. Later the braveheart was awarded the President’s Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously.
SHAHEED HC SATYABIR SINGH
Force No. 859800078
Unit: 132
Born: 15 May 1963
Address: Vill-Balike Tola, PO-Khawaspur, Via-Garibatola, Teh-Ara, Dist.-Bhojpur, Bihar
Next of kin: Smt. Savitri Devi (Wife)
Decoration: Presidents’s Police Medal for Gallantry
263 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2004
MANIPUR 01 October 2004
On the 1st of October 2004, troops of 28 Bn CRPF were carrying out road opening patrol in the general area under PS Churachandpur, Distt: Churachandpur. As the troops were near Khuga Dam, the insurgents waiting in an ambush opened indiscriminate fire at them. The troops immediately launched a counter-attack but the insurgents were well entrenched behind covers and in a tactically advantageous position. Without caring for their lives, the troops advanced towards the enemy using tactics of fire and move. The bold and courageous response from the troopers forced the insurgents to flee from the area. During counter-attack, Shaheed Ct Mohd Wazid Ali and Ct Abhash Khan received severe bullet injuries when they were spearheading the attack. Despite sustaining injuries, they fought from the front and inflicted heavy loss to the enemy. The bravehearts later succumbed to their injuries and attained martyrdom. Three insurgents were reportedly killed by the brave troopers in this encounter.
SHAHEED CT ABHASH KHAN
Force No. 015150911
Unit: 28
Born: 11 February 1979
Address: Vill-Kwaktamaronglou Leikai, PO-Moirang, Dist.-Bishnupur, Manipur
Next of kin: Smt. Razia Sultan (Wife)
SHAHEED CT MOHD. WAZID ALI
Force No. 903071657
Unit: 28
Born: 10 February 1972
Address: Vill-Maheshpur, PO-Jambaid, PS-Kenda, Dist.-Purulia, West Bengal
Next of kin: Smt. Neyati Paul (Mother)
WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 264
2004
MAHARASHTRA 14 October 2004
On the 14th of October 2004, troops of 80 Bn CRPF were carrying out road opening patrol in the general area under PS Kasansur, Distt: Gadchiroli. As the troops were near village Karkhati, the maoists waiting in an ambush opened indiscriminate fire at them. The troops immediately launched a counter-attack at the maoists. The maoists were well entrenched behind covers and were in a tactically advantageous position. Without caring for their lives, the troops advanced towards the enemy using tactics of fire and move. The bold and courageous response from the troopers forced the maoists to flee from the area. During counter-attack Shaheed Ct Jitender Kumar received severe bullet injuries. Despite sustaining injuries he fought from the front and kept firing at the maoists. The braveheart later succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.
SHAHEED CT JITENDER KUMAR
Force No. 005200942
Unit: 80
Born: 1 March 1981
Address: Vill & PO-Gopalpur, Dist.-Lakhisarai, Bihar
Next of kin: Smt. Sangeeta Devi (Wife)
265 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED
2004
BIHAR 15 October 2004
On the 15th of October 2004, troops of 80 Bn CRPF were deployed for election duties at PS Pasraha, Distt: Khagaria. After the completion of election as the troops were returning to their base and were between Mahesh Khute and Pasraha on NH-31, some suspected maoists fired at the vehicle and lobbed a grenade. The troops immediately retaliated but the suspects managed to flee from the area under cover of darkness. Due to the grenade blast and firing, Shaheed HC S.M. Ahmed and Shaheed Ct Netra Pal sustained serious injuries. They were evacuated from the spot but succumbed to their injuries and attained martyrdom. They may have left us but cannot be forgotten.
SHAHEED CT NETRA PAL
Force No. 920320934
Unit: 80
Born: 27 December 1971
Address: Vill & PO-Thanumai, Dist.-Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Lakshmi Devi (Wife)
SHAHEED HC S. M. AHMED
Force No. 730480364
Unit: 80
Born: 16 March 1954
Address: Vill-Chalno Kamet, PO-Dochapara, PS-Salimpur, Dist.-Deoria, Uttar Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Sanjeeda Khatun (Wife)
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JAMMU & KASHMIR 16 November 2004
On the 16th of November 2004, troops of 69 Bn CRPF carried out area domination in the general area of PS Shopian, Distt: Pulwama. Shopian town has always remained the epicenter of militant activities due to local support, dense population and congested habitation. As the troops were patrolling in the Kachidora area, they noticed a suspicious movement. Troops immediately advanced in the direction but the militants, on seeing the troops approaching, opened indiscriminate fire. The troops retaliated and an encounter ensued. As the troops advanced to counter-attack the militants, the militants fled into the by-lanes by opening heavy fire at the troops. In the encounter, Shaheed Ct M. Shiva Murgan sustained severe injuries and attained martyrdom. We salute the brave for his sacrifice in the line of duty.
SHAHEED CT M. SHIVA MURGAN
Force No. 015031164
Unit: 69
Born: 27 August 1977
Address: Ambedkar Street, Ward No. 4, Vill & PO-Pannaipuram, Kombai, Dist.-Tamil Nadu
Next of kin: Smt. Anandha Ammal (Mother)
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CHHATTISGARH 19 November 2004
On the 19th of November 2004, troops of 87 Bn CRPF carried out a road opening patrol on the road between Madded and Bijapur, PS Madded, Distt: Bijapur. As the troops were clearing the road, the maoists waiting in ambush attacked the patrol by blasting a powerful IED followed by indiscriminate fire. The troops immediately retaliated and launched a counter-attack. Seeing the bold move of the troopers, the maoists fled from the area under cover of thick vegetation. During the counter-attack Shaheed Ct Nabajit Haloi who was leading the attack sustained severe injuries. Despite injuries, he continued to fire at the maoists. Later the braveheart succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.
SHAHEED CT NABAJIT HALOI
Force No. 025130396
Unit: 87
Born: 1 December 1981
Address: Vill & PO-Kaithalkuchi, Dist.-Nalbari, Assam
Next of kin: Smt. Sumitra Haloi (Mother)
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JAMMU & KASHMIR 3 December 2004
On the 3rd of December 2004, two militants taking advantage of darkness fired heavily and lobbed grenades at the main gate sentry of the camp of 16 Bn CRPF at DIET Centre, PS Sopore, Distt: Baramulla. The sentry retaliated but fell to the intense fire of the militants and attained martyrdom. After killing the sentry, the militants sneaked into the camp firing indiscriminately. They rushed straight to the barracks and fired at the troops. The troops retaliated forcing the militants to flee for cover. The militants than took position inside a room and kept firing at the troops. To flush out the holed-up militants, an assault team was formed which after conducting room intervention drill, neutralized both the militants. Two AK rifles were also recovered from the slain militants. In the fierce gunfight five brave troopers of CRPF namely Shaheed HC A. Thulasi, Shaheed Ct Gagan Singh, Shaheed Ct Rampal Sharma, Shaheed Ct K. Shiv Raj and Shaheed Barber Mohd. Sayeed sacrificed their lives and attained martyrdom.
SHAHEED HC A. THULASI
Force No. 850819252
Unit: 16
Born: 1 June 1963
Address: 149-Ambedkar Street Valavanur, PS-Valauanur, PO & Dist.-Villupuram, Tamil Nadu
Next of kin: Smt. T. Valarmathi (Wife)
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SHAHEED CT K. SHIV RAJ
Force No. 933282102
Unit: 16
Born: 4 October 1970
Address: D/No. 154/1 P.L.L. South East Street, PO-Venkatachalapuram, Dist.-Theni, Tamil Nadu
Next of kin: Smt. S. Saroja (Wife)
SHAHEED BARBAR MOHD. SAYEED
Force No. 931121233
Unit: 16
Born: 16 January 1968
Address: Vill-Amaop, PO & PS-Baniapur, Dist.-Saran, Bihar
Next of kin: Smt. Darudan Kharun (Wife)
SHAHEED CT RAMPAL SHARMA
Force No. 913150594
Unit: 16
Born: 1 February 1973
Address: Vill-Gangochack, PO-Gajansoo, Dist.-Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir
Next of kin: Smt. Anju Devi (Wife)
SHAHEED CT GAGAN SINGH
Force No. 891172072
Unit: 16
Born: 8 August 1969
Address: Vill-Sachuine, PO-Bharmour, Dist.-Chamba, Himachel Pradesh
Next of kin: Smt. Durgi Devi (Wife)
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Shaheed Ct(Mahila) Bindu KumrePolice Medal for Gallantry - 2002
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The brave die never, though they sleep in dust:
Their courage nerves a thousand living men.
- Minot J Savage
Vol 3
1998-2004W
ARRIORS REMEM
BERED
Vol 3 1998-2004
WARRIORSREMEMBERED
A homage to the brave men and women
from the Central Reserve Police Force who
laid down their lives in the line of duty
WARRIORSREMEMBEREDVol 3 1998-2004‘Warriors Remembered’, a compendium of four volumes, is an
endeavour by the Force to compile the heroic deeds as well as
the personal details of 2014 brave men and women of the Central
Reserve Police Force who have made the supreme sacrifi ce in
the line of duty, both in India and overseas. The previous compila-
tion was published in 2000. Much has happened since then, and
therefore, it was important that their brave deeds are immortalized
before they fade from our memories. The Hon’ble Prime Minister
Shri Narendra Modi had also called upon the police forces of the
country to enlighten the people about the contribution that the
brave men and women of these forces have made to the nation.
With an enormous and a diverse history of 76 years (1939- 2015),
preserving records has been a challenge owing in part to the
nomadic nature of the Force. Therefore, a great deal of effort and
perseverance has gone into painstakingly compiling the details
of those who had laid down their lives in the line of duty. Memo-
ries were rekindled and records revisited to ensure fi delity of the
narratives as well as other details. While family members would
be given a copy to be preserved for posterity, readers would be
enlightened about the brave deeds of the personnel of the Central
Reserve Police Force.