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Vol 4 2005-2015 WARRIORS REMEMBERED

‘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 WARRIORS 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 REMEMBERED be given a copy to be preserved for posterity, readers would be 2005-2015 enlightened about the brave deeds of the personnel of the Central A homage to the brave men and women Reserve Police Force. from the Central Reserve Police Force who laid down their lives in the line of duty Vol 4 2005-2015

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Smt. Sushila Devi, mother of Shaheed Constable Bhrigunandan Choudhary, ‘Kirti Chakra’ receiving the honour from the Hon’ble President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee. Date: 2 May 2014 Venue: Darbar Hall, Rashtrapati Bhawan

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ISBN: 978-81-931772-9-7 WARRIORS REMEMBERED Vol 4 – 2005-2015 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. 2005 JAMMU & KASHMIR 7 January 2005

On the 7th of January 2005, troops of 23 Bn CRPF were deployed to protect the ITO building at Lal Chowk, PS Kothibagh, Dist. Srinagar. At around 1600 hours, two militants arrived, opened fire and lobbed grenades at the personnel deployed at the gate. The sentry and his commander Shaheed HC Mane Kumar immediately returned the fire. Due to the incessant fire and blasting of grenades both received severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries they continued to fire at the militants and gunned down one of them. The second militant admist the fierce gunfight managed to enter a building and fired indiscriminately at the civil employees present there. As the troops chased him he took refuge inside a room and kept firing at the troops. As the militant found no other way to escape he set the building ablaze. The valiant Shaheed HC Mane Kumar later succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.

SHAHEED HC MANE KUMAR

Force No. 850807556 Unit: 23 Born: 1 June 1963 Address: Vill & PO- Kavathisar, PS-Jaysingpur, Dist. Kolhapur, Maharashtra Next of kin: Smt. Sunitha Mane (Wife)

1 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2005 TRIPURA 13 January 2005

On the 13th of January 2005, troops of 54 Bn CRPF launched an operation against insurgents in Tholibari area of South Tripura district. During the operation as no contact could be established with the insurgents the troops decided to withdraw. As the troops were returning to their base, the insurgents hiding at a hilltop in the jungle opened indiscriminate fire at them. The troops immediately charged back and launched a counter-attack. This counter-attack was led by Shaheed SI Vaghela Govind Bhai and Shaheed Ct Pramar Ganpat Bhai. Both, despite sustaining serious injuries, kept up the counter-attack till the insurgents fled away in the jungle. Later both succumbed to their injuries SHAHEED SI VAGHELA GOVIND BHAI and attained martyrdom. Force No. 841120141 Unit: 54 Born: 1 June 1964 Address: Vill & PO-Ukhlod, Teh-Vivamgam, Dist-Ahmedabad, Gujrat Next of kin: Smt. Sharada Ben G. Bhai (Wife)

SHAHEED CT PRAMAR GANPAT BHAI

Force No. 891290216 Unit: 54 Born: 10 November 1967 Address: Vill-Pipalata, PO & PS-Nadiad, Dist Kheda, Gujrat Next of kin: Smt. Kokila Ben (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 2 2005 JAMMU & KASHMIR 15 January 2005

On the 15th of January 2005, two militants entered the Passport office located near Bakshi Stadium, PS Shergarhi, Dist. Srinagar and opened indiscriminate fire at the civilian staff. The troops of 50 Bn CRPF along with SOG immediately cordoned the building. As the troops were laying the cordon, militants opened indiscriminate fire at them and a fierce encounter ensued. Amidst this, Shaheed SI Ajmin Ansari and Shaheed Ct Ved Pal received serious injuries when they were advancing towards the militants positions. The militants failed to match the bravery of troops and rushed to a room inside the office and took positions. A joint assault team of CRPF and State Police was formed SHAHEED SI AJMIN ANSARI which neutralized both the militants after conducting a room intervention Force No. 700210244 drill. Two AK rifles and 5 grenades were recovered from the slain militants. Unit: 50 Born: 3 February 1949 Address: Vill-Bhagini, PO-Harnathpur, PS-Mohania, Dist-Kaimur/ Bhabhua, Bihar Next of kin: Smt. Madina Begum (Wife)

SHAHEED CT VED PAL

Force No. 911332713 Unit: 50 Born: 12 February 1972 Address: Vill & PO-Panchi Jattan, Teh -Ganaur, Dist-Sonipat, Haryana Next of kin: Smt. Seema Devi (Wife)

3 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2005 JAMMU & KASHMIR 15 January 2005

On the 15th of January 2005, troops of 141 Bn CRPF were conducting anti- sabotage checks on NH-A1, near Pampore Market, PS Pampore, Dist. Pulwama during Road Opening Patrol. When the troops were near milestone 281, the militants detonated an IED using remote control. After blasting the IED they started firing indiscriminately. The troops immediately retaliated. Seeing the advancing troops, the militants fled from the area taking advantage of the jungle. In the IED blast, Shaheed Ct Raksha Ram Pathak sustained serious injuries but despite that fought hand-in-hand with the other troopers during the counter-attack. Later, the valiant was evacuated to the nearest hospital where he succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom. In recognition of his conspicuous act of bravery he was awarded the Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously.

SHAHEED CT RAKSHA RAM PATHAK

Force No. 031455428 Unit: 141 Born: 10 September 1981 Address: Vill-Chaduly, PO-Surapur, Dist. Ambedkar Nagar, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Sita Dundari (Wife) Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 4 2005 JAMMU & KASHMIR 24 February 2005

On the 24th of February 2005, troops of 77 Bn CRPF were deployed to protect the office of Divisional Commissoner, Dist. Srinagar. At around 1440 hours, two militants opened fire and lobbed grenades at the personnel deployed at the gate. The sentry, Shaheed Ct Syed Shamuddin and his commander Shaheed HC Mahendra Singh, immediately retaliated. Due to the incessant fire and blasting of grenades, both received severe injuries. Despite this they continued to fire at the militants and gunned down one of them while the second sustained injuries. The second militant, however, managed to enter the building and fired indiscriminately at the civil employees present there. As SHAHEED HC MAHENDRA SINGH the troops chased, he took refuge inside a room and kept firing at the troops. Force No. 800620061 The area was then cordoned off by additional troops and an assault group Unit: 77 was sent to neutralize the militant. After conducting room intervention, the assault group neutralized the second militant. Two AK-47 Rifles, 7 grenades, Born: 17 September 1956 311 rounds of live ammunition and 12 magazines were recovered from the Address: Vill-Ghrount, PO-Pateibhoor, Teh-Hasanpur, Dist.-Moradabad, slain militants. Later, valiant Shaheed HC Mahendra Singh and Shaheed Ct Uttar Pradesh Syed Shamuddin succumbed to their injuries and attained martyrdom. Both Next of kin: Smt. Sata Devi (Wife) the valiant were decorated with Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously. Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry

SHAHEED CT SYED SHAMUDDIN

Force No. 015051031 Unit: 77 Born: 3 April 1982 Address: Vill & PO-Hiriyur, Dist.-Chitradurga, Karnataka Next of kin: Smt. Mumtaz (Mother) Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry

5 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2005 TRIPURA 6 March 2005

On the 6th of March 2005, troops of 66 Bn CRPF were deployed for election duties under PS Manu, Dist. Dhalai. After the completion of election duties when the troops were proceeding to deposit polling material, they were ambushed by insurgents near village Chabeha Chowdhary Para. The troops immediately took positions and retaliated. Seeing the response from the troopers the insurgents began fleeing from the area. Shaheed Ct Prem Singh Tomar, without caring for the bullets flying all around, chased them and fired. In the process, he injured two insurgents but also received bullet injuries himself. Despite sustaining injuries he continued firing at the insurgents. Later, he succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom. For his bravery, gallant role and selfless sacrifice, the martyr was honoured with the President’s Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously.

SHAHEED CT PREM SINGH TOMAR

Force No. 943330589 Unit: 66 Born: 1 February 1975 Address: Vill-Katelapura, PO-Gopi, PS-Sehnia, Dist-Murena, Madhya Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Omvati Devi (Wife) Decoration: Presidents’s Police Medal for Gallantry

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 6 2005 CHHATTISGARH 5 May 2005

On the 5th of May 2005, troops of 140 Bn CRPF carried out an area domination patrol in the general area of PS Raoghat, Dist. Kanker. As the patrol was about to reach Taroki market, it was ambushed by the maoists. The maoists first detonated a powerful IED and then opened indiscriminate fire at the troops. In the IED blast Shaheed HC Chandresh singh and Shaheed Ct Shyam Lal sustained severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries they took positions along with other troopers and retaliated the fire. The maoists were well entrenched behind covers. Without caring for their lives, the troops ferociously launched a flanking attack and advanced towards the enemy. Beaten by the courage SHAHEED HC CHANDRESH SINGH of the troopers, the maoists found it appropriate to flee from the area. The Force No. 811190366 martyrs who fought hand-in-hand with other troopers, later succumbed to Unit: 140 their injuries. Born: 15 January 1962 Address: Vill-Jamudih, PO- Bhanwarpur, Teh- Lalganj, PS- Jarwa, Dist.-Ajamgarah, Uttar Pradesh . Next of kin: Smt. Hosila Singh (Wife)

SHAHEED CT SHYAM LAL

Force No. 001402709 Unit: 140 Born: 2 November 1981 Address: Vill-Om Nagar Ki Dhani Budhera, PO- Budhera, Sector-5, Dist.-Gurgoan, Haryana Next of kin: Smt. Savita Devi (Wife)

7 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2005 CHHATTISGARH 23 May 2005

On the 23rd of May 2005, troops of 138 Bn CRPF launched an operation against maoists at village Ago, PS Uarimarka, Dist. Bastar. As the troops approached their target, the maoists waiting in ambush blasted a series of IEDs and opened heavy fire at the troops. In the IED blast Shaheed Ct Deepak Sharma, Shaheed Ct Vijay Pratap, Shaheed Ct Mortate Vilas Piraji and Shaheed Ct Soyal Rana Mondal, who were in the front, sustained severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries, these 4 brave troopers formed a small core team, took positions along with other troopers and retaliated the fire. The maoists were well entrenched behind covers and kept raining heavy fire. On seeing the lives of troopers in danger, the four daredevils launched a flanking attack at the maoists without caring for their lives. The maoists opened heavy fire at them but were getting cornered by the advancing troops. Beaten by the courage and tactics of the troopers, the maoists found it safe to flee from the area. The four badly injured troopers, who changed the course of the battle, later succumbed to their injuries and attained martyrdom.

SHAHEED CT DEEPAK SHARMA

Force No. 001382121 Unit: 138 Born: 25 January 1980 Address: S-885 Nehru Nagar, Bhopal, PO-T.T.Nagar, PS- Kamla Nagar, Dist.-Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Madhabi Sharma (Mother)

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SHAHEED CT VIJAY PRATAP

Force No. 001383564 Unit: 138 Born: 20 March 1982 Address: Vill-Sisai Pandit, PO & PS-Lalganj, Dist.-Bsasti, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Usha Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED CT SOYAL RANA MONDAL

Force No. 035102412 Unit: 138 Born: 10 February 1983 Address: Vill & PO-Tatntulia, PS-Swarup Nagar, Dist-North 24 Paraganas, West Bengal Next of kin: Smt. Mafuzia Bibi (Mother)

SHAHEED CT MORTATE VILAS PIRAJI

Force No. 001387196 Unit: 138 Born: 8 October 1976 Address: Vill-Shyel, PO- Karegaon, PS-Loha, Dist.Nanded, Maharastra Next of kin: Smt. Chanddra Bagahal Piraji (Mother)

9 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2005 BIHAR 31 May 2005

On the 31st of May 2005, troops of 45 Bn CRPF launched an operation against maoists at village Belahi, PS Lokeriya, Dist. West Champaran. As the troops reached close to their target, the maoists waiting in ambush opened indiscriminate fire at them. The troops immediately retaliated and a fierce encounter ensued. Though the maoists were in tactically advantageous positions, the troops advanced towards them without caring for their lives, adopting the tactics of fire and move. Seeing the charge of the troops, the maoists resorted to heavy fire and lobbed grenades. A fierce encounter at close distance ensued. Failing to match the bravery of the troopers, the maoists SHAHEED SI ISHWAR SINGH began fleeing from the area. Seeing the fleeing maoists, Shaheed SI Ishwar Force No. 720520176 Singh and Shaheed Ct Nitin Musale chased them in the midst of flying bullets Unit: 45 and injured a few of them. But unfortunately they were hit by the bullets of maoists and sustained severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries, they fought Born: 8 April 1950 till their last breath. One maoist was suspected to be killed and two sustained Address: Vill-Kelsara, PO-Sabali Sadab, District-Adabmal Maharashtra injuries during this fierce encounter. Next of kin: Smt. Kunti Bai, (Wife)

SHAHEED CT NITIN MUSALE

Force No. 025250053 Unit: 45 Born: 1 June 1982 Address: Vill & PO-Dattanagar, Pipe Line Road, Teh-Nagar, Dist-Ahmednagar, Maharastra Next of kin: Smt. Musale Lata (Mother)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 10 2005 CHHATTISGARH 1 June 2005

On the 27th of May 2005, troops of 119 Bn CRPF launched an operation against maoists in the jungles of PS Bheji, Dist. Dantewada from their company base at Konta. Consecutive operations were conducted in the area from 27th of May 2005 to 31st of May 2005 but contact with maoists could not be established. On the 1st of June 2005, the troops planned their withdrawal from the area. During the withdrawal, troops reached the metaled road after covering a distance of 20 kms on foot and then boarded civil vehicles for their onward journey. At about 1230 hrs, when the vehicles were near village Injiram, the maoists attacked them by triggering a series of IEDs followed SHAHEED SHRI R.S. MISHRA, ASST. COMDT. by indiscriminate fire. One of the vehicles came under direct impact ofan IRLA No. 5547 IED and its occupants sustained severe injuries. After blasting the vehicles, Unit: 119 the maoists then advanced to loot weapons. The valiant troopers held to their weapons inspite of being injured and fired ferociously at the advancing Born: 30 October 1949 maoists. Beaten by the valor of the troops, the maoists fled from the area. Address: Vill-Dhawaiya, PO -Dhawaiya, Dist. Rewa, Madhya Pradesh Six valiant troopers of CRPF including an officer, namely, Shaheed Sh. R.S. Next of kin: Smt. Ram Kali Devi (Wife) Mishra, Asst. Comdt., Shaheed HC Ram Kumar Singh, Shaheed Ct Ajay Pal Singh Bhadoria, Shaheed Ct Ram Siya Mishra, Shaheed Ct Kotresha K and Shaheed Ct Mathura Singh Tomar sacrificed their lives in the line of duty.

SHAHEED HC RAM KUMAR SINGH

Force No. 881182226 Unit: 119 Born: 1 November 1966 Address: Vill-Bazidpur, PO-Haldaur, Teh-Bijnor, Dist-Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Sangita Devi (Wife)

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SHAHEED CT AJAY PAL SINGH BHADORIA SHAHEED CT KOTRESHA. K

Force No. 913125305 Force No. 031462754 Unit: 119 Unit: 119 Born: 30 June 1971 Born: 1 June 1976 Address: Vill-Bijauli, Bah PO & Teh-Bah, Dist-Agra, Uttar Pradesh Address: Vill-Hanasi, PO-Kudligi, Dist.- Bellary, Karnataka Next of kin: Smt. Lata Bhadauriya (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Lakshmamma (Mother)

SHAHEED CT RAM SIYA MISHRA SHAHEED CT MATHURA SINGH TOMAR

Force No. 913267911 Force No. 035221233 Unit: 119 Unit: 119 Born: 1 January 1973 Born: 1 January 1978 Address: Vill & PO-Baghor, Teh-Shihabal, Dist-Sidhi, Madhya Pradesh Address: Vill & PO-Dhyana Kathol Falia, PS-Katiwada, Teh-Alirajpur, Dist-Jhabua, Madhya Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Savitri Mishra (Wife) Next of kin: Janki Bai (Mother)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 12 2005 JAMMU & KASHMIR 13 June 2005

On the 13th of June 2005, troops of 69 Bn CRPF were patrolling in the area of Pulwama Bazaar, Dist. Pulwama. At about 1130 hrs, a party from Head Quarter, which was going to the bank, also joined the patrol. When the troops were near Central High School, militants detonated an IED fitted in a car parked on the road near the school. Due to the blast, three brave troopers of CRPF, namely, Shaheed Insp (M) T.R.V. Prasad, Shaheed SI (M) A.B. Amber Rao and Shaheed SI Ramesh Kumar Bhaggal, were martyred.

SHAHEED SI(M) A.B. AMBER RAO

Force No. 871530025 Unit: 69 Born: 20 March 1966 Address: Plot No.167, H/No-3-246, Prasanthi Hills, Phase-III, Meerpet Santosh Nagar Meerpet, Dist.-Rangareddy, Telangana Next of kin: Smt. Lalitha Rani (Wife)

SHAHEED INSP(M) T.R.V. PRASAD SHAHEED SI RAMESH KUMAR BHAGGAL

Force No. 711505571 Force No. 700420123 Unit: 69 Unit: 69 Born: 24 September 1949 Born: 13 January 1950 Address: H/No-18-13-9/40, Rajivgandhi Nagar, Chandrayanagutta, Address: Vill-Nimacha, PO-Deochandapur, Teh-Pindra, Dist.-Varanasi, Hyderabad, Telangana Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. T. Venkata Bala Tripura Sundari (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Malati Dive (Wife)

13 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2005 BIHAR 23 June 2005

On the 23rd of June 2005, about 250 armed maoists cadres converged at Madhuban block, Dist. East Champaran in the garb of civilians and launched simultaneous attacks at six locations, namely, Central Bank of India, State Bank of India, Block office, Police Station and the residence of Sh. Sita Ram, MP. From these locations they looted weapons and cash after gunning down the guard of State Bank of India. The maoists then fled towards village Nasiba. On receipt of information, a platoon of 45 Bn CRPF rushed to the village where a fierce encounter ensued. In the encounter the troops gunned down six maoists and recovered 2 SLRs, 1 country- made Rifle, 3 country made pistols, 7 kgs explosive, 8 Country made bombs and 250 rounds of live ammunition. On receipt of the information of the encounter, another platoon from the company location at Pathai rushed towards the encounter site. When this reinforcement party was near village Parsoni, the maoists ambushed them and a fierce encounter ensued. During the encounter, Shaheed HC Saligram Jagtap led his troops from the front and charged at the maoists. The maoists were well entrenched but the bold and courageous move of the troopers forced them to flee. Unfortunately, during the encounter, Shaheed HC Saligram Jagtap received severe injuries and succumbed to it. His supreme sacrifice was honoured with the President’s Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously.

SHAHEED HC SHALIGRAM JAGTAP

Force No. 880976693 Unit: 45 Born: 5 December 1965 Address: Vill & PO & PS-Pusad, Dist-Yavatmal, Maharashtra Next of kin: Smt. Madhuri Jagtap (Wife) Decoration: Presidents’s Police Medal for Gallantry

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 14 2005 JAMMU & KASHMIR 28 June 2005

On the 28th of June 2005, troops of 78 Bn CRPF launched an operation against militants at village Chakka, PS Bhaderwah, Dist. Doda. During the operation, when the troops were cordoning the village, a militant opened heavy fire at the troops and tried to escape. But due to retaliation bythe brave troops, the militant could not escape and took refuge in a house. A joint assault party, of which Shaheed HC/RO A Saktivel and Shaheed Ct Aneesh Philip were members, 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 HC/RO A Saktivel and SHAHEED HC/RO A. SAKTHIVEL Shaheed Ct Aneesh, who were at the lead, received bullet injuries but fought Force No. 943303333 till both the militants were neutralized. Later, they succumbed to their Unit: 78 injuries and attained martyrdom. Two AK rifles, 7 magazines, 54 rounds of ammunition and 4 hand grenades were recovered from the slain militant. For Born: 13 June 1971 their gallant act, the martyrs were awarded the President’s Police Medal for Address: Vill & PO-Ka.Alambalam, PS-Kachirapalayam, Dist.Villupurum, Gallantry posthumously. Tamil Nadu Next of kin: Smt. Chellakilli (Wife) Decoration: Presidents’s Police Medal for Gallantry

SHAHEED CT ANEESH PHILIP

Force No. 031430513 Unit: 78 Born: 27 May 1984 Address: Vill & PO-Nirathupara, Adoor, Dist. Pathanamthitta, Kerala Next of kin: Smt. Saramma Philip (Mother) Decoration: Presidents’s Police Medal for Gallantry

15 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2005 JAMMU & KASHMIR 29 July 2005

On the 29th of July 2005, two militants opened fire at the post of 84 Bn CRPF at Lal Chowk, PS Maisuma, Dist. Srinagar. The troops immediately retaliated and forced the militants to flee for cover. The militants took refuge in a shopping complex opposite the CRPF post and kept firing at the post. On hearing the news, other troops also reached the spot and started cordoning the area. As the cordon was being laid, militants opened indiscriminate fire at the troops in which Shaheed HC/RO Ram Bhuwan Yadav received severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries, he fired at the militants and did not let them escape. After the area was cordoned, a joint assault team of CRPF and SOG was formed to neutralize the militants. After the fierce gun fight both the militants were neutralized and two AK rifles, 1 Rocket launcher, 7 magazines, 1 rocket, 8 hand grenades and some explosive were recovered from the slain militant. During the operation Shaheed HC/RO Ram Bhawan Yadav displayed nerves of steel and despite sustaining injuries, did not let the militants to escape. Later, the valiant succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.

SHAHEED HC/RO RAM BHAWAN YADAV

Force No. 913216631 Unit: 5 Signal Born: 3 February 1971 Address: Vill & PO-Barohi Fatehpur, Dist-Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Israwati Devi (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 16 2005 ASSAM 2 August 2005

On the 2nd of August 2005, troops of 3 Bn CRPF launched an area domination patrol in the general area under PS Sadiya, Dist. Tinsukia. During the operation, taking advantage of the darkness, the insurgents opened indiscriminate fire at them. The troops immediately launched a counter- attack but the insurgents were well entrenched inside the thick jungle 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 the counter-attack, Shaheed HC Sukhwinder Singh received severe bullet injuries. Despite sustaining injuries he fought from the front and inflicted heavy losses on the enemy. The brave heart later succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.

SHAHEED HC SUKHWINDER SINGH

Force No. 881330795 Unit: 39 Born: 12 October 1965 Address: Vill-Banglarai, PO-Kotbudha, PS-Patti, Dist.-Amritsar, Punjab Next of kin: Smt. Karamjit Kaur (Wife)

17 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2005 MANIPUR 11 August 2005

On the 11th of August 2005, troops of 130 Bn CRPF were returning to their base camp in two vehicles after their deployment for law and order duties. As the convoy was near DC office, PS Lamphel, Dist. Imphal West, insurgents targeted it by exploding an IED planted on the road. The last vehicle of the convoy came under the impact of the IED and its occupants sustained injuries. The troops immediately cordoned the area but the insurgents could not be apprehended. Of the injured troopers, Shaheed Ct Mohinder Pal later succumbed to his injuries and sacrificed himself in the line of duty.

SHAHEED CT MOHINDER PAL

Force No. 911125032 Unit: 130 Born: 1 August 1970 Address: Vill & PO-Pargwal, Teh-Akhnoor, Dist-Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir Next of kin: Smt. Madhu Bala (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 18 2005 JAMMU & KASHMIR 17 August 2005

On the 17th of August 2005, troops of 5 Bn CRPF were returning to their Head Quarter in three vehicles after checking the deployment at the platoon posts. As the convoy was near village Katran, PS Quazikund, Dist. Anantnag, militants targeted it by exploding an IED planted in a car parked at the road side. The last vehicle of the convoy came under the impact of the IED and its occupants sustained injuries. The troops immediately cordoned the area but the militant could not be apprehended. Of the injured troopers, Shaheed Ct H.R. Gedam later succumbed to his injuries and sacrificed himself in the line of duty.

SHAHEED CT H.R. GEDAM

Force No. 831270079 Unit: 5 Born: 3 July 1961 Address: Vill-Hairgoan, PO-Chinch Mandal, Dist-Yawatmal, Maharashtra Next of kin: Smt. Manjula Gedam (Wife)

19 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2005 CHHATTISGARH 3 September 2005

On the 3rd of September 2005, troops of 87 Bn CRPF were returning to their bases after conducting operation against maoists in the jungles of PS Bijapur, Dist. Bijapur. As the troopers, who were in a Mine Protected Vehicle, reached near village Paddeda, the maoists waiting in an ambush blasted a powerful IED followed by indiscriminate fire. The vehicle came under the impact of IED and was blown away, inflicting serious injuries to the occupants. Most of the troopers sustained serious injuries. The maoists then advanced to loot the weapons of the injured troopers. Gathering courage and overcoming pain, few injured brave hearts held to their weapons and fired at the maoists. They kept SHAHEED HC HIRA BALLABH firing at the maoists while changing their positions to give an impression that Force No. 851180547 only few of the troopers had sustained injuries. The maoists fell for the trick Unit: 87 and fled from the area. The injured were evacuated from the area but twenty two valiant troopers succumbed to their injuries and attained martyrdom in Born: 7 January 1962 the line of duty. Address: Vill-Khatera, PO-Simalkot, Dist.-Pithorgarh, Uttrakhand Next of kin: Smt. Indra Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED HC SUBHAG SINGH

Force No. 861140075 Unit: 87 Born: 1 November 1963 Address: Vill-Samahuta, PO-Kirhindi, Dist-Rohtas, Bihar Next of kin: Smt. Munesh Wari Devi (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 20 2005

SHAHEED HC RASHID AHMED SHAHEED CT HARI RAM

Force No. 830729864 Force No. 721150525 Unit: 87 Unit: 87 Born: 1 September 1963 Born: 12 November 1952 Address: Vill-Ward No. 1, Nuh, PO-Nuh, Dist-Mewat, Haryana Address: Vill & PO-Kansli, Dist-Rohtak, Haryana Next of kin: Smt. Mubina (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Kanta Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED HC/RO B.N. PATI SHAHEED CT RAJENDER

Force No. 850803773 Force No. 911241334 Unit: 87 Unit: 87 Born: 7 November 1966 Born: 3 May 1972 Address: Vill-Bainsia, PO-Mahimagadi, Dist-Dhenkanal, Odisha Address: Vill & PO-Randhawa, Dist-Sirsa, Haryana Next of kin: Smt. Amiyabala Pati (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Narayan Devi (Wife)

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SHAHEED CT JASBIR SINGH SHAHEED CT DHARMENDRA RAI

Force No. 901007037 Force No. 025130476 Unit: 87 Unit: 87 Born: 2 May 1972 Born: 27 December 1981 Address: Vill & PO-Jmandi Kalan, Dist.-Bathinda, Punjab Address: Vill & PO-Bahalpur, Dist-Dhubri, Assam Next of kin: Smt. Paramjit Kaur (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Charubala Roy (Wife)

SHAHEED CT CHATUR SINGH SHAHEED CT MD. NAZMUL HUSSAIN

Force No. 913234415 Force No. 025130431 Unit: 87 Unit: 87 Born: 15 February 1969 Born: 13 November 1982 Address: Kashipur Rura Kashipur Kanpur Dehat , Uttar Pradesh Address: Vill & PO-Kakajan Majgaon, Dist-Johrat, Assam Next of kin: Smt. Prem Lata (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Sahda Hussain (Mother)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 22 2005

SHAHEED SHAHEED CT BHULLAN SINGH SHAHEED CT MRITUNJAY PRASAD SINGH

Force No. 913285811 Force No. 015203454 Unit: 87 Unit: 87 Born: 17 May 1970 Born: 2 January 1982 Address: Vill-Gohithana, PO-Rajkorariya, Dist-Motihari, Bihar Address: Vill-Keshopur, PO-Jankinagar, Dist-Munger, Bihar Next of kin: Smt. Umrawati Devi (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Soni Singh (Wife)

SHAHEED CT RANDHIR KUMAR SHAHEED CT UMESHWAR PRASAD SINGH

Force No. 035201464 Force No. 035205648 Unit: 87 Unit: 87 Born: 2 January 1982 Born: 8 May 1974 Address: Vill-Dhanya Pur, PO-Teghra, Dist-Begusarai, Bihar Address: Vill-Sarowtola Singu, PO-Sara, Dist.Rohtas, Bihar Next of kin: Smt. Rojimilee Next of kin: Smt. Jradhiuka Devi (Wife)

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SHAHEED CT YUGAL KUMAR RAI SHAHEED CT ARUN KUMAR YADAV

Force No. 035205791 Force No. 015203659 Unit: 87 Unit: 87 Born: 5 November 1978 Born: 4 March 1982 Address: Vill & PO-Naini, Dist.-Chhapra, Bihar Address: Vill-Bhaganti, PO-Khari, Banka, Dist.-Madhubani, Bihar Next of kin: Smt. Sharda Devi (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Anshu Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED CT VINOD KUMAR SHAHEED CT AVINASH KUMAR

Force No. 951410276 Force No. 015203953 Unit: 87 Unit: 87 Born: 8 May 1974 Born: 11 January 1982 Address: Vill-Rasulpur, PO-Vikanpur, Dist.-Muzafarpur, Bihar Address: Vill-Dinbigha, PO-Datiyana, Dist.-Patna, Bihar Next of kin: Smt. Rani Devi (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Aradhana Devi (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 24 2005

SHAHEED CT C. PURUSHOTTAM SHAHEED CT DUGANDHA KOCH

Force No. 880981388 Force No. 025130235 Unit: 87 Unit: 87 Born: 6 March 1968 Born: 3 April 1983 Address: Vill & PO-Kusumpur, Dist.-Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh Address: Vill-Gandhi Parab, PO-Garobadha, Dist.-West Garo Hills, Next of kin: Smt. Rajesh Wari (Wife) Meghalaya Next of kin: Smt. Purnita Devi Koch (Wife)

SHAHEED CT H. K. MANDAL SHAHEED CT/NA RAM NANDAN MAHTO

Force No. 903045996 Force No. 841140035 Unit: 87 Unit: 87 Born: 27 May 1971 Born: 13 September 1961 Address: Vill-Beharia, Op Beharia, PS-Hariharpana, Dist.-Murshidabad, Address: Vill-Gosaigaon, PO-Mokama, PS-Mokama, Dist.-Patna, Bihar West Bangal Next of kin: Smt. Sunaina Devi (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Parbati Mandal (Wife)

25 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2005 JHARKHAND 8 October 2005

On the 8th of October 2005, troops of 136 Bn CRPF launched an operation against maoists at village Benaidhia, PS Simariya, Dist. Chatra. During the operation, troops recovered an iron box from the house of a suspect named Ganju. The troops brought the box out of the house and tried to open the lock. As soon as the box was opened, a blast took place from the box followed by firing from all around. Due to the blast many troopers sustained injuries. Overcoming the shock, the troopers immediately took positions and retaliated the fire. The maoists, who had surrounded the troops, then tried to close in and go for the final kill but the brave and courageous troops fired heavily at SHAHEED SI WAHID ALI the maoists, holding them at bay. In the gun fight that lasted for around two Force No. 690342256 hours, the troops valiantly fought with the maoists who were not just superior Unit: 136 in number but also held dominating grounds. In the fight the injured troopers fought hand-in-hand too with others. As reinforcements arrived, the maoists Born: 4 January 1950 fled from the area. 9 brave troopers, including an officer, attained martyrdom Address: Vill-Sahjauli, PO-Pipraich, Dist.-Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh in the incident. The incident highlights the grit and determination of the Next of kin: Smt. Shaikh Pannami Begum (Wife) troopers who did not give up until their last breath.

SHAHEED SHRI J.D. AMAR, ASST. COMDT. SHAHEED HC SHANTI SWAROOP

IRLA No. 5757 Force No. 690501898 Unit: 136 Unit: 136 Born: 4 February 1972 Born: 16 April 1949 Address: House No. 49, Lig, Balaji Nagar Kukatpally, PO-Balaji Nagar Address: Vill-Chhuti, Doli PO-Chadhiardist, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh Dist.Hyderabad, Telangana Next of kin: Smt. Tambo Devi (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. A. Anjali (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 26 2005

SHAHEED CT NANAK SINGH SHAHEED CT ABDUL RASHID MIR

Force No. 911161438 Force No. 973365024 Unit: 136 Unit: 136 Born: 5 June 1968 Born: 1 January 1971 Address: Vill-Garlon Bet, PO-Garlon Bet, Dist. –Nawanshahr, Punjab Address: Vill-Chitti-Bandi, PO-Bandipura, Dist. –Baramulla, Jammu & Next of kin: Smt. Narinder Kaur (Wife) Kashmir Next of kin: Smt. Naseema Begum (Wife)

SHAHEED CT ASHWANI KUMAR SHAHEED CT ABDUL RASHID KHAN

Force No. 931140257 Force No. 973363574 Unit: 136 Unit: 136 Born: 8 January 1971 Born: 1 August 1978 Address: Vill-Bishnupur, PO-Wazir Ganj, Dist –Gaya , Bihar Address: Vill-Kamber Rafiabad, PO-Rehama, Dist-Baramulla, Jammu & Next of kin: Smt. Geeta Devi(Wife) Kashmir Next of kin: Smt. Mareena Begum (Wife)

27 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2005

SHAHEED CT NAZIR AHMED KHAN

Force No. 973364892 Unit: 136 Born: 1 March 1976 Address: Vill-Bagna Noorkhan, PO-Mohora, Dist-Baramulla, Jammu & Kashmir Next of kin: Smt. Mansha Begam (Wife)

SHAHEED CT JAGDISH SINGH

Force No. 015164521 Unit: 136 Born: 27 April 1980 Address: Vill-Panwan, PO-Hakimpurdist Dist.-Gurdaspur, Punjab Next of kin: Smt. Jasbir Kaur (Mother)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 28 2005 JAMMU & KASHMIR 18 October 2005

On the 18th of October 2005, a militant with his weapon concealed, approached the residence of Sh. Mohd. Yusuf Tarigami at Tulsibagh colony, PS Shergarhi, Dist. Srinagar and wanted to meet him. As he was stopped for frisking, he pulled out his concealed weapon and opened indiscriminate fire. The guard of 112 Bn CRPF at the gate immediately retaliated andthe militant was gunned down. Taking advantage of the melee, another militant sneaked into the house of Sh. Gulam Nabi Lone, Education Minister, and opened indiscriminate fire. Shaheed HC Shambhu Prasad Bhagat, who was the guard on duty, immediately rushed and fired at the militant. In the closed quarter encounter both sustained injuries but the militant managed to flee, leaving behind his weapon. Later, the brave trooper of CRPF named Shaheed HC Shambhu Prasad succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom. In this incident 1 militant was gunned down and two AK rifles, 11 rounds of ammunitions and 9 grenades recovered.

SHAHEED HC SHAMBHU PRASAD BHAGAT

Force No. 880890912 Unit: 112 Born: 10 January 1964 Address: Vill-Harpur, P.O-Lahejee, P.S-Pacharukhi, Dist.-Siwan, Bihar Next of kin: Kaushalya Devi (Wife)

29 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2005 JAMMU & KASHMIR 23 October 2005

On the 23rd of October 2005, troops of 67 Bn CRPF were deployed at Amira Kadal area, PS Shergarhi, Dist. Srinagar to thwart any militant activity. Taking advantage of the crowd, a militant fired from his silencer fitted pistol ata 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 SI Mithai Lal sustained severe injuries and later succumbed to them.

SHAHEED SI MITHAI LAL

Force No. 710500217 Unit: 67 Born: 26 November 1957 Address: Vill & PO-Sadat PS-Sadatdist-Gazipur, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Asha Devi (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 30 2005 MANIPUR 12 November 2005

On the 12th of November 2005, troops of 132 Bn CRPF were out on an area domination patrol in the general area of PS Jiribam, Dist. Tamenglong. When the patrol was near village Tollen, the insurgents waiting in an ambush opened indiscriminate fire at it. The insurgents had laid the ambush at a tactical place where they had advantage of height, dense vegetation and a number of escape routes. The troops immediately took positions and retaliated the fire. Launching an attack at insurgents was a daunting task due to poor visibility and uphill movement. Nevertheless, the brave troopers advanced ahead without caring for their lives and launched an attack. Facing the unexpected SHAHEED HC/DVR VIJAY KUMAR SINGH attack, the insurgents fled from the area. During the encounter 3 brave Force No. 880898336 troopers of CRPF, namely, Shaheed HC Nishan Singh, Shaheed HC/Dvr Vijay Unit: 132 Kumar Singh and Shaheed Ct Sanjeev Kumar Singh sustained severe injuries when they were spearheading the attack. Despite sustaining injuries they Born: 1 September 1964 continued to fire at the insurgents and ultimately laid down their lives in the Address: Vill & PO-Kakendi, Teh-Bilgram, Dist-Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh battlefield. Next of kin: Smt. Umesha Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED HC NISHAN SINGH SHAHEED CT SANJEEV KUMAR SINGH

Force No. 881240323 Force No. 031320041 Unit: 132 Unit: 132 Born: 20 March 1970 Born: 16 April 1982 Address: Vill.-Bopaai, PO-Patti, Dist.-Amritsar, Punjab Address: Vill & PO-Tilkhan, PS-Baikunthpur, Teh-Sirmour, Madhya Next of kin: Smt. Paramjit Kaur (Wife) Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Kushum Singh (Mother)

31 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2005 JAMMU & KASHMIR 14 November 2005

On the 14th of November 2005, two militants opened fire and lobbed grenades at the post of 131 Bn CRPF at Lal Chowk, PS Lal Chowk, Dist. Srinagar from the adjacent Peak View hotel. The troops immediately took positions and retaliated the fire. The troops were at disadvantageous positions and the grenades lobbed by the militants were landing right in the middle of the posts. But troops held to their ground & kept engaging the militants till reinforcements arrived. In the fierce encounter, Shaheed Ct Dhananjay Singh and Shaheed Ct Ghanshyam Kumar received serious injuries but they kept firing at the militants to engage them. As the reinforcements arrived, the SHAHEED CT DHANANJAY SINGH area was cordoned and the assault team launched to neutralize the militants. Force No. 931181345 After a fierce gun battle, one of the militants was neutralized while another Unit: 131 was apprehended. One AK rifle, 5 magazines, 3 hand grenades and other incriminating items were recovered from the militants. The injured troopers Born: 1 July 1972 were evacuated to the nearest hospital but they succumbed to injuries and Address: Vill-Saraibrindaban, PO-Erabarpe, Dist.Aajamgarh, Uttar attained martyrdom. For their conspicuous bravery and fortitude, the Pradesh brave hearts were honoured with President’s Police Medal for Gallantry Next of kin: Smt. Bindu Singh (Wife) posthumously. Decoration: Presidents’s Police Medal for Gallantry

SHAHEED CT GHANSHYAM KUMAR

Force No. 930040446 Unit: 131 Born: 5 May 1974 Address: Vill & PO Barahiya, Dist-Lakhisarai, Bihar Next of kin: Smt. Nigam Devi (Wife) Decoration: Presidents’s Police Medal for Gallantry

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 32 2005 JAMMU & KASHMIR 16 November 2005

On the 16th of November 2005, troops of 155 Bn CRPF were deployed for Road Opening Patrol in the area of PS Awantipora, Dist. Pulwama. At around 0945 hrs, when the Convoy of CRPF was passing through the Awantipora Bus Stand, militants hiding in the crowd opened indiscriminate fire at them. Shaheed Ct Deepak Sharma, who was a member of the patrol party, on seeing the militants opening fire, rushed towards them as he could not open fire due to the presence of a large crowd. After firing indiscriminately, the militants tried to flee from the area but the brave heart chased them and opened fire at them. A fierce encounter ensued in which Shaheed Ct Deepak Sharma sustained severe bullet injuries but the brave heart kept engaging the militants till he breathed his last. A massive search was launched but the militants managed to escape. Such sagas of bravery are rare to hear.

SHAHEED CT DEEPAK SHARMA

Force No. 041550993 Unit: 155 Born: 9 January 1981 Address: Vill & PO-Khamera, PS-Anandpur, Dist.-Ropar, Punjab Next of kin: Shri Somnath Sharma (Father)

33 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2005 CHHATTISGARH 16 November 2005

On the 16th of November 2005, troops of 119 Bn carried out an area domination patrol in the general area of PS Geedam, Dist. Dantewada. As the patrol was about to reach village Asserguda, it was ambushed by the maoists. The maoists first detonated a powerful IED and then opened indiscriminate fire at the troops. In the IED blast Shaheed HC M. Biren Singh sustained severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries, he took position along with other troopers and retaliated the fire. The maoists were well entrenched behind covers. Without caring for their lives the troops launched a flanking attack and advanced towards the enemy ferociously. Beaten by the courage of the troopers, the maoists found it safe to flee from the area. Shaheed HC M. Biren Singh, who fought hand-in-hand with the other troopers, later succumbed to his injuries.

SHAHEED HC M. BIREN SINGH

Force No. 831190432 Unit: 119 Born: 18 March 1964 Address: Vill-Kangmong, PO & PS-Nambol, Dist-Imphal West, Manipur Next of kin: Smt. Maisnam Thoibi Devi (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 34 2005 JAMMU & KASHMIR 23 November 2005

On the 23rd of November 2005, at about 1430 hrs, two militants dressed in civvies, taking advantage of the crowd, fired heavily and lobbed grenades at the main gate sentry post of the company location of 94 Bn CRPF. The company was located at Firdous Cinema, Dist. Srinagar. The guard commander and sentry fired at the militants and gunned down one of them. But in the process, they too received severe injuries. Taking advantage, the second militant sneaked into the camp firing indiscriminately. He rushed straight to the barracks and opened fire inside the barrack. At this juncture two brave troopers of CRPF pounced on him and over powered him. The militant tried SHAHEED HC SUBHASH CHANDER to flee and retaliate but was gunned down by the troops. In the fierce gunfight Force No. 850817926 3 brave troopers of CRPF, namely, Shaheed HC Rugha Ram, Shaheed HC Unit: 96 Subhash Chander and Shaheed Ct V.P. Chandran sacrificed their lives and attained martyrdom. Two militants were neutralized by the brave troopers Born: 13 March 1965 with recovery of two AK rifles, 8 magazines, 159 rounds of ammunitions and 7 Address: Vill-Sungal, PO-Akhnoor, Dist.-Jammu , Jammu & Kashmir Chinese grenades. The operation highlights the bravery of troops where they Next of kin: Smt. Poli Devi (Wife) took on a fedayeen unarmed, without caring for their lives.

SHAHEED HC RUGHA RAM SHAHEED CT V.P. CHANDRAN

Force No. 720130067 Force No. 880964631 Unit: 96 Unit: 96 Born: 18 February 1949 Born: 16 April 1965 Address: Vill-Potalia Manjra, PO-Gudha Bhagwandass, Dist-Nagaur, Address: Vill-Kalliad, PO-Kalliad, Dist.-Kannur, Kerala Rajasthan Next of kin: Smt. Vasantha N.K (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Ghewari Devi (Wife)

35 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2006 ASSAM 10 February 2006

On 10th of February 2006, a mass protest against the alleged custodial death of one Ajit Mahanto by Army turned violent. The 39 Bn of CRPF was deployed with state police to control the agitation under the supervision of the Deputy Commissioner. Taking advantage of the chaotic situation, some militants hiding in nearby paddy fields fired at the troops, which was effectively retaliated by CRPF. In the exchange of fire, brave heart Shaheed HC Krishna Pal of 39 Bn CRPF, was fatally injured. Despite sustaining injuries he stuck to his task and kept firing at the insurgents. The gallant later succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.

SHAHEED HC KRISHNA PAL

Force No. 830728698 Unit: 39 Born: 15 March 1963 Address: Vill-Mahoni, PO-Ahirori, PS-Tariyava, Dist-Hardaoi, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Saroj Kumari (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 36 2006 JAMMU & KASHMIR 5 March 2006

A joint party of CRPF 122 Bn and civil police laid a Naka at Samkachibal chowk under PS Khaniyar, District-Srinagar. Shaheed HC G V Kamat was checking the vehicles passing by. Suddenly a grenade was lobbed by a militant who, taking advantage of the civilian crowd, escaped through the bye lanes. Despite locating the militant, Shaheed HC G.V. Kamat could not open fire as the bullets could have hit the innocent civilians. In the blast he sustained injuries and later succumbed to them. Incidents like these reflect the amount of restraint and sensitivity under which CRPF men serve the Nation.

SHAHEED HC G.V. KAMAT

Force No. 891290626 Unit: 122 Born: 5 October 1966 Address: Vill-Nadhavodcha, PO-Gargoti, Teh-Gargota, Dist-Kolhapur, Maharashtra Next of kin: Smt. Geetanjali G Kamat (Wife)

37 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2006 CHHATTISGARH 26 March 2006

On 26th of March 2006, troops of 175 Bn CRPF were deployed at Chattishgarh for conducting Anti-Maoist operations. On this day, troops of the Bn launched an operation against maoists in the general area of PS Antagarh, Dist. Kanker. While the troops were closing in on the suspected area, the maoists hiding in an ambush blasted an IED followed by firing from machine guns. The troops immediately retaliated and a fierce encounter ensued. To break the deadlock and attack the maoists entrenched behind covers, Shaheed Ct Premjith P rushed through the volley of fire and charged towards the maoists positions. While he was maneuvering towards the hill feature, a volley of bullet hit him on the chest and he succumbed to his injuries. Due to brave assault launched by Shaheed Ct Premjith P and his team, the enemy was forced to retreat.

SHAHEED CT PREMJITH P.

Force No. 041757516 Unit: 175 Born: 6 May 1985 Address: Vill-Izhakkumkara, PO-Nedumangadu, Dist-Trivandrum, Kerela Next of kin: Smt. Renuka Devi (Mother)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 38 2006 JAMMU & KASHMIR 31 March 2006

A mobile patrol of 123 CRPF Battalion was operating in the Alijan road near Baulichopora under PS Soura, District Srinagar. When it was securing the area near SKIMS hospital, militants blasted an IED targeting the patrol. One of the vehicles came under direct impact of the IED and its occupant sustained injuries. Despite sustaining serious injury, Shaheed HC Madan Lal immediately de-boarded the vehicle and took position. Due to heavy crowd, despite being severely injured, troops were unable to open fire as it would have caused collateral damage. Militants fled using human shields. Shaheed HC Madan Lal laid down his life in service to the nation and continues to inspire us.

SHAHEED HC MADAN LAL

Force No. 811320357 Unit: 123 Born: 1 September 1959 Address: Vill-Huriya Khurd, PO-Huriya Kalan, PS-Mandan, Dist-Alwar, Rajasthan Next of kin: Smt. Suresh Devi (Wife)

39 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2006 TRIPURA 29 April 2006

Troops of 111 Bn CRPF and TSR, while returning after completion of security coverage duty to a Medical Health Camp, were ambushed by the extremists of NLFT at Budha Jaipara, PS : Ganga Nagar,Dist. Dhalai, Tripura. In the incident, Shaheed Ct Shiv Raj Chawan fought bravely and despite conspicuous threat to his life acted swiftly and forced the extremists to retreat. Despite his grievous injuries he kept on firing and before attaining martyrdom, played a pivotal role in eliminating one extremist and recovery of some ammunition.

SHAHEED CT SHIV RAJ CHAWAN

Force No. 015257494 Unit: 111 Born: 8 July 1980 Address: Vill & PO-Shirasgaon, PS-Mehunware, Teh-Chalisgaon, Dist-Jalgaon, Maharashtra Next of kin: Smt. Shailaja Shivraj Chavan (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 40 2006 CHHATTISGARH 6 May 2006

On the receipt of information regarding movement of maoists near village Gaganpalli under PS Errabore, District Dantewada, troops of 119 Bn CRPF launched an operation. As the troops reached near the target village, Shaheed Ct Shadhu Yadav who was in front noticed a suspicious gathering. Before he could take any further action, maoists present amongst the villagers fired at the troops. As it was not wise to fire at the maoists hiding behind innocent villagers, Shaheed Ct Shadhu Yadav moved ahead to reach closer to the maoists positions. Seeing the advance of the troops, the maoists began to flee under cover of human shield. As soon as the maoists entered the jungle they opened heavy fire at the advancing troops. Due to indiscriminate fire of maoists, Shaheed Ct Shadhu Yadav received severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries he kept charging at the maoists. The maoists failing to dent the morale of the troops fled from the area under dense cover. The brave was evacuated to the nearest hospital but he succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.

SHAHEED CT SHADHU YADAV

Force No. 913193061 Unit: 119 Born: 20 August 1969 Address: Vill-Pirari Kamalpur, PO-Kushouthar, PS-Bahadurpur, Dist-Darbhanga, Bihar Next of kin: Smt. Raj Kumari Devi (Wife)

41 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2006 CHHATTISGARH 21 May 2006

On the 21st of May 2006, maoists blasted a culvert on Ganesh Bahar Nala under PS Barimgarh, District Dantewada and also blocked the National Highway 16 by cuttign trees and placing IEDs. Troops of 31 Bn CRPF rushed to the spot on receipt of the information. As the troops tactically reached the spot, the maoists waiting in an ambush opened indiscriminate fire at them coupled with blasting of IEDs. The troops immediately retaliated and a fierce encounter ensued. Facing the fierce attack of the troops, the maoists began to flee. Seeing the retreating maoists, Shaheed Ct Khaman Lal Gurjar moved out of his cover and rushed after them. To manage their escape the maoists blasted a series of IEDs. One such IED blasted near Shaheed Ct Khaman Lal Gurjar and he received severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries he kept firing at the maoists and inflicted heavy loss on them. The brave heart was evacuated from the field but he succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment in Delhi on the 5th of July 2006.

SHAHEED CT KHAMAN LAL GURJAR

Force No. 911320964 Unit: 31 Born: 15 December 1969 Address: Vill-Gopalpura, PO-Darawat, Teh-Asind, Dist.-Bhilwara, Rajasthan Next of kin: Smt. Manju Devi (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 42 2006 ANDHRA PRADESH 28 May 2006

On the 28th of May 2006, troops of 6 Bn CRPF were patrolling in the area of PS Sileru, Dist. Vishakapatnam, when maoists fired upon them taking advantage of thick forest. The troops immediately retaliated and a fierce encounter ensued. In the encounter Shaheed Ct Brij Kishore launched a scathing attack at the maoists. Due to his fierce attack at the main body of the ambush, the maoists fled from the area. But the brave heart alsosustained injuries in this assault but did not relent. He ultimately laid down his life and gave the supreme sacrifice. One pistol along with magazine and 6 rounds of live ammunition were recovered by the troops.

SHAHEED CT BRIJ KISHORE

Force No. 861331315 Unit: 6 Born: 22 July 1964 Address: Vill-Nihastha, PO-Nihastha, PS-Khiro, Dist-Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Ashok Kumari (Wife)

43 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2006 JHARKHAND 1 June 2006

On the 1st of June 2006, troops of 132 Bn CRPF and State Police were returning after conducting special operations. On the way they detected IEDs planted on the road. The area was properly secured and the IEDs were diffused. After diffusing the IEDs, troops then embarked on their journey to their base in a MPV. The vehicle had hardly covered a km when the maoists waiting in another ambush blasted a series of IEDs. The vehicle came under the direct impact of the IEDs and its occupants sustained severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries the troopers held to their weapons and fired at the advancing maoists. The maoists had planned to loot the weapons of the troopers but due to the brave retaliation of the injured troopers, they aborted their plan and fled away taking advantage of terrain and jungle. 12 brave CRPF troopers sacrificed their lives in the line of duty on the day.

SHAHEED SI PARMESHWAR SINGH

Force No. 710535868 Unit: 36 Born: 20 June 1953 Address: Vill-Chain Chapra, Sitabdiyara, PO-Sitabdiyara, Lalaketola, PS-Revelganj, Dist.-Chapra, Saran, Bihar Next of kin: Smt. Basanti Devi (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 44 2006

SHAHEED HC JOGINDER SINGH SHAHEED HC S.S. NEGI

Force No. 751320569 Force No. 720460049 Group Centre: Ranchi Unit: 132 Born: 4 May 1954 Born: 12 April 1953 Address: Vill-Harlot, PO-Basantpur, Teh-Sarkaghat, Dist-Mandi, Himachal Address: 124, Vill-Shyampur, PO-Ambiwala Premnagar, Dist-Dehradun, Pradesh Uttarakhand Next of kin: Smt. Veena Devi (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Maheshwari Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED CT RAJ NAYAK SINGH SHAHEED HC LAL SINGH

Force No. 903050712 Force No. 870660103 Unit: 72 Unit: 132 Born: 25 August 1972 Born: 13 June 1964 Address: Vill-Chitgadh, PO Chitgadh, Dist-Satna, Madhya Pradesh Address: Vill-Nasibpur, PO-Badkodha, PS-Narnaul, Dist-Mahendergarh, Next of kin: Smt. Sushma Singh (Wife) Haryana Next of kin: Smt. Krishna Yadav (Wife)

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SHAHEED HC/RO VENCENT KHESS SHAHEED CT RAJA RAM YADAV

Force No. 880970773 Force No. 940040528 Unit: 5 Signal Unit: 132 Born: 5 July 1969 Born: 20 January 1972 Address: Vill-Kinkelpakarbahar, PO –Kinkel, Dist-Simdega, Jharkhand Address: Vill-Khawa, PO-Kironpur, PS-Medoni Chouki, Dist-Munger, Next of kin: Smt. Dominica Trikey (Wife) Bihar Next of kin: Smt. Premlata Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED CT D. NARJARI SHAHEED CT D.C. DAS

Force No. 913261109 Force No. 941140865 Unit: 132 Unit: 132 Born: 26 January 1973 Born: 2 February 1967 Address: Vill-1 No. Bala Bari, PO & PS-Goleswar, Teh-Rangia, Dist- Address: Vill-Prachya Barati, PO & PS -Alurghat, Dist-South Dinajpur, Kamrup, Assam West Bengal Next of kin: Smt. Kiran Narzary (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Pampa Das (Wife)

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SHAHEED W/C RAGHUBIR SINGH

Force No. 943320299 Unit: 132 Born: 28 October 1965 Address: Vill-Dhargaon, PO-Kurur, Ghat, PS-Chamoli, Dist.Chamoli, Uttarakhand Next of kin: Smt. Sushila Devi (Wife)

TSHAHEED S/K DEEPAK HARIJAN

Force No. 045221342 Unit: 132 Born: 1 August 1982 Address: Vill & PO-Junia, Teh-Kekri, Dist.-Ajmer, Rajasthan Next of kin: Smt. Sita Devi (Mother)

SHAHEED B/B RAMESH D. DEVKAR

Force No. 045222589 Unit: 132 Born: 13 April 1985 Address: Vill & PO & Teh-Pandhar Pur, Dist.-Solapur, Maharashtra Next of kin: Smt. Vimla D. Devkar (Mother)

47 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2006 JAMMU & KASHMIR 25 June 2006

On receipt of information of the presence of the dreaded terrorist Ibrahim Ganai in village Kenipora under PS Kulgam, District Anantnag, troops of 161 Bn CRPF launched a joint offensive along with Army and SOG of Jammu and Kashmir police. During the operation, as troops were laying the cordon around the village, Shaheed Ct Pradeep Sikdar noticed some movement inside the suspected house. As he alerted the other troops, the militant present inside opened indiscriminate fire at him. Shaheed Ct Pradeep Sikdar was injured but immediately took position and retaliated causing grievous injuries to the militant. He was immediately evacuated from the field but he succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom. After the operation, dead body of the dreaded terrorist was recovered from the spot along with an AK 56 rifle.

SHAHEED CT PRADEEP SIKDAR

Force No. 041613629 Unit: 161 Born: 7 March 1984 Address: Vill & PO-Pancha Baria, PS Gopal Nagar, Dist-North 24 Parganas, West Bengal Next of kin: Smt. Karauna Sikder (Mother)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 48 2006 JHARKHAND 25 June 2006

A heavily armed group of 500 maoists attacked camp of Bravo company of 72 Bn CRPF located at Jhumra pahar, Jharkhand. The maoists outnumbered the troops present inside the camp. The troops retaliated bravely and a fierce gun fight ensued throughout the night in which the maoists made a number of attempts to run over the camp. But each time they had to face the fury of troopers and fall back. Failing to match the bravery of troopers, the maoists retreated in thick jungles. During the encounter, Ct Abhay Kumar Mishra, whose gun position came under heavy fire, fearlessly retaliated and played a key role in forcing the maoists to retreat. Despite sustaining injuries he fought with the maoists and ultimately attained martyrdom.

SHAHEED CT ABHAY KUMAR MISHRA

Force No. 035022178 Unit: 72 Born: 5 April 1982 Address: Vill-Keshokuhra, PO-Sahjanwa, Dist-Gorkhpur, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Radhika Mishra, (Mother)

49 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2006 CHHATTISGARH 11 July 2006

The establishment of Aranpur camp under PS Kuakonda, District Dantewada has been an eyesore to maoists for long. On the night of the 11th July 2006 around 100 maoists attacked Aranpur camp of 51 Bn CRPF under PS Kowakender, Dist. Dantewada with an intention to run it over and loot weapons from the camp. Shaheed Ct Akhtar Hussain was on sentry duty and positioned towards the forest side of the camp from where the fierce attack was initiated. He alerted the troops and opened heavy fire at the maoists. In the gunfight, he sustained severe bullet injuries but he held his ground and continued firing at the maoists. Due to his fierce attack, the maoists sustained some losses and were forced to retreat. Though the brave heart later succumbed to his injuries but due to his gallant action a major Maoist attack was foiled.

SHAHEED CT AKHTAR HUSSAIN

Force No. 730340153 Unit: 51 Born: 1 July 1954 Address: Vill & PO-Bara, Teh-Jamania, PS-Gahmar, Dist-Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Ydhunesa (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 50 2006 JHARKHAND 27 July 2006

On the 27th of July 2006, troops of 43 Bn CRPF launched an operation against maoists in the general area of villages Halamimunymetta and Markabeda, PS Narayanpur, Dist. Bastar. As the troops were combing the area, the maoists waiting in an ambush blasted a series of IEDs followed by indiscriminate firing. The troops immediately took positions and launched a fierce attack. As the troops advanced towards the maoists positions, a series of IED blasts again took place. In this Shaheed Ct Santosh Trimali sustained severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries he continued firing at the maoists. Beaten by the valor of the troops, the maoists fled from the area. The brave heart was evacuated from the area but he succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom. During the fierce encounter a maoist was killed and his weapon and ammunition recovered.

SHAHEED CT SANTOSH TRIMALI

Force No. 001386992 Unit: 43 Born: 1 June 1979 Address: Vill-Chinchekhede, PO-Deali, Dist-Jaloen, Maharashtra Next of kin: Smt. Rekha Santosh Trimali (Wife)

51 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2006 JAMMU & KASHMIR 1 August 2006

In order to stifle the movement of the terrorists in the Dalgate area in Srinagar district, 172 Bn of CRPF laid a Naka near Bachwara Market. While Shaheed HC Mohd. Avesh and Shaheed Ct Kapil Kumar Yadav were securing vehicles, suddenly they were fired upon injuring them critically. Militants escaped using civilian cover and our personnel couldn’t respond effectively due to fear of collateral damage as there was heavy rush of civilians. They were immediately evacuated to the hospital but they achieved martyrdom en-route. Such saga of selfless sacrifice would be always remembered by the Nation. SHAHEED HC MOHD. AVESH

Force No. 901271383 Unit: 172 Born: 5 January 1969 Address: H.No. 305/85, Ahmed Susen Nicheli, Near Water Tank, Dedheshwar Road, Dist-Ahmadabad, Gujarat Next of kin: Mr. Md. Amir (Son)

SHAHEED CT KAPIL KUMAR YADAV

Force No. 041726184 Unit: 172 Born: 30 July 1981 Address: Vill-Birbalpur, PO-Hasupura, Dist-Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Neeraj Yadav (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 52 2006 CHHATTISGARH 2 August 2006

There were intelligence inputs regarding presence of large number of maoists in general area of villages Acheli, Pedka and Aranpur under PS Kirandul of Dantewada district. While troops of 51 Bn CRPF were combing the general area, a series of IED blasts took place followed by firing. The impact of IED blasts was so powerful that nine personnel got injured. Shaheed Ct P. Uday, despite being injured, fired towards the maoists positions. The strong and swift retaliatory action by Shaheed Ct P Uday forced maoists to retreat and saved the lives and weapons of the other eight injured CRPF men. He was immediately evacuated to the hospital but he achieved martyrdom on the way.

SHAHEED CT P. UDAY

Force No. 941380705 Unit: 51 Born: 28 April 1973 Address: Vill-Kadri, PO-Bijai Teh-Manglore, PS-Manglore, Dist.-Dakeshnakanada, Karnataka Next of kin: Smt. Vasanthi (Wife)

53 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2006 JAMMU & KASHMIR 17 August 2006

On the 17th of August 2006, troops of 131 Bn CRPF launched an area domination patrol to check the movement of militants in the area of Koker Bazar, PS Maisuma, Dist. Srinagar. As the troops were patrolling through the crowded and densely populated area, militants fired at them from a bye- lane and fled. The troops immediately chased the militants but the militants managed to flee from the area. A massive search operation was launched but the militants could not be apprehended. In the indiscriminate fire of militants, Shaheed HC Kedar Nath Mishra and Shaheed Ct Akhilesh Kumar received serious injuries. The two were immediately evacuated to the hospital but they SHAHEED HC KEDAR NATH MISHRA succumbed to their injuries and attained martyrdom. Force No. 850809737 Unit: 131

Born: 28 September 1964 Address: Vill-Jogapur, Amarpur PO & PS-Ant Bhawenipur, Teh-Amethi, Dist-Sangrampur, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Usha Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED CT AKHILESH KUMAR

Force No. 045010065 Unit: 131 Born: 1 January 1981 Address: Vill-Nandlalpur, PO-Kaltar, Teh & PS-Saifai, Dist-Etawah, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Anita Kumari (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 54 2006 JHARKHAND 15 September 2006

72 Bn of CRPF was deployed in the Jharkhand state for conducting operations against maoists who posed a serious threat to the law and order situation of the state. To nab the maoists, a special operation was conducted by the troops of 72nd Bn at Tiscopy jungle area, PS : Gomia,Dist. Bokaro. During the operation, no contact with maoists could be established. While the troops were retreating, they were ambushed by the maoists by exploding IEDs backed by firing. Shaheed HC/Dvr Bhuwal Singh and Shaheed Ct Ram Nath Yadav, who were caught in thick of action, acted boldly and retaliated the fire. Both of them attained martyrdom while showing highest level of selfless acts SHAHEED HC/DVR BHUWAL SINGH of devotion to duty. Force No. 870680131 Unit: 72 Born: 1 July 1967 Address: Vill & PO-Amghat, PS-Bansdih Road, Teh & Dist.-Ballia, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Reeta Singh (Wife)

SHAHEED CT RAM NATH YADAV

Force No. 031483761 Unit: 72 Born: 16 August 1976 Address: Vill Tigara, PO-Govind Saheb, PS-Basthari, Dist-Ambedkar Nagar, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Chand Kala, (Wife)

55 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2006 JAMMU & KASHMIR 4 October 2006

On the 4th of October 2006, two LeT militants, taking advantage of crowd, came close to the Akhara Building post of 131 Bn CRPF and lobbed grenades followed by indiscriminate firing. The sentry at the post immediately retaliated the fire which forced the militants to flee for cover. The militants took refuge in a hotel adjoining the building. To neutralize the militants an attempt was made in the evening but due to large number of rooms in the hotel no contact with militants could be established. Next morning the assault team again barged at the hotel and neutralized both the militants. During fierce encounter 2 brave troopers of CRPF, namely, Shaheed Ct/Bugler Jaswant Singh and Shaheed SHAHEED CT/BUG JASWANT SINGH Ct Jitendra Singh sacrificed their lives while fighting fearlessly with the Force No. 035010651 militants. Two AK-47 Rifles, 40 rounds of live ammunition, 1 grenade and Unit: 131 some other incriminating items were recovered from the slain militants. For his gallant role during the operation, Shahee Ct Jitender Singh was awarded Born: 2 July 1980 the President’s Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously. Address: Vil & PO-Virahad, PS-Sahkabas, Dist-Jhajjar, Haryana Next of kin: Smt. Maya Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED CT JITENDER SINGH

Force No. 031455125 Unit: 1 Born: 8 July 1982 Address: Vill-Dilakhar, PO-Tarapur, PS-Alawa, Dist-Mainpuri, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Niraj Kumari (Wife) Decoration: Presidents’s Police Medal for Gallantry

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 56 2006 CHHATTISGARH 8 October 2006

In view of rising maoists violence in Bijapur district, Road Opening Patrols were placed under PS Awapalli, District Bijapur for facilitating movement of government officials, civilians as well as security forces by 30 Bn CRPF. While the road opening patrol was on to the task, Shaheed Ct Rishipal Singh noticed suspicious movement followed by firing from maoists. He chased maoists by fire and move tactics but maoists blasted a directional IED which severely hit him. Despite being severely injured he kept on firing at the maoists till the time his buddy reached the spot along with colleagues. He achieved martyrdom while he was being evacuated to hospital.

SHAHEED CT RISHIPAL SINGH

Force No. 913116948 Unit: 30 Born: 1 July 1971 Address: Vill-Milkikakhara, PO-Barreshar, Teh & Dist-Etawah, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Shela Devi (Wife)

57 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2006 TRIPURA 24 October 2006

While a party of 133 Bn CRPF was proceeding for conducting search operation at Old Maniram Para village PS : Ganganagar, Dist. Dhalai, some unidentified extremists fired upon them, which was duly retaliated. The insurgents failing to match the bravery of troopers, fled from the area. In this incident two CRPF personnel, Shaheed Ct Shyam Dev Das and Shaheed Ct Sharwan Kumar Singh, lost their lives showing bravery as well as great presence of mind which forced the insurgents to flee.

SHAHEED CT SHYAM DEV DAS

Force No. 940950375 Unit: 133 Born: 18 May 1973 Address: Vill-Nakta Diyara, PO-Panapur, Dist-Patna, Bihar Next of kin: Smt. Asha Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED CT/BUG SHARWAN KUMAR SINGH

Force No. 951411344 Unit: 133 Born: 15 September 1973 Address: Vill-Majlishpur, PO-Alipur Dist-Vaishali, Bihar Next of kin: Smt.Poonam Devi (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 58 2006 JHARKHAND 26 October 2006

On the 26th of October 2006, a CRPF party of 136 Bn was fired upon at Barura Shareef, Chatra by MCC cadres. The troops retaliated bravely. A lead role in the counter-attack was played by Shaheed Raj Kumar Sharma. Despite suffering bullet injuries, he kept fighting till he breathed his last. His act of bravery forced the MCC cadres to flee away.

SHAHEED CT RAJ KUMAR SHARMA

Force No. 913152641 Unit: 136 Born: 1 January 1970 Address: Vill & PO-Gothani, PS-Kotwalithanakurja, Dist-Bulandsaher, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Pushpa Sharma (Wife)

59 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2006 ASSAM 10 November 2006

33 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Tinsukia district of Assam for counter- insurgency operations. On the 10th of November 2006, the troops of the Battalion were withdrawing from the operation in two vehicles when the insurgents targeted them by exploding IEDs followed by intense fire near village Budhaguri, PS Sadiya. One of the vehicles came under direct impact of an IED and its occupants sustained injuries. Despite sustaining injuries the troops held to their weapons and fired at the insurgents. The insurgents facing the bold and brave retaliation of the injured troopers, fled from the area. The injured troopers were immediately evacuated to the hospital but Shaheed Ct Banshi Lal Lauch succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom. His sacrifice on the line of duty will be always remembered.

SHAHEED CT BANSHI LAL LAUCH

Force No. 045001805 Unit: 33 Born: 15 November 1979 Address: Vill-Bhinupura, PO-Thikariya Khurd, Teh-Nawacity, Dist.Nagaur, Rajasthan Next of kin: Smt. Anju Devi (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 60 2006 WEST BENGAL 15 December 2006

171 Bn of CRPF was deployed in West Bengal for anti-maoists operations. On the 15th of December 2006, an information was received by the troops about presence of maoists near Bagdubi Talab, PS Barikul, Dist. Bankura. The troops launched an operation and an encounter ensued. The maoists had a tactical advantage of height but without caring of flying bullets, troops launched the attack and gunned down two maoists. While advancing to maoists positions, Shaheed Ct Binod Rai sustained injuries. Despite injuries he continued to fire at the maoists till his last breath. The brave heart sacrificed his life in the line of duty while accomplishing the given task. In recognition of his bravery he was awarded the President’s Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously.

SHAHEED CT BINOD RAI

Force No. 041710063 Unit: 171 Born: 5 July 1985 Address: Vill & PO-Rakdong Shellion Busty, PS-Dikchu Bazar, Dist-East Sikkim, Sikkim Next of kin: Smt. Krishna Kumari Rai (Mother) Decoration: Presidents’s Police Medal for Gallantry

61 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2007 CHHATTISGARH 16 January 2007

On the 16th of January 2007, troops of 43 Bn CRPF under command Shri. Vikash Chandra, Asst. Comdt., launched an operation against maoists on an input that maoists had abducted some civilians of village Jharaghati, PS- Chhote Donger, Dist. Bastar and had held them captive in the jungle. As the troops reached closer to their target, the maoists who had laid an ambush opened indiscriminate fire at them coupled with blasting of IEDs. The troops under command Shaheed Shri Vikash Chandra, Asst. Comdt. launched a counter- attack at the maoists. The fierce gunfight resulted in injuries on both sides but despite sustaining injuries, the CRPF troops fought valiantly and SHAHEED SHRI VIKASH CHANDRA, ASST. COMDT. forced the maoists to flee. Shaheed Shri Vikash Chandra, Asstt. Comdt and IRLA No. 5637 Shaheed Ct Jagannath Chetia later succumbed to their injuries and attained Unit: 43 martyrdom. In the encounter, the martyrs exhibited shining example of courage, leadership and devotion in the best traditions of CRPF. Born: 27 April 1977 Address: Vill-Fatehpur, PO-Fatehpur, Via Gulzarbag, Dist.-Patna, Bihar Next of kin: Sri Kameshwar Singh (Father)

SHAHEED CT JAGANNATH CHETIA

Force No. 903075797 Unit: 43 Born: 31 October 1970 Address: Vill-Bahakatika Gaon, PO-Bordoloni, PS-Dakuakhana, Dist.-Dhemaji, Assam Next of kin: Smt. Renu Chetia (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 62 2007 JAMMU AND KASHMIR 23 January 2007

On the 23rd of January 2007, troops of 143 Bn CRPF were returning to their company location after launching an operation against militants at village Wandana, PS-Awantipur, Dist. Pulwama when militants triggered an IED followed by firing. One of the vehicles came under the impact of the IED and the occupants sustained severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries they retaliated the fire and fought valiantly along with other troopers. In the IED blast eight CRPF personnel sustained injuries of which Shaheed HC P Devendran, Shaheed HC/RO Ganesh Kumar, Shaheed Ct Rins Thomas and Shaheed Ct/Dvr Srikanta Mishra attained martyrdom.

SHAHEED CT RINS THOMAS

Force No. 015242432 Unit: 143 Born: 28 May 1981 Address: Vill -Manjalloor, Dist.-Ernakulam, Kerala Next of Kin: Sh. P Thomas (Father)

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SHAHEED HC/RO GANESH KUMAR

Force No. 035290725 Unit: 5 Signal Born: 1 April 1983 Address: Vill-Pars, PO- Rajauli, Dist.-Nawadah, Bihar Next of kin: Smt. Rinku Kumari (Wife)

SHAHEED HC P. DEVENDRAN

Force No. 871161396 Unit: 143 Born: 20 May 1965 Address: Vill-Silarpatti, PS-T. Kallupatti, Dist.-Madurai, Tamil Nadu Next of kin: Smt. Pandiammal (Wife)

SHAHEED CT/DVR SRIKANTA MISHRA

Force No. 921241505 Unit: 143 Born: 16 December 1973 Address: Vill-Santipur, PO- Bekirpur, Teh- Dhalai, Dist.-Cachar, Assam Next of kin: Smt. Vibha Rani (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 64 2007 ODISHA 26 January 2007

On the 26th of January 2007, troops of 70 Bn CRPF launched an operation against maoists in the general area of village Bodigeta, PS- Kalimela, Dist. Malkangiri. During the operation, no contact with maoists could be established. As the troops were withdrawing, they noticed some suspicious movement inside the jungle to their right. The troops advanced towards the location tactically. As the troops were advancing, the maoists hiding in the jungle opened indiscriminate fire at them and blasted few IEDs. The troops retaliated bravely due to which maoists began to flee. The troops chased and apprehended two maoists along with two grenades, two detonators and other incriminating items. During the chase, one of the bullets fired by the maoists hit Shaheed HC Ghanshyam Singh, who later succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.

SHAHEED HC GHANSHYAM SINGH

Force No. 880938809 Unit: 70 Born: 15 July 1968 Address: E-I & 32 Hunuman Nagar Bhind Road, PO-Gola Ka Mandir, Dist.-Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Nisha Singh (Wife)

65 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2007 MANIPUR 9 February 2007

On the 9th of February 2007, troops of 26 Bn CRPF were deployed for Election duties under PS- Ukhrul, Dist. Ukhrul. While troops, along with polling staff, were returning from a polling booth located in the interiors, it was ambushed by UNLF insurgents near village Ningchou. The insurgents had placed the ambush at a tactical place where they had the advantage of dominating ground and a number of escape routes. The troops, though in disadvantageous positions, counter-attacked the insurgents and forced them to flee from their well-entrenched positions. In the counter-attack three valiant troopers of CRPF, namely, Shaheed Ct Mohibul Islam, Shaheed Ct SHAHEED CT SALAM SANTOSH SINGH Salam Santosh Singh and Shaheed Ct Toseef Ahmed Khan, who fought from Force No. 035153782 the front, sacrificed their lives and attained martyrdom. Unit: 26 Born: 1 February 1978 Address: Vill-Kakching Makha Leikai, PO & PS-Kakching, Dist.-Thoubal, Manipur Next of kin: Smt. Sanaha Devi (Mother)

SHAHEED CT MOHIBUL ISLAM SHAHEED CT TOSEEF AHMED KHAN

Force No. 041655732 Force No. 041652456 Unit: 26 Unit: 26 Born: 1 December 1983 Born: 1 August 1982 Address: Vill-Bhelakhamar, PO-Krishnai, PS-Goalpara, Assam Address: Vill-Nakanan, PO-Jhari, PS-Gursai Harmi, Dist.-Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir Next of kin: Smt. Hohera Bibi (Mother) Next of kin: Shri Imazir Mohd. Khan (Father)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 66 2007 CHHATISHGARH 14 February 2007

On the 14th of February 2007, troops of 55 Bn CRPF launched an operation against maoists at village Konda Ghati, PS- Aranpur, Dist. Dantewada. During the operation, troops detected an IED planted on the road between Aranpur and Jagargunda. Shaheed HC Piar Chand was incharge of the CRPF BDD Squad and after initial inspection of the IED he got to his task. The maoists had shrewdly planted the IED by giving it a double mechanism. No sooner did the BDD Squad defused one mechanism of the IED it exploded using the second mechanism. In the explosion Shaheed HC Piar Chand received severe burn injuries and later succumbed to it. Shaheed HC Piar Chand lived up to the ethos of CRPF men i.e. keeping the nation before their own lives.

SHAHEED HC PIAR CHAND

Force No. 831330027 Unit: 55 Born: 15 February 1963 Address: Vill-Tikkari, PO- Ludhar Mahdev, PS-Bhoranj, Dist.-Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Sarala Devi (Wife)

67 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2007 JAMMU AND KASHMIR 20 February 2007

On the 20th of February 2007, troops of 155 Bn CRPF were deployed for Road Opening Patrol on NH-1A, under PS- Bijbehra, Dist. Anantnag when militants attacked one of its pickets near Sangam Bazar. The militants, taking advantage of the crowd, approached the picket with their weapons concealed under Pheran and opened indiscriminate fire. In the fire, Shaheed HC Brindavan Sharma and Shaheed Ct Vinod Kumar sustained severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries they fired at the militants and injured one of them. However, militants managed to flee taking advantage of the crowd. Later, the injured succumbed to their injuries and attained martyrdom. Their sacrifice SHAHEED HC BRINDAVAN SHARMA highlights the supreme service of CRPF troopers in the service of the nation. Force No. 880480508 Unit: 155 Born: 30 September 1966 Address: Vill-Hinote, Dist.-Rewa, Madhya Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Sarojwati Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED CT VINOD KUMAR

Force No. 041550957 Unit: 155 Born: 23 October 1984 Address: Vill-Lohari, PO- Singh Bhagwantpur, Teh & Dist.-Ropar, Punjab Next of kin: Smt. Romwati (Mother)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 68 2007 JAMMU AND KASHMIR 10 March 2007

18 Bn of CRPF was deployed in one of the most militancy affected areas of Srinagar i.e. Noorbagh, PS- Safakadal, Dist. Srinagar, which is also referred to as the DownTown of the city. Due to the dense population and popular support, the area has been a hotbed of militant activities. On the 10th if March 2007, some militants lobbed a grenade inside one of the company locations of the battalion in which two CRPF troopers sustained injuries. The troops launched combing operation after the incident but the militants could not be nabbed. Due to the injuries sustained, Shaheed Ct Hemant Kumar Sharma sacrificed his life and attained martyrdom. His sacrifice highlights the yeoman service provided by CRPF troopers for the security of the nation.

SHAHEED CT HEMANT KUMAR SHARMA

Force No. 001381098 Unit: 18 Born: 15 February 1980 Address: Vill & PO-Bokaro Steel City, Dist.-Bokaro, Jharkhand Next of kin: Smt. Vandana Sharma (Wife)

69 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2007 CHHATTISHGARH 27 March 2007

On the 27th of March 2007, troops of 41 Bn CRPF launched an operation against maoists in the general area of Villages Madanwada and Sahapal, PS- Manpur, Dist. Rajnandgaon. During the operation, as the troops closed in to a hideout of maoists, they opened indiscriminate fire at the troops and blasted a series of IEDs planted in their defense. In the IED blast Shaheed Ct Alok Kumar Paul, who was leading the charge, sustained serious injuries. Despite sustaining injuries, he fought along with other troopers and inflicted casualties on the maoists. Failing to match the bravery of CRPF troopers, maoists fled from the place to save their lives. Shaheed Ct Alok Kumar Paul, who had fought with great zeal and determination even without caring for his injuries, later succumbed to it and attained martyrdom.

SHAHEED CT ALOK KUMAR PAUL

Force No. 045101872 Unit: 41 Born: 6 July 1982 Address: Vill-Maheshpur, PO-Jambaid, PS-Kenda, Dist.-Purulia, West Bengal Next of kin: Smt. Neyati Paul (Mother)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 70 2007 JAMMU AND KASHMIR 13 April 2007

On the 13th of April 2007, troops of 164 Bn CRPF were deployed for thwarting any terrorist activity in the area of Sheikh Dawoo Ziarot, PS- Batmaloo, Dist. Srinagar during the Urs festival. The area has been one of the most militancy affected area of Srinagar due to it’s dense population and popular support that the militants enjoy here. Taking advantage of the crowd, a militant came close to the CRPF personnel deployed there and fired at Shaheed Ct Rajendra Kumar. After firing, the militant ran into the crowd and mingled with it. The troops did not fire to avoid collateral damage. Due to injuries sustained, Shaheed Ct Rajender Kumar attained martyrdom. His sacrifice will be honoured and remembered by the nation.

SHAHEED CT RAJENDRA KUMAR

Force No. 045131495 Unit: 164 Born: 3 June 1985 Address: Vill-Kalota, PO-Kalota, PS-Khetri, Dist.-Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan Next of kin: Smt. Banarsi Devi (Mother)

71 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2007 CHHATTISGARH 17 April 2007

On the 17th of April 2007, troops of 43 Bn CRPF launched an operation against maoists in the forest area between Villages Malechur and Karmari, PS- Narayanpur, Dist. Narayanpur. During the operation, as the troops were combing the jungle, the maoists, who had taken positions behind boulders and trees, opened indiscriminate fire at them. The troops immediately retaliated and got divided into three groups to corner the maoists. Seeing the counter-attack of the troops, the maoists intensified their fire coupled with lobbing of grenades. In the fierce fire, Shaheed HC Dinesh Prasad Pandey, who was leading the troops from right flank, received fatal bullet injuries and attained martyrdom. In the operation two maoists were apprehended and five claymore mines, 400 mtrs. of electric wire and 131 empty cases recovered. The sacrifice of Shaheed HC Dinesh Prasad Pandey will be remembered by the nation for ever.

SHAHEED HC DINESH PRASAD PANDEY

Force No. 860750127 Unit: 43 Born: 1 December 1965 Address: Vill-Karmau, PO-Barihia, PS-Rampur Baghinan, Dist.-Satna, Madhya Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Asha Pandey (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 72 2007 ODISHA 29 April 2007

On the 29th of April 2007, troops of 70 Bn CRPF launched an operation against maoists in the general area of MV-79, PS- MV-79, Dist. Malkangiri. During the operation, the troops had an encounter with the maoists. In the fierce encounter, Shaheed SI Dalip Chand, who was leading the assault, received bullet injuries. Despite this he continued to lead the assault from the front which resulted in the neutralization of two maoists. One AK-47 rifle, one pistol, one country made gun, four magazines, 24 rounds of ammunitions, 4 hand grenades and other incriminating items were also recovered. While winning the battle for Nation, this brave heart lost the battle of life and attained martyrdom. His chivalry and bravery will be forever missed by CRPF.

SHAHEED SI DALIP CHAND

Force No. 742040078 Unit: 70 Born: 6 April 1952 Address: Vill-Bhilla, PO-Kouna, PS-Lambagaon, Dist.-Kangra, Himachal Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Kunta Devi (Wife)

73 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2007 CHHATTISGARH 05 May 2007

On 5th of May 2007, troops of 43 Bn CRPF launched an operation against maoists in the forest of Dandwan and Jharaghati, PS- Narayanpur, Dist. Narayanpur. During the operation, the maoists who had perched on a hill top and occupied advantageous positions, fired at the troops. Despite being in disadvantageous positions, the troops launched the counter-attack and forced maoists to flee from their well-entrenched positions. In the counter-attack Shaheed Ct Prasant Kumar Biswal, who was in the forefront, sustained severe bullet injuries. Despite sustaining injuries he fought till his last breath and sacrificed his life. During subsequent search of the area, ten IEDs and 2000 meters of electric wire were recovered. The martyr had scripted a history of valor and courage before laying down his life for the nation.

SHAHEED CT PRASANT KUMAR BISWAL

Force No. 005041675 Unit: 43 Born: 1 March 1978 Address: Vill-Bangar Kote, PO-Barundei, PS-Korai, Dist.-Jajpur, Odisha Next of kin: Smt. Madhu Chanda (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 74 2007 CHHATTISGARH 28 May 2007

On the 28th of May 2007, troops of 31 Bn CRPF launched an operation against maoists at village Medasmetta, PS- Gangloor, Dist. Bijapur. During the operation, a fierce encounter with maoists took place. The maoists, taking advantage of their familiarity with the terrain, tried to encircle the troops. On noticing that the maoists are trying to encircle the troops, Shaheed Ct Chiranjib Gupta Choudhary took three other troopers with him and counter-attacked the advancing maoists. His attack yielded result and the maoists were forced to withdraw. However, in the counter-attack, Shaheed Ct Chiranjib Gupta Choudhary himself got severely injured and sacrificed his life. His sacrifice and chivalry averted a major loss to the Force.

SHAHEED CT CHIRANJIB GUPTA CHOUDHARY

Force No. 015091345 Unit: 31 Born: 9 March 1980 Address: Vill-Bramhakunda, PO-Sundertilla, PS-Sidhai, Dist.-West Tripura, Tripura Next of kin: Smt. Gouri Gupta Choudhary (Mother)

75 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2007 CHHATTISGARH 4 June 2007

On the 4th of June 2007, troops of 138 Bn CRPF launched an operation against maoists at village Chinnakodepal, Dist. Bijapur. During the operation, an encounter with maoists took place. To enable their escape and to stop the advance of troops, the maoists opened heavy fire. As the maoists could not stop the bold and brave advance of the troops, they began to flee from the area. On seeing the fleeing maoists, Shaheed HC Suresh Kumar came out of his cover and ran after them firing incessantly. Unfortunately at the same time the maoists blasted a series of IEDs in which he sustained serious injuries and later succumbed to it. His chivalrous deed stands out as the brilliant instance of bravery, leadership and dedication in the finest traditions of CRPF.

SHAHEED HC SURESH KUMAR

Force No. 840650012 Unit: 138 Born: 1 January 1965 Address: Vill & PO-Barahar, Dist.-Bhojpur, Bihar Next of kin: Smt. Sushila Devi (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 76 2007 BIHAR 5 June 2007

On the 5th of June 2007, troops of 62 Bn CRPF launched an operation against maoists in village Dhansa Pahari, PS-. Rohtas, Dist. Rohtas. During the operation, as the troops were approaching the village located at a hilltop, the maoists opened heavy fire, lobbed grenades and blasted IEDs aimed at them. Undeterred the troops advanced and counter-attacked the maoists. Seeing the advance, the maoists blasted a series of IEDs planted to defend their hideout. One such IED blasted near the troops in which Shaheed Ct Diwan Singh and Shaheed Ct Karamveer Singh, who were spearheading the assault, received severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries they fought with the maoists till SHAHEED CT DIWAN SINGH their last breath and sacrificed their lives for the nation. Force No. 913217735 Unit: 62 Born: 10 March 1970 Address: Vill & PO-Wadda, Dist.-Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand Next of kin: Smt. Nirmala Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED CT KARAMVEER SINGH

Force No. 015265353 Unit: 62 Born: 6 September 1979 Address: Vill-Saidpur Jaskoli, PO-Ashmoli, Dist.-Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Neetu (Wife)

77 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2007 JAMMU AND KASHMIR 15 June 2007

On the 15th of June 2007, troops of 179 Bn CRPF were deployed at Sopore town to thwart any terrorist activity. Sopore town of Baramulla district has been one of the most militancy affected areas of Kashmir and has witnessed some of the fiercest battles between Security Forces and militants. Inthe evening, as a convoy of Army was passing through the area, some militants hiding in the crowd opened indiscriminate fire at it. Army troops retaliated and an encounter ensued. Shaheed Ct Nishar Ahmed Lone on witnessing the beleaguered troops of Army charged at the militants and opened fire at them. In the endeavor, he himself got serious injuries and attained martyrdom. His sacrifice is a shining example of camaraderie and brotherhood.

SHAHEED CT NISHAR AHMED LONE

Force No. 973364339 Unit: 179 Born: 10 December 1973 Address: Vill-Shirpora Bala, PS-Anantnag, Dist.-Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir Next of kin: Smt. Taja Begam (Mother)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 78 2007 ASSAM 19 June 2007

A joint team of 34 and 121 Bns launched an operation in the general area of village Samllangso, PS- Howraghat, Dist. Karbi Anglong. During the operation, no contact with insurgents could be established. As the troops were returning, the insurgents ambushed them and opened indiscriminate fire. Without caring for their lives, Shaheed Ct Sunit Lakra and Shaheed Ct Ram Krishan Reddy counter-attacked the insurgents and fought from the front. Though severely wounded in the effort, they took the insurgents head on and forced them to flee. Due to excessive bleeding the two succumbed to their injuries and attained martyrdom. SHAHEED CT SUNIT LAKRA Force No.: 045224529 Unit: 34 Born: 5 April 1976 Address: Vill-Magha Gaon, PO-Bhitgara, Dist.-Jaspur, Chandigarh Next of kin: Smt. Karmela Lakra (Wife)

SHAHEED CT RAM KRISHN REDDY

Force No. 913212643 Unit: 121 Born: 1 June 1969 Address: Vill & PO-Bilasnur, Teh-Harihar, Dist.-Davanagere, Karnataka Next of kin: Smt. N. Shantha (Wife)

79 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2007 CHHATTISGARH 9 July 2007

On the 9th of July 2007, troops of 55 Bn CRPF launched an operation against maoists in the forest area near village Gamapahad, PS- Errabore, Dist. Dantewada. The troops searched the area but no contact with maoists could be established. As the troops were withdrawing, the maoists who were around 400 in numbers opened heavy and indiscriminate fire at the troops. The troops retaliated with great vigour and forced the maoists to withdraw. As the troops advanced further ahead, the maoists again attacked them but this time from two directions and tried to encircle them. A fierce gunfight which lasted for around 4 hours took place in which both sides sufferred losses. CRPF SHAHEED SI FAROOQ AHMED neutralized around fifty military Dalam and Sangam members and fifteen of Force No. 741171574 it’s own brave troopers made supreme sacrifice on the altar of duty. Unit: 55 Born: 1 December 1954 Address: Vill-Bhimsar, Teh-Jhunjhunu, Dist.-Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan Next of kin: Smt. Nasreem Begam (Wife)

SHAHEED SHRI VIJAY NAND KISHORE TITRE, ASST. COMDT. SHAHEED HC MAHAVIR SINGH

IRLA No. 6590 Force No. 810702318 Unit: 55 Unit: 55 Born: 19 July 1978 Born: 4 March 1961 Address: Near Dr Ambedkar School, Santa Nagar, PO-Wardhaganj., Address: Vill-Khatkar, Teh-Narwana, Dist.-Jind, Haryana Dist.-Wardha, Maharashtra Next of kin: Smt. Gyaso Devi (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Babita Nand Titre (Mother)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 80 2007

SHAHEED HC RAJ SINGH SHAHEED CT K. GOVIND RAO

Force No. 840740974 Force No. 913241634 Unit: 55 Unit: 55 Born: 3 May 1962 Born: 10 January 1972 Address: Vill.-Patikara, PO-Narnaul, Dist.-Mahinder Garh, Haryana Address: Vill & PO-Garividi, Dist.-Vijay Nagaram, Andhra Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Rajbala Devi (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. K. Sujata Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED HC UPDESH KUMAR SHAHEED CT MAHINDER LAL

Force No. 850854875 Force No. 913205317 Unit: 55 Unit: 55 Born: 15 January 1966 Born: 19 August 1988 Address: Vill.-Dalkhan, PO-Wyerguyrar, PS-Raipur, Dist.-Deharadun, Address: Vill-Morchhapur, PO-Jonduriya, PS-Bisanaha, Dist.-Jammu, Uttarakhand Jammu and Kashmir Next of kin: Smt. Rashmi Pant (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Suntia Kumari (Wife)

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SHAHEED CT AJIT KUMAR BAIRBA SHAHEED CT DAN SINGH

Force No. 930850055 Force No. 990550037 Unit: 55 Unit: 55 Born: 2 July 1970 Born: 5 June 1976 Address: Balbir, Bihar PO-site Rohini Sector-20 Near Goldy Public School, Address: Sector-29, Housing Board, Dist.-Faridabad, Haryana New Delhi Next of kin: Smt. Prema Devi (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Geeta Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED CT RANJEET SINGH SHAHEED CT/BUG SANT KUMAR

Force No. 941194307 Force No. 030550034 Unit: 55 Unit: 55 Born: 2 December 1971 Born: 20 July 1980 Address: Vill & PO- Rajput Galli, Talikoti, Dist.-Bijapur, Karnataka Address: Vill & PO-Shiwana, PS-Beri, Dist.-Jhahhar, Haryana Next of kin: Smt. Surekha (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Geeta Devi (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 82 2007

SHAHEED CT V. ANJALEYULE SHAHEED CT BINU R.

Force No. 041584407 Force No. 041586945 Unit: 55 Unit: 55 Born: 11 July 1984 Born: 1 May 1981 Address: Vill & PO-Gooty, Dist.-Anantpur, Andhra Pradesh Address: Vill & PO-Adoor, Dist.-Pathanamitta, Kerala Next of kin: Smt. V. Leela Vathi (Wife) Next of kin: Shri Rajan C. (Father)

SHAHEED CT LIKHAN LAL SHYAM RAO KURSUNGE SHAHEED CT RANJEET KUMAR

Force No. 041583303 Force No. 041586696 Unit: 55 Unit: 55 Born: 19 June 1983 Born: 10 April 1982 Address: Vill-Faltapur Tola, PO-Dhakani, Dist.-Gondia, Maharashtra Address: Vill-Kiralur, PO-Mattamor, Dist.-Kannur, Kerala Next of kin: Smt. Hansasyam Rao Kunsunge (Mother) Next of kin: Smt. K. Shri Devi (Mother)

83 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2007 JAMMU AND KASHMIR 9 August 2007

On the 9th of August 2007, troops of 185 Bn along with RR and SOG launched an operation in Khud Mohalla, PS- Awantipora, Dist. Pulwama. As the troops were searching the area, militants hiding in a house opened indiscriminate fire at them. The troops too retaliated and a fierce encounter ensued. In the encounter, which lasted for more than 6 hours, Shaheed Ct Vaghela Baldev Singh fought from the front and remained instrumental in the neutralization of two HM militants. During the fierce gun fight he got injured but did not leave the battlefield till the task was accomplished. Later, he succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom. One AK-56 rifle, three magazines, 88 live rounds, one Chinese grenade and one mobile phone were also recovered. For his bravery and gallant act, he was awarded with “Presidents Police Medal for Gallantry” posthumously by the Honourable President of India.

SHAHEED CT VAGHELA BALDEV SINGH

Force No. 055123299 Unit: 185 Born: 15 June 1984 Address: Vill & PO-Mota, PS-Godh, Dist.-Bawaskata, Gujrat Next of kin: Shri Sadar Singh Vaghela (Father) Decoration: Presidents’s Police Medal for Gallantry

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 84 2007 TRIPURA 15 August 2007

On the 15th of August 2007, troops of 133 Bn CRPF were out on a Road Opening Patrol when insurgents fired at them from their well-entrenched positions near village Parabamanipara, PS- Ganganagar, Dist. Dhalai. The troops immediately took positions and retaliated the fire. Troops then advanced towards the insurgents using tactics of fire and move. Seeing the advance of the troops, the insurgents began to flee from their well– secured positions. Noticing the insurgents fleeing from the area, Shaheed Ct Chandrajeet Yadav, without caring for his own life, came out of his cover and chased the insurgents. But unfortunately one of the bullets fired by insurgents hit him and he attained martyrdom in the battlefield.

SHAHEED CT CHANDRAJEET YADAV

Force No. 930820878 Unit: 133 Born: 8 June 1974 Address: Vill-Choubeypur, PO & PS-Mondabad, Dist.-Gazipur, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Bindu Yadav (Wife)

85 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2007 JAMMU AND KASHMIR 17 August 2007

On the 17th of August 2007, Commandant 130 Bn CRPF was proceeding to his company location under PS- Awantipora, Dist. Pulwama for launching an operation against militants. As the troops reached near village Kanwani, militants attacked the convoy by blasting an IED followed by indiscriminate firing. The militants were in a high ground and had tactical advantage. The troops though were at receiving end, fought back and charged at the militants. The militants, failing to match the bravery of CRPF troops, found it safe to flee from the area. In the IED blast and fierce encounter that ensued, five valiant troopers of CRPF, namely, Shaheed Ct Ayaz Ahmed Mir, Shaheed Ct Sushil SHAHEED CT SUSHIL KUMAR PATRA Kumar Patra, Shaheed Ct Bhagwan Singh, Shaheed Ct Y Tejeswar Rao and Force No. 035054561 Shaheed Ct/Dvr I Jagappa made supreme sacrifice of their lives and attained Unit: 130 martyrdom. Born: 25 December 1980 Address: Vill & PO & PS-Banda Munda, Teh-Rourkela, Dist.-Sundargarh, Odisha Next of kin: Smt. K. Soubhagya (Mother)

SHAHEED CT AYAZ AHMED MIR SHAHEED CT BHAGWAN SINGH

Force No. 061850287 Force No. 031454895 Unit: 130 Unit: 130 Born: 6 June 1982 Born: 1 May 1981 Address: Vill-Ramghi, PO-Uri, PS-Uri, Dist.-Baramulla, Jammu & Kashmir Address: Vill-Pipuriputh, PO- Pipuriputh, PS-Nagra, Dist.-Murena, Madhya Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Malka Bagum (Mother) Next of kin: Smt. Lalita Devi (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 86 2007

SHAHEED CT Y. TEJESWAR RAO

Force No. 041541379 Unit: 130 Born: 15 June 1981 Address: Vill-Ramarayapuram, PO-Manthina, Dist.-Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh Next of kin: Sh. Polinadu (Father)

SHAHEED CT/DVR JAGAPPA ITRAJULA

Force No. 005140325 Unit: 130 Born: 6 June 1978 Address: Vill-Akkayya Valasa, PO-Kistupuram, Teh & PS-Kota Bommali, Dist.-Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Saradha (Wife)

87 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2007 MANIPUR 3 October 2007

143 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Senapati district, one of the highly insurgency affected districts of Manipur. On the 3rd of October 2007, while troops of the Bn were proceeding from their Bn HQ to company location for launching an operation, they were ambushed by the insurgents near village Keithenmanbi, PS-Sapermeina, Dist.-Senapati. The insurgents had placed the ambush at a tactical place where they had the advantage of dominating ground and a number of escape routes. The troops, though in disadvantageous positions, counter-attacked the insurgents and forced them to flee from their well entrenched positions. In the counter-attack six valiant troopers of CRPF, SHAHEED HC/DVR KUNJUMON namely, Shaheed HC/Dvr Kunjumon, Shaheed HC M. Shiva Kumar, Shaheed Force No. 850791828 Ct Vadivelu Reddy A., Shaheed Ct Javed Khan Balegar, Shaheed Ct Sadashiv Unit: 143 Dalawai and Shaheed Ct Reji M, who fought from the front, sacrificed their lives on the altar of duty. Shaheed HC/Dvr Kunjumon was awarded with Born: 23 April 1966 “Police Medal for Gallantry” posthumously by the Honourable President of Address: Plavila Veedu, Vettikavala PO-Kottarakara, Dist.-Kollam, Kerala India for his bravery. Next of kin: Smt. Thresiamma. K (Wife) Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry

SHAHEED HC M. SHIVA KUMAR

Force No. 903024855 Unit: 143 Born: 5 May 1970 Address: Vill-Chenguttai, PO-Katpadi, Dist.-Vellore, Tamil Nadu Next of kin: Smt. Bhagyalakshmi (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 88 2007

SHAHEED CT VADIVELU REDDY A. SHAHEED CT SADASHIV DALAWAI

Force No. 943301134 Force No. 035051793 Unit: 143 Unit: 143 Born: 1 July 1973 Born: 1 June 1982 Address: Vill-T. Vepanapalli, PO-Thalambedi, Dist.-Chittor, Address: Smt. Sridevi Wife Vill-Shiragul, PO-Katahi, Teh-Raibaug, Andhra Pradesh Dist.-Belgaum, Karnataka Next of kin: Smt. N. Nirmala (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Sridevi (Wife)

SHAHEED CT JAVED KHAN BALEGAR SHAHEED CT REJI M.

Force No. 035051454 Force No. 031432204 Unit: 143 Unit: 143 Born: 5 April 1984 Born: 18 May 1978 Address: Vill-Alad Nagar, PO-Hivekerur, Dist.-Haveri, Karnataka Address: Jayarajamandiram, Erunnoottil, PO-Vattathamara, Dist.-Kollam, Kerala Next of kin: Famida Begaum (Mother) Next of kin: Smt. Vinitha. V (Wife)

89 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2007 CHHATTISGARH 8 October 2007

On the 8th of October 2007, troops of 175 Bn CRPF with state police were out on a Road Opening Patrol between Villages Antagarh and Kolibera, PS- Antagarh, Dist.- Kanker, when maoists fired at them from the dense forest. The troops retaliated to the fire and chased the maoists but they managed to flee, taking advantage of terrain and dense vegetation. During the encounter, Shaheed Ct Anup G. Nair sustained bullet injuries and eventually attained martyrdom.

SHAHEED CT ANUP G. NAIR

Force No. 041758504 Unit: 175 Born: 1 June 1983 Address: Vill-Ayroor, PS-Pullad, PO-Kaithakody, Pathanamthitta, Kerala Next of kin: Smt. K.G.Ponamma (Mother)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 90 2007 ASSAM 2 November 2007

On the 2nd of November 2007, troops of 50 Bn were proceeding to their company location under PS- Umrangso, Dist. North Cachar Hills, to launch an operation against the insurgents. While the troops were on their way in three vehicles, DDH (J) insurgents ambushed the troops near village Landring. In the ambush, one of the vehicles got trapped in the killing zone. Despite intense fire of the insurgents, the troops de-boarded and launched a counter-attack at the insurgents. The determined and resolute action of the troops forced the insurgents to flee from their well entrenched and advantageous positions. In the fierce encounter, six brave troopers of CRPF attained martyrdom while SHAHEED SI NAVIN CHAND exhibiting distinguished act of valour and courage. Force No. 710141566 Unit: 50 Born: 15 December 1953 Address: Vill-Gaujajali Uttar, PO-Industrial State Talli, PS-Haldwani, Dist.-Nainital, Uttrakhand Next of kin: Smt. Lalita Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED HC/FTR P. N. TIWARI

Force No. 920500177 Unit: 50 Born: 5 October 1972 Address: Vill-Agastapar, PO-Deoria, Dist.-Deoria, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Rita Tiwari (Wife)

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SHAHEED HC ADHIN DEB BARMA SHAHEED CT S.C. ROY

Force No. 880830312 Force No. 911330951 Unit: 50 Unit: 50 Born: 10 June 1969 Born: 16 May 1973 Address: Vill-Nepalbari Buludhavapara, PO-Mandai, PS-Jirania, Address: Vill-Serfanguri, PO-Serganguri, Dist.-Kokrajhar, Assam Dist.-West Tripura, Tripura Next of kin: Smt. Sewali Roy (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Radha Rani Barma (Wife)

SHAHEED HC/DVR ANIL KUMAR RAI SHAHEED CT PRASANTA BORA

Force No. 940720288 Force No. 035134501 Unit: 50 Unit: 50 Born: 25 January 1967 Born: 1 July 1982 Address: Vill & PO-Mahula, PS-Rounapar, Dist.-Azamgarh, Address: Jalah Gaon, PO-Uperujara Gaon, Dist.-Nagaon, Assam Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Bulumai Bora (Mother) Next of kin: Smt. Poonam Rai (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 92 2007 JAMMU AND KASHMIR 10 November 2007

On the 10th of November 2007, troops of 177 Bn CRPF launched an operation against militants in Sopore town, PS- Sopore, Dist. Baramulla. As the troops were cordoning the area, militants hiding in a grove near DT Bridge opened indiscriminate fire at them under cover of darkness. The troops also retaliated and advanced towards the grove. In the fierce gunfight, Shaheed Ct Yumnan Romio Meitei who was leading the counter-attack sustained bullet injury. Despite injury he continued the assault but the militants managed to flee from the area under cover of darkness. Shaheed Ct Yumnan Romio Meitei later succumbed to his injury and attained martyrdom. His courage and determination would inspire generations to come.

SHAHEED CT YUMNAN ROMIO MEITEI

Force No. 055153599 Unit: 177 Born: 1 March 1986 Address: Vill-Yumnam Huidrom, PO-Wangoi, Dist.-Imphal West, Manipur Next of kin: Smt. Yumnam Ibechaobi Leima (Mother)

93 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2007 JAMMU AND KASHMIR 11 November 2007

On the 11th of November 2007, troops of 179 Bn CRPF were deployed at the Sopore town to thwart any terrorist activity. Sopore town of Baramulla district has been one of the most militancy affected areas of Kashmir and has witnessed some of the fiercest battles between SFs and militants. At around 1400 hrs, two militants attacked a picket of CRPF using indiscriminate fire. The troops at picket retaliated the fire and advanced towards the militants. Failing to cause any harm, the militants tried to flee from the area. Militants entered New Light hotel. CRPF troops immediately cordoned the hotel and an assault was launched. Both the militants were neutralized by the assault group which entered the hotel. In the close quarter battle that took inside the hotel, five CRPF personnel sustained injuries. Out of the five injured, Shaheed Ct Shishupal Singh Bhadoriya, who was in the forefront during assault, later succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.

SHAHEED CT SHISHUPAL SINGH BHADORIYA

Force No. 065222735 Unit: 179 Born: 10 January 1987 Address: Vill-Chitawaly, PO-Kishpura, PS-Surapura, Dist.-Bhind, Madhya Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Rekha Devi (Mother)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 94 2007 CHHATTISGARH 12 November 2007

On the 12th of November 2007, troops of 31 Bn CRPF were proceeding from Cherpal to Bijapur for launching of an operation against maoists. As the troops were on their way, they were ambushed by the maoists near village Pamalwaya, PS- Cherpal, Dist. Bijapur. The troops retaliated and a fierce encounter ensued. To neutralize the maoists, Shaheed Ct P. Vijay Kumar, Shaheed Ct Amit Kumar and Shaheed Ct Kamlesh Kumar launched a counter- attack which forced the maoists to flee from the area. In the counter-attack they received severe bullet injuries but they with utter disregard to their own safety fought till their last breath and attained martyrdom in the battlefield. SHAHEED CT AMIT KUMAR Force No. 035733665 Unit: 31 Born: 17 June 1984 Address: Vill & PO-Jaspur, Dist.-Udham Singh Nagar, Uttrakhand Next of kin: Smt. Kamlesh Devi (Mother)

SHAHEED CT P. VIJAY KUMAR SHAHEED CT KAMLESH KUMAR

Force No. 055037038 Force No. 031511977 Unit: 31 Unit: 31 Born: 10 July 86 Born: 14 January 1983 Address: Vill & PO-Kammavanpettai, PS-Kaniyampadi, Dist.-Vellore, Address: Vill-Sandipur, PO-Chhat, PS-Talai, Dist.-Bilaspur, Tamil Nadu Himachal Pradesh Next of kin: Master V. Tharun (Son) Next of kin: Smt. Sandesh Kumari (Mother)

95 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2007 CHHATISGARH 13 December 2007

On the 13th of December 2007, troops of 30 Bn CRPF launched an operation in the general area of Dharvaram Nallah, PS- Usoor, Dist. Bijapur. During the operation, maoists fired at the troops from their well-entrenched positions. The troops charged and counter-attacked the maoists. In the ensuing fierce gun fight, Shaheed Ct Kishore Kumar Loanti, who fought from the front, sacrificed his life and attained martyrdom. His sacrifice was a great loss to the nation.

SHAHEED CT KISHOR KUMAR LOANTI

Force No. 065140702 Unit: 30 Born: 11 April 1986 Address: Vill & PO-Koligam, PS-Theichpuram, Dist.-Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. L. Mahalaxmi (Mother)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 96 2007 BIHAR 19 December 2007

On the 19th of December 2007, troops of 153 Bn CRPF under command Shri Vinay Kumar Kapil, Asst. Comdt. launched an operation against maoists at village Kadma, PS- Rajepur, Dist. East Champaran. During the operation, the maoists who had laid an ambush opened indiscriminate fire at the troops. Shaheed Shri Vinay Kumar Kapil, Asst. Comdt. along with Shaheed HC Hanamant Biradar and Shaheed Ct Pankaj Kumar Tyagi led the counter-attack and charged at the maoists. In the fierce gunfight that ensued, one maoist was neutralized by the brave troopers. But in the endeavour they themselves received severe bullet injuries. Despite sustaining injuries they continued to SHAHEED HC HANAMANT BIRADAR attack the maoists forcing them to flee. The brave hearts later succumbed to Force No. 881224043 their injuries and attained martyrdom. Such saga of bravery and chivalry are Unit: 153 rarely heard. For their bravery and gallant they were awarded with “Police Medal for Gallantry” posthumously by the Honourable President of India. Born: 1 June 1967 Address: Vill-Choragi, PO-Chavadihal, Taluk-Indi, Dist.-Bijapur, Karnataka Next of kin: Smt. Neelabai (Wife) Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry

SHAHEED SHRI VINAY KUMAR KAPIL, ASST. COMDT. SHAHEED CT PANKAJ KUMAR TYAGI

IRLA No. 7341 Force No. 031538752 Unit: 153 Unit: 153 Born: 2 July 1969 Born: 1 July 1980 Address: Vill-Aazampur, PO-Ghathrra, Dist.-Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh Address: Vill & PO-Shahpur, PS-Muradnagar, Dist.-Gaziabad, Next of kin: Smt. Pratibha Kapil (Wife) Uttar Pradesh Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry Next of kin: Smt. Varsha Rani (Wife) Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry

97 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2008 UTTAR PRADESH 1 January 2008

On the 1st of January 2008, at about 0225 hrs, a group of militants attacked the CRPF Group Centre at Rampur, PS- Civil Lives, Dist. Rampur. The militants, who were armed with automatic rifles and grenades, first attacked the troops deployed at Gate No. 1 and after a short encounter which resulted in injuries to the troopers, they entered the campus. Inside the campus they first attacked the guardroom using indiscriminate fire and lobbing of grenades. On prompt retaliation by the troopers, the militants fled towards the Control Room. At the Control Room they fired at the unarmed personnel and fled towards the exit gate. A massive search was launched by the troopers but the SHAHEED CT MANVIR SINGH militants managed to flee under cover of darkness. In this attack seven brave Force No. 941183706 troopers of CRPF, namely, Shaheed HC Rishikesh Rai, Shaheed HC Afzal Group Centre: Rampur Ahmed, Shaheed HC Ramji Saran Mishra, Shaheed Ct Manvir Singh, Shaheed Ct Anand Kumar, Shaheed Ct Devendra Kumar and Shaheed Ct Vikash Kumar Born: 15 June 1972 sacrificed their lives. Address: Vill & PO-Dhanobra Tikri, PS-Doghat, Dist.-Bagpat, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Pinky Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED HC RISHIKESH RAI SHAHEED CT ANAND KUMAR

Force No. 810460128 Force No. 015262665 Group Centre: Rampur Group Centre: Rampur Born: 8 September 1960 Born: 1 August 1979 Address: Vill-Chandi, PO-Bansgaon, Dist.-Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh Address: Vill-Dehra, PO-Abbalpur, PS-Maugaon Sadat, Next of kin: Smt. Kamla Devi (Wife) Dist.-J.P. Nagar, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Babita Devi (Wife)

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SHAHEED CT DEVENDRA KUMAR SHAHEED HC AFZAL AHMED

Force No. 065260734 Force No. 830722388 Group Centre: Rampur Unit: 72 Born: 1 July 1984 Born: 5 February 1963 Address: Vill-Kattaiya, PO-Mahuakhedaganj, PS-Kashipur, Address: Main Market, Near Jama Masjid, PO & PS-Laksar, Dist.-Udhamsingh Nagar, Uttarakhand Dist.-Haridwar, Uttarakhand Next of kin: Smt. Indrawati Devi (Mother) Next of kin: Smt. Akila Begum (Wife)

SHAHEED CT VIKASH KUMAR SHAHEED HC RAMJI SARAN MISHRA

Force No. 065261009 Force No. 850522465 Group Centre: Rampur Unit: 46 Born: 25 June 1985 Born: 25 August 1964 Address: Vill-Bahadurpur, PO-Daulatpur, PS-Bahadurpur, Address: Vill-Richra Fatak Road, PO-Datiya, Dist.-Datiya, Madhya Pradesh Dist.-Haridwar, Uttarakhand Next of kin: Smt. Prabha Mishra (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Kaushal Devi (Mother)

99 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2008 CHHATTISGARH 2 February 2008

On the 2nd of February 2008, when the troops of 63 Bn CRPF were returning to their base camp after launching an operation against maoists in the jungles under PS- Narayanpur, Dist. Narayanpur, the maoists opened heavy fire at them and also blasted IEDs. The troops immediately retaliated. They divided themselves into three groups to corner the maoists. As the troops advanced towards the maoists positions, a fierce encounter took place which resulted in losses on both sides. Despite sustaining some losses, the troops did not relent and kept attacking the maoists. Seeing the determination of the troops, the maoists who were well-entrenched behind safe covers found it prudent to flee with their injured cadres. In the fierce encounter, Shaheed SI Roshan Kumar Minj, Shaheed Ct/Dvr Mustaq Ahmed, Shaheed Ct/Dvr Biju Kumar A. and Shaheed Ct Jay Kumar displayed distinguished act of valour and aggression and laid down their lives for the nation.

SHAHEED SI ROSHAN KUMAR MINJ

Force No. 067300046 Unit: 63 Born: 9 January 1977 Address: Vill-Bosco Nagar, PO-Hajia, Dist.-Ranchi, Jharkhand Next of kin: Smt. Sushila Minj (Mother)

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SHAHEED CT/DVR MUSTAQ AHMED

Force No. 001402905 Unit: 63 Born: 29 November 1981 Address: Vill-Perinat, PO-Maitirea, Teh-Ramban, Dist.-Doda, Jammu & Kashmir Next of kin: Smt. Rabina Begam (Wife)

SHAHEED CT JAY KUMAR

Force No. 035051686 Unit: 63 Born: 20 July 1984 Address: Vill & PO-Hanumanhalli, PS-Mariyammhalli, Dist.-Bellary, Karnataka Next of kin: Smt. Rennu Komma (Mother)

SHAHEED CT/DVR BIJU KUMAR A.

Force No. 025240155 Unit: 63 Born: 25 January 1978 Address: Vill-Kan Kol, PO-Mathil, PS- Peringome, Dist.-Kannur, Kerala Next of kin: Sh. Padmanabhan (Father)

101 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2008 JHARKHAND 8 February 2008

On the 8th of February 2008, troops of 26 and 136 Bns CRPF launched an operation against maoists at village Pradhi in Parasnath hills, PS- Pirtand, Dist. Giridih. During the operation, a fierce encounter took place with the maoists. The maoists were in tactically advantageous positions at a hilltop. The troops inspite of having a difficult task of attacking the enemy entrenched at a hilltop; attacked the enemy and neutralized a maoist. They apprehended two maoists and inflicted injuries to many others. In the fierce gunfight two CRPF brave hearts, namely, Shaheed HC Balaji Mangraj and Shaheed HC Munna Lal Sharma, who were spearheading the attack, sustained severe SHAHEED HC BALAJI MANGRAJ injuries and later succumbed and attained martyrdom. Their valour and Force No. 830742324 sacrifice would inspire generations to come. Unit: 26 Born: 17 January 1964 Address: Vill & PO-Chanagiri, Dist.-Khurda, Odisha Next of kin: Smt. Chabbi Rani Mangraj (Wife)

SHAHEED HC MUNNA LAL SHARMA

Force No. 889930343 Unit: 136 Born: 20 June 1968 Address: Vill & PO-Samsaba, Dist.-Agra, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Meena Sharma (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 102 2008 JAMMU AND KASHMIR 9 February 2008

On the 9th of February 2008, troops of 182 Bn CRPF were deployed at Litter Chowk, PS- Pulwama, Dist. Pulwama to prevent any militant activity. At around 1735 hours, two militants of LeT, taking advantage of the crowd, attacked a picket using indiscriminate fire in which Shaheed Ct K.N. Sheikh sustained fatal injuries. Despite sustaining injuries, Shaheed Ct K.N. Sheikh retaliated but the militants fled taking advantage of the crowd. The injured was evacuated to the nearest hospital but he succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.

SHAHEED CT K.N. SHEIKH

Force No. 055213957 Unit: 182 Born: 25 April 1983 Address: Vill & PO-Tadegaon, PS-Bhokardan, Dist.-Jalna, Maharashtra Next of kin: Smt. Shaida (Mother)

103 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2008 CHHATTISGARH 18 February 2008

On the 18th of February 2008, troops of 31 Bn CRPF launched an operation against maoists at village Tadkel, PS- Mirtoor, Dist. Bijapur where a fierce encounter took place. The maoists were in a tactically advantageous positions and firing heavily at the troops. To counter attack the maoists, troops launched a three sided attack. As the troops moved closer to the Maoist positions the battle got more fierce and gory. Both sides sustained injuries in the gun battle that was fought at a close distance. The brave troopers gunned down three maoists and advanced for more. The maoists soon found it unsafe to stay at their positions and began to flee. The troops despite sustaining some losses SHAHEED HC AMRA RAM did not give up the chase and further gunned down seven more maoists. CRPF Force No. 880925493 lost some of its bravest troopers, namely, Shaheed HC Amra Ram, Shaheed Unit: 31 HC Sarbjit Singh, Shaheed HC Suresh Kumar, Shaheed Ct Lakhwinder Singh, Shaheed Ct Sukhwinder Singh and Shaheed Ct O.L.N. Reddy during Born: 3 July 1967 the encounter which is a great loss of the Force. Shaheed HC Arma Ram was Address: Vill & PO-Jaola, PS-Pilwa, Dist.-Nagaur, Rajasthan awarded the President’s Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously and the rest Next of kin: Smt. Baju Devi (Wife) were awarded the Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously for their bravery Decoration: Presidents’s Police Medal for Gallantry and valour.

SHAHEED HC SARBJIT SINGH

Force No. 881333429 Born: 15 June 1966 Unit: 31 Address: H No. 49, W No.12, PO-Patti, Dist.-Amritsar, Punjab Next of kin: Smt. Balwinder Kaur (Wife) Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry

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SHAHEED HC SURESH KUMAR SHAHEED CT SUKHWINDER SINGH

Force No. 891230039 Force No. 911325049 Unit: 31 Unit: 31 Born: 2 November 1966 Born: 2 September 1973 Address: Vill-Jalahar, PO-Dharkalan, Dist.-Gurdaspur, Punjab Address: Vill & PO-Nangal Lubana, Dist.-Kapurthala, Punjab Next of kin: Smt. Rita Devi (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Daljit Kaur (Wife) Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry

SHAHEED CT LAKHWINDER SINGH SHAHEED CT O.L.N. REDDY

Force No. 903075137 Force No. 943303182 Unit: 31 Unit: 31 Born: 1 March 1970 Born: 20 June 1972 Address: Vill-Helar, PO-Makowal PS-Ramdas, Dist.-Amritsar, Punjab Address: Vill & PO-Pathapalli, PS-Yellanur, Dist.-Anantapur, Next of kin: Smt. Love Preet Kaur (Wife) Andhra Pradesh Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry Next of kin: Smt. O. Lakshmi Devi (Wife) Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry

105 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2008 JAMMU AND KASHMIR 27 February 2008

On the 27th of February 2008, troops of 182 Bn CRPF launched an area domination patrol in the general area under PS-Pulwama, Dist. Pulwama. As the troops were patrolling near village Banju, militants hiding in the village opened heavy fire on them and ran towards the jungle. Shaheed HC Mohd. Rafiq and Shaheed Ct Manoj Kumar, who were in the front, immediately retaliated the fire and chased the militants. The militants, after entering the jungle, again fired heavily at the troops. In this fire Shaheed HC Mohd. Rafiq and Shaheed Ct Manoj Kumar received severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries they advanced towards the militants and launched an assault. Their SHAHEED HC MOHD. RAFIQ bold assault petrified the militants and they fled deeper in the jungle. Both the Force No. 850780617 injured personnel were evacuated to the nearest hospital but they succumbed Unit: 182 to their injuries and attained martyrdom. Born: 25 December 1966 Address: Vill-Theranagil, PS-Mender, Dist.-Poonch, Jammu & Kashmir Next of kin: Smt. Akbar Begum (Wife)

SHAHEED CT MANOJ KUMAR

Force No. 065111854 Unit: 182 Born: 12 August 1983 Address: Vill-Dinger Majra, PO-Gharunda, PS-Gharunda, Dist.-Karnal, Haryana Next of kin: Smt. Minakshi (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 106 2008 JAMMU AND KASHMIR 23 March 2008

On the 23rd of March 2008, troops of 122 Bn CRPF launched an operation against militants at village Dagar Pora, PS- Nageen, Dist. Srinagar. During the search, militant present in a house lobbed a grenade at the search party followed by indiscriminate firing. The troops retaliated and simultaneously tightened their cordon around the house. As the militant had taken position behind the secured walls of the house, an assault group was formed to conduct room intervention which neutralized the militant after a long drawn battle. During the final assault a fierce gunfight took place in which Shaheed Ct Shyam Singh, who was fighting from the front, received severe bullet injuries and later succumbed to it. In the operation troops neutralized a LeT militant and recovered one AK-47 Rifle and one magazine from his possession. For his valour the martyr was awarded the President’s Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously.

SHAHEED CT SHYAM SINGH

Force No. 035258464 Unit: 122 Born: 1 March 1979 Address: Vill-Durgapur, PO-Taripathakpur, PS-Shivrajpur, Dist.-Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Suman Yadav (Wife) Decoration: Presidents’s Police Medal for Gallantry

107 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2008 JAMMU AND KASHMIR 13 May 2008

On the 13th of May 2008, troops of 166 Bn CRPF along with SOG and JKP launched an operation against militants at village Podder, PS- Killer, District Pulwama. As the troops were cordoning the village, the militants present in an orchard opened indiscriminate fire at them. The troops retaliated and a fierce encounter ensued. As the militants tried to flee away from thearea, Shaheed Ct Asif Ali Beg and Shaheed Ct Rafiq Ahmed Khan chased them and injured two of them. But the militants managed to flee taking advantage of the jungle bordering the village. In the fierce gunfight Shaheed Ct Asif Ali Beg and Shaheed Ct Rafiq Ahmed Khan too got severely injured and later succumbed SHAHEED CT ASHIF ALI BEG to their injuries. Force No. 973361535 Unit: 166 Born: 23 September 1972 Address: Vill-Latifa Bag, Dist.-Baramulla, Jammu & Kashmir Next of kin: Smt. Begam Jaihar Nisha (Wife)

SHAHEED CT RAFIQ AHMED KHAN

Force No. 973362416 Unit: 166 Born: 7 April 1973 Address: Vill-Limberehulla, PO-Pringal, Dist.-Baramulla, Jammu & Kashmir Next of kin: Smt. Begam Dilshada (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 108 2008 CHHATTISGARH 30 May 2008

On the 30th of May 2008, troops of 2 Bn CRPF carried out an area domination patrol to prevent any sabotage activity by the maoists. In the process they visited Majhar Parakate Kalyan market, PS- Kate Kalyan, Dist. Dantewada and established pickets around the market. The market was over crowded and full of activity. Taking advantage of the crowd, a Maoist approached Shaheed Ct G. Ranganathan from behind, pulled out his pistol hidden under his clothes and fired at him. Shaheed Ct G. Ranganathan aimed to fire at him but the maoist ran into the crowd. To avert the collateral damage, Shaheed Ct G. Ranganathan and other troopers did not open fire. The injured constable was evacuated from the area but he attained martyrdom during treatment. His martyrdom was a great loss to the nation.

SHAHEED CT G. RANGANATHAN

Force No. 001372009 Unit : 2 Born: 27 January 1981 Address: Vill-Bishnupur, PO-Mirza, Teh & PS-Plasbari, Dist.-Kampur, Assam Next of kin: Smt. G Amita Nath (Wife)

109 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2008 CHHATTISGARH 17 June 2008

On the 17th of June 2008, troops of 65 Bn CRPF launched an operation against maoists at village Gumrehdih, PS- Durgkondal, Dist. Kanker where a fierce encounter took place. The maoists were in tactically advantageous positions and raining heavy fire at the troops. The fierce fire of maoists was obstructing any forward movement of the troops. At this juncture Shaheed HC Devi Das Gubade without caring for his life moved ahead and launched the counter-attack at a maoist who was firing from an automatic weapon. His counter-attack paid dividends as the maoist moved back which paved the way for the troopers to advance. In the endeavour, Shaheed HC Devi Das Gubade sustained severe injuries and attained martyrdom in the battlefield. His valour and sacrifice will be ever cherished by CRPF. For his bravery and gallant act he was awarded the Presidents’s Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously by the Honourable President of India.

SHAHEED HC DEVI DAS GUBADE

Force No. 870300534 Unit: 65 Born: 1 May 1967 Address: Plot No. 93 & B, Dubey Nagar, PO-Rajapeth, Teh-Nagpur, Maharashtra Next of kin: Smt. Rekha Gubade (Wife) Decoration: Presidents’s Police Medal for Gallantry

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 110 2008 JAMMU AND KASHMIR 22 June 2008

On the 22nd of June 2008, troops of 137 Bn CRPF launched an operation against militants at village Chhatrama, PS- Zakura, Dist. Srinagar. During the search, militants present in a house opened indiscriminate fire at the troops. The troops retaliated and tightened their cordon around the house. As the militants had taken position behind the secured walls of the house, an assault group was formed to conduct room intervention which neutralized the militants after a long drawn battle. During the final assault a fierce gunfight took place in which Shaheed Ct K C Sahoo, who was fighting from the front, received severe bullet injuries and later succumbed to it. In the operation, troops neutralized 2 LeT militants and 2 AK-47 Rifles, two magazines and one Chinese grenade were recovered from their possession. For his valour and supreme sacrifice, he was awarded the Police Medal for Gallantry (Pothumously).

SHAHEED CT KRUSHNA CHANDRA SAHOO

Force No. 025162351 Unit: 137 Born: 6 May 1980 Address: Vill-Sirionwagram, PO-Sirid, PS-Kishor Nagar, Dist.-Cuttack, Odisha Next of kin: Smt. Kesi Sahoo (Mother) Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry

111 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2008 ASSAM 9 July 2008

On the 9th of July 2008, troops of 189 Bn CRPF were out on a Road Sanitization Patrol on NH-A1, PS- Maibong, Dist. North Cachar Hills, when insurgents waiting in an ambush opened indiscriminate fire at them. The troops immediately took positions and retaliated the fire. To counter-attack the insurgents, the troops adopted tactics of fire and move and advanced towards the well-entrenched positions of insurgents. Seeing the daring advance, the insurgents began to flee from the area. Shaheed Ct D.K. Mandal, on seeing the fleeing insurgents, came out of his cover and chased them. During the chase unfortunately some bullets fired by insurgents hit him and he attained martyrdom in the battlefield.

SHAHEED CT D.K. MANDAL

Force No. 005200693 Unit: 189 Born: 10 November 1977 Address: Vill-Behta, PO-Sakari , Dist. Darbhanga, Bihar Next of Kin: Smt. Gita Mala Devi (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 112 2008 JHARKHAND 7 August 2008

On the 7th of August 2008, troops of 26 Bn CRPF launched an operation against maoists in the forest area under PS- Nimiaghat, Dist. Giridih. During the operation, as the troops were combing the jungle, the maoists who had taken positions behind boulders and trees opened indiscriminate fire at them. The troops immediately retaliated and divided themselves into three groups to corner the maoists. Seeing the counter-attack of the troops, the maoists intensified their fire coupled with lobbing of grenades to manage their escape. In the fierce gunfight Shaheed HC Ram Singh Dhami and Shaheed Ct Bijender Singh who were leading the troops received fatal bullet injuries and attained SHAHEED CT RAM SINGH DHAMI martyrdom. The sacrifice of these martyrs will be ever remembered bythe Force No. 860260503 nation. Unit: 26 Born: 1 March 1965 Address: Vill-Khuria Khatt, PO-Shantipuri, PS-Lalkuwa, Dist.-Nainital, Uttarkhand Next of kin: Smt. Radha Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED CT BIJENDER SINGH

Force No. 010260032 Unit: 26 Born: 5 April 1977 Address: Vill-Katesra, PO-Katesra, PS-Kalanoor, Dist.-Rohtak, Haryana Next of kin: Smt. Kamlesh Devi (Wife)

113 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2008 MANIPUR 7 August 2008

On the 7th of August 2008, CRPF troops of 109 Bn were deployed for Road Opening Patrol on NH-53, PS- Saparmaina, Dist. Senapati. As the troops were establishing pickets along the road, KYKL insurgents, who were waiting in an ambush, opened indiscriminate fire at one of the pickets. The troops retaliated and counter-attacked the insurgents forcing them to flee from the area. In the counter-attack Shaheed Ct T.Muthu Ramalingam and Shaheed Ct Manjunath B. received fatal bullet injuries when they were advancing close to the insurgents. Later, they succumbed to their injuries and attained martyrdom. Their brave and courageous action in the face of heavy hostile fire SHAHEED CT T. MUTHU RAMALINGAM will be always remembered by CRPF. Force No. 913103934 Unit: 109 Born: 5 June 1969 Address: Vill & PO-Kalayar Kovil, Dist.-Sivagangai, Tamil Nadu Next of kin: Smt. M. Karpagavalli (Wife)

SHAHEED CT MANJUNATH B.

Force No. 045051198 Unit: 109 Born: 1 July 1985 Address: Vill- Sadhapur, PO- Koravi, Teh-Manvi, Dist.-Raichur, Karnataka Next of kin: Smt. Parvati (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 114 2008 BIHAR 25 August 2008

On the 25th of August 2008, troops of 159 Bn CRPF launched an operation against maoists at village Naryan Digha Gaon, PS- Banke Bazar, Dist. Gaya, where a fierce encounter took place. The maoists were in tactically advantageous positions and raining heavy bullets at the troops. The fierce fire of maoists was obstructing any forward movement of troops. Atthis juncture, Shaheed HC B P Singh, without caring for his life, moved ahead and launched a counter-attack at a maoist who was firing from an automatic weapon. His counter-attack paid dividends and the maoist moved back which paved the way for the troops to advance. In the endeavour, Shaheed HC B P Singh sustained severe injuries and attained martyrdom in the battlefield. His valour and sacrifice will be forever cherished by CRPF.

SHAHEED HC B.P. SINGH

Force No. 710560844 Unit: 159 Born: 7 January 1953 Address: Vill-Mandaul, PO-Amrakh, PS-Mairani, Dist.-Muzaffarpur, Bihar Next of kin: Smt. Indu Devi (Wife)

115 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2008 CHHATTISGARH 29 August 2008

On the 29th of August 2008, troops of 43 Bn CRPF proceeded to conduct Civic Action Programme in village Chheribeda, PS-Benur, Dist. Narayanpur. The troops were moving in two vehicles when maoists blasted an IED targeting the vehicles. One of the vehicles came under the impact of the blast and its occupants sustained severe injuries. The maoists then advanced firing heavily for the final kill and looting of the weapons. The CRPF troopers though severely injured held on to their weapons and retaliated the fire. Their grit and determination forced the maoists to abort their plan and they flee from the area. Six brave troopers, namely, Shaheed Insp Ranjit Singh Kang, Shaheed SHAHEED INSP RANJIT SINGH KANG Ct K. Thimmana, Shaheed Ct Santanu Kumar Dhal, Shaheed Ct/Dvr Birabar Force No. 911710101 Mahanta, Shaheed Ct Narpat Singh Boga and Shaheed Ct Ramesh Chandra Unit: 43 Patra, though sacrificed their lives in this encounter but have written a saga of bravery and sacrifice. Born: 10 July 1969 Address: Vill-Panchibipla Gandhi Chaok Bahadurpur, PO-Panchbipla Gandhi Chaok Bahadurpur, PS-Hoshiyarpur, Dist.-Hoshiyarpur, Punjab Next of kin: Smt. Narendra Kaur Kang (Wife)

SHAHEED CT SANTANU KUMAR DHAL

Force No. 921260572 Unit: 43 Born: 19 June 1971 Address: Vill & PO-Bhatsingh, PS-Barkote, Dist.-Deogarh, Odisha Next of kin: Smt. Sabita Dhar (Wife)

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SHAHEED CT/DVR BIRABAR MAHANTA SHAHEED CT K. THIMMANA

Force No. 981260789 Force No. 913131563 Unit: 43 Unit: 43 Born: 26 July 1980 Born: 20 August 1972 Address: Vill-Ghasana Tangar, PO-Gandadiha, Dist.-Keonjhar, Odisha Address: Vill-Appampally, PO-Appampally, PS-Chinachintakunt, Next of kin: Smt. Gahami Mohanta (Mother) Dist.-Mahabub Nagar, Andhra Pradesh Next of Kin: Smt. K. Uma Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED CT NARPAT SINGH BOGA SHAHEED CT RAMESH CHANDRA PATRA

Force No. 041691336 Force No. 941260157 Unit: 43 Unit: 43 Born: 18 June 1980 Born: 24 February 1971 Address: Vill-Bharitola, PO-Bharitola, PS-Manpur, Dist.-Rajnandgaon, Address: Vill & PO-Kankalu, Dist.-Dhenkanal, Odisha Chhattishgrah Next of kin: Smt. Swarnalata Patra (Wife) Next of Kin: Smt. Nirmala Boga (Wife)

117 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2008 CHHATTISGARH 4 September 2008

On the 4th of September 2008, troops of 81 Bn CRPF launched an operation against maoists at village Panchmedi, PS- Kusumi, Dist. Sarguja. As the troops reached near the village, the maoists waiting in an ambush opened heavy fire at them coupled with blasting of IEDs. The troops immediately retaliated and got themselves divided into three groups to corner the maoists. As the troops advanced towards the maoists positions a fierce encounter took place which resulted in losses on both sides. Despite sustaining some losses, the troops did not relent and kept attacking the maoists. Seeing the determination of the troops, the maoists who were well entrenched behind safe covers found it SHAHEED CT B. VIJAY KUMAR safe to flee with their injured cadres. Two maoists were reportedly neutralized Force No. 921290685 in the encounter. In the fierce encounter, Shaheed HC Rajender Rai, Shaheed Unit: 81 Ct B. Vijay Kumar and Shaheed Ct Rajesh Kumar Jat displayed distinguished act of valour and aggression and laid down their lives for the nation. For their Born: 1 June 1969 valour they were awarded the Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously. Address: Vill-Bholav, PO-Bholav, Dist.-Bharuch, Gujrat Next of kin: Smt. Reghanben V. Vasava (Wife) Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry

SHAHEED HC RAJENDER RAI SHAHEED CT RAJESH KUMAR JAT

Force No. 880940179 Force No. 045202588 Unit: 81 Unit: 81 Born: 5 September 1969 Born: 21 February 1983 Address: Vill-Goria Chapra, PO-Revilgang, PS-Revilganj, Dist.-Saran Address: Vill-Surna, PO-Khoralad Khanee, PS-Manogarpur, Chapra, Bihar Dist.-Jaipur, Rajasthan Next of kin: Smt. Asha Devi (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Hansa Devi (Wife) Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 118 2008 JAMMU AND KASHMIR 13 September 2008

On the 13th of September 2008, troops of 161 Bn CRPF were deployed at Shah Manzil area, PS- Safakadal, Dist. Srinagar for preventing any militant activity. The area had remained a hot bed of militant activities because of dense and supportive population. Taking advantage of the crowd, a militant moved close to Shaheed HC Shivalingayya Mathapati, pulled out a pistol hidden under his Pheran and fired at him. Due to the fire from close range, Shaheed HC Shivalingayya Mathapati received severe injuries and later succumbed to it during treatment. The troops immediately cordoned the area but the militant could not be apprehended.

SHAHEED HC SHIVALINGAYYA MATHAPATI

Force No. 881225102 Unit: 161 Born: 1 June 1966 Address: Vill-Kunchanur Circle, PO-Jamkhandi, Dist.-Bagalkot, Karnataka Next of kin: Smt. Sarojini (Wife)

119 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2008 CHHATTISGARH 29 September 2008

On the 29th of September 2008, troops of 41 Bn CRPF launched an operation against maoists in the jungles under PS- Barsoor, Dist. Dantewada. In the operation, contact with the maoists could not be established and troops then planned their withdrawal. The troops were withdrawing in vehicles when maoists blasted an IED at Ghat valley targeting the vehicles. One of the vehicles came under the impact of the blast and its occupants were severely injured. The maoists then advanced firing heavily for the final kill and looting of weapons. The CRPF troopers, though were severely injured, held to their weapons and retaliated. Their grit and determination forced the maoists to SHAHEED SHRI DIBAKAR MAHAPATRA, DY. COMDT. abort their plan and they fled from the area. An Officer and three other brave IRLA No. 5199 troopers, namely, Shaheed Sh Dibakar Mahapatra, Dy. Comdt., Shaheed Ct Unit: 41 Sunil Deb Barma, Shaheed Ct Navin Kumar Jha and Shaheed Ct/Dvr L. Koran Goubi Singh, though sacrificed their lives in this encounter but not without Born: 11 July 1974 writing a saga of bravery and valour. Address: Plot No. 1102, Shiba Nagar, PO-Baragarh PS-Baragarh, Dist.-Khurda, Odisha Next of kin: Smt. Kanchan Mahapatra (Mother)

SHAHEED CT SUNIL DEB BARMA

Force No. 880979648 Unit: 41 Born: 13 May 1965 Address: Vill & PO-Madhopur, PS-Vishalgarh, Dist.-Sipahijala, Tripura Next of kin: Smt. Baijanti BEB- Barma (Wife)

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SHAHEED CT NAVIN KUMAR JHA

Force No. 930900141 Unit: 41 Born: 1 December 1974 Address: Vill-Markanda East, PO-Manigachi, PS-Manigachi, Dist.-Darbhanga, Bihar Next of kin: Smt. Pushpa Jha (Wife)

SHAHEED CT/DVR L. KORAN GOUBI SINGH

Force No. 991151993 Unit: 41 Born: 1 February 1979 Address: Vill-Heirok Part-III, PO-Wangjing, PS-Thekhal, Dist.-Thoubal, Manipur Next of kin: Smt. L. Bandhu Devi (Wife)

121 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2008 JHARKHAND 18 October 2008

On the 18th of October 2008, troops of 190 Bn CRPF carried out Road Opening Patrol in the general area under PS- Kunda, Dist. Chatra. During withdrawal, as the troops were crossing Ekchatia forest, the maoists hiding behind boulders and trees opened indiscriminate fire at the troops. The troops immediately retaliated and launched a counter-attack. A fierce gunfight took place at a close range. Maoists, failing to match the valour of troops, found it safe to flee from the area. In the encounter Shaheed HC Rajniti Prasad Singh received serious bullet injuries when he took on a maoist head-on during the counter attack. He was evacuated from the battlefield but unfortunately he succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.

SHAHEED HC RANJIT PRASAD SINGH

Force No. 810040094 Unit: 190 Born: 30 November 1960 Address: Vill & PO-Bhadavs, Dist.-Shekhpura, Bihar Next of kin: Smt. Pooran Devi (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 122 2008 CHHATTISGARH 20 October 2008

On the 20th of October 2008, troops of 170 Bn CRPF launched an operation against maoists at village Kongupalli, PS- Bijapur, Dist. Bijapur. During the operation, as the troops reached closer to their target, the maoists waiting in an ambush opened indiscriminate fire at them coupled with blasting of IEDs. The maoists had laid a well-planned ambush while occupying all the vantage heights of the area. The maoists, who were more than 200 in number, tried to encircle the troops and completely annihilate them. The brave troops of CRPF retaliated with full vigour and inflicted heavy losses on the maoists. The grit and valor of troops forced the maoists to abort their plan and flee from the SHAHEED HC PARMESHWAR ORAN area. In the long drawn battle, twelve brave hearts of CRPF, namely, Shaheed Force No. 891172669 HC Parmeshwar Oran, Shaheed Ct Sunman Singh, Shaheed Ct Abhisekh Unit: 170 Kumar Singh, Shaheed Ct Sailendra Bhardwaj, Shaheed Ct Dhiren Deka, Shaheed Ct Arun Kumar Singh, Shaheed Ct V. Eswarriah, Shaheed Ct Pappu Born: 1 March 1964 Kumar, Shaheed Ct Kamlesh Kumar, Shaheed Ct Matiur Rahman, Shaheed Ct Address: Vill-Jinda Toli, PO-Borgaon, PS-Sisai, Dist.-Gumla, Jharkhand P.C. Sethi and Shaheed Ct Neeraj Kumar Sharma laid down their lives on the Next of kin: Smt. Sabitri Oran (Wife) altar of duty. During subsequent search of the area, the dead body of a maoist along with one 12 bore gun, 50 mtrs wire, one milk container filled with 2.5 Kgs explosive and other incriminating items were recovered.

SHAHEED CT SUNMAN SINGH

Force No. 041701322 Unit: 170 Born: 2 August 1978 Address: Vill-Menha, PO-Dikala, PS-Salcha, Dist.-Panna, Madhya Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Goura Bai (Mother)

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SHAHEED CT ABHISEKH KUMAR SINGH SHAHEED CT DHIREN DEKA

Force No. 041706726 Force No. 041704697 Unit: 170 Unit: 170 Born: 10 March 1984 Born: 14 February 1982 Address: Vill-Shankarpur, PO-Shankarpur, PS-Bhargama, Address: Vill-Medhipura, PO-Chapai Chowka, PS-Mangladai, Dist.-Araria, Bihar Dist.-Darrang, Assam Next of kin: Smt. Arpana Singh (Wife) Next of kin: Shri Sabha Ram (Father)

SHAHEED CT SAILENDRA BHARDWAJ SHAHEED CT ARUN KUMAR SINGH

Force No. 041704643 Force No. 913208014 Unit: 170 Unit: 170 Born: 1 March 1984 Born: 6 February 1970 Address: Vill-Binaoja, PO-Aulachowka, PS-Mangladai, Address: Vill-Kanlakunal Balrutola, PO-Tintangakarari, PS-Gopalpur, Dist.-Darrang, Assam Dist.-Bhagalpur, Bihar Next of kin: Shri Satyanath Sarma (Father)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 124 2008

SHAHEED CT V. ESWARRIAH SHAHEED CT KAMLESH KUMAR

Force No. 930580209 Force No. 041702248 Unit: 170 Unit: 170 Born: 24 June 1973 Born: 30 June 1982 Address: Vill, Karnaranatialli, PO-Huliakutte, Bangalure, Karnataka Address: Harsingh Pur Katwali Rural Mahaliya Shirpur, Dist.-Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Soubhgya (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Sangeeta Verma (Wife)

SHAHEED CT PAPPU KUMAR SHAHEED CT MATIUR RAHMAN

Force No. 041707483 Force No. 041704189 Unit: 170 Unit: 170 Born: 17 July 1984 Born: 1 March 1985 Address: Vill-Harihar Pur, PO-Rajauli, PS-Hajipur, Dist.-Vaishali, Bihar Address: Vill-Roumari, PO-Roumari, PS-Soalkuchi, Dist.-Kamrup, Assam Next of kin: Smt. Pushpa Devi (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Merina Begum (Wife)

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SHAHEED CT P.C. SETHI

Force No. 913257176 Unit: 170 Born: 29 April 1971 Address: Vill & PO-Gadia, Dist.-Mayurbhanj, Odisha Next of kin: Smt. Anupama Sethi (Wife)

SHAHEED CT NEERAJ KUMAR SHARMA

Force No. 055060555 Unit: 170 Born: 14 July 1986 Address: Vill-Murmunda, PO-Vijaythala, PS-Dhumka, Dist.-Rajnandgaon, Chhattishgarh Next of kin: Smt. Anita Alias Bahnu Sharma (Mother)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 126 2008 ASSAM 30 October 2008

On the 30th of October 2008, troops of 12 Bn CRPF had established a Mobile Check Post at Ganeshguri over-bridge, PS- Dispur, Dist. Dispur to prevent sneaking of insurgents in Guwahati city. At around 1130 hrs, as the troops were busy checking the vehicles and men entering the city, a three-wheeler came towards the check post. The troops ordered it to stop for checking. The driver stopped the vehicle but tried to flee leaving the vehicle. The troops chased him but suddenly a blast took place in the three-wheeler which shocked the whole area. In the blast, 21 civilians and a brave trooper of CRPF namely Shaheed Ct G.Yedukundlu lost their lives. The courageous, bold and brave action of the trooper averted a even bigger tragedy. Had the blast taken place in a busy market of the city the casualties would have been much more.

SHAHEED CT G. YEDUKUNDALU

Force No. 065144869 Unit: 12 Born: 4 June 1982 Address: Vill-Kottapalli, Markapur, Dist.-Prakasham, Andhra Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Sivinagalakshmi (Wife)

127 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2008 JHARKHAND 5 November 2008

On the 11th of November 2008, troops of 190 Bn CRPF along with State Police launched an operation against maoists at village Dahudag, PS- Charhi, Dist. Hazaribagh. During the operation, the maoists who were present on a hill top and held advantageous positions, fired at the troops. Despite being in disadvantageous positions, the troops launched a counter-attack and forced the maoists to flee from their well-entrenched positions. In the counter-attack Shaheed Ct Prashant Patil, who was fighting from the front, sustained severe bullet injuries and sacrificed his life. The martyr scripted a history of valour and courage before laying down his life for the nation.

SHAHEED CT PRASHANT PATIL

Force No. 055257225 Unit: 190 Born: 25 July 1986 Address: Vill & PO-Kille Machandragarh, PS- Islampur, Dist.-Sangli, Maharashtra Next of kin: Smt. Rajaaka Jotira Patil (Mother)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 128 2008 CHHATTISGARH 14 November 2008

On the 14th of November 2008, troops of 65 Bn CRPF were deployed for polling duties at village Deep Nagar, PS- Bande, Dist. Kanker. As the troops were returning after successful completion of the elections along with polling staff, the maoists waiting in an ambush opened heavy fire at them and detonated a number of IEDs. The troops retaliated and a fierce encounter ensued. During the encounter Shaheed HC/RO Dharmendra Roy fought from the front and attacked the main body of the ambush. His attack forced the maoists to flee from the area but in the endeavour he himself got severely injured and later succumbed to his injuries.

SHAHEED HC/RO DHARMENDRA ROY

Force No. 903061688 Unit: 65 Born: 31 December 1971 Address: Vill-Dangaigaon, PO-Dokshin Bijni, Dist.-Chirang, Assam Next of kin: Smt. Jyotshna Roy (Wife)

129 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2008 JAMMU AND KASHMIR 22 December 2008

On the 22nd of December 2008, troops of 179 Bn CRPF were deployed for Road Opening Patrol at Sopore, Dist. Pulwama. Sopore town had remained a hot bed of militant activities and had witnessed some of the fiercest gun battles between Security Forces and militants. At around 1200 hrs, two militants attacked a picket of CRPF using indiscriminate fire. In the attack Shaheed Ct Shailendra Singh Bhadouriya and Shaheed Ct Inderjeet Singh sustained severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries, the two retaliated the fire but the militants managed to flee taking advantage of the crowd. The injured were evacuated to the nearest hospital but they succumbed to their injuries and SHAHEED CT SHAILENDRA SINGH BHADOURIYA attained martyrdom. Force No. 065222655 Unit: 179 Born: 15 August 1984 Address: Vill & PO-Kishupura, PS –Surpura, Dist.-Bhind, Madhya Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Chhaya Bhadoria (Wife)

SHAHEED CT INDERJEET SINGH

Force No. 065222771 Unit: 179 Born: 5 January 1987 Address: Vill-Sahona, PO-Pichhore, Dist.-Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Hardev Kaur (Mother)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 130 2009 JHARKHAND 11 January 2009

On the 11th of January 2009, troops of 132 Bn CRPF launched an operation against maoists at village Podadih, PS-. Gudabandha, Dist. East Singhbhum along with state police. During the operation, as the troops were moving towards the target village located at a hilltop, the maoists opened heavy fire at them coupled with lobbing of grenades and blasting of IEDs. Undeterred, the troops advanced and counter-attacked the maoists. Seeing the advance, the maoists blasted a series of IEDs planted in defense of their hideout. One such IED blasted near to the troopers in which Shaheed HC Shivpal Singh, who was spearheading the assault, got injured. Despite sustaining serious injuries he fought with the maoists till sacrificing his life for the nation.

SHAHEED HC SHIVPAL SINGH

Force No. 861111075 Unit: 132 Born: 1 July 1964 Address: Vill-Jabuha, PS-Lahar, Dist.-Bhind, Madhya Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Shobana Devi (Wife)

131 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2009 CHHATTISGARH 18 February 2009

On the 18th of February 2009, troops of 111 Bn CRPF launched an operation against maoists in the general area of village Manhakal, PS- Koylibera, Dist. Kanker. As the troops reached close to the target area, the maoists waiting in an ambush opened heavy fire at them coupled with blasting of IEDs. The troops immediately retaliated and counter-attacked the maoists. As the troops advanced towards the maoists positions, a fierce gunfight took place which resulted in losses on both sides. Despite sustaining some losses the troops did not relent and kept attacking the maoists. Seeing the determination of the troops, the maoists who were well entrenched behind secured covers, found SHAHEED CT RATHOD GOVIND SINGH it safe to flee with their injured cadres. In the fierce encounter, Shaheed Ct Force No. 931273356 Rathod Govind Singh, Shaheed Ct Manoj Kumar and Shaheed Ct Satender Unit: 111 Yadav displayed distinguished act of valour and aggression and laid down their lives for the nation. Born: 22 March 1973 AAddress: Vill-Mudkhed, PO & PS & Teh-Mudkhed, Dist.-Nanded, Maharashtra Next of kin: Smt. Anita Govind Singh Rathod (Wife)

SHAHEED CT SATENDER YADAV SHAHEED CT MANOJ KUMAR

Force No. 035250153 Force No. 035251284 Unit : 111 Unit : 111 Born: 28 March 1982 Born: 25 November 1981 Address: Vill-Kheri Hosarpur, PO-Gawalision, Teh-Jhajjar, Haryana Address: Dhar Nidharpur Nagaria Bishnugarh, Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Rinki Yadav (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Neelam (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 132 2009 CHHATTISGARH 10 April 2009

On the 10th of April 2009, troops of 55 Bn CRPF launched an operation against maoists at village Padiguda, PS- Chintagupha, Dist. Dantewada. During operation as the troops reached close to their target, the maoists who were waiting in an ambush opened indiscriminate fire at them coupled with blasting of IEDs. The maoists had laid a well-planned ambush while occupying all the vantage heights of the area. The maoists, who were more than 200 in number, tried to encircle the troops and completely annihilate them. On receipt of information a reinforcement party under command Shaheed Sh. Diwakar Tiwari, Dy. Comdt. also reached at the spot and supported the SHAHEED SHRI DIWAKAR TIWARI, DY. COMDT. trapped troopers. The brave troopers of CRPF then retaliated with full vigour IRLA No. 5426 and inflicted heavy loss on the maoists. The grit and valour of troops forced Unit: 55 the maoists to abort their plan and flee from the area. In the long drawn battle ten bravehearts of CRPF, namely, Shaheed Sh Diwakar Tiwari, Dy. Comdt., Born: 20 April 1977 Shaheed SI Jaipal Singh, Shaheed HC K. Balamurgan, Shaheed HC Ram Address: Prema Niwas, B-1254 Sector-H, Lda Colony Kanpur Road, Dist.- Swaroop, Shaheed HC Bharat Ram, Shaheed HC R Murgan, Shaheed CT Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh Narayan Rai, Shaheed CT Pramod Kumar Verma, Shaheed CT P Veera Reddy Next of kin: Smt. Santosh Tiwari (Wife) and Shaheed CT Bheerma Ram laid down their lives on the altar of duty. In Decoration: Presidents’s Police Medal for Gallantry this operation three maoists were neutralized and one AK Rifle, 46 rounds of ammunitions, two wireless sets, one grenade and other incriminating items were recovered. For their gallant act during the operation Shaheed Shri Diwakar Tiwari, Dy. Comdt., Shaheed SI Jaipal Singh and Shaheed HC Bharat Ram were awarded the President’s Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously.

SHAHEED SI JAIPAL SINGH

Force No. 790240197 Unit: 55 Born: 1 April 1957 Address: Vill & PO-Thana Kalan, Teh-Kharkhoda, Dist.-Sonipat, Haryana Next of kin: Smt. Suresh Bala (Wife) Decoration: Presidents’s Police Medal for Gallantry

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SHAHEED HC K. BALAMURGAN SHAHEED HC BHARAT RAM

Force No. 903011556 Force No. 900994756 Unit: 55 Unit: 55 Born: 7 June 1972 Born: 25 April 1970 Address: H. No-1/130 A, Vill & PO-Kalpaganur, Mariyamman Koil Street, Address: Vill-Nehra, PO -Chambi, Teh- Sundernagar, Dist.-Mandi, PO-Kalpaganur, Dist.-Salem, Tamil Nadu Himachal Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. M. Maheshwari (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Geeta Sharma (Wife) Decoration: Presidents’s Police Medal for Gallantry

SHAHEED HC RAM SWAROOP SHAHEED HC R. MURGAN

Force No. 880937287 Force No. 913170265 Unit: 55 Unit: 55 Born: 1 January 1970 Born: 15 March 1970 Address: Vill-Chagdheth Kalla, PO-Nemychara, Teh-Bansur, Dist.-Alwar, Address: Vill & PO-Kansapuram, Tk-Srivilliputtur, Dist.-Virudhunagar, Rajasthan Tamil Nadu Next of kin: Smt. Duna Devi (Wife) Next of kin: Smst. M.Easwari (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 134 2009

SHAHEED CT NARAYAN RAI SHAHEED CT PRAMOD KUMAR VERMA

Force No. 913182959 Force No. 065009304 Unit: 55 Unit: 55 Born: 3 March 1972 Born: 11 June 1985 Address: Vill & PO-Badka Diya, PS-Krishna Brahm, Dist.-Buxar, Bihar Address: Vill-Hasam Pur, PS-Patan, Dist.-Sikar, Rajasthan Next of kin: Smt. Manju Rai (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Anjana Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED CT P. VEERA REDDY SHAHEED CT BHEERMA RAM

Force No. 041584639 Force No. 065009358 Unit: 55 Unit: 55 Born: 10 June 1985 Born: 3 January 1984 Address: Vill & PO-Mundlamur, Dist.-Prakasam, Andra Pradesh Address: Vill & PO & PS-Kuchera, Dist.-Nagaur, Rajasthan Next of kin: Smt. Suseela (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Naini Devi (Wife)

135 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2009 JHARKHAND 11 April 2009

On the 11th of April 2009, troops of 133 Bn CRPF launched an operation against maoists at village Jarko, PS- Arki, Dist. Khunti. During the operation, as the troops reached close to their target, the maoists who had laid an ambush, opened indiscriminate fire at the troops coupled with blasting of IEDs. The maoists had laid a well-planned ambush while occupying all the vantage heights of the area. The troops retaliated and a fierce encounter ensued. The maoists, who were more than 200 in number, then tried to encircle the troops and completely annihilate them. On receipt of information a reinforcement party also reached at the spot and joined the trapped troopers. Both the SHAHEED HC M.M. SHARMA parties then launched a fierce assault at the maoists and inflicted heavy loss Force No. 880909551 on them. The grit and valour of troops forced the maoists to abort their plan Unit: 133 and flee from the area. In the long drawn battle, five bravehearts of CRPF, namely, Shaheed HC M.M. Sharma, Shaheed Ct Sunil Kumar, Shaheed Ct Born: 15 March 1967 Chavda Dilip Singh, Shaheed Ct Mazahar Ali Khan and Shaheed Ct Hoshiyar Address: Vill & PO- Chakbana, PS-Bishnah, Dist.-Jammu Singh Yadav laid down their lives on the altar of duty. In this operation one Jammu & Kashmir maoist was also neutralized. Next of kin: Smt. Rajni Sharma (Wife)

SHAHEED CT SUNIL KUMAR

Force No. 005201476 Unit: 133 Born: 25 February 1980 Address: Vill & PO-Pidhauli, PS-Teghra, Dist.-Begusarai, Bihar Next of kin: Smt. Sabita Devi (Wife)

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SHAHEED CT CHAVDA DILIP SINGH

Force No. 015121555 Unit: 133 Born: 1 August 1980 Address: Vill-Divysa, PO-Bilodra, PS-Manse, Dist.-Gandhinagar Gujarat Next of kin: Cheinaba Chavada (Wife)

SHAHEED CT HOSHIYAR SINGH YADAV

Force No. 045204974 Unit: 133 Born: 3 October 1984 Address: Vill-Maushampur, PO-Gothda, Teh-Tijara, Dist.-Alwar, Rajasthan Next of kin: Smt. Sunita Yadav (Wife)

SHAHEED CT MAZAHAR ALI KHAN

Force No. 015204121 Unit: 133 Born: 2 January 1982 Address: Vill-Karari, PO-Karari, PS-Durgawati, Dist.-Kaimur, Bihar Next of kin: Sh. Kushar Ali Khan (Father)

137 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2009 CHHATTISGARH 12 April 2009

On the 12th of April 2009, troops of 170 Bn CRPF were deployed for road opening patrol in the area of Gorla Nala, PS- Bhopalpatnam, Dist. Bijapur for the movement of BSF convoy in connection with elections in the state. As the troops were searching along the road, Shaheed Ct Md Hasanuzzaman noticed a freshly dug patch on the roadside. He immediately alerted the whole party and the area was cordoned. To look for the IED, Shaheed Ct Md Hasanuzzaman came close to the area and started looking for the connecting wire. As he was still searching for the wire, suddenly the IED went off causing severe injuries to him. He was immediately evacuated from the place but the life of this brave heart could not be saved and he attained martyrdom. His brave and courageous sacrifice where he averted a major incident has filled our hearts with pride.

SHAHEED CT MD. HASANUZZAMAN

Force No. 941441589 Unit: 170 Born: 1 January 1974 Address: Vill & PO-Ganga Prosad, Dist.-Malda, West Bengal Next of kin: Smt-Nasifa Banu (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 138 2009 JHARKHAND 15 April 2009

On the 15th of April 2009, troops of 14 Bn CRPF were moving for election duties when the maoists waiting in an ambush blasted an IED followed by indiscriminate fire at the troops near village Morewei, PS- Barwadih, Dist. Latehar. The troops immediately retaliated and a fierce encounter ensued. Due to the tactically advantageous positions of the maoists, the brave troopers were at receiving end but by their sheer grit, determination and valour they charged at the maoists and forced them to flee from the area. In the long drawn battle, Shaheed SI Mahipal Singh and Shaheed Ct Dharmender Yadav, who fought bravely from the front, received severe injuries. Despite sustaining SHAHEED SI MAHIPAL SINGH injuries they continued the assault and laid down their lives in the service Force No. 800670317 of the nation. In the fierce encounter troops neutralized five maoists and Unit: 14 recovered two IEDs along with huge number of maoist related documents. Born: 18 June 1961 Address: Vill-Kisari, PO-Bahadurwas, PS-Mandawa, Dist.-Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan Next of kin: Smt. Sumitra Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED CT DHARMENDER YADAV

Force No. 025010774 Unit: 14 Born: 3 July 1982 Address: Vill-Bearor, PO & PS-Behror, Teh-Behror, Dist.-Alwar, Rajasthan Next of kin: Smt. Santosh Yadav (Wife)

139 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2009 CHHATTISGARH 16 April 2009

On the 16th of April 2009, troops of 41 Bn CRPF were to be deployed for election duty at Polling Booth No. 23, village Maruki, PS- Gadiras, Dist. Dantewada. As the troops were moving towards the polling booth, the maoists who had laid an ambush opened heavy fire at them coupled with lobbing of grenades and blasting of IEDs. Undeterred, the troops advanced and counter- attacked the maoists. Seeing the advance, the maoists blasted a series of IEDs planted to defend their ambush. The bullets and IEDs resulted in serious injuries to Shaheed Ct Laltu Ghosh and Shaheed Ct Vijay Kumar Harijan, who SHAHEED CT VIJAY KUMAR HARIJAN were spearheading the assault. Despite sustaining severe injuries they fought with the maoists till their last breath and ultimately made supreme sacrifice in Force No. 065044099 the service of the nation. Unit: 41 Born: 1 April 1985 Address: Vill-Mahuli, PO-Usitan, PS-Papdhahandi, Dist.- Nabarangpur, Odisha Next of kin: Smt. Hemlata Harijan (Mother)

SHAHEED CT LALTU GHOSH

Force No. 041584639 Unit: 41 Born: 10 June 1984 Address: Vill-Balutir, PO-Banwari Bad, PS-Ketu Gram, Dist.-Barddhaman, West Bengal Next of kin: Smt. Shyamali Ghosh (Mother)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 140 2009 JAMMU AND KASHMIR 20 April 2009

On the 20th of April 2009, troops of 117 Bn CRPF along with RR and SOG launched an operation at village Mundiyari, PS- Pattan, Dist. Baramulla. As the troops were searching the area, a militant hiding in a house opened indiscriminate fire at them. The troops too retaliated and a fierce encounter ensued. In the encounter, which lasted for more than six hours, Shaheed Ct Amit Tyagi fought from the front and remained instrumental in the neutralization of one HM militant. In the endeavour he himself got injured but did not leave the battlefield till the task was accomplished. Later, he succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom. One AK-47 rifle was recovered from the slain militant.

SHAHEED CT AMIT KUMAR

Force No. 045264903 Unit: 117 Born: 15 January 1985 Address: Vill-Kharkali, PS-Bibi Nagar, Dist.-Bulandshahar, Uttar Pradesh Next of Kin: Smt. Lalita Tyagi (Wife)

141 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2009 ASSAM 4 May 2009

On the 4th of May 2009, troops of 20 Bn CRPF were escorting a civil convoy from Bokajan to Shantipur. The convoy was attacked by insurgents near village Bali Pathar, PS- Bokajan, Dist. Karbi Anglong. The insurgents, taking advantage of dense jungle, fired indiscriminately at the convoy. The escorting troops immediately retaliated and launched an attack on the insurgents. As the troops advanced towards the insurgents, the insurgents intensified the fire coupled with lobbing of grenades. A fierce gunfight took place. Despite heavy resistance from insurgents, the troops kept their advance which forced the insurgents to flee from the area. In the fierce gunfight Shaheed Ct Rajesh Kumar received severe bullet injuries when he was charging at the insurgents and attained martyrdom. The martyr continues to be an epitome of bravery to his colleagues.

SHAHEED CT RAJESH KUMAR

Force No. 921340557 Unit : 20 Born: 25 July 1972 Address: Vill & PO- Jandiali, PS-Sanehwal, Dist.-Ludhiana, Punjab Next of kin: Smt. Neeru (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 142 2009 CHHATTISGARH 6 May 2009

On the 6th of May 2009, troops of 2 Bn CRPF were deployed for Road Opening Patrol on Injiram-Gorkha road, PS- Konta, Dist. Dantewada to facilitate the movement of ration to the troops deployed at Bheji camp. After dropping ration at the post, the vehicles and men began to withdraw. As the vehicle, in which Shaheed SI Omnath and Shaheed W/C Atma Prasad were sitting, was 5 kms short of the Injiram post, it came under the impact of an IED blast triggered by maoists. After blasting the IED, the maoists resorted to heavy fire at the troops. In the blast Shaheed SI Omnath and Shaheed W/C Atma Prasad sustained severe injuries but despite sustaining injuries Shaheed SI Omnath SHAHEED SI OMNATH held to his weapon and with the help of Shaheed W/C Atma Prasad fired at Force No. 751190604 the maoists. Due to their courageous effort the maoists could not loot their Unit: 2 weapons. The two later succumbed to their injuries and attained martyrdom. Born: 6 January 1975 Address: Vill-Hatta, PO & Teh-Kishtwar, Dist.-Doda, Jammu & Kashmir Next of kin: Smt. Khyama Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED W/C ATMA PRASAD

Force No. 801171098 Unit: 2 Born: 15 February 1957 Address: Vill-Vsuri, PO-Tarwakg, Teh-Maharajganj, Dist.-Siwan, Bihar Next of kin: Smt. Shiv Jheri (Wife)

143 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2009 CHHATTISGARH 10 June 2009

On the 10th of June 2009, troops of 85 Bn CRPF under command Shaheed Shri Rampal Singh, Asst. Comdt. launched an operation against maoists at village Kurchuli, PS- Gangloor, Dist. Bijapur. During the operation, the maoists who had laid an ambush opened indiscriminate fire at the troops. Shaheed Shri Rampal Singh, Asst. Comdt. along with a small group of troopers led the counter- attack and charged at the maoists. In the fierce gunfight that ensued, six brave troopers including Shaheed Shri Rampal Singh, Asst. Comdt. sustained severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries they continued to attack the maoists forcing them to flee from the area. Reportedly ten maoists were neutralized by the brave troopers. Due to excessive bleeding the life of Shaheed Shri Rampal Singh, Asst. Comdt. could not be saved and he attained martyrdom. Such saga of bravery and chivalry are rarely heard.

SHAHEED SHRI RAMPAL SINGH, ASST. COMDT.

IRLA No. 6495 Unit: 85 Born: 2 February 1966 Address: Rz-2, Gali No. 2 Maharshi Devanand Marg, Near Kheramore Gopal Nagar Nazafgarh, New Delhi Next of kin: Smt. Karmwati (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 144 2009 JHARKHAND 10 June 2009

On the 1oth of June 2009, troops of 7 Bn CRPF alongwith State Police launched an operation against maoists in the forest under PS- Goilkera, Dist. West Singhbhum. In the operation troops apprehended three maoists from the area. After the operation, as the troops were withdrawing from the area, maoists blasted an IED followed by indiscriminate fire. A vehicle of state police came under the direct impact of blast and nine of the state police personnel sustained severe injuries. At this juncture, Shaheed Insp Parwal Parimal took the lead and counter-attacked the maoists with his troops. In the endeavour he himself got injured but he did not give up till the maoists were completely uprooted from their secured positions. The valiant ultimately laid down his life fighting for the nation. For his bravery and courage he was awarded the with Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously by the Honourable President of India.

SHAHEED INSP PARWAL PARIMAL

Force No. 035330358 Unit: 7 Born: 7 August 1975 Address: Vill-Khusropur, PO-Khusropur, PS-Patna City, Dist.-Patna, Bihar Next of kin: Smt. Baby Niharika (Wife) Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry

145 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2009 CHHATTISGARH 20 June 2009

On the 20th of June 2009, troops of 2 Bn CRPF launched an operation against maoists in the forest area under PS- Tongpal, Dist. Dantewada along with state police. The troops combed the area but contact with maoists could not be established. After combing the jungle, as the troops were withdrawing in two vehicles, the maoists who were waiting in an ambush blasted an IED followed by indiscriminate fire. One of the vehicles came under the impact of the blast and its occupants got severely injured. Despite sustaining injuries the troops retaliated with great vigour and inflicted heavy casualties on the maoists. Beaten by the valour of the troops, the maoists fled from the area SHAHEED CT/BUG KISHORI SAFI carrying their killed and injured cadres. In the long drawn battle eleven brave Force No. 055070114 troopers, namely, Shaheed Ct Anisaur Rehman Mandel, Shaheed Ct/ Bugler Unit: 2 Kishori Safi, Shaheed Ct Tariq Hussain, Shaheed Ct Ajit Madho Das, Shaheed Ct Gourav Kumar, Shaheed Ct Sanjay Kumar, Shaheed Ct Rajinder Kumar, Born: 8 November 1979 Shaheed Ct Ali Amjad Ansari, Shaheed Ct Vicky Kumar, Shaheed Ct Dinesh Address: Vill-Laxmi Sagar Bhowara, PO-Kotwali Chowk, Kumar and Shaheed Ct Daya Ram Prasad Yadav sacrificed their lives on the PS, Teh & Dist.-Madhubani, Bihar altar of duty. The troops neutralized seven maoists in this encounter. Next of kin: Smt. Lalita Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED CT ANISAUR REHMAN MANDEL SHAHEED CT TARIQ HUSSAIN

Force No. 031456194 Force No. 075070047 Unit: 2 Unit: 2 Born: 15 March 1983 Born: 1 April 1984 Address: Vill-Pathuria, PO-Bhaniakhari, Teh-Chapra, Dist.-Nadia, Address: Vill-Tangofrana Chattra, PO-Seri, Teh-Bhadarwah, Dist.-Doda, West Bengal Jammu & Kashmir Next of kin: Smt. Lilifa Mandal (Wife) Next of kin: Shri Mohd. Hussain (Father)

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SHAHEED CT AJIT MADHO DAS SHAHEED CT SANJAY KUMAR

Force No. 041634084 Force No. 055074887 Unit: 2 Unit: 2 Born: 10 May 1984 Born: 5 June 1982 Address: Vill-Valni, PO-Borda, Teh & Dist.-Chandrapur, Maharashtra Address: Vill-Chatter, PO-Kheral, Teh-Reasi, Dist.-Reasi, Next of kin: Smt. Janbani Madhar (Mother) Jammu & Kashmir Next of kin: Smt. Sushma Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED CT GOURAV KUMAR SHAHEED CT RAJINDER KUMAR

Force No. 075070083 Force No. 055074896 Unit: 2 Unit: 2 Born: 1 July 1988 Born: 2 August 1985 Address: Vill-Rathian, PO-Dhar Road, Sattani, Teh & Dist.-Udhampur, Address: Vill & PO-Kakrai, Via-Samba, Dist.-Udhampur, Jammu Kashmir Jammu & Kashmir Next of kin: Smt. Annu Devi (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Darshana Devi (Mother)

147 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2009

SHAHEED CT ALI AMJAD ANSARI SHAHEED CT DINESH KUMAR

Force No. 045070023 Force No. 075061948 Unit: 2 Unit: 2 Born: 26 November 1981 Born: 1 February 1986 Address: Vill & PO-Neem Chowk Purani, PS & Dist.-Mandsour, Address: Vill-Khadarwahi, PO-Narharpur, Teh-Narharpur, Madhya Pradesh Dist.-Kanker, Chhattisgarh Next of kin: Smt. Shaista Begum (Mother) Next of kin: Shri Jain Singh Ukay (Father)

SHAHEED CT VICKY KUMAR SHAHEED CT DAYA RAM PRASAD YADAV

Force No. 075070109 Force No. 085191069 Unit: 2 Unit: 2 Born: 30 March 1985 Born: 7 January 1988 Address: Vill & PO-Roun Domail, Teh-Roun Domail, Dist.-Udhampur, Address: Vill & PO-Dhankutwa, Teh-Narkotia Gunj, Dist.-West Jammu & Kashmir Champaran, Bihar Next of kin: Shri Om Prakash (Father) Next of kin: Shri Radha Kishan Yadav (Father)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 148 2009 ODISHA 17 July 2009

On the 17th of July 2009, troops of 19 Bn CRPF along with state police launched an operation against maoists at village Shilpunji, PS- Banki, Dist. Rourkela. During the operation, a fierce encounter with maoists took place. The maoists blasted IEDs to stop the advance of the troops. Without caring for the blasts Shaheed Ct P. Abdul Rafeek advanced and charged at the maoists. In this bold and courageous endeavour he received severe injuries but without caring for his injuries he continued the assault forcing the maoists to flee for their lives. The valiant later succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.

SHAHEED CT P. ABDUL RAFEEK

Force No. 015240919 Unit: 19 Born: 19 March 1979 Address: 133, Vadakkayil, Vill & PO-Kunnamangalam, PS-Kunnamangalam, Teh & Dist.-Kozhikode, Kerala Next of kin: Smt. Rubeena. P (Wife)

149 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2009 CHHATTISGARH 26 July 2009

On the 26th of July 2009, troops of 111 Bn CRPF were moving from their Headquarter at Dantewada to Barsoor camp for training in two vehicles. As the vehicles reached near village Upet on Barsoor – Geedam road, PS- Dantewada, Dist. Dantewada, the maoists who had laid an ambush, blasted an IED followed by indiscriminate fire. The leading vehicle came under the impact of the blast and its occupants sustained severe injuries. The maoists then tried to close-in and loot the weapons of the injured. But despite sustaining injuries, the troopers held to their weapons and fired at the approaching maoists. A concerted attack by the troopers from both the vehicles forced the maoists SHAHEED CT JAYANTA ROY to flee from the area. In the incident six brave troopers, namely, Shaheed SI Force No. 913160643 Naresh Kumar, Shaheed Ct Jayanta Roy, Shaheed Ct Ajit kumar, Shaheed Ct Unit: 111 Sunil Kumar, Shaheed Ct Lalu Singh and Shaheed Ct R.V. Dighole laid down their lives in the service of the nation. Born: 23 April 1969 Address: Vill-Putomari PO-Baranachina Teh & PS-Dinhata, Dist.-Cooch Bihar, West Bengal Next of kin: Smt. Saraswati Roy (Wife)

SHAHEED SI NARESH KUMAR SHAHEED CT AJIT KUMAR

Force No. 730130309 Force No. 031457031 Unit: 111 Unit: 111 Born: 10 November 1954 Born: 15 April 1983 Address: Vill & PO-Jhal, Teh-Kosli, Dist.-Rewari, Haryana Address: Vill-Salimpur, PO-Bocharia, Teh-Narnaul, Dist.-Mahendergarh, Next of kin: Smt. Gindu Devi (Wife) Haryana Next of kin: Smt. Neelam Devi (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 150 2009

SHAHEED CT SUNIL KUMAR

Force No. 035251916 Unit: 111 Born: 20 December 1979 Address: Vill.-Kanjahar, PS-Danahar, Teh-Mainpuri, Dist.-Mainpuri, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Sarita (Wife)

SHAHEED CT R.V. DIGHOLE

Force No. 913113217 Unit: 111 Born: 4 June 1970 Address: Vill- Zatinga, PS- Lonar, Teh-Sindkhedraja, Dist.-Buldana, Maharashtra Next of kin: Smt. Shobha Dighole (Wife)

SHAHEED CT LALU SINGH

Force No. 015025022 Unit: 111 Born: 13 October 1977 Address: Vill-Nangla Bhagat, PO-Surindha, PS-Airawakattra, Dist.-Auriya, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Meera Devi, (Wife)

151 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2009 JAMMU AND KASHMIR 1 August 2009

On the 1st of August 2009, troops of 132 Bn CRPF were deployed for thwarting any terrorist activity in the area of Regal Chowk, PS- Kothibagh, Dist. Srinagar. The area has been one of the most militancy affected areas of Srinagar due to the dense population and popular support that the militants enjoy there. Taking advantage of the crowd, a militant came close to the CRPF personnel deployed there and fired at Shaheed Ct Bappaditya Ghosh. After firing the militant ran into the crowd and mingled with it. The troops did not fire to avoid collateral damage. Due to injuries sustained Shaheed Ct Bappaditya Ghosh attained martyrdom. His sacrifice will be forever honoured and remembered by the nation.

SHAHEED CT BAPPADITYA GHOSH

Force No. 041556547 Unit: 132 Born: 29 April 1985 Address: Vill- Kugachi, PO-Dighra, PS-Chakalaha, Dist.-Nadia, West Bengal Next of kin: Smt. Chhaya Ghosh (Mother)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 152 2009 JAMMU AND KASHMIR 31 August 2009

On the 31st of August 2009, troops of 28 Bn CRPF were deployed for thwarting any terrorist activity in the area of Fancy Chowk, PS- Maisuma, Dist. Srinagar. The area has been one of the most militancy affected area of Srinagar due to the dense population and popular support that the militants enjoy there. Taking advantage of the crowd, a militant came close to the CRPF personnel deployed there and fired at Shaheed Ct Mallikarjuna R. and Shaheed CtR Raja Shekhar. After firing the militant ran into the crowd and mingled with it. The troops did not fire to avoid collateral damage. A massive search was launched but the militant managed to flee. Due to injuries sustained Shaheed SHAHEED CT MALLIKARJUNA R. Ct Mallikarjun and Shaheed Ct R Raja Shekhar attained martyrdom. Their Force No. 055054351 sacrifice will be forever honoured and remembered by the nation. Unit: 28 Born: 1 June 1983 Address: Vill-Paramenahally, PO-Doddaghatta, Teh-Hiryur, Dist.-Chitradurga, Karnataka Next of kin: Smt. Kariyamma (Mother)

SHAHEED CT R. RAJA SHEKAR

Force No. 045034526 Unit: 28 Born: 11 June 1982 Address: Vill-Pudupattu, PO-Veerapanur, Dist.-Tiruvanamalai, Tamil Nadu Next of kin: Smt. R. Amudha (Wife)

153 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2009 CHHATTISGARH 17 September 2009

On the 17th of September 2009, troops of 201 CoBRA Bn launched an operation against maoists at village Singhanmadgu, PS-Chintagufa, Dist. Dantewada. During the operation, troops raided a weapon factory being run by the maoists and neutralized one maoist. Seven Muzzle loaded guns, one .303 Rifle, two country made guns, thirteen barrels of guns and other incriminating articles were recovered from the site. After dismantling the factory and a training camp established alongwith the factory, the troops planned their withdrawal. As the troops were withdrawing, the maoists waiting in an ambush opened indiscriminate fire at the troops. The maoists then tried to encircle the troops. SHAHEED SHRI RAKESH KUMAR CHAURASIA, ASST. COMDT. Observing the movement of maoists, the commander divided its team into three and launched the counter-attack. A fierce gun battle in the dense jungle IRLA No. 7151 took place which resulted in losses on both sides. The concerted effort and Unit: 201 valour of brave troopers forced the maoists to flee from the area. In this battle six brave officers and men, namely, Shaheed Shri N. Manoranjan Singh, Born: 25 January 1982 Asst. Comdt., Shaheed Shri Rakesh Kumar Chaurasia, Asst. Comdt. Shaheed Address: 2/70 Malakpura, Mahoba, Dist.-Mahoba, Uttar Pradesh SI Sunil Kumar Verma, Shaheed HC Lalit Kumar, Shaheed Ct Uday Kumar Yadav and Shaheed Ct Manohar Lal Chandra sacrificed their lives while Next of kin: Smt. Shobha Rani (Mother) fighting bravely. Their valour and sacrifice will remain etched in the history Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry of CRPF. For their valour and bravery the martyrs were awarded the Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously.

SHAHEED SHRI N. MANORANJAN SINGH, ASST. COMDT. SHAHEED SI SUSHIL KUMAR VERMA

IRLA No. 7054 Force No. 077130019 Unit: 201 Unit: 201 Born: 1 April 1979 Born: 1 April 1978 Address: Vill-Yurembam Makha Leikai, PO-Langjing Achouba, PS-Patsoi, Address: Vill-Nagla Padi, PO & PS-New Agra, Dist.-Agra, Uttar Pradesh Dist.-Imphal West, Manipur Next of kin: Smt. Mamta Verma (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Memcha Devi (Mother) Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 154 2009

SHAHEED HC LALIT KUMAR

Force No. 891110699 Unit: 201 Born: 1 March 1969 Address: Dindayal Colony, H. No. 138, Behind-Chhkmar, Dist. Bilashpur, Chhattisgarh Next of kin: Smt. Savitri Devi (Wife) Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry SHAHEED CT MANOHAR LAL CHANDRA

Force No. 041641793 Unit: 201 Born: 10 January 1979 Address: Vill & PO- Salaunikala Bhaya, Teh- Bhilaigarh, Dist. Balavd Bazar, Chhattisgarh Next of kin: Smt.Nutan Chandra Wife) Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry

SHAHEED CT UDAY KUMAR YADAV

Force No. 041719491 Unit: 201 Born: 1 January 1983 Address: Vill-Barahi, PS-Hussainabad, Dist.-Palamu, Jharkhand Next of kin: Smt. Kanti Devi (Wife) Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry

155 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2009 JAMMU AND KASHMIR 29 September 2009

On the 29th of September 2009, troops of 179 Bn CRPF were deployed at Bus Stand Sopore, PS- Sopore, Dist. Baramulla to thwart any militant activity. At around 1710 hrs, the militants, taking advantage of the crowd, came close to a picket of CRPF troopers with their weapons concealed under their Pherans and opened indiscriminate fire at them. In the fire Shaheed HC Desh Raj, Shaheed Ct D Pratap Singh and Shaheed Ct Ramesh Halwa sustained severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries they fired at the militants and injured one of them. However, militants managed to flee taking advantage of the crowd. Later the bravehearts succumbed to their injuries during evacuation. Their SHAHEED CT D. PRATAP SINGH sacrifice will be forever honoured and remembered by the nation. Force No. 055037493 Unit: 179 Born: 8 May 1986 Address: Vill-Aluvilai, Pathiramangalam PO-Kappiyarai, Dist.- Kanniyakumari, Tamil Nadu Next of kin: Smt. C. Saro Gini (Mother)

SHAHEED HC DESH RAJ SHAHEED CT RAMESH HALWA

Force No. 850771765 Force No. 065040511 Unit: 179 Unit: 179 Born: 22 July 1964 Born: 12 April 1984 Address: Vill-Mandsanour, PO-Manjhwa, Dist.-Kangra, Himachal Pradesh Address: Vill & PO-Malkangiri, Dist.-Malkangiri, Odisha Next of kin: Smt-Shiv Rani (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Laxmi Priya Halwa (Mother)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 156 2009 ODISHA 13 November 2009

On the 13th of November 2009, troops of 8 Bn CRPF were moving in a convoy for shifting of their Bn Headquarter to Koraput. As the convoy was between Kamphakunda and MPV-23, PS- Kalimela, Dist. Malkangiri, the maoists waiting in an ambush blasted an IED followed by indiscriminate fire. One of the vehicles came under the impact of the blast and its occupants sustained severe injuries. The maoists then advanced for the final kill firing indiscriminately. The CRPF troopers, though severely injured, held on to their weapons and retaliated the fire. Their grit and determination forced the maoists to abort their plan and flee from the area. One officer and two SHAHEED CT SUNIL KUMAR brave troopers, namely, Shaheed Shri Bhupinder singh, Dy. Comdt., Shaheed Force No. 015026955 Ct Sunil Kumar and Shaheed Ct/Dvr Narendra Singh though sacrificed their Unit: 8 lives in this encounter but wrote a saga of bravery and sacrifice. Born: 1 September 1979 Address: Vill-Kanghar, PO-Klahor, PS-AnnaharKalhor, Teh-Kalhor, Dist.-Mainpuri, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Sushma Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED SHRI BHUPINDER SINGH, DY. COMDT. SHAHEED CT/DVR NARENDRA SINGH

IRLA No. 5273 Force No. 015265487 Unit: 8 Unit: 8 Born: 17 August 1975 Born: 1 April 1980 Address: Qtr No-545 ka & D-1126, Para Road, Rajaji Puram, PO-Avas-Vikas Address: Vill-Jhebri, PO-Fathepur Vishnoi, PS-Pakbara, Dist.-Moradabad, PS-Talkatora, Dist.-Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Beena Singh (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Saral Kaur (Wife)

157 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2009 JHARKHAND 22 November 2009

On the 22nd of November 2009, troops of 41 Bn CRPF carried out road opening patrol under PS- Bishunpur, Dist. Gumla for sanitizing the area during elections. As the troops reached near village Lapo, the maoists hiding behind boulders and trees blasted an IED and opened indiscriminate fire at the troops. The troops immediately retaliated and launched a counter- attack. A fierce gunfight took place at a close range. Maoists, failing to match the valour of troops, found it safe to flee from the area. In the encounter, SHAHEED HC PRAMOD SINGH Shaheed HC Pramod Singh and Shaheed Ct Arabinda Sarkar received severe bullet injuries when they took the maoists head-on during the counter-attack. Force No. 880963581 They were evacuated from the battlefield but succumbed to their injuries and Unit: 41 attained martyrdom. Born: 4 May 1965 Address: House No 69 & 3 Gangol Road, PO-Auodyogik Puram, PS-Partappur, Dist.-Meerut, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Manju Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED CT ARABINDA SARKAR

Force No. 045101185 Unit: 41 Born: 1 January 1981 Address: Vill . Sahapur, PO- Parbatpur, PS-Jamalpur, Dist.-Barddhaman, West Bengal Next of kin: Smt. Krishna Sarkar (Mother)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 158 2009 JHARKHAND 18 December 2009

On the 18th of December 2009, troops of 85 Bn CRPF were deployed for election duty at Booth No. 22, village Teetali, PS- Chottanagra, Dist. Chaibasa. At around 1400 hrs, maoists opened heavy fire at the booth from an adjacent hilltop. The troops retaliated bravely forcing maoists to flee. As the troops were returning after completion of polling, the maoists again attacked them by blasting IEDs and using indiscriminate fire. The troops retaliated and counter-attacked the maoists. During counter-attack, Shaheed Ct Ranjit Kumar was charging ferociously at the maoists when the maoists blasted a series of IEDs. Due to the blasts, Shaheed Ct Ranjeet Kumar sustained severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries he fought valiantly and laid down his life in the battlefield. His gallant action stands out as the shining example of courage, valour and selfless devotion in the best traditions of CRPF.

SHAHEED CT RANJEET KUMAR

Force No. 035020139 Unit: 85 Born: 11 May 1980 Address: Vill-Manvela, PO-Jharia Bhajar, PS-Chilu Atal, Teh & Dist.-Ghorakpur, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Chandrawati, (Mother)

159 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2009 JAMMU AND KASHMIR 30 December 2009

On the 3oth of December 2009, troops of 177 Bn CRPF carried out Road Opening Patrol on Bandipora- Sopore road, PS- Sopore, Dist. Baramulla. After searching the area, troops established pickets to put the area under surveillance. At around 1430 hrs., the militants hiding in an orchard opened indiscriminate fire at the picket deployed near village Janwara. The troops retaliated and advanced towards the enemy position. In the fierce gunfight that followed Shaheed HC A.K. Upadhyay, Shaheed HC Prabhakar Singh, Shaheed Ct Kuldeep Singh and Shaheed Ct Shiv Shankar Das, who were at front and leading the counter-attack, sustained bullet injuries. Despite sustaining injuries they continued the assault forcing the militants to flee from the area. Shaheed HC A.K. Upadhyay, Shaheed HC Prabhakar Singh, Shaheed Ct Kuldeep Singh and Shaheed Ct Shiv Shankar Das later succumbed to their injuries and attained martyrdom. Their courage and determination would inspire generations to come.

SHAHEED HC A.K. UPADHYAY

Force No. 841270678 Unit: 177 Born: 27 June 1963 Address: Vill-Infront of West Land, Opp-Banglow Near Old Tikuri, PS-Ordnance Factory, Teh-Katni, Dist.-Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Urmila Devi (Wife)

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SHAHEED HC PRABHAKAR SINGH

Force No. 850792736 Unit: 177 Born: 7 September 1962 Address: Vill-Gobindpur, PO-Matiahi, PS-Raj Berham Pur, Dist.-Balasore, Odisha Next of kin: Smt. Laxmi Mani Singh (Wife)

SHAHEED CT SHIV SHANKAR DAS

Force No. 001384944 Unit: 177 Born: 9 February 1975 Address: Vill-Ketlapur, PO-Rukni, PS-Para, Dist.-Purulia, West Bengal Next of kin: Smt. Chapala Das (Mother)

SHAHEED CT KULDEEP SINGH

Force No. 065264223 Unit: 177 Born: 1 January 1984 Address: Vill- Chhaprauli, PS-Chhaprauli, Dist.-Bagpath, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Suchi (Wife)

161 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2010 CHHATTISGARH 29 January 2010

On the 29th of January 2010, troops of 2 Bn CRPF were deployed for road opening patrol between Villages Gorkha and Injiram, PS-Konta, Dist. Dantewada. As the troops were sanitizing the road, the maoists waiting in an ambush opened heavy fire at the troops and detonated IEDs. The troops retaliated and an encounter ensued. During the encounter Shaheed Insp S.R. Nair fought from the front and attacked the main body of the ambush. Unfortunately in the process he stepped on a pressure IED and got severely injured. Despite sustaining injuries he continued fighting and forced the maoists to flee. Later he succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom. The outstanding courage with which he executed the task was exceptional.

SHAHEED INSP S.R. NAIR

Force No. 031620071 Unit: 2 Born: 26 March 1966 Address: T.C 37/2686 Vasantha Vilasom, Ariyanthalackal, PO- Thirumala, Dist.-Trivandrum, Kerala Next of kin: Smt. Raji V Nair (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 162 2010 JHARKHAND 04 February 2010

On the 4th of February 2010, troops of 193 Bn CRPF launched an operation against maoists in the jungles of PS- Chowka, Dist. Saraikela. During operation the troops raided a maoist hideout and recovered huge amount of incriminating items and documents. The maoists had deserted the camp before the arrival of troops. When the troops were returning, the maoists waiting in an ambush opened indiscriminate fire at them. Shaheed Ct K. Chandra Shekhar Reddy, who was at the front, charged and counter-attacked the maoists. But the maoists blasted a series of IEDs in which he got severely injured. Despite injuries he continued the assault and forced the maoists to flee from their well entrenched positions. Later the brave heart attained martyrdom during evacuation.

SHAHEED CT K. CHANDRA SHEKHAR REDDY

Force No. 075278013 Unit: 193 Born: 4 January 1984 Address: Vill-Kodipo-alli, PO- Kodipo-alli, PS-Lepakshi, Dist.-Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Krishnamma (Mother)

163 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2010 JAMMU AND KASHMIR 14 March 2010

On the 14th of March 2010, troops of 28 Bn CRPF were deployed for thwarting any terrorist activity in the area of Zainakadal, PS- M R Gunj, Dist. Srinagar. The area has been one of the most militancy affected areas of Srinagar due to the dense population and popular support that the militants enjoy there. Taking advantage of the crowd a militant came close to the CRPF troopers deployed there and lobbed a grenade at them. In the grenade blast six troopers sustained injuries. After lobbing the grenade the militant ran into the crowd and got mingled in it. The troops did not fire to avoid collateral damage. Due to injuries sustained Shaheed Ct R. Mohan Lal attained martyrdom. His sacrifice will be honoured and remembered by the nation.

SHAHEED CT R. MOHAN LAL

Force No. 045032438 Unit: 28 Born: 9 June 1982 Address: 2/50, Pallichen Vilai, Vill-Talakulam, PO-Kandan Vilai Teh-Kalkulam, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu Next of kin: Smt. R. Laila Bai (Mother)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 164 2010 JAMMU AND KASHMIR 16 March 2010

On the 16th of March 2010, troops of 132 Bn CRPF were deployed for thwarting any terrorist activity in the area of Koker Market, PS- Maisuma, Dist. Srinagar. Taking advantage of the crowd a militant came close to the CRPF troopers deployed there and fired at Shaheed Ct Basant Kumar Mehdi. After firing the militant ran into the crowd and mingled with it. The troopers did not fire to avoid collateral damage. Due to injuries sustained Shaheed Ct Basant Kumar Mehdi attained martyrdom. His sacrifice will be honoured and remembered by the nation.

SHAHEED CT BASANT KUMAR MEHDI

Force No. 065132718 Unit: 132 Born: 4 January 1987 Address: Vill-Laukata Dongpar, PO-Laukhata, Teh-Chapaguri, Dist.-Barpeta, Assam Next of kin: Smt. Malti Mehdi (Mother)

165 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2010 CHHATTISGARH 18 March 2010

On the 18th of March 2010, troops of 168 Bn CRPF were deployed for Road Opening Patrol between Murdanga and Bijapur, PS- Bijapur, Dist. Bijapur. As the troops were sanitizing the road, the maoists waiting in ambush opened heavy fire at the troops. The troops retaliated and an encounter ensued. As the troops advanced ahead to attack the maoists entrenched in safe positions, the maoists detonated a series of IEDs in which Shaheed HC B. Hari Bhai and Ct Balbir Singh sustained severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries they fought from the front and forced the maoists to flee from their well entrenched positions. Later the two brave hearts succumbed to their injuries and attained SHAHEED HC B. HARI BHAI martyrdom. Force No. 891290154 Unit: 168 Born: 1 June 1967 Address: Vill & PO-Bamangaon, PS -Limbasi Teh-Mater, Dist.-Kheda, Gujrat Next of kin: Smt. Ramila Ben (Wife)

SHAHEED CT BALBIR SINGH

Force No. 075110797 Unit: 168 Born: 4 October 1987 Address: Vill & PO-Jagsi, Teh-Gohana, PS-Baroda, Dist.-Sonipat, Haryana Next of kin: Smt. Suresh Devi (Mother)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 166 2010 CHHATTISGARH 6 April 2010

Troops of 62 Bn CRPF launched a three day operation against maoists in the general area of PS- Chintagufa, Dist. Dantewada on the 4th of April 2010. On the 6th of April 2010, as the troops were advancing towards village Tadmetla, PS- Chintagufa, the maoists who had laid an ambush opened indiscriminate fire at the troops coupled with blasting of IEDs. The maoists had laid a well planned ambush occupying all the vantage heights of the area. The maoists who were more than 500 in number encircled the troops and tried to completely annihilate them using intense fire. The troops retaliated the fire and a fierce gunfight started at around 0600 hrs. Troops called for reinforcement but that was way laid and a MPV bunker blasted. Though completely encircled by four sophisticatedly armed companies and a Battalion component of the maoists, the brave troopers fought with full vigour and inflicted casualties on the maoists. When the troops found that they have been completely encircled by the maoists, they switched to optimum use of their ammunitions. The maoists had planted IEDs at every possible place where the force personnel would have looked for cover. For six long hours the troops fought bravely against a heavily numbered and tactically positioned enemy. The bravery and valour of the troops could be gauged from the fact that a gallant who saw the inevitable, pulled a pin out of his hand grenade and kept the grenade under his own body to inflict casualties on approaching maoists. Another constable jumped on a maoist position with a primed grenade in his hand. Some brave hearts before losing consciousness concealed their weapons under their bodies so that the maoists could not loot them. For six long hours the troopers fought valiantly with the maoists but did not surrender which was offered to them. Seventy five brave troopers sacrificed their lives but not before neutralizing seven maoists and injuring eight others. The nation and CRPF will always remember these brave hearts that lived to their pledge of serving the nation till their last breath.

SHAHEED SHRI SATYAWAN SINGH, DY. COMDT.

IRLA No. 5803 Unit: 62 Born: 1 January 1962 Address: Vill-Lakhu, PO-Chirawa, PS -Chirawa, Dist.-Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan Next of kin: Smt. Rajbala (Wife)

167 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2010

SHAHEED SHRI B.L. MEENA, ASST. COMDT. SHAHEED INSP. JEETU ANAND

IRAL No. 7115 Force No. 057260016 Unit: 62 Unit: 62 Born: 9 July 1962 Born: 9 January 1983 Address: Vill & PO-Pappurana, Teh-Khetri, Dist.-Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan Address: Vill & PO-Badhiya, Teh – Lakhisharai, PS- Lakhisharai, Next of kin: Smt. Rukama Devi (Wife) Dist.-Lakhisharai, Bihar Next of kin: Smt. Priyanka (Wife)

SHAHEED INSP PRAKASH KUMAR SHAHEED SI ZAMIRULHASAN

Force No. 057260025 Force No. 800110197 Unit: 62 Unit: 62 Born: 7 December 1977 Born: 10 July 1958 Address: Vill & PO-Motihari, PS-Nagar Motihari, Address: Vill & PO-Gunnaur, PS-Gunnaur, Dist.-Badaun, Uttar Pradesh Dist.-East Champaran, Bihar Next of kin: Smt. Sabina Begum (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Ritu (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 168 2010

SHAHEED SI SHARVDEV SINGH SHAHEED SI BISWANATH RAI

Force No. 801271007 Force No. 810530661 Unit: 62 Unit: 62 Born: 8 May 1957 Born: 30 April 1962 Address: Vill-Nasirabad, PO-Mhend, PS-Karimuddinur, Dist.-Gazipur, Address: Vill-Kuchiakali Tola, PO-Sidhwalia, Dist.-Gopalganj, Bihar Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Savitri Devi (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Tetari Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED SI B.K. SHARMA SHAHEED SI BRIJESH KUMAR TIWARI

Force No. 830753112 Force No. 820700193 Unit: 62 Unit: 62 Born: 1 January 1963 Born: 4 February 1962 Address: Vill & PO-Sunamai, PS-Jawan, Dist.-Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh Address: Vill-Bujhawan Tiwara Ka Purawa, PO-Katehari, Dist.-Ambedkar Next of kin: Smt. Vimlesh Sharma (Wife) Nagar, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Indra Tiwari (Wife)

169 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2010

SHAHEED HC ALI HASAN SHAHEED HC RAM KARAN MEENA

Force No. 913246405 Force No. 913235678 Unit: 62 Unit: 62 Born: 10 February 1973 Born: 7 August 1966 Address: Vill-Khatola, PO-Harsoli, PS-Shahpur, Address: Vill-PO-Dolakawas, PS & Teh-Chamu, Dist.-Jaipur, Rajasthan Dist.-Muzafarnagar, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Vimla Devi (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Tasmeena Khatun (Wife)

SHAHEED CT RAKESH KUMAR SHAHEED CT JOGESHWAR NAIK

Force No. 075264484 Force No. 041611867 Unit: 62 Unit: 62 Born: 1 January 1986 Born: 6 June 1981 Address: Vill & PO-Sirsali Barot, PS-Binoli, Dist.-Bagpat, Uttar Pradesh Address: Vill-Panisal, PO-Kalabadia, PS-Bangriposi, Next of kin: Smt. Sweta (Wife) Dist.-Mayurbhanja, Odisha Next of kin: Smt. Shantilata Naik (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 170 2010

SHAHEED CT VED PAL SHAHEED CT BHUTAN YADAV

Force No. 911182213 Force No. 930210145 Unit: 62 Unit: 62 Born: 3 August 1964 Born: 9 January 1972 Address: Vill-Khemungala, PO-Imraboripur, PS-Faridpur, Address: Vill-Khatwari, PO-Gudgudi, PS-Ramnagar, Dist.-West Dist.-Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh Champaran, Bihar Next of kin: Smt. Sumitra Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED HC SHIVAPPA SHAHEED CT VINOD PAL SINGH

Force No. 913103907 Force No. 045265047 Unit: 62 Unit: 62 Born: 15 January 1970 Born: 10 May 1985 Address: Vill & PO- Boovanahalli, Dist.-Hassan, Karnataka Address: Vill-Kaparsbasar, PO -Kaffolgaon, PS-New Tehri, Dist.-Tehri Garhwal, Uttrakhand Next of kin: Smt. Nethravathi (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Daleba Devi (Mother)

171 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2010

SHAHEED CT TEEKAM SINGH SHAHEED HC AWDHESH YADAV

Force No. 045266133 Force No. 850842867 Unit: 62 Unit: 62 Born: 13 September 1983 Born: 12 May 1964 Address: Vill-Jamuwa, PO-Naraya, PS-Chakarota, Dist.-Dehradun, Address: Vill-Chawri Bujurge, PO-Chawri Bujurge Khudiram, PS-Gagaha, Uttrakhand Dist.-Gorkhapur, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Kamlesh Chauhan (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Sheela Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED CT BHUPENDER KUMAR SHAHEED HC L.K. KALITA

Force No. 025261973 Force No. 903085231 Unit: 62 Unit: 62 Born: 1 February 1982 Born: 1 March 1972 Address: Vill & PO-Pairai, PS-Gabhana, Dist.-Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh Address: Vill & PO & PS-Batadraba, Teh-Dhing, Dist.-Navgaon, Assam Next of kin: Smt. Pinke Singh (Wife) Next of kin: Smt-Bobby Kalita (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 172 2010

SHAHEED CT SATRAJEET RAM SHAHEED CT RAJESH K.

Force No. 015263002 Force No. 015242459 Unit: 62 Unit: 62 Born: 6 March 1979 Born: 16 May 1979 Address: Vill-Sikandar Pur, PO-Karnda, Dist.-Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh Address: Eerathu House, North Mazhuvannoor, PO-Kunnathunadu, Dist.-Ernakulam, Kerala Next of kin: Smt. Barkha Devi (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Rukmani (Mother)

SHAHEED CT MANAK CHANDRA SHARMA SHAHEED CT DEVENDU YADAV

Force No. 015264301 Force No. 015265905 Unit: 62 Unit: 62 Born: 2 April 1981 Born: 30 June 1978 Address: Vill-Dugra Jogi, PO-Biroli, PS-Anupshaher, Dist.-Bulandshaher, Address: Vill & PO-Roniya, Dist.-Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Kaushal (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Seema Sharma (Wife)

173 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2010

SHAHEED CT NARENDER KUMAR SHAHEED CT JAMUNA PRASAD GIRI

Force No. 025261278 Force No. 025021303 Unit: 62 Unit: 62 Born: 15 October 1980 Born: 13 October 1983 Address: Vill-Mohamdpur, Sujanpur, PO-Faridnagar, PS-Bhojpur, Address: Vill-Bharo Manpur, PO-& PS-Kerakat, Dist.-Jaunpur, Dist.-Gaziabad, Uttar Pradesh Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Saroj Devi (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Meena Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED CT KHALIL KHAN SHAHEED CT ASHISH KUMAR BHAGEL

Force No. 025262043 Force No. 035102341 Unit: 62 Unit: 62 Born: 10 June 1976 Born: 31 August 1980 Address: Vill-Aurangabad Fajalgarh, PO-Bhadola, PS-Bhojpur, Address: Vill-Dhabani, PS-Sarenga, PO-Sarenga, Dist.-Bankura, Dist.-Gaziabad, Uttar Pradesh West Bengal Next of kin: Smt. Sabnam (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Kadam Bagal (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 174 2010

SHAHEED CT SANJAY KUMAR JALAUN SHAHEED CT MANOJ KUMAR PANDEY

Force No. 045261112 Force No. 035023602 Unit: 62 Unit: 62 Born: 3 January 1980 Born: 4 April 1980 Address: Vill-Rambas, PO-Badsapur Puchgain, PS-Sikarpur, Dist.-Buland Address: Vill & PO-Jaminkatagarh, PS & Teh-Nizamabad, Dist.-Azamgarh, Shaher, Uttar Pradesh Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt.Upama Devi (Wife) Next of kin: Smt.Vimla Devi (Mother)

SHAHEED HC M.C.M. REDDY SHAHEED HC D. SHEKAR

Force No. 913123516 Force No. 913046261 Unit: 62 Unit: 62 Born: 10 June 1972 Born: 10 June 1972 Address: Vill & PO-Vorakal, PS-Vorakal, Dist.-Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh Address: Vill & PO-Jhokkium, PS-Kamdili, Dist.-Vellur, Tamil Nadu Next of kin: Smt. Saraswathamma (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Uma Mageswari (Wife)

175 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2010

SHAHEED CT NAVNEET KUMAR SHAHEED CT B. MOHAN RANGAN

Force No. 075267475 Force No. 850825848 Unit: 62 Unit: 62 Born: 28 January 1988 Born: 27 February 1965 Address: Vill-Rampur Phoona, PO-Aurangabad, Dist.-Bijnor, Address: Plot No. 1341, PO-Om Bugar Nagar, PS-Villivakkam, Uttar Pradesh Dist.-Chennai, Tamil Nadu Next of kin: Smt. Rajbala (Mother) Next of kin: Smt. M. Sujatha Kumari (Wife)

SHAHEED CT ARENDER KUMAR SHAHEED CT VIRENDER SINGH

Force No. 075267193 Force No. 911182614 Unit: 62 Unit: 62 Born: 25 May 1986 Born: 1 April 1973 Address: Vill-Chandrapura, Gaupura, PO-Neoli, PS-Soren, Dist.-Eatah, Address: Vill & PO-Segajagatpur, PS-Agota, Dist.-Bulandsaher, Uttar Uttar Pradesh Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Raj Kumari (Mother) Next of kin: Smt. Kiran (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 176 2010

SHAHEED CT MOTI LAL RAM SHAHEED CT H.K. MALIK

Force No. 930210154 Force No. 941181641 Unit: 62 Unit: 62 Born: 3 July 1974 Born: 13 February 1972 Address: Vill-Afaur, PO-Affaur Khed, PS-Jalalpur, Dist.-Saran, Bihar Address: Vill-Brundabanpur, PO-Rahasoi, PS-Jajpur, Teh-Jajpur Town, Next of kin: Smt. Beby Devi (Wife) Dist.-Jajpur, Odisha Next of kin: Smt. Ahaliya Mallik (Wife)

SHAHEED CT UDAIVEER SINGH SHAHEED CT LOES XESS

Force No. 941183403 Force No. 951180896 Unit: 62 Unit: 62 Born: 10 March 1973 Born: 1 March 1968 Address: H No-4/7, Ganga Nagar, M-Block Meerut, PS-Incoli, Address: Vill & PO-Bairangjor, PS -Kunkuri, Dist.-Jashpur, Chhattishgarh Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Kalista Xaes (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Asmit Kaur (Wife)

177 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2010

SHAHEED CT RAJARAM EKKA SHAHEED CT VIJAY KUMAR

Force No. 951180904 Force No. 005261122 Unit: 62 Unit: 62 Born: 25 April 1975 Born: 1 January 1981 Address: Vill-Kamrai Sonajori, PS-Kapu PO-Supkalo, Dist.-Raigarh, Address: Vill & PO & PS -Thuthibari, Dist.-Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh Chhattishgarh Next of kin: Smt. Sunita Malviya (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Nil Kumari Ekka (Wife)

SHAHEED CT SURAJ KUMAR SHAHEED CT MAHENDER KUMAR

Force No. 981180759 Force No. 015265424 Unit: 62 Unit: 62 Born: 10 July 1979 Born: 10 July 1982 Address: Vill & PO-Sisotar, PS-Sikandarpur, Dist.-Balia, Uttar Pradesh Address: Vill-Hazibera, PO-Satupura, PS-Asmauli, Dist.-Moradabad, Next of kin: Smt. Mansa Devi (Wife) Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Anju Devi (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 178 2010

SHAHEED CT TARA SINGH SHAHEED CT RAMA NAND YADAV

Force No. 025261349 Force No. 025021134 Unit: 62 Unit: 62 Born: 10 July 1978 Born: 15 July 1982 Address: Vill-Papdi Mazra Bhudiya, PO-Hazirpur Jamuniya, PS-Amroha Address: Vill-Jaitee, PO-Belghat, PS-Belghat, Dist.-Gorkhpur, Dehat, Dist.-J.P.Nagar, Uttar Pradesh Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Nirdesh (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Laxmi Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED CT AJIT SINGH SHAHEED CT JITENDER KUMAR

Force No. 025261536 Force No. 025020191 Unit: 62 Unit: 62 Born: 30 December 1978 Born: 1 March 1981 Address: Vill-Pachota, PO-Sikhora, PS-Chandpur Kotwali Dehat, Address: Vill-Nokhaipura, PO-Hariharpur, PS-Bhansgaon, Dist.-Bulandshaher, Uttar Pradesh Dist.-Gorkhapur, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Poonam Yadav (Wife) Next of kin: Smt.Sarita (Wife)

179 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2010

SHAHEED CT PRAVEEN KUMAR RAI SHAHEED CT SATENDER SINGH YADAV

Force No. 025021259 Force No. 035183583 Unit: 62 Unit: 62 Born: 1 November 1981 Born: 2 August 1981 Address: Vill-Baghrai, PO-Baghrai, PS-Banshgaon, Dist.-Gorkhapur, Address: Vill & PO-Naglabirbal, PO-Pilakna Kayam Ganj, PS-Bherapur, Uttar Pradesh Dist.-Faroqabad, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Binda Devi (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Priti Yadav (Wife)

SHAHEED CT/BUG SANDEEP KUMAR SHAHEED CT RANJIT KUMAR YADAV

Force No. 020620119 Force No. 035262642 Unit: 62 Unit: 62 Born: 8 May 1980 Born: 15 July 1981 Address: Vill & PO-Nandgaon, PS-Bhiwani Tehsil-Bhiwani, Address: Vill-Dilip Pur, PO-Dilip Pur, PS-Kandha, I, Dist.-Pratapgarh, Dist.-Bhiwani, Haryana Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Sunita Devi (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Kanchan Yadav (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 180 2010

SHAHEED CT MANOJ NAUGAI SHAHEED CT UDAI VEER SINGH

Force No. 045264344 Force No. 045023007 Unit: 62 Unit: 62 Born: 2 July 1984 Born: 11 November 1978 Address: Vill-Sangurigaon, PO-Bhimtal, Teh & Dist.-Nainital, Uttrakhand Address: Vill-Nagla Banjara Bharai, PO-Musmuna, PS-Naujheel, Dist.- Next of kin: Smt. Sonika Naugai (Wife) Mathura, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Sonwati (Wife)

SHAHEED CT DHARAMPAL SINGH SHAHEED CT NAHAR SINGH

Force No. 045264959 Force No. 045023034 Unit: 62 Unit: 62 Born: 2 June 1984 Born: 15 December 1981 Address: Vill-Bodha, PO-Prangarh Sikandrabad, PS-Sikandrabad, Address: Vill-Nagla Bhura, PO-Jogia, PS-Hathras Gate, Dist.-Hathras, Dist.-Bulandshaher, Uttar Pradesh Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Savita Yadav (Wife) Next of kin: Smt.Seema Devi (Wife)

181 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2010

SHAHEED CT BRIJA NAND SHAHEED CT SATISH CHANDRA

Force No. 045265813 Force No. 913218233 Unit: 62 Unit: 62 Born: 30 May 1982 Born: 20 May 1970 Address: Vill-Lauka Form, PO & PS-Sitraganj, Dist.-Udham Singh Nagar, Address: Vill-Jalalpur Narayan, PO-Gulariya, Dist.-J.P. Nagar, Uttrakhand Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Anju Kumari (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Chandra Kala Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED CT SACHIN KUMAR SHAHEED CT RAJENDER SINGH RANA

Force No. 040080272 Force No. 055260447 Unit: 62 Unit: 62 Born: 21 May 1984 Born: 10 August 1975 Address: Vill & PO-Bijoli, PS-Kharkhoda, Dist.-Meerut, Uttar Pradesh Address: Vill-Turkatisour, PO & PS-Sitraganj, Dist.-Udham Singh Nagar, Next of kin: Smt. Monika (Wife) Uttrakhand Next of kin: Smt. Saraswati Devi (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 182 2010

SHAHEED HC SHUSHIL KUMAR SHAHEED CT RAJESH KUMAR

Force No. 913261582 Force No. 085180388 Unit: 62 Unit: 62 Born: 7 January 1968 Born: 5 August 1984 Address: Lig-41, Sector-D, Priyadarshiny Nagar Kotwali, Dist.-Unnao, Address: Birahim Pur, Gurusahay Ganj Bibiya Jalalpur, Dist.-Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Suneeta Devi (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Kamla Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED CT VINOD KUMAR SHAHEED CT LALIT KUMAR

Force No. 060724208 Force No. 065269084 Unit: 62 Unit: 62 Born: 20 March 1980 Born: 4 April 1984 Address: Vill-Manik Pur, PO-Karaundi, Dist.-Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh Address: Vill Maheshwari, PO-Chudipala, PS-Bhaghwanpur, Dist.-Haridwar, Uttrakhand Next of kin: Smt. Savitri Devi (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Subhlesh Devi (Wife)

183 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2010

SHAHEED CT NIRVESH KUMAR SHAHEED CT K.VIJAY KUMAR

Force No. 075262623 Force No. 913210738 Unit: 62 Unit: 62 Born: 10 September 1987 Born: 2 April 1971 Address: Vill & PO-Naugaon, PS-Chittrahat, Dist.-Agra, Uttar Pradesh Address: Vill-Pulayanvilai, Nanthamangalam, PO-Painkulan, Next of kin: Smt. Santoshi Devi (Wife) Dist.-Kanniyakumari, Tamil Nadu Next of kin: Smt. R. Radha (Wife)

SHAHEED CT AMIT KUMAR SINGH SHAHEED CT/BUG PRADEEP KUMAR

Force No. 031731182 Force No. 075342689 Unit: 62 Unit: 62 Born: 6 May 1983 Born: 8 March 1988 Address: Vill-Dogawra, PO-Asmoli, Dist.-Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh Address: Vill-Alampur, PO-Thilor, PS-Thosham, Dist.-Bhiwani, Haryana Next of kin: Smt. Pushpa Rani (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Saroj Rani (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 184 2010

SHAHEED HC SURENDER RAI SHAHEED CT MAHESH SINGH

Force No. 841171154 Force No. 913217771 Unit: 62 Unit: 62 Born: 12 February 1963 Born: 10 May 1972 Address: Vill-Rajaram Narhwa, PO-Narhawa Suka, Dist.-Gopalganj, Bihar Address: Vill-Pawan Vihar Colony, PO-Bin, Dist.-Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand Next of kin: Smt. Indrawati Devi (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Puspa Gobari (Wife)

SHAHEED CT INDER JEET KUMAR RAM SHAHEED HC SHYAM LAL

Force No. 065261731 Force No. 913153656 Unit: 62 Unit: 62 Born: 1 August 1986 Born: 4 November 1969 Address: Vill-Barkhakhet, PO-Surai, PS Nurahi, Dist.-Balia, Uttar Pradesh Address: Vill-Kashipur Majra, PO-Kashipura, PS-Ganj, Dist.-Rampur, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Hardya Devi (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Veerwati Devi (Wife)

185 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2010

SHAHEED CT/DVR SAMPAT LAL

Force No. 940820247 Unit: 62 Born: 5 January 1975 Address: Vill & PO-Titanwar, PS-Guddaguruji, Dist.Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan Next of kin: Smt. Saroj Devi (Wife) Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry

SHAHEED HC/RO AMLE SOPAN

Force No. 041636559 Unit: 62 Born: 27 November 1984 Address: Vill & PO-Wadala & Wadali, PS & Teh-Chalishgaon, Dist.-Jalgaon, Maharashtra Next of kin: Smt. Amale Nilabai Kautik (Mother)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 186 2010 JAMMU AND KASHMIR 26 April 2010

On the 26th of April 2010, troops of 176 Bn CRPF were deployed for road opening patrol at Magam town, PS- Magam, Dist. Budgam. As the troops were withdrawing, militants hiding in a grove opened indiscriminate fire at them under cover of darkness. The troops also retaliated and advanced towards the grove. In the fierce gunfight Shaheed HC Mohar Singh, was at the front and leading the counter-attack, sustained bullet injury. Despite injury he continued the assault and fought hand in hand with other troopers. Shaheed HC Mohar Singh later succumbed to his injury and attained martyrdom. His courage and determination would inspire generations to come.

SHAHEED HC MOHAR SINGH

Force No. 861120849 Unit: 176 Born: 10 May 1966 Address: Vill & PO-Hardiya, Teh-Khetri, Dist.-Jhunnhunu, Rajasthan Next of kin: Smt. Sajana Devi (Wife)

187 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2010 CHHATTISGARH 8 May 2010

On the 8th of May 2010, troops of 168 Bn CRPF were returning to their Bn HQ at Bijapur after dropping of defence material and other life saving drugs at their company bases. As the troops were returning in an MPV, maoists waiting in an ambush at Bijapur Ghati, PS- and Dist. Bijapur blasted a powerful IED followed by indiscriminate fire at them. The vehicle came under the impact of the blast and its occupant sustained severe injuries. But despite sustaining injuries, the troopers held to their weapons and fired at the maoists. The retaliation from the injured troopers forced the maoist to flee from the area. Of the injured, Shaheed SI/T Santosh Kumar, Shaheed HC/Dvr Hazari Lal, SHAHEED SI/TECH SANTOSH KUMAR Shaheed HC M. Subramaniam, Shaheed HC/Ftr Hare Kishan Ghosh, Shaheed Force No. 851280114 Ct Tek Ram Verma, Shaheed Ct Santosh Chauhan, Shaheed Ct Rakesh Kumar Unit: 168 Meena and Shaheed Ct Ilab Singh Patel succumbed to their injuries and attained martyrdom. Born: 22 July 1963 Address: Sant Nagar, Defence Colony, PO-Lzatnagar, Dist.-Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt.Kanti Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED HC M. SUBRAMANIUM

Force No. 913093458 Unit: 168 Born: 14 May 1972 Address: H.No. 8 Thirumoolar Nainar Street, PO-lyamkottai, Dist.-Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu Next of kin: Smt. C. Subbulakshmi (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 188 2010

SHAHEED HC/FTR HARE KISHAN GHOSH SHAHEED CT RAKESH KUMAR MEENA

Force No. 911152065 Force No. 045121677 Unit: 168 Unit: 168 Born: 2 May 1970 Born: 16 October 1978 Address: Vill -Bhowkow Basti, PO -Dinsopar, Teh & PS -Hajai, Address: Vill & PO-Dubbi, PS-Raigarh, Dist.-Alwar, Rajasthan Dist. -Nagaon, Assam Next of kin: Smt. Rameshi Devi (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Rakhi Ghosh (Wife)

SHAHEED HC/DVR HAZARI LAL SHAHEED CT ILAB SINGH PATEL

Force No. 950610013 Force No. 041681251 Unit: 168 Unit: 168 Born: 24 October 1970 Born: 8 February 1985 Address: Vill-Karole, PO-Garu, Dist.-Alwar, Rajasthan AAddress: Vill-Salyakhedi, PO-Hadia, Dist.-Harda, Madhya Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Maya Devi (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Uma Patel (Wife)

189 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2010

SHAHEED CT SANTOSH CHAUHAN

Force No. 041681189 Unit: 168 Born: 8 September 1980 Address: Vill & PO-Golbari, Teh-Segaon, Dist.-Khargaon, Madhya Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Ramila Chouhan (Wife)

SHAHEED CT TEK RAM VERMA

Force No. 041682061 Unit: 168 Born: 10 February 1984 Address: Vill-Kareli, PO-Bhaisa Shankari, PS-Neera, Dist.-Raipur, Chhattishgarh Next of kin: Smt. Rajkumari (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 190 2010 WEST BENGAL 19 May 2010

On the 19th of May 2010, troops of 66 Bn CRPF under command Shaheed Sh. Vijay Pal Singh Dy. Comdt. were moving in two vehicles to check the deployment of their companies in Lalgarh area of West Medinipur. As the troops reached near Tetultala Bridge, PS- Lalgarh, the maoist waiting in an ambush blasted an IED followed by indiscriminate fire. One of the vehicles came under the impact of blast and its occupants sustained severe injuries. The maoists then advanced firing indiscriminately for the final kill and looting of the weapons. The CRPF troopers, though were severely injured, held to their weapons and retaliated the fire. Their grit and determination forced the SHAHEED SHRI VIJAY PAL SINGH, DY. COMDT. maoists to abort their plan and flee from the area. One officer and four brave IRLA No. 5969 troopers namely Shaheed Shri Vijay Pal Singh, Dy. Comdt., Shaheed HC B.L. Unit: 66 Santra, Shaheed CT D. Ramesh, Shaheed Ct/Dvr Rakesh Kumar and Shaheed Ct D.K. Samanta though sacrificed their lives in this encounter but they have Born: 16 September 1971 written a saga of bravery and sacrifice which will be forever remembered. Address: Vill-Gagarwas, PO-Surat, Teh-Rajgarh, Dist.-Churu, Rajasthan Next of kin: Smt. Vidya Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED HC B.L. SANTRA

Force No. 881312788 Unit: 66 Born: 22 January 1967 Address: Vill & PO-Jubina, PS-Khargosh, Dist.-Burdwan, West Bangal Next of kin: Smt. Chaina Santra (Wife)

191 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2010

SHAHEED CT/DVR RAKESH KUMAR

Force No. 001380804 Unit: 66 Born: 26 August 1978 Address: Vill-Dagan, PS-Dagan, Dist.-Hoshirapur, Punjab Next of kin: Smt. Seema Mehra (Wife)

SHAHEED CT D. RAMESH

Force No. 041695315 Unit: 66 Born: 10 April 1985 Address: At-No. 18, Karnam Street, Vill-Koil Pathagai, PO-S.M. Nagar, Dist.-Truvallur, Tamil Nadu Next of kin: Shri M. Devraj (Father)

SHAHEED CT D.K. SAMANTA

Force No. 951261601 Unit: 66 Born: 1 May 1970 Address: Vill-Chedapadar, PO-Badakul, Dist.-Khurda, Odisha Next of kin: Smt. Nerupama Samanta (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 192 2010 JHARKHAND 12 June 2010

On the 12th of June 2010, troops of 203 CoBRA Bn launched an operation against maoists in the general area of Tegir, Gerei and Mamel Villages, PS- Bandgaon, Dist. West Singhbhum. As the troops reached close to the target area, the maoists opened heavy fire at the troops coupled with blasting of IEDs. The troops also retaliated and a fierce encounter ensued. The maoists were present at a hilltop and were trying to stop any further advance of the troops. However, without caring for their own lives the troopers moved ahead. Seeing the ferocious attack of the troopers, the maoists fled from the area. During the fierce gun battle Shaheed Ct Himmat Singh Shekhawat sustained severe gun injuries when he was spearheading the assault. He was evacuated from the battlefield but the brave heart succumbed to the injuries and sacrificed his life. Troops recovered twenty clay more mines, three bags of explosive, six bags of ammonium nitrate, one electric metal cutter, three solar panel plates, two generators and other incriminating items from the hide-out.

SHAHEED CT HIMMAT SINGH SHEKHAWAT

Force No. 045204351 Unit: 203 Born: 21 August 1983 Address: Vill-Plot No. 72 Shivpuri Colony, Arya Nagar, PO-PS -Murlipura, Dist.-Jaipur, Rajasthan Next of kin: Smt. Bhawani Kanwar (Wife)

193 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2010 CHHATTISGARH 29 June 2010

On the 29th of June 2010, troops of 39 Bn CRPF carried out road opening patrol under PS- Narayanpur, Dist. Narayanpur for safe movement of administrative troops in the area. After the completion of task the parties were ordered to return to their bases. One such party when was near village Maharabeda, was ambushed by the maoists. The troops immediately took position and launched a counter-attack under the command of Shaheed Sh. Jatin Gulati, Asst. Comdt.. Without caring for the incessant bullets the troops advanced towards the enemy positions. But to their surprise there was another ambush which rained heavy bullets at them from behind. The troops got caught in the two sided ambush. Firing from two directions did not deter the commander and he divided his troops into two and launched a simultaneous counter-attack at both the ambushes. As the troopers ferociously charged at the maoists, the maoists started blasting the IEDs planted at possible covers of the troops. Though the troopers were getting injured but the commander Shaheed Sh. Jatin Gulati, Asst. Comdt. did not loose his courage. He kept exhorting his troops to fight and kept their morale up. But, soon some more maoists joined the ambush and they completely encircled the troops. The troops fought bravely for two hours under their able commander and kept the maoists at bay till the reinforcements arrived. In the fierce gunfight twenty seven valiant troopers including an officer sacrificed their lives in the line of duty.For leading the troops from the front and in recognition of their bravey, Shaheed Sh. Jatin Gulati, Asst. Comdt. and Shaheed HC R N Das were awarded the Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously.

SHAHEED SHRI JATIN GULATI ASST. COMDT.

IRLA No. 7917 Unit: 39 Born: 7 August 1982 Address: 96 Karanpur, Near Survey Chowk, Dist.-Dehradun, Uttrakhand Next of kin: Smt. Uma Gulati (Mother) Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 194 2010

SHAHEED SI BIDYADHAR BARIK SHAHEED HC S. RAMA RAO

Force No. 791140686 Force No. 910340472 Unit: 39 Unit: 39 Born: 19 January 1960 Born: 1 August 1971 Address: Vill-Bharigol, PO-Kusanpur, Dist.-Kendrapara, Odisha Address: Vill-Jadyada, PO-Kathagrahram, PS-Nandigam, Dist.-Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Baijayanti Prova Barik (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Urmila (Wife)

SHAHEED SI M.P. SINGH SHAHEED CT M. KRISHNA RAO

Force No. 741140319 Force No. 075272771 Unit: 39 Unit: 39 Born: 10 July 1955 Born: 26 August 1984 Address: Vill- Mitihan, PO- Ddighwara, PS-Daruyapur, Dist.-Chhapra, Address: Vill & PO-Kothapeta, PS-Gujarathipeta, Dist.-Srikakulam, Bihar Andhra Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Chandra Kala Devi (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. P Sandhya Rani (Wife)

195 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2010

SHAHEED HC R. N. DAS SHAHEED CT K.H.I. SINGHA

Force No. 831240509 Force No. 075331063 Unit: 39 Unit: 39 Born: 29 April 1963 Born: 1 January 1987 Address: Vill-Betbari, PO-Mithapukhri, PS-Sibsagar, Dist.-Sibsagar, Assam Address: PS-Jibongram PO-Dwolai, Dist.-Cachar, Assam Next of kin: Smt. Usha Rani Das (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Sanahanbi (Mother) Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry

SHAHEED CT DHRUB JYOTI DAS SHAHEED HC ANJAN PHUKAN

Force No. 041705284 Force No. 911331021 Unit: 39 Unit: 39 Born: 31 December 1983 Born: 31 December 1972 Address: Vill & PO-Dodara, PS-Hajo, Dist.-Kamrup, Assam Address: Vill-Kakojan Aran Dharagaon, PO-Rajoi Tin Ali, PS-Ladhaigar, Dist.-Jorahat, Assam Next of kin: Smt. Pratima Das (Mother) Next of kin: Smt. Boby Phukan (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 196 2010

SHAHEED CT SOHEL RANA SHAHEED HC RANJU KUMAR SAHA

Force No. 041703468 Force No. 901322475 Unit: 39 Unit: 39 Born: 31 December 1982 Born: 1 September 1969 Address: Vill-Chapra, PO-Jania, PS-Barpeta, Dist.-Barpeta, Assam Address: Vill & PO-Kikatia, PS-Maharaj Ganj, Dist.-Siwan, Bihar Next of kin: Smt. Rup Bhanu Begam (Mother) Next of kin: Smt. Kaushilya Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED CT ARJUNE GOYARI SHAHEED HC TARKESWAR RAM

Force No. 001385763 Force No. 880931723 Unit: 39 Unit: 39 Born: 1 March 1976 Born: 8 October 1968 Address: Vill-Kahibari, PO- Salbari, PS-Barpeta Road, Dist.-Barpeta, Address: Vill-Banbira, PO-Bakhari Supayan, Dist.-Vaishali, Bihar Assam Next of kin: Smt. Urmila Devi (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Phaguni Gayari (Wife)

197 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2010

SHAHEED CT PANKAJ BHADIAL SHAHEED CT SAMIR ORAN

Force No. 031490552 Force No. 075174128 Unit: 39 Unit: 39 Born: 25 July 1982 Born: 20 December 1987 Address: Vill-Sanot, PO & PS-Dehra Gopipur, Dist.-Kangra, Address: Vill-Banalat, PO-Jamti PS-Bishnupur, Dist.-Gumla, Jharkhand Himachal Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Sarswati Devi (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Kiran Bala (Wife)

SHAHEED CT TILAK RAJ SHAHEED HC SHAJI KUMAR S

Force No. 041709432 Force No. 880943205 Unit: 39 Unit: 39 Born: 21 September 1982 Born: 30 July 1969 Address: Vill & PO -Billawar, Dist.-Kathua, Jammu & Kashmir Address: Vill-Methukummal, Via-Kallikkavila, Dist.-Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu Next of kin: Smt. Shallu Devi (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Priya P.G. (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 198 2010

SHAHEED CT NARENDRA MOHAN JHA SHAHEED CT PANURAM NAYAK

Force No. 041700272 Force No. 991260951 Unit: 39 Unit: 39 Born: 5 April 1984 Born: 30 January 1972 Address: Vill-Sunwaha, PO & PS-Tikamgarh, Dist.-Tikamgarh, Address: Vill & PO-Godapalasa, PS-Jashipur, Dist.-Mayurbhanj, Odisha Madhya Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Sukanti Naik (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Baijanti Jha (Mother)

SHAHEED HC/RO RANJAN KUMAR SAHOO SHAHEED CT TUSAR BARAL

Force No. 941261074 Force No. 031496169 Unit: 39 Unit: 39 Born: 21 May 1974 Born: 24 May 1982 Address: Vill & PO-Batgaon, PS-Naktiduul, Dist.-Sambalpur, Odisha Address: Vill & PO-Sadangi, PS-Gondoa, Dist.-Dhenkanal, Odisha Next of kin: Smt. Diptimayee Sahu (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Mansi Baral (Wife)

199 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2010

SHAHEED CT R.C. HEMBRAM SHAHEED CT SUDAM CHARAN DAS

Force No. 015043145 Force No. 015043778 Unit: 39 Unit: 39 Born: 15 January 1973 Born: 26 April 1979 Address: Vill-Ganakadova, PO- Irda, PS-Basta, Dist.-Balasore, Odisha Address: Vill & PO-Malud, PS-Krushna Prasad, Dist.-Puri, Odisha Next of kin: Smt. Mina Hembram (Father) Next of kin: Smt. Chhabi Rani Das (Wife)

SHAHEED CT PANKAJ MOHANTY SHAHEED CT GOVIND PRADHAN

Force No. 991261084 Force No. 015043323 Unit: 39 Unit: 39 Born: 17 April 1977 Born: 11 July 1979 Address: Vill & PO-Khalapal, Dist.-Keonjhar, Odisha Address: Vill & PO-Tetelenga, PS-Boudh, Dist.-Boudh, Odisha Next of kin: Smt. Arati Mohanti (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Minati Pradhan (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 200 2010

SHAHEED HC JARNAIL SINGH

Force No. 880946802 Unit: 39 Born: 15 April 1961 Address: Vill- Badha, PO & PS-Fazilka, Dist.-Ferozpur, Punjab Next of kin: Smt. Jagir Kaur (Wife)

SHAHEED CT NIRAJ KUMAR

Force No. 041718752 Unit: 39 Born: 17 August 1984 Address: Vill-Sachai, PO & PS-Kurtha, Dist.-Arwal, Bihar Next of kin: Smt. Pritee Devi (Wife)

201 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2010 WEST BENGAL 26 July 2010

On the 26th of July 2010, troops of 202 CoBRA Bn launched an operation against maoists in the jungle adjoining village Kamya, PS- Goaltore, Dist: West Medinipur. As the troops were near their target, the maoists waiting in an ambush opened indiscriminate fire at them. The troops immediately retaliated and got divided into three teams. The troops then launched a three pronged attack at the maoists and neutralized six of them. During the fierce encounter Shaheed Ct Ashish Kumar Tiwari received severe bullet injuries when he was charging at the maoists. Despite sustaining injuries he gunned down a Maoist in a face to face fight. During the two hours long battle he always remained in the front fighting ferociously with the maoists. The brave heart later succumbed to his injuries while fighting bravely in the battlefield. Twelve sophisticated arms were also recovered from the slain maoists. For his gallant and brave action he was awarded the “Shaurya Chakra” posthumously.

SHAHEED CT ASHISH KUMAR TIWARI

Force No. 060811911 Unit: 202 Born: 14 June 1986 Address: Vill-Chechariya, PS-Meral, PO-Atoulla, Dist.-Garhawa, Jharkhand Next of kin: Smt. Anandi Devi (Mother) Decoration: Shaurya Chakra

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 202 2010 ASSAM 30 July 2010

On the 30th of July 2010, troops of 12 Bn CRPF were moving in a convoy to the firing range at Rangagarah (Dakurbhita) after completion of their training under 11 Mt. Brigade. As this convoy was between Agiya and Goalpara on Solmari-Goalpara road, PS- Goalpara, Dist. Goalpara, the insurgents waiting in an ambush blasted an IED followed by indiscriminate firing. One of the vehicles came under the impact of the blast and its occupants sustained serious injuries. The insurgents then advanced using indiscriminate fire for the final kill and looting of the weapons. The CRPF troopers though were severely injured held to their weapons and retaliated the fire. Their grit and SHAHEED HC PUNAM CHAND determination forced the insurgents to abort their plan and flee from the Force No. 850776732 area. In the incident six brave troopers namely Shaheed HC Punam Chand, Unit : 12 Shaheed HC M Venkatachalam, Shaheed L/Nk T Nageshwara Rao, Shaheed Ct Randhir Singh, Shaheed Ct Mangal Layek and Shaheed Ct Manoranjan Born: 1 June 1958 Bora sacrificed their lives Address: Vill & PO-Pasunj, Teh-Descroi, Dist.-Ahmedabad, Gujrat Next of kin: Smt. Sonal Gohel (Wife)

SHAHEED HC M. VENKATACHALAM

Force No. 881135861 Unit : 12 Born: 1 June 1967 Address: Vill & PO-Madanpullela Chesuru, Dist.-Prakasham, Andhra Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Mancha Laxmi Devi (Wife)

203 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2010

SHAHEED L/NK T. NAGESHWARA RAO SHAHEED CT MANGAL LAYEK

Force No. 850842528 Force No. 065107653 Unit : 12 Unit : 12 Born: 7 October 1965 Born: 4 September 1984 Address: Ramaleyam Street, Vill & PO-Mylevaram, Dist.-Krishna, Address: Vill-Sanadah, PO-Herbona, PS-Barabazar, Dist.-Purulia, Andhra Pradesh West Bengal Next of kin: Smt. Venkata Ramane (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Shepalli Layek (Mother)

SHAHEED CT RANDHIR SINGH SHAHEED CT MANORANJAN BORA

Force No. 055162794 Force No. 943322186 Unit : 12 Unit : 12 Born: 19 December 1985 Born: 30 April 1976 Address: Vill-Fajjupur, PS & Teh-Dhariwal, Dist.-Gurdaspur, Punjab Address: Vill-Borkhongia, PO-Tekela, PS-Pulibor, Dist.-Jorhat, Assam Next of kin: Shri Sukhvinder Singh (Father) Next of kin: Smt. Amiya Bora (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 204 2010 WEST BENGAL 24 September 2010

On the 24th of September 2010, troops of 184 Bn CRPF launched an operation against maoists at village Banderbani, PS- Binpur, Dist. West Medinipur. During the operation as the troops were searching the area, a fierce encounter with maoists took place. The maoists who were in tactically advantageous positions fired heavily at the troops. Showing utter disregard to their lives, the troops advanced and neutralized a maoist. In this operation while charging at the maoists Shaheed Ct Dangmei Stephen received serious injuries. But despite sustaining injuries he fought with the maoists with full zeal and vigour. He was evacuated from the encounter site but he succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom. The braveheart was awarded the Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously for his act of valour.

SHAHEED CT DANGMEI STEPHEN

Force No. 055154506 Unit: 184 Born: 3 March 1987 Address: Vill-Sadukhoiroi, Loktak Project, Dist.-Churachandpur, Manipur Next of kin: Smt. D. Lubanglu (Mother) Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry

205 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2010 JHARKHAND 25 September 2010

On the 25th of September 2010, troops of 203 CoBRA Bn launched and operation against maoists in Saranda forest, PS- Jaraikela, Dist. West Singhbhum. During operation troops raided a Maoist hideout in the dense jungle. As the troops moved closer to the hideout, maoists present there opened indiscriminate fire at the troops and blasted IEDs planted to defend their camp. The troops also retaliated and a fierce encounter ensued. Troops with great grit and determination displayed bravery and charged at the maoists forcing them to flee for their lives. The camp was over run and 4 maoists were apprehended. Huge recoveries like one 303 Rifle, one SBBL gun, four HE Bombs and eight gun cartridges were made. In the fierce encounter Shaheed Ct Jaimal Singh who was spearheading the charge sustained severe injuries. He was evacuated from the battle field but he succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.

SHAHEED CT JAIMAL SINGH

Force No. 041543551 Unit: 203 Born: 2 April 1980 Address: Vill-Manwakalan, PS-Jandiyala Guru, PO-Manwakalan, Dist.-Amritsar, Punjab Next of kin: Smt. Akbal Kour (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 206 2010 MAHARASHTRA 4 October 2010

On the 4th of October 2010, troops of 9 Bn CRPF moved out of their camp located at Perimili, PS- Aheri, Dist. Gadchiroli for area domination along with state police. As the troops were returning in a vehicle after carrying out search of the market area, the maoists waiting in an ambush blasted an IED. The vehicle came under the impact of blast and its occupants were severely injured. Despite injury they held to their weapons and fired at the maoists forcing them to flee from the area. The two injured troopers namely Shaheed Insp Nivrutti Jadhav and Shaheed Ct Gejge Anand Bhagwan later succumbed to their injuries and attained martyrdom. SHAHEED INSP NIVRUTTI JADHAV Force No. 903035189 Unit: 9 Born: 17 June 1969 Address: Vill-Shreepur Vikash Nagar, Dist.-Solapur, Maharashtra Next of kin: Smt. Surekha Nivrutti Jadhav (Wife)

SHAHEED CT GEJGE ANAND BHAGWAN

Force No. 041577349 Unit: 9 Born: 12 July 1984 Address: Vill-Raghachiwadi, PO-Pimpri, Dist.-Osmanabad, Maharashtra Next of kin: Smt. Kamlabai Bhagwan Gajge (Mother)

207 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2010 JHARKHAND 7 November 2010

On the 7th of November 2010, troops of 26 Bn CRPF were out on an area domination patrol when they noticed a maoist banner displayed between Jhumra and Jamunijhara Villages, PS- Mahuatand, Dist. Bokaro. The troops carefully observed the banner and found nothing suspicious in it. Shaheed HC Sadan Basumatary being the commander then moved ahead to remove the banner but as he tried to remove it, an IED attached to it exploded which severely injured him. He was evacuated to the nearest hospital but the brave heart succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.

SHAHEED HC SADAN BASUMATARY

Force No. 913251069 Unit: 26 Born: 3 December 1969 Address: Vill-West Makra, PO-Kalia Gaon, PS-Bijni, Dist.-Bongaigaon, Assam Next of kin: Smt. Kamoli Basumatary (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 208 2010 JAMMU AND KASHMIR 11 November 2010

On the 11th of November 2010, troops of 154 Bn CRPF were deployed for thwarting any militant activity in the Pattan market, PS- Pattan, Dist. Baramulla, when militants attacked one of its pickets deployed there. The militants taking advantage of the crowd reached close to the picket with their weapons concealed under pherans and opened indiscriminate fire. In the fire Shaheed HC Balaram Tigga and Shaheed HC Om Prakash sustained severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries they fired at the militants and injured one of them. However militants managed to flee taking advantage of the crowd. Later the brave hearts succumbed to their injuries and attained martyrdom. SHAHEED HC BALRAM TIGGA Force No. 880949651 Unit: 154 Born: 5 October 1964 Address: Vill & PO-Katkalo, Teh-Sitapur, Dist.-Surgwa, Chhattishgarh Next of kin: Smt. Gourimuni Tigga (Wife)

SHAHEED HC OM PRAKASH

Force No. 880907031 Unit: 154 Born: 1 August 1962 Address: Vill-Ogar, PO & PS-Gabhana, Dist.-Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Shashikala (Wife)

209 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2010 CHHATTISGARH 23 November 2010

On the 23rd of November 2010, troops of 168 Bn CRPF were deployed for road opening patrol on Bijapur – Basaguda road, PS- Basaguda, Dist. Bijapur. During the sanitization of the road, troops noticed an IED planted under a bridge near Durga Mandir between Awapalli and Timapur Villages. The troops cordoned the area and called for BDD squad. As the BDD squad of the state police had other engagements it did not turn up. For securing the area more troops were called from the company bases. As these troops were moving to the spot, the maoists blasted another IED planted on the road. Due to blast, the troops sustained severe injuries but despite their injuries they held to their SHAHEED CT/DVR RAMRAO SODGIR weapons and fired at the maoists. Later Shaheed Ct/Dvr Ramrao Sodgir and Force No. 931273374 Shaheed Ct Omkar Sinha succumbed to their injuries and attained martyrdom Unit: 168 during evacuation. Their sacrifice will ever remind the nation of the yeoman service being performed by the CRPF. Born: 15 September 1972 Address: Vill & PO-Belora PS-Khandala, Dist.-Yavatmal, Maharashtra Next of kin: Smt. Vaishali (Wife)

SHAHEED CT OMKAR SINHA

Force No. 041682239 Unit: 168 Born: 3 June 1981 Address: Ward No 18, Tedwarpara, Dongergarh, Dist.-Rajnandgaon, Chhattishgarh Next of kin: Shri Nandu Ram Sinha (Father)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 210 2010 JHARKHAND 24 December 2010

On the 24th of December 2010, troops of 197 Bn CRPF were out on a road opening patrol in the general area of Kadamgulai, PS- Chotanagara, Dist: West Singhbhum for sanitizing the route ahead of Panchayat elections. As the patrol was moving, the maoists hiding in the jungle targeted it by blasting IEDs. The troops retaliated and forced the maoists to flee. In the IED blast Shaheed CT Naresh Kumar who was scouting the patrol received severe injuries and later succumbed. His gallant action stands out as the shining example of courage, bravery and devotion in the best traditions of CRPF.

SHAHEED CT NARESH KUMAR

Force No. 075071436 Unit: 197 Born: 7 December 1986 Address: Vill & PO-Rahya, PS-Vijaypur, Dist.-Samba, Jammu & Kashmir Next of kin: Smt. Pholi Devi (Mother)

211 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2010 WEST BENGAL 25 December 2010

In the intervening night of the 24th and 25th of December 2010, troops of 202 CoBRA Bn launched an operation against maoists in the hills adjacent to village Khamar, PS- Jhalda, Dist. Purulia. During operation as the troops reached near to their target area, the maoists hiding in the jungle opened heavy fire and blasted a number of IEDs. The troops retaliated and a fierce encounter ensued. During the counter-attack as Shaheed Ct Bisram Kumar advanced towards the enemy positions, the maoists blasted a series of IEDs in which he sustained severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries he fired at the maoists and inflicted heavy losses on them. The maoists seeing the valour of troops found it wise to flee from the area. Later Shaheed Ct Bisram Kumar succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom

SHAHEED CT BISRAM KUMAR

Force No. 041657004 Unit: 202 Born: 15 January 1984 Address: Vill-Bhaisawara, PO-Panjwar, PS-Siswan, Dist.-Siwan, Bihar Next of kin: Smt. Ranju Devi (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 212 2010 CHHATTISGARH 26 December 2010

On the 26th of December 2010, troops of 2 Bn CRPF received an information about a road blockade and search by some suspected maoists near village Chickpal, PS- Sukma, Dist. Dantewada. Immediately the troops of Alpha company rushed to the site and found some persons checking the vehicles. As the troops moved ahead to check their identity, the main ambush party of the maoists hiding inside the forest opened indiscriminate fire at the troops. The troops retaliated and an encounter ensued. During the encounter Shaheed CT/Ftr Manveer Shah, who had also accompanied the troops, tried to catch hold of a person checking the vehicle but unfortunately he was hit by the bullets of maoists. He was evacuated to the hospital but he succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom. Shaheed Ct/Ftr Manveer Shah displayed great courage during the incident.

SHAHEED CT/FTR MANVEER SHAH

Force No. 085070165 Unit: 2 Born: 28 July 1987 Address: Vill-Ramai, PO & PS-Mirahichi, Dist.-Etah, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Shyamvati Devi (Mother)

213 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2010 ODISHA 30 December 2010

On the 30th of December 2010, Shaheed HC Tek Chand went to the Hanumantpur market, PS- Chandrapur, Dist. Rayagada from his company location for collection of intelligence. As he was discreetly moving in the market he noticed the movement of some maoists. He informed the same to his company and started following the maoists. But before the troops could reach to the location, the maoists got suspicious of him and opened fire at him. He was severely injured in the fire and later succumbed to it and attained martyrdom. His sacrifice will be an inspiration of courage and bravery for generations to come.

SHAHEED HC TEK CHAND

Force No. 901003245 Unit: 8 Born: 6 July 1970 Address: Vill-Goud Sargiguda, PO-Mathura, PS-Junagarh, Dist.-Kalahandi, Odisha Next of kin: Smt. Snehalata (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 214 2011 BIHAR 17 January 2011

On the 17th of January 2011, troops of 153 Bn CRPF launched an operation against maoists at village Baraha, PS-. Dumaria, Dist. Gaya along with state police. During operation as the troops were moving towards the village located at the hilltop, the maoists opened heavy fire at them coupled with lobbing of grenades and blasting of IEDs. Undeterred, the troops advanced and counter- attacked the maoists. Seeing the advance, the maoists blasted a series of IEDs planted to defend their hideout. In one of the IED blasts Shaheed Ct Sanjeev Kumar Singh, who was spearheading the assault, got injured. Despite sustaining serious injuries he fought with the maoists till his last breath and sacrificed his life for the nation. In the operation six maoists were apprehended and reportedly three were killed.

SHAHEED CT SANJEEV KUMAR SINGH

Force No. 041687973 Unit: 153 Born: 25 July 1982 Address: Vill-Kohargarh, PO-Bharhopur, PS-Ekma, Dist.-Saran, Bihar Next of kin: Smt. Rani Devi (Wife)

215 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2011 JHARKHAND 24 March 2011

On the 24th of March 2011, troops of 11 Bn CRPF launched an operation against maoists at Milamgurwa Pahar under PS- Herhanj, Dist. Latehar. The maoists had kidnapped two employees of a local company and had held them captive in the area. As the troops reached closer to their target, the maoists who were in tactically advantageous positions opened indiscriminate fire at the troops. The troops also retaliated and a fierce encounter ensued. The troops advanced using tactics of fire and move due to which maoists fled from the area. In the fierce encounter Shaheed Ct Amandeep Singh received severe injuries when he was spearheading the assault. Despite sustaining injuries he fought with the maoists valiantly and laid down his life in the battlefield but not before accomplishing the task

SHAHEED CT AMANDEEP SINGH

Force No. 041591038 Unit: 11 Born: 18 March 1984 Address: Vill-Bilaspur, PO-Barim Kalan, PS-Chabbewal, Dist.-Hoshiarpur, Punjab Next of kin: Smt. Resham Kaur (Mother)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 216 2011 ASSAM 2 April 2011

On the 2nd of April 2011, troops of 36 Bn CRPF launched an area domination patrol in the general area under PS- Borpathar, Dist. Karbi Anglong for sanitizing the area before Assembly Elections. As the troops were between Kakang Adong and Upper Rangsoli villages, insurgents waiting in an ambush opened indiscriminate fire at them. The troops immediately took positions and retaliated the fire. To counter-attack the insurgents, the troops adopted tactics of fire and move and advanced towards the well-entrenched insurgents. Seeing the daring advance, the insurgents found it safe to flee from the area. Shaheed HC Mitha Singh, Shaheed HC Devender Sah and Shaheed SHAHEED HC DEVENDER SAH Ct Dilip Kumar, on seeing the fleeing insurgent, came out of their covers Force No. 881140694 to chase them, but unfortunately some bullets fired by insurgents hit them Unit: 36 and they attained martyrdom in the battlefield. CRPF will ever miss these epitomes of bravery. Born: 2 January 1966 Address: Vill & PO-Bharouli Dhakjari, PS-Soubarsha Kachahari, Dist.-Saharsa, Bihar Next of kin: Smt. Rita Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED HC MITHA SINGH SHAHEED CT DILIP KUMAR Force No. 943332039 Force No. 903081279 Unit: 36 Unit: 36 Born: 10 November 1975 Born: 14 June 1965 Address: Vill & PO-Bihat, PS-Barauni, Dist.-Begusarai, Bihar Address: Vill-Ward-2, Thuthan Wali Road, PO-Near Malmandi Nirbair Nagar, PS-Mansa Citi-II, Dist.-Mansa, Punjab Next of kin: Smt. Sapna Devi (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Sarabjit Kaur (Wife)

217 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2011 BIHAR 19 April 2011

On the 19th of April 2011, troops of 159 Bn CRPF launched an operation against maoists at village Nabigarh, PS-. Kothi, Dist. Gaya along with state police. In the operation, as the troops were moving towards the village, the maoists opened heavy fire at them coupled with lobbing of grenades and blasting of IEDs. Undeterred the troops advanced and counter-attacked the maoists. Seeing the advance, the maoists intensified the fire and started fleeing. Seeing the fleeing maoists, Shaheed Ct Sanjay Kumar Bhadra moved out of his cover to chase them but unfortunately a bullet fired by maoists hit him and he sustained injuries. Despite sustaining injuries he continued to fire at the maoists and sacrificed his life in the service of the nation.

SHAHEED CT SANJAY KUMAR BHADRA

Force No. 951420949 Unit: 159 Born: 26 May 1971 Address: Vill & PO & PS-Mosaban-I, Dist.-East Singbhum, Jharkhand Next of kin: Smt. Anup Bhadra (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 218 2011 MAHARASHTRA 19 April 2011

On the 19th of April 2011, troops of 191 Bn CRPF launched an operation against maoists in the general area of Kohbra Mandha, PS- Malewada, Dist. Gadchiroli. During the operation, a fierce encounter with maoists took place. The troops, displaying valour, attacked the maoists who were behind secured covers and forced them to flee from the area. As the maoists began to flee, Shaheed HC Mahender Singh came out of his cover to chase them but unfortunately a bullet fired by the maoists hit him and he sustained severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries he kept firing at the maoists and sacrificed his life in the battlefield. Huge arms and ammn like one 303 modified Rifle, one single barrel gun, two grenades, 30 rounds of ammunitions of 12 Bore were recovered during the operation.

SHAHEED HC MAHENDER SINGH

Force No. 913040023 Unit: 191 Born: 3 April 1971 Address: Vill-Saspali, PO-Saidevala, Dist.-Mansa, Punjab Next of kin: Smt. Jasvinder Kour (Wife)

219 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2011 JHARKHAND 3 May 2011

On the 3rd of May 2011, troops of 94 and 133 Bns CRPF launched a joint operation against maoists in the forest near village Hurhur, PS- Senha, Dist. Lohardaga. As the troops were advancing towards their target, the maoists who were waiting in an ambush blasted a series of IEDs planted on a track. Maximum number of troops came under the impact of blasts and sustained severe injuries. The maoists asked the troops to surrender but the valiant troopers despite sustaining severe injuries held to their weapons and fired at the maoists. Some maoists advanced at the injured troops to snatch their SHAHEED SI PRATAP SINGH weapons but the determined and concerted reply of the troopers stopped them in their endeavor. As the maoists failed to match the bravery of injured Force No. 830746081 troopers they found it safe to flee from the area. Of the injured, six brave Unit: 133 troopers, namely, Shaheed SI Pratap Singh, Shaheed HC Satyabir Singh, Shaheed HC Devanand Singh, Shaheed HC D.C. Deka, Shaheed Ct Gajender Born: 10 December 1960 Singh and Shaheed Ct/Bugler Radha Kishan later succumbed to their injuries Address: Vill-Jassia, PO-Sadar, Rohtak, Dist.-Rohtak, Haryana and attained martyrdom. Their sacrifice will be ever remembered by CRPF. Next of kin: Smt. Saroj Devi (Wife) For their act of bravery they were awarded the Police Medal for Gallantry Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously.

SHAHEED HC SATYABIR SINGH

Force No. 860180029 Unit: 133 Born: 2 May 1966 Address: Saraswathi Colony, PO-Jhandakor, PS-Sahibabad, Dist.-Gaziabad, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Meera Devi (Wife) Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 220 2011

SHAHEED CT GAJENDER SINGH SHAHEED HC D.C. DEKA

Force No. 930920891 Force No. 913261136 Unit: 133 Unit: 94 Born: 4 August 1972 Born: 1 February 1971 Address: Bachlota, Babagarh, Chhawni Hapur, Dist.-Gaziabad, Address: Vill-Ujan Nalwari, PO-Gearuapara, PS-Barbari Mushalpur, Uttar Pradesh Dist.-Nalbari, Assam Next of kin: Smt. Baby (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Nirmala Deka (Wife) Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry

SHAHEED HC DEVANAND SINGH SHAHEED CT/BUG RADHA KISHAN

Force No. 903072752 Force No. 035207045 Unit: 133 Unit: 94 Born: 25 June 1971 Born: 11 January 1982 Address: Vill-Dumri Bujurg, PO-Gopalpur, PS-Nayagaon, Dist.-Saran, Address: Vill & PO-Bawaniya, PS-Kaniya, Dist.-Mahendergarh, Harayana Bihar Next of kin: Smt. Sushila Devi (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Anita Singhi (Wife) Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry

221 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2011 CHHATTISGARH 17 May 2011

On the 17th of May 2011, troops of 2 Bn CRPF were going to their Bn HQ at Sukma from the company base at Kerlapal. As their vehicles reached near village Ramaram, PS- Sukma, Dist. Dantewada, maoists waiting in an ambush blasted a powerful IED and followed it by indiscriminate firing. The vehicle came under the impact of the blast and its occupants sustained severe injuries. But despite sustaining injuries, the troopers held to their weapons and fired at the maoists. The retaliation from the injured troopers forced the maoists to abort their plan of looting the weapons. Of the injured, Shaheed HC Abdul Quyoom, Shaheed Ct/ Ftr Ajit Pratap Singh, Shaheed Ct/Dvr Rashpal SHAHEED CT/DVR RASHPAL CHANDER Chander, Shaheed Ct Anthony Minz, Shaheed CT Sanjay Kumar, Shaheed CT Force No. 055070444 S S Pathania and Shaheed Ct Surender Singh succumbed to their injuries and Unit: 2 attained martyrdom. Born: 10 November 1978 Address: Vill-Dhokwaziran, PO-Office-Kandoli Nagrota, Teh & Dist.-Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir Next of kin: Smt. Sushma Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED CT/FTR AJIT PRATAP SINGH SHAHEED CT ANTHONY MINZ

Force No. 015182118 Force No. 941443101 Unit: 2 Unit: 2 Born: 25 July 1979 Born: 11 April 1972 Address: H No. 354-C, PO-Bard No-5, PS- Sarvodaya Nagar Colony, Address: Vill & PO-Shiridi, Dist.-Sambalpur, Odisha Dist.-Raibareli, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Sabina Minz (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Rekha Singh (Wife)

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SHAHEED CT SANJAY KUMAR SHAHEED HC ABDUL QUYOOM

Force No. 045072115 Force No. 913230053 Unit: 2 Unit: 2 Born: 14 March 85 Born: 15 April 1971 Address: Vill-Dehrian, PO-Hamirpur Sidher, Teh-Akhnoor, Dist.-Jammu, Address: Vill & PO-Office-Shiendra, Tehsil-Havali, Dist.-PO-Onch, Jammu & Kashmir Jammu & Kashmir Next of kin: Smt. Soma Devi (Mother) Next of kin: Smt. Manrabi (Wife)

SHAHEED CT S S PATHANIA SHAHEED CT SURENDER SINGH

Force No. 015070267 Force No. 991170551 Unit: 2 Unit: 2 Born: 15 June 78 Born: 13 April 1979 Address: Vill & PO-Office-Sadwan, Tehsil-Noorpur, Dist.-Kangra, Address: Vill & PO-Office-Sondher, Tehsil-Basoli, Dist.-Kathua, Himachal Pradesh Jammu & Kashmir Next of kin: Smt. Jyoti Bala (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Seema Devi (Wife)

223 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2011 CHHATTISGARH 11 June 2011

On the 11th of June 2011, troops of 2 Bn CRPF launched an operation against maoists in the general area of Bheji, PS-Bheji, Dist. Dantewada. During operation a fierce encounter with maoists took place. The maoists were tactically positioned and had the advantage of covers and height. Despite being in disadvantageous positions, the troops counter-attacked the maoists and inflicted heavy losses on them. In the fierce encounter Shaheed HC G.A.Ingole , Shaheed Ct Joginder Kumar and Shaheed Ct Husnain Ansari sustained severe injuries when they were charging at the maoists. Later, they succumbed to their injuries and attained martyrdom. Reportedly six SHAHEED CT JOGINDER KUMAR maoists were neutralized in the encounter. For their bravery, the martyrs were Force No. 045071956 awarded the President’s Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously. Unit: 2 Born: 15 June 1981 Address: Vill-Ranjan, PO-Ranjan, PS-Gharota, Dist.-Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir Next of kin: Smt. Ekta Devi (Wife) Decoration: Presidents’s Police Medal for Gallantry

SHAHEED HC G. A. INGOLE SHAHEED CT HUSNAIN ANSARI

Force No. 881273267 Force No. 095321338 Unit: 2 Unit: 2 Born: 20 April 1966 Born: 16 April 1987 Address: Vill & PO- Kari, Teh-Wadwani, Dist.-Beed, Maharashtra Address: Qtr No. 30 & M Katkona Collony, PO-Katkona, Teh-Baikunthapur, Dist.-Korbea, Chhattisgarh Next of kin: Smt. Nirmala (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Gulshan Ansari (Mother) Decoration: Presidents’s Police Medal for Gallantry Decoration: Presidents’s Police Medal for Gallantry

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 224 2011 MAHARASHTRA 20 August 2011

On the 20th of August 2011, troops of 206 CoBRA Bn launched an operation against maoists at village Makarchuwa, PS- Potegaon, Dist. Gadchiroli. During the operation, a fierce encounter with maoists took place. The maoists fled from the village and entered a dense grove with thick undergrowth. The troops cordoned the area but the location of the maoists was not clear. On this, Shaheed Ct Kore Chandrashekhar Sureshrao and Shaheed Ct Yaser Mohd Khan took responsibility on themselves and led the assault inside the dense bushes. A fierce gun fight at close distance took place in which they sustained severe injuries but without caring for their own injuries, they fired SHAHEED CT KORE CHANDRA SHEKHAR SURESHRAO at the maoists and forced them to come out of their secured covers. Later, the Force No. 055214303 two succumbed to their injuries and attained martyrdom. In the operation a Unit: 206 dreaded maoist was neutralized and one 303 Rifle, 14 rounds of ammunitions and one magazine were recovered. For their bravery the martyrs were awarded Born: 23 June 1983 with Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously. Address: Vill-Sant Tukadoji Ward, Hinganghat, Dist.-Wardha, Maharashtra Next of kin: Smt. Geeta Sureshrao Kore (Mother) Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry

SHAHEED CT YASER MOHD KHAN

Force No. 065341012 Unit: 206 Born: 5 February 1987 Address: Vill-Halmat Pora, Teh-Kupwara, Dist.-Kupwara, Jammu & Kashmir Next of kin: Rafiqa Begum (Wife) Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry

225 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2011 CHHATTISGARH 18 September 2011

On the 18th of September 2011, troops of 168 Bn CRPF launched an area domination patrol for sanitizing the roads under PS- Awapalli, Dist. Bijapur. As the patrol was near village Vaiguda, the maoists hiding in the forest opened heavy fire at it. The troops immediately took positions and retaliated the fire. To counter- attack the maoists, troops got divided into two teams and advanced towards the maoists positions using tactics of fire and move. Seeing the advance, the maoists fled deeper into the jungle. During the counter-attack a bullet hit Shaheed Ct Shivnath Mandal when he was advancing ferociously at the maoists positions. He was immediately evacuated from the field but he succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom. The inspiring and outstanding courage of the martyr enables CRPF to keep up its ethos.

SHAHEED CT SHIVNATH MANDAL

Force No. 041684848 Unit: 168 Born: 28 February 1980 Address: Vill-Pavakati, PO-Burgaon, Teh & PS-Mayong, Dist.-Morigaon, Assam Next of kin: Smt. Bharti Mandal (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 226 2011 JHARKHAND 27 September 2011

On the 27th of September 2011, troops of 207 CoBRA Bn launched an operation against maoists at village Aman, PS- Mahutand, Dist. Bokaro. During the operation, as the troops reached closer to their target, the maoists waiting in ambush opened heavy fire at them coupled with lobbing of grenades. The troops, though were in disadvantageous positions, retaliated the fire and charged at the maoists. A fierce gun fight at close distance took place. Maoists finding that they could not match the bravery of the troopers, found it safe to flee from the area. In the counter-attack two brave troopers, namely, Shaheed Ct Praveen Kumar and Shaheed Ct Ram Singh Slathia sustained SHAHEED CT PRAVEEN KUMAR severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries the two brave hearts continued Force No. 075262793 the assault and laid down their lives fighting for the nation. The nation will Unit: 207 ever remain indebted to them. For their gallant roles during the encounter the martyrs were awarded the Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously. Born: 16 December 1981 Address: Vill-Jatola Damodarpur, PO-Gangdaspur, PS-Deoband, Dist.-Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Mithlesh Devi (Mother) Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry

SHAHEED CT RAM SINGH SLATHIA

Force No. 075070885 Unit: 207 Born: 1 April 1986 Address: Vill & PO-Gho Manhasa, Dist.-Samba, Jammu & Kashmir Next of kin: Smt. Reetu Slathia (Wife) Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry

227 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2011 JHARKHAND 22 December 2011

On the 22nd of December 2011, troops of 209 CoBRA Bn launched an operation against maoists at Forest area near village Bandu, PS : Sonua, Dist. West Singhbhum. During the operation, as the troops reached close to their target, the maoists waiting in ambush opened heavy fire at them and lobbed grenades. The troops, though in disadvantageous positions, retaliated the fire and charged at the maoists. A fierce gun fight at close distance took place. Maoists, finding that they could not match the bravery of the troopers, found it prudent to flee from the area. In the counter-attack Shaheed HC Sukhdev Singh sustained severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries the brave heart continued the assault and laid down his life fighting for the nation. For his bravery the martyr was awarded the Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously.

SHAHEED HC SUKHDEV SINGH

Force No. 891340908 Unit: 209 Born: 15 May 1970 Address: Vill- Toot, PO- Bhangala, PS-Patti, Dist.-Trantaran, Punjab Next of kin: Smt. Balwinder Kaur (Wife) Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 228 2012 MANIPUR 26 January 2012

On the 26th of January 2012, troops of 175 Bn CRPF were deployed for polling duties in connection with Assembly Election under PS- Chasat, Dist. Ukhrul. On the day of polling, as the troops were moving to the polling booth at village Kongkan, the insurgents waiting in an ambush opened indiscriminate fire at them. The troops immediately took position and retaliated the fire. A fierce encounter at close distance ensued. Seeing the troops trapped in the ambush, Shaheed HC Narendra Singh and Shaheed Ct Parasmani Jha launched a brutal assault at the insurgents. They advanced daringly at the insurgents positions and inflicted injuries on their cadres. Their daring and bold attack forced the SHAHEED HC NARENDER SINGH insurgents to flee from the area despite being in advantageous positions. But Force No. 913090841 in the endeavour both these bravehearts suffered severe injuries and later Unit: 175 succumbed to it. For their bravery and gallant act they were awarded with Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously by the Honourable President of Born: 21 November 1968 India. Address: Vill-Kaluwala, PO-Badowala, Joligrant PS-Doiwala, Dist.-Dehradun, Uttarakhand Next of kin: Smt. Usha Devi (Wife) Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry

SHAHEED CT PARASMANI JHA

Force No. 085204821 Unit: 175 Born: 2 February 1986 Address: Vill & PO-Chainpur, Dist.-Sahar, Bihar Next of kin: Smt. Usha Devi (Mother) Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry

229 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2012 MANIPUR 28 January 2012

On the 28th of January 2012, troops of 155 Bn CRPF were deployed at a polling booth in Tampi Primary School, village Kakching, PS- Chakpikarong, Dist. Chandel. At around 1230 hrs., insurgents hiding in the forest behind the school building opened heavy fire at the polling booth. The troops retaliated and an encounter ensued. The civilians began to flee from the school premises. Taking advantage of the melee, some insurgents sneaked into the polling booth and opened fire. Shaheed Ct U Tripathi on seeing an insurgent fired at him but had to control his fire due to presence of civilians all around. Suddenly, another insurgent fired at him and he received severe injuries. Failing to open fire, Shaheed Ct U Tripathi jumped on the insurgent and got hold of him. Though injured, he held to the insurgent till the insurgent was ultimately gunned down by the troopers. He later succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom. In recognition to his bravery, the martyr was awarded the President’s Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously by the Honourable President of India.

SHAHEED CT UGRESEN TRIPATHI

Force No. 941141024 Unit: 155 Born: 1 June 1968 Address: Vill-Nakdiha, PO-Sisva Pandey, PS-Bhaluani, Dist.-Deoria, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt-Mamta Tripathi (Wife) Decoration: Presidents’s Police Medal for Gallantry

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 230 2012 CHHATTISGARH 22 March 2012

On 22 March 2012, troops of 150th Bn CRPF were deployed for camp perimeter patrolling of Chintagupha camp, PS- Chintagupha, Dist. Sukma. After securing the camp perimeter, troops placed pickets at Chintagupha market to check the movement of Maoists. The market was overcrowded and busy with activities. Taking advantage of the crowd, a maoist reached close to Shaheed HC Om Prakash Ram and attacked him from behind using sharp edged knife. The maoist then got mixed in the crowd and fled away. A massive hunt was launched to nab the maoist but he could not be apprehended. Later the brave succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.

SHAHEED HC OM PRAKASH RAM

Force No. 913154831 Unit: 150 Born : 3 August 1965 Address: Vill-Semraul, PO-Mangrai, PS-Sadat, Dist.-Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Vimala Devi (Wife)

231 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2012 CHHATTISGARH 26 March 2012

On the 26th of March 2012, troops of 217 Bn CRPF carried out area domination in the general area of Bheji, PS- Bheji, Dist. Sukma. As the patrol was near to a pond, the maoists waiting in an ambush opened heavy and indiscriminate fire at it. The troops immediately took positions and retaliated the fire. The maoists were well entrenched behind the bund and raining havoc at the troops. The troops bravely counter-attacked the maoists using area weapons and forced them to flee from the area. A number of maoists were reportedly injured in the fierce encounter. During the encounter one brave trooper namely Shaheed Ct K Kumaran also attained martyrdom when a stray bullet hit him when he was charging at the maoists. The martyr was known for his bravery and daredevil attitude. The CRPF family will ever miss this valiant martyr. For his bravery the martyr was awarded the Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously.

SHAHEED CT K. KUMARAN

Force No. 105030112 Unit: 217 Born: 24 May 1985 Address: Vill & PO-Uthumalai, Tk-Veerakeralampudur, Dist.-Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu Next of kin: Smt. K. Velamal (Mother) Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 232 2012 MAHARASHTRA 27 March 2012

On the 27th of March 2012, troops of 191 and 192 Bns of CRPF jointly planned an operation against maoists at the general area of AOP Gatta, PS- Dhanora, Dist. Gadchirolli. As the troops were moving from SWATI training center to AOP Gatta, the maoists waiting in an ambush near village Pustola blasted an IED followed by indiscriminate firing. The vehicle in which the force personnel were travelling, came under the direct impact of blast and the occupants sustained severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries the injured troopers held on to their weapons and fired at the maoists who were advancing firing indiscriminately for the final kill and loot. The brave retaliation forced the SHAHEED CT ANIL UPADHYAY maoists to flee from the area. In the incident CRPF lost thirteen of its brave Force No. 075020388 troopers and suffered an un-repairable loss. Unit: 191 Born: 7 January 1987 Address: Vill-Karkoli, PO-Garion Nibhapur PS-Ugrabadshahpur, Dist.-Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Pratima Upadhyay (Wife)

SHAHEED SI KANIAYA SINGH SHAHEED CT BASVA DIGVIJAY

Force No. 830739468 Force No. 075721148 Unit: 191 Unit: 191 Born: 16 October 1963 Born: 9 January 1985 Address: Vill-Karmahari, PO-Dewatha Deldarnagar, Dist.-Ghazipur, Address: Vill-Umarpada, PO-Umarpada, PS-Manglore, Dist.-Surat, Gujrat Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Radha Ben (Mother) Next of kin: Smt. Manta Devi (Wife)

233 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2012

SHAHEED CT VISHNU KUMAR PANDEY SHAHEED CT VISHWAJIT BARIK

Force No. 075265534 Force No. 095041211 Unit: 191 Unit: 191 Born: 13 June 1986 Born: 4 May 1989 Address: Vill-Maghera, PS-Vrindaban, PO-Jait. Teh-Mathura, Address: Vill-Donda, PO-Mukulisk, PS-Basta, Teh-Basta, Dist.-Mathura, Uttar Pradesh Dist.-Balasore, Odisha Next of kin: Smt. Rani (Mother) Next of kin: Smt. Ratnamani Barik (Mother)

SHAHEED CT RAKESH KUMAR SHAHEED CT JITENDRA KUMAR

Force No. 075081067 Force No. 095160656 Unit: 191 Unit: 191 Born: 16 May 1987 Born: 25 May 1988 Address: Vill & PO-Budden, Dist.-Mohindergarh, Haryana Address: Vill-Saidon, PO-Hajipur, Teh-Mukarian, Dist.-Hoshiarpur, Next of kin: Smt. Ranu Kumari (Wife) Punjab Next of kin: Smt. Krishna Devi (Mother)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 234 2012

SHAHEED SI A.K. HAZARA SHAHEED CT SHIBU P.K.

Force No. 850821512 Force No. 075240361 Unit: 192 Unit: 192 Born: 1 January 1963 Born: 11 January 1984 Address: Vill & PO-Agar, PS-Chandra Kona, Dist.-West Midnapur, West Address: Puthan Purakkal House, Kolavally, PO-Seethamound Pulpally, Bengal Dist.-Wayanad, Kerala Next of kin: Smt. Mita Rani Hazra (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Jais Mary (Wife)

SHAHEED HC BABU LAL MEENA SHAHEED HC/DVR SHIV NAND YADAV

Force No. 871321606 Force No. 953170041 Unit: 192 Unit: 192 Born: 3 July 1965 Born: 30 April 1972 Address: Vill & PO-Andwa, Dist.-Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan Address: Vill-Shinghan, PO-Pipi Ganj, Dist.-Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Kiran Devi (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Kiran Devi (Wife)

235 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2012

SHAHEED CT NAYAN JYOTI LEKHARU

Force No. 075131679 Unit: 192 Born: 17 March 1984 Address: Vill-Mdoioni Gaon, PO-Nagaon, Dist.-Nagaon, Assam Next of kin: Smt. Meera Lekharu (Mother)

SHAHEED SI HETRAM KATRE

Force No. 820070449 Unit: 30 Born: 10 January 1959 Address: H.No. 73, Vill & PO-Goregaon, Dist.-Gondia, Maharashtra Next of kin: Smt. Geeta Bai Katre (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 236 2012 JHARKHAND 5 April 2012

On the 5th of April 2012, troops of 203 CoBRA Bn launched an operation against maoists in the jungle near village Kumandih, PS- Barwadih, Dist. Latehar. During the operation, as the troops advanced close to the maoists positions, the maoists perched on a hilltop opened indiscriminate fire at the troops coupled with lobbing of grenades. The troops retaliated and a fierce encounter ensued. Without caring for the flying bullets and blasting of IEDs, the troops advanced using tactics of fire and move and forced the maoists to flee from their well secured positions. Many maoists sustained injuries during the encounter. In the encounter a brave trooper of CRPF named Shaheed Ct Satya Prakash Deshwal, also laid down his life on the altar of duty when he was spearheading the assault and received severe bullet injuries. For his bravery the martyr was awarded the Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously.

SHAHEED CT SATYA PRAKASH DESHWAL

Force No. 065265684 Unit: 203 Born: 20 May 1985 Address: Vill-Kalouna, PS-Khurja Dehat, PO-Khas Dehat, Dist.-Bulandshar, Utter Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Douli Devi (Wife) Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry

237 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2012 BIHAR 10 June 2012

On the 10th of June 2012, troops of 159 and 215 Bns of CRPF jointly launched an operation in the Chakrabandha forest, PS- Dumaria, Dist: Gaya. As the troops were advancing in the core area for launching the search, the maoists who were waiting in an ambush first blasted an IED followed by indiscriminate fire at them. The troops also took positions and a fierce encounter at close distance took place. The fierce encounter resulted in losses on both sides. CRPF lost one of its brave troopers named Shaheed Ct Shashindar Kumar Sharma, who was fighting from the front and had neutralized two maoists besides apprehending one. The nation will ever remain indebted to this valiant trooper. For his gallant role during the encounter the martyr was awarded the Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously.

SHAHEED CT SHASHINDAR KUMAR SHARMA

Force No. 065173129 Unit: 159 Born: 15 January 1985 Address: Shivshakti Nagar Goushala Road Ward No 25, PO-Jhumaritiliya, Dist.-Kodarma, Jharkhand Next of kin: Smt. Sharda Devi (Mother) Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 238 2012 JHARKHAND 23 July 2012

On the 23rd of July 2012, troops of 60 Bn CRPF launched an operation against maoists at village Bokop, PS- Rania, Dist. Khunti. As the troops reached close to the target village, the maoists who had laid an ambush opened heavy fire at them coupled with lobbing of grenades and blasting of IEDs. Undeterred, the troops advanced and counter-attacked the maoists. Seeing the advance, the maoists blasted a series of IEDs planted to defend their ambush. The bullets and IEDs resulted in serious injuries to Shaheed HC Birendra Sharma and Shaheed Ct Santosh Kumar, who were spearheading the assault. Despite sustaining severe injuries they fought with the maoists till their last breath SHAHEED HC BIRENDRA KUMAR SHARMA and sacrificed their lives in service of the nation. Force No. 921122408 Unit: 60 Born: 1 January 1975 Address: Vill & PO-Latehar, PS-Latehar, Dist.-Latehar, Jharkhand Next of kin: Smt. Sangita Sharma (Wife)

SHAHEED CT SANTOSH KUMAR

Force No. 025170406 Unit: 94 Born: 29 January 1976 Address: Vill-Maranchi Nepal Tola, PO & PS-Maranchi, Dist.-Patna, Bihar Next of kin: Smt. Anita Devi (Wife)

239 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2012 MEGHALAYA 24 July 2012

On the 24th of July 2012, troops of 210 CoBRA Bn launched an operation against insurgents in the jungles of Durama Ranges, PS- William Nagar, Dist. East Garo Hills. The troops, after surreptitiously entering the jungle, started combing it. Shaheed SI Pradeep Kumar was leading the scouts when he noticed some suspicious movement at a distance. He signaled to the troops to stop and crawled closed to the suspicious persons along with his small team. As the troops reached close to their target, the insurgents noticed their movement and opened indiscriminate fire at them. The troops retaliated and injured one of the insurgents. As the insurgents began to flee, Shaheed SI Pradeep Kumar moved out of his cover and chased the insurgents. Unfortunately a bullet fired by the insurgents hit him and the valiant sacrificed his life and attained martyrdom. For this act of bravery and valour he was awarded with Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously by the Honourable President of India.

SHAHEED SI PRADEEP KUMAR

Force No. 041746978 Unit: 210 Born: 20 July 1984 Address: Vill-Rampur Majra, PO-Bilaspur, Dist.-Gautam Budh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Renu Devi (Wife) Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 240 2012 CHHATTISGARH 6 August 12

On the 6th of August 2012, troops of 111 Bn CRPF launched an operation against maoists at village Madenda, PS- Kirandul, Dist. Dantewada. As the troops were approaching the village, they recovered an IED planted on the road. Additional reinforcement was called to secure the area so that the troops may move ahead for operation. As the reinforcement party on its way in a MPV, the maoists hiding in the jungle blasted another IED. The vehicle came under the impact of the blast and its occupants sustained severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries, the troops came out of the vehicle and launched an attack at the maoists. Facing the brave and courageous troops, the maoists fled from the area. Later, one of the valiant trooper namely Shaheed Ct Kinker Kanifnath Ganpat succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.

SHAHEED CT KINKAR KANIFNATH GANPAT

Force No. 065252233 Unit: 111 Born: 16 April 1983 Address: Vill & PO-Kinhi, PS & Teh- Parner, Dist.-Ahmednagar, Maharsashtra Next of kin: Smt. Kusumbai Kaneephnath Kinkar (Wife)

241 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2012 CHHATTISGARH 7 August 2012

On the 7th of August 2012, troops of 204 CoBRA Bn were deployed for road opening patrol in the general area of Basaguda, PS- Basaguda, Dist. Bijapur for induction and de-induction of the troops from Sarkeguda camp. When the troops were moving towards Basaguda, the maoists who had laid an ambush, opened heavy fire at them coupled with blasting of IEDs. Oneof the vehicles came under the impact of the blast and its occupants sustained severe injuries. Undeterred, the troops advanced and counter-attacked the maoists. Seeing the advance, the maoists fled from the area. Later, Shaheed Ct Mukul Chandra Barman and Shaheed Ct/Dvr Krishan Pal Singh, who had SHAHEED CT MUKUL CHANDRA BARMAN sustained severe injuries during the encounter, succumbed to it and attained Force No. 075102304 martyrdom. Unit: 204 Born: 5 July 1988 Address: Vill & PO-North Ghogarkuthi, PS-Tufanganj, Dist.-Cooch Behar, West Bengal Next of kin: Smt. Charubala Barman (Mother)

SHAHEED CT/DVR KRISHAN PAL SINGH

Force No. 015266448 Unit: 204 Born: 25 December 1979 Address: Vill-Hakimpur Megha, PO-Tivri, PS-Dhampur, Dist.-Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Reshmi (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 242 2012 CHHATTISGARH 14 August 2012

On the 14th of August 2012, troops of 210 CoBRA Bn launched an operation against maoists in the jungles of Pisepara, PS-Basaguda, Dist. Bijapur. When the troops were combing the jungle, the scout Shaheed Ct S. Prabhu noticed some movement in the dense jungle. He immediately alerted his troops and advanced ahead tactically. The maoists had taken positions behind secured covers and on noticing the advance of troops opened indiscriminate fire at them. The troops also retaliated bravely and a fierce gunfight ensued. Shaheed Ct S. Prabhu, who was at front, advanced daringly towards the enemy position and with his accurate fire injured a few maoists. But in the endeavour he himself got hit and attained martyrdom. His sheer observation and daredevil attitude saved the day for CRPF as maoists had laid a well- planned ambush at the place to inflict heavy casualties on Security Forces. For his bravery and gallant act, he was awarded the Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously by the Honourable President of India.

SHAHEED CT S. PRABHU

Force No. 045035416 Unit: 210 Born: 1 July 1984 Address: Vill-Kuppatha Mottur, PO-Ammundi, PS-Thiruvalam, Dist.-Vellore, Tamil Nadu Next of kin: Smt. S. Padma (Mother) Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry

243 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2012 ASSAM 8 September 2012

On the 8th of September 2012, a party of 67 Bn CRPF under command SI Rajender kumar reached Guwahati railway station from Shillong for further moving to Group Centre Khatkhati to attend Pre-Induction training. At around 1940 hrs., the troops went to the Paltan Bazar market to have their dinner. The insurgent present in the market, on seeing the movement of troops in uniform, got scared and lobbed the grenade in the busy market. Unfortunately Shaheed Ct Bhawani Singh also got injured in the blast and later succumbed to the injuries and attained martyrdom.

SHAHEED CT BHAWANI SINGH

Force No. 005001067 Unit: 67 Born: 6 June 1981 Address: Vill-Haripura, Dist.- Sikar, Rajasthan Next of Kin: Smt. Suman Kanwar (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 244 2012 BIHAR 8 September 2012

On the 8th of September 2012, troops of 205 CoBRA Bn launched an operation against maoists at Chakrabandha forest, PS-. Banke Bazar, Dist. Gaya along with state police. In the operation, as the troops were combing the jungle, the maoists positioned at the top of a hill opened heavy fire at them coupled with lobbing of grenades and blasting of IEDs. Undeterred, the troops advanced and counter-attacked the maoists. Seeing the advance, the maoists blasted a series of IEDs planted to defend their hideout. One such blast occurred in the proximity of the troops in which Shaheed Ct Bhrigunandan Chaudhary, who was spearheading the assault, got injured. Despite sustaining severe injuries he took position inside a pit and fired at the maoists who were advancing to loot the weapons of injured troops. In the process he neutralized at least six of the maoists before sacrificing his own life for the nation. For his bravery and gallant act he was awarded with “Kirti Chakra” posthumously by the Honourable President of India.

SHAHEED CT BHRIGUNANDAN CHOUDHARY

Force No. 041732922 Unit: 205 Born: 17 December 1982 Address: Vill-Sadholi, PO-Maroda, Dist.-Gariabandh, Chhattishgarh Next of kin: Smt. Sushila Choudhary (Mother) Decoration: Kirti Chakra

245 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2012 JHARKHAND 18 September 2012

On the 18th of September 2012, troops of 203 CoBRA Bn launched an operation against maoists at village Juri-Rabda, PS- Pratappur, Dist. Chatra. The troops navigated whole night in the thickest of jungles and reached close to their target village before the dawn. The troops then launched the search of the village. During search, as a small team under command Sh. P R Mishra. Dy. Comdt. closed in on a hut, the maoists present inside the hut opened indiscriminate fire at them. A fierce gun battle at close distance took place. Soon, the troops began receiving fire from the adjoining maize field also. Undeterred, the troops kept the assault on and neutralized a maoist. In the endeavour Shaheed Ct Mukesh Kumar Bunkar, who was at front fighting with the maoists, also received severe bullet injuries. Despite sustaining injuries he kept firing at the maoists and prevented their escape. The valiant later attained martyrdom during treatment at hospital. For his act of valour and gallant he was awarded with Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously by the Honourable President of India.

SHAHEED CT MUKESH KUMAR BUNKAR

Force No. 075004865 Unit: 203 Born: 5 July 1984 Address: Vill & PO-Rampura, PS-Sahapura, Dist.-Jaipur, Rajasthan Next of kin: Smt. Bina Devi (Wife) Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 246 2012 CHHATTISGARH 19 September 2012

On the 19th of September 2012, troops of 2 Bn CRPF moved out of their camp at Gorkha, PS- Bheji, Dist. Sukma to sanitize the helipad area. As the troops were establishing pickets to cover the area, the maoists hiding in the dense forest launched a brutal attack at one of the pickets. The picket was manned by Shaheed Ct Mahadev Minj, HC Praveen Kumar and Ct Suresh V. On receiving the fire, the three daredevils charged at the maoists and opened heavy fire on them. Soon some other maoists also attacked this picket from another direction. On receiving the fire from two directions, Shaheed Ct Mahadev Minj advanced ferociously while ordering Ct Suresh V to support him using area weapon. The daredevil inflicted heavy casualties on the maoists but in the endeavour the braveheart himself received severe injuries and attained martyrdom. The nation respected his valour and sacrifice and he was awarded the President’s Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously by the Honourable President of India.

SHAHEED CT MAHADEV MINJ

Force No. 941340784 Unit: 2 Born: 1 May 1973 Address: Vill-Nangarkata, PO & PS-Nagarkata, Dist.-Jalpaiguri, West Bengal Next of kin: Smt. Simla Minj (Wife) Decoration: Presidents’s Police Medal for Gallantry

247 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2012 WEST BENGAL 1 October 2012

On the 1st of October 2012, troops of 184 Bn CRPF were undergoing special platoon jungle training at Metala forest, PS- Goaltore, Dist. West Midnapore. At around 0130 hrs, maoists fired at the troops resting in the harbour. The troops retaliated the fire and moved ahead to counter-attack them. But the maoists fled from the area under cover of darkness. In the gunfight two brave troopers namely Shaheed ASI R.N. Mahakud and Shaheed Ct Vijay Bhaskar Reddy sustained bullet injuries and later succumbed to it. Their sacrifice will be forever remembered by CRPF. SHAHEED ASI R N MAHAKUD

Force No. 871261622 Unit: 184 Born: 4 March 1965 Address: Vill-Sanaatta, PO & PS-Rajnilgiri, Dist.-Balasore, Odisha Next of kin: Smt. Sandhyarani Mahakud (Wife)

SHAHEED CT VIJAY BHASKAR REDDY

Force No. 055141207 Unit: 184 Born: 17 August 1986 Address: 76/1, Lingasanipally, Bijinipanny. Lingasanipally, Dist.-Mahaboobnagar, Telangana Next of kin: Smt. A. Radha (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 248 2012 BIHAR 18 October 2012

On the 18th of October 2012, troops of 159 Bn CRPF launched an operation against maoists at Chakrabandha forest, PS- Dumaria, Dist. Gaya. As the troops were advancing towards their target and had reached till village Barha, the maoists waiting in an ambush blasted series of IEDs and opened indiscriminate fire at them. One of the vehicles came under the direct impact of the blast and its occupants sustained severe injuries. The troops immediately took positions and opened fire at the maoists. The maoists had carefully planned the ambush and were occupying all the dominating heights in the vicinity. The maoists were moving for the final kill and looting of weapons when reinforcement under command Shaheed SHAHEED SI RAMJEE RAM Sh. B K Singh, Dy. Comdt. reached at the spot and launched a counter-attack at the maoists. A fierce gun battle took place which resulted in losses on both sides. Force No. 830380049 Undeterred, by the losses and injuries sustained, the troops charged at the maoists Unit: 159 entrenched in safe positions and forced them to withdraw. One Officer and six other brave troopers, namely, Shaheed Shri B.K. Singh, Dy. Comdt., Shaheed Born: 1 January 1965 Insp Hanumant Singh (Ex- Army), Shaheed SI Ramjee Ram, Shaheed HC/Dvr Address: Vill-Santoawanti Naikot, PO-Santoawanti, Choprag, PS-Noan, Lal Babu Sah, Shaheed HC Sri Rai Singh, Shaheed Ct Ashok Kumar Nirala and Dist.-Kaimur, Bihar Shaheed Ct Bikarmaditya Yadav sacrificed their lives while fighting valiantly with the maoists. For their bravery and gallant act displayed during the operation, they Next of kin: Smt. Srimanti Devi (Wife) were awarded the Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously by the Honourable Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry President of India.

SHAHEED SHRI BINOD KUMAR SINGH, DY. COMDT. SHAHEED CT ASHOK KUMAR NIRALA

IRLA No. 5908 Force No. 940040145 Unit: 159 Unit: 159 Born: 5 April 1965 Born: 15 May 1969 Address: Vill-Bachairi, PO-Akngaon, Dist.-Bhojpur, Bihar Address: Vill-Basantpur, PO & PS-Akbarnagar, Dist.-Bhagalpur, Bihar Next of kin: Smt. Anusuya Singh (Wife) Next of kin: Miss Khusbu Kumari (Daughter) Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry

249 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2012

SHAHEED HC SRI RAY SINGH SHAHEED INSP EX-ARMY HANUMANT SINGH

Force No. 913146999 Force No. 115280495 Unit: 159 Unit: 159 Born: 15 July 1972 Born: 7 September 1961 Address: Vill & PO-Sethri, PS-Mahagaon, Dist.-Bhind, Madhya Pradesh Address: Vill-Akbarpur, PO & PS-Shri Mahavirji, Dist.-Karoli, Rajasthan Next of kin: Smt. Manju Devi (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Sukuntala Devi (Wife) Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry

SHAHEED HC/DVR LAL BABU SAH SHAHEED CT BIKRAMADITYA YADAV

Force No. 913273554 Force No. 940210209 Unit: 159 Unit: 159 Born: 6 April 1971 Born: 12 February 1969 Address: Vill-Sahosari, PO-Garkha Saran, PS-Garkha, Dist.-Chhapra, Bihar Address: Vill & PO-Barkynanijor Barhmapur, Dist.-Buxar, Bihar Next of kin: Smt. Gita Devi (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Lakhjhariya Devi (Wife) Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 250 2012 JAMMU AND KASHMIR 28 November 2012

On the 28th of November 2012, Shaheed Ct Pravin Singh Rajput was performing the sentry duty at E/73 Bn location at SRTC Bemina, PS- Parimpore, Dist. Srinagar when he noticed some suspicious movement outside his camp. To check the movement, he lit his torch and focused at the place of suspicion. Suddenly, the militant fired at him and he sustained injuries. Despite sustaining injuries, he retaliated and tried to neutralize the militant. However, the militant fled away. A massive hunt was launched but the militant could not be apprehended. Later Shaheed Ct Pravin Singh Rajput succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.

SHAHEED CT PRAVIN SINGH RAJPUT

Force No. 115069013 Unit: 73 Born: 8 July 1992 Address: Vill-Bhilai, PO-Katiya, PS-Kindarai, Dist.-Seoni, Madhya Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Shyama Rajput (Mother)

251 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2013 JHARKHAND 7 January 2013

On the 7th of January 2013, CRPF troops of 112 and 134 Bns jointly launched an operation against maoists at village Amwatikar, PS- Barwadih, Dist. Latehar. During the operation, as the troops were moving uphill in search of the maoists, the maoists waiting in ambush opened indiscriminate fire at the troops coupled with blasting of IEDs. The troops also took positions and fired at the maoists. A fierce encounter at a close distance ensued. The maoists were in tactically advantageous positions and tried to encircle the troops. The troopers, despite being in disadvantageous positions, fought bravely and pushed the maoists on the back-foot. As the troops advanced at the maoists SHAHEED SI PRADEEP YADAV locations, the fight got intense and both sides suffered losses. Failing to Force No. 105100093 match the bravery of the troopers, the maoists fled taking away their injured Unit: 134 cadres. In this encounter ten brave troopers of CRPF laid down their lives and attained martyrdom. Born: 22 November 1985 Address: Vill & PO-Nayagaon Bahala, Teh-Kosli, Dist.-Rewari, Haryana Next of kin: Smt. Punam Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED HC ROHTASH SINGH

Force No. 901340348 Unit: 134 Born: 11 July 1969 Address: Vill & PO-Nangal Pathani, PS-Jatusana, Dist.-Rewari, Haryana Next of kin: Smt. Sabita Devi (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 252 2013

SHAHEED CT YASHBIR SINGH SHAHEED HC/RO SUDEESH KUMAR

Force No. 913124656 Force No. 075243272 Unit: 134 Unit: 112 Born: 16 August 1968 Born: 20 June 1988 Address: Vill & PO-Sabal Garh, Teh-Sabalgarh, Dist.-Morena, Madhya Address: Vill-Kavoor Vayala, PO-Anchal, Dist.-Kollam, Kerala Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Prasobhana Kumari.V (Mother) Next of kin: Smt. Neelam Singh Jadaon (Wife)

SHAHEED CT SUNIL KUMAR SHAHEED CT CHAMPA LAL MALVIYA

Force No. 065113973 Force No. 035220423 Unit: 134 Unit: 112 Born: 15 August 1983 Born: 8 January 1983 Address: Vill & PO-Behali, PS-Ateli, Dist.-Mohindergarh, Haryana Address: Vill-Ghatla, PO-Sajawata, PS-Ratlam, Dist.-Ratlam, Next of kin: Smt. Shashikala (Wife) Madhya Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Durga Malviya (Wife)

253 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2013

SHAHEED CT BAIJ NATH KISKU SHAHEED CT SHANKAR LAL CHOUDHARY

Force No. 041647008 Force No. 105014269 Unit: 112 Unit: 112 Born: 20 May 1979 Born: 12 July 1990 Address: Vill-Manohar Chowk, PO-Tasaria, PS-Masalia, Address: Vill-Amipura, PO-Kandel, PS-Fulera, Dist.-Jaipur, Rajasthan Dist.-Dumka, Jharkhand Next of kin: Smt. Mohini Devi (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Nilu Marandi (Wife)

SHAHEED CT BABU LAL PATEL SHAHEED CT MAHESH KUMAR

Force No. 065022237 Force No. 931181104 Unit: 112 Unit: 134 Born: 11 December 1983 Born: 2 April 1975 Address: Vill-Shiv Lal Ka Pura, PO-Malak Balu Atrampur, PS-Nabab Ganj, Address: Vill- Silver Baili, PO & PS-Nainanajat, Dist.-Agra, Uttar Pradesh Dist.-Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Shanti Devi (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Rekha Patel (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 254 2013 ASSAM 24 January 2013

On the 24th of January 2013, troops of 142 Bn CRPF launched an operation against insurgents in the general area of village Koura Gaon, PS- Chowkihola, Dist. Karbi Anglong. During the operation, no contact with insurgents was established. As the troops were withdrawing in vehicles, the insurgents opened indiscriminate fire at them. The troops immediately retaliated and chased the insurgents but they managed to flee. In the firing of insurgents, one bullet unfortunately hit Shaheed Ct Emanuel Darlong and he sustained a severe injury. He was immediately evacuated to the nearest hospital where he succumbed to his injury and attained martyrdom.

SHAHEED CT EMANUEL DARLONG

Force No. 115350858 Unit: 142 Born: 2 January 1992 Address: Vill -Serhmuntilla, PO-Pecharthal, Dist.-North Tripura Tripura Next of Kin: Smt. Royee Darlong (Mother)

255 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2013 JAMMU AND KASHMIR 13 March 2013

On the 13th of March 2010, troops of 73 Bn CRPF were kept reserve for Law and Order duties under PS- Bemina, Dist. Srinagar. The troops were waiting in the playground of Police Public School, Bemina, when the militants in the garb of cricket players entered the ground and opened indiscriminate fire at the troops. The unarmed Law and Order component of the troops received severe injuries. Seeing his troops falling prey to the bullets of militants, Shaheed ASI A B Singh charged at the militants and positioned himself between the troops and militants. Due to his daredevil act the militants could not do any further harm to the troops. The troops deployed at the adjoining SHAHEED ASI A.B. SINGH check-post and reinforcement from the Bn HQ later neutralized both the Force No. 880891446 militants. Shaheed ASI A B Singh was awarded the President’s Police Medal Unit: 73 for Gallantry posthumously by the Honourable President of India for his act of gallantry. In the incident five brave troopers attained martyrdom namely Born: 10 September 1966 Shaheed ASI A.B. Singh, Shaheed Ct Om Prakash, Shaheed Ct L.Perumal, Address: Vill-Nahariya Purva, Teh-Orai, Dist. Jalaun, Uttar Pradesh Shaheed Ct Subhash Sourav and Shaheed Ct Sateesha. Next of kin: Smt. Uma Devi (Wife) Decoration: Presidents’s Police Medal for Gallantry

SHAHEED CT OM PRAKASH

Force No. 105064178 Unit: 73 Born: 6 May 1984 Address: Vill-Jamoniya, PO-Fatehpur, Dist.-Sehor, Madhya Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Kamal Devi (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 256 2013

SHAHEED CT L. PERUMAL

Force No. 105034733 Unit: 73 Born: 4 May 1983 Address: No. 2/145 South Street, Thummanayakkanpatty, PO-Paraiyur, Dist.-Madurai, Tamil Nadu Next of kin: Shri R. Lingam (Father)

SHAHEED CT SATEESHA

Force No. 075052904 Unit: 73 Born: 5 August 1987 Address: Vill- Alambadi, PO- A.B. Kaval, Teh-K.R. Pet, Dist.-Mandya, Karnataka Next of kin: Smt. Savithramma (Mother)

SHAHEED CT SUBHASH SOURAV

Force No. 115179628 Unit: 73 Born: 13 December 1991 Address: Vill-Huruhuru Babapet, PO-Babapet, PS-Hazaribagh, Dist.-Hazaribagh, Jharkhand Next of kin: Smt. Poonam Barala (Mother)

257 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2013 BIHAR 8 April 2013

On the 8th of April 2013, troops of 205 Bn CoBRA launched an operation against maoists at Bhabhna Hills, PS- Dumaria, Dist. Gaya. During operation troops recovered IEDs planted serially on a kaccha track. The troops tactically cordoned the area and started diffusing the IEDs. As the troops were diffusing the IEDs, an IED got accidentally blasted in which Shaheed HC Rajeshwar Prasad sustained serious injuries and later attained martyrdom. His sacrifice in the line of duty will be forever cherished by the Force.

SHAHEED HC RAJESHWAR PRASAD

Force No. 913274622 Unit: 205 Born: 8 April 1971 Address: Vill-Rattantola, PO-Mahinawa, PS-Maner, Dist.-Patna, Bihar Next of kin: Smt. Manorma Devi (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 258 2013 CHHATTISGARH 19 April 2013

On the 19th of April 2013, troops of 168 Bn CRPF planned to launch an operation against maoists in the general area of PS- Awapalli, Dist. Bijapur. For the purpose, troops from HQ at Bijapur also moved towards the target area. As the troops were between Murdanda and Timarpur villages, the maoists, who had laid an ambush, opened indiscriminate fire at the troops coupled with blasting of IEDs. The troops immediately took positions and launched a counter-attack at the maoists. The fierce gunfight resulted in injuries on both sides. In the gunfight Shaheed Ct Sunny Salathiya also sustained injuries but despite sustaining injuries, he advanced ahead and injured two of the maoists who were trying to encircle the troops. His valour and bravery forced the maoists to flee from the area. Later the gallant succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom. For his bravery and gallant he was awarded the Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously by the Honourable President of India.

SHAHEED CT SUNNY SALATHIYA

Force No. 041684447 Unit: 168 Born: 31 March 1985 Address: Vill & PO-Gurha Slathian, PS-Vijaypur, Dist.-Samba, Jammu & Kashmir Next of kin: Smt. Mitu Salathia (Wife) Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry

259 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2013 CHHATTISGARH 17 May 2013

On the 17th of May 2013, troops of 208 CoBRA Bn launched an operation against maoists at village Irsameta, PS-. Gangloor, Dist. Bijapur along with state police. In the operation, as the troops were advancing towards the village located at a hilltop, the maoists opened heavy fire at them and blasted IEDs. Undeterred, the troops advanced and counter-attacked the maoists. Seeing the advance, the maoists resorted to heavy firing and lobbing of grenades. In the intense firing one stray bullet hit Shaheed Ct Dev Prakash Singh when he was spearheading the assault. Despite sustaining injuries he fought bravely and laid down his life in the battlefield. One maoist was also gunned down in the encounter by the brave troopers. CRPF lost one of it’s gallant on the day.

SHAHEED CT DEV PRAKASH SINGH

Force No. 015022423 Unit: 208 Born: 20 July 1982 Address: Vill & PO-Barthra Khurd, PS-Chaubepur, Teh-Pindra Varanasi, Dist.-Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Sangeeta Singh (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 260 2013 CHHATTISGARH 1 June 2013

On the 1st of June 2013, troops of 211 Bn CRPF launched an operation against maoists in the jungles of Khallari, PS-Sihawa, Dist. Dhamtari. The troops were commanded by Shaheed Shri S.K. Das, Asst. Comdt. When the troops were combing the jungle, the maoists perched on a hilltop and waiting in an ambush opened indiscriminate fire at them. Without caring for his own life, the commander led his troops in a bold and courageous manner. He counter-attacked the maoists even though being in disadvantageous position and forced them to flee. In the encounter he himself shot and injured many maoists. But the brave heart also sustained severe injuries during the encounter and laid down his life in the battlefield. For his bold and courageous act he was awarded the President’s Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously by the Honourable President of India.

SHAHEED SHRI SAUNAK KUMAR DAS, ASST. COMDT.

IRAL No. 7401 Unit: 211 Born: 3 October 1977 Address: Vill & PO-Khurut, PS-Bantra, Dist.-Howrah, West Bangal Next of kin: Smt. Urmi Das (Wife) Decoration: Presidents’s Police Medal for Gallantry

261 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2013 JAMMU AND KASHMIR 26 August 2013

On the 26th of August 2013, troops of 14 Bn CRPF launched an area domination patrol at village Avaneera, PS- Zainapora, Dist. Shopian in connection with visit of a local MLC. As the troops were patrolling in the area, two militants fired at the vehicle from a bye-lane. The troops immediately retaliated but the militants fled in the densely populated area. In the fire, Shaheed Ct/Dvr Raju Ram Samota received severe bullet injuries and later succumbed to it during treatment. His sacrifice would be remembered by the Force for times to come.

SHAHEED CT/DVR RAJU RAM SAMOTA

Force No. 971120763 Unit: 14 Born: 15 July 1976 Address: Vill-Nadia, PO-Singodkhurd, Dist.-Jaipur, Rajasthan Next of kin: Smt. Sumitra Devi (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 262 2013 JHARKHAND 3 September 2013

On the 3rd of September 2013, troops of 209 CoBRA Bn launched an operation against maoists at village Sankara, PS-Tebo, Dist. West Singhbhum. As the troops reached close to their target, the maoists perched on a hilltop opened indiscriminate fire at them. The troops retaliated anda fierce encounter ensued. During the encounter, Shaheed Ct Santosh Kumar Singh noticed a morcha from which a maoist was firing from an automatic weapon and obstructing the advance of the troops. He took the responsibility of neutralizing the maoist on himself. Daringly he came out of his cover and launched a brutal attack and neutralized him. But in the endeavour he himself got injured. Despite sustaining injury he did not leave the battle field till the camp of the maoists was overrun. For his gallant and valour the martyr was awarded the President’s Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously.

SHAHEED CT SANTOSH KUMAR SINGH

Force No. 060042375 Unit: 209 Born: 15 February 1987 Address: Vill-Ekawan, PS-Barahara, Dist.-Bhojpur, Bihar Next of kin: Smt. Rubi Singh (Wife) Decoration: Presidents’s Police Medal for Gallantry

263 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2013 JAMMU AND KASHMIR 7 November 2013

On the 7th of November 2013, troops of 130 Bn CRPF were deployed for road opening patrol on NH-1A, PS- Awantipora, Dist. Awantipora when militants attacked one of its pickets. The militants, taking advantage of the crowd, reached closer to the picket with their weapons concealed under pherans and opened indiscriminate fire. In the fire Shaheed Ct Pradeep Ghana and Shaheed Ct Mahesh Kumar Barhadia sustained severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries they fired at the militants and injured one of them. However militants managed to flee taking advantage of the crowd. Later, the injured succumbed to their injuries and attained martyrdom. Their sacrifice highlights the yeoman SHAHEED CT MAHESH KUMAR BARHADIYA services of the CRPF personnel in the service of the nation. Force No. 971111381 Unit: 130 Born: 12 January 1976 Address: Vill-Chak Mahroli, PO-Hastinapur, PS-Hastinapur, Dist.-Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Geeta (Wife)

SHAHEED CT PRADEEP GHANA

Force No. 105041702 Unit: 130 Born: 6 July 1988 Address: Vill-Mudrabeda, PO-Muktapur, PS-Ghantgaon, Dist.-Keonjhar, Odisha Next of kin: Smt. Parwati Ghana (Mother)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 264 2013 CHHATTISGARH 11 November 2013

On the 11th of November 2013, troops of 186 Bn CRPF were deployed to sanitize the area around Polling Booths under PS- Katekalyan, Dist. Dantewada on the day of polling during Assembly Elections. As the troops reached near a polling booth established in village Naynar, the maoists waiting in ambush opened indiscriminate fire at them. The troops at that time were passing through the open patch and lay bare to the firing of maoists. At this juncture, Shaheed HC V C Joseph advanced and positioned himself at the fore front and launched a brutal attack at the maoists. His assault paid dividends and some maoists were injured. Seeing their cadres getting injured, the maoists fled from the area. But in the endeavour Shaheed HC V C Joseph himself got injured and sacrificed his life. His act of bravery was awarded with Police Medalfor Gallantry posthumously by the Honourable President of India.

SHAHEED HC V.C. JOSEPH

Force No. 913095247 Unit: 186 Born: 9 May 1971 Address: Vill-Killiyoor, PO-Mangrai Kamplar PS-Karungal, Dist.-Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu Next of kin: Smt. K.C. Mary Josephin (Wife) Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry

265 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2013 CHHATTISGARH 27 November 2013

On the 27th of November 2013, troops of 168 Bn CRPF launched a road opening patrol to sanitize the area under PS- Modakpal, Dist. Bijapur. As the troops were near village Murkinar, the maoists waiting in an ambush opened indiscriminate fire at them and blasted a number of IEDs. The troops retaliated and a fierce encounter ensued. During the encounter, Shaheed Ct Amitava Mishra, Shaheed Ct Madan Lal Aahkay, Shaheed Ct Diganta Bayan and Shaheed Ct Dilip Kumar led the attack from the front forcing the maoists to flee from the area. In the encounter they received severe bullet injuries but with utter disregard to their own safety they fought till their last breath and attained martyrdom in the battlefield.

SHAHEED CT AMITAV MISHRA

Force No. 035100231 Unit: 168 Born: 1 April 1982 Address: Vill-Bikrampur, PO-Bikrampur, PS-Simlapal, Teh-Khatra, Dist.-Bankura, West Bengal Next of kin: Smt. Subarna Mishra (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 266 2013

SHAHEED CT MADAN LAL AAHKAY

Force No. 041662202 Unit: 168 Born: 15 September 1983 Address: Vill-Dulhara, PO-Ghora Dongri, Teh & PS-Chopana, Dist.-Betul, Madhya Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Sangeeta Aahkey (Wife)

SHAHEED CT DILIP KUMAR

Force No. 060720523 Unit: 168 Born: 8 April 82 Address: Vill-Dumari, PO-Sahab Ganj PS-Sahab Ganj, Dist.-Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Manju Singh Chauhan (Wife)

SHAHEED CT DIGANTA BAYAN

Force No. 041686566 Unit: 168 Born: 12 May 1985 Address: Vill-Kalbari, PO-Bhawanipur PS-Barpeta, Dist.-Barpeta, Assam Next of kin: Smt. Amuli Bayan (Mother)

267 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2013 JAMMU AND KASHMIR 11 December 2013

On the 11th of December 2013, troops of 29 Bn CRPF were deployed for road opening patrol at Maithun crossing, PS- Nowgam, Dist. Budgam when militants attacked one of its pickets. The militants, taking advantage of the crowd, reached closer to the picket with their automatic weapons and opened indiscriminate fire at it. In the fire Shaheed ASI Udit Narayan sustained severe injuries. The other troopers fired at the militants but the militants managed to flee taking advantage of the crowd. Later the injured succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom. His sacrifice in the line of duty will be forever cherished by the Force.

SHAHEED ASI UDIT NARAYAN

Force No. 811120509 Unit: 29 Born: 1 October 1960 Address: Vill-Rampur, PO-Rewoitpur, PS- Shahwal, Dist.-Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Kiran Devi (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 268 2014 JHARKHAND 27 January 2014

On the 27th of January 2014, troops of 22 Bn CRPF launched an operation against maoists at village Dholkata, PS- Pirtand, Dist. Giridih to rescue the four panchayat rojgar sewaks who were held captive by them. During the operation, information was received that the maoists were atop a hill near the village. As the troops advanced towards the hilltop, maoists present there opened indiscriminate fire and blasted IEDs. The troops took position and retaliated. When the troops advanced ahead to launch the counter-attack, the maoists blasted a series of IEDs in which Shaheed Ct Badal Roy sustained severe injuries. Despite injuries he charged at the maoists and forced them to flee leaving behind the abductees. Later the brave heart succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.

SHAHEED CT BADAL ROY

Force No. 115317309 Unit: 22 Born: 15 May 1990 Address: Vill-Aamgudi, PO-Aamgudi Bazar, P.S.-Mainagudi, Dist.-Jalpaiguri, West Bengal Next of kin: Smt. Tapasi Roy (Wife)

269 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2014 CHHATTISGARH 9 February 2014

On the 9th of February 2014, troops of 219 Bn CRPF launched an operation against maoists in the jungles of Bodhpadar, PS- Bheji, Dist. Bheji. The troops raided a hide-out during which a fierce encounter took place. The maoists used heavy and intense fire to stop the advance of troops. But without caring for the bullets the troops advanced adopting the tactics of fire and move. As the troops closed in, the maoists fled from the area. While the troops were searching the camp of the maoists, a maoist hiding at a distance blasted an IED planted in the camp. In the blast, Shaheed Sh. Mohd Nehal Alam, Dy. Comdt. and Shaheed Ct Raju Raut sustained severe injuries. They were SHAHEED MOHD NEHAL ALAM, DY. COMDT. evacuated to the nearest hospital but their lives could not be saved and they IRLA No. 6984 attained martyrdom in the service of the nation. Unit: 219 Born: 4 December 1974 Address: Vill-Damdama, PO-Salmari, PS-Ajhamnagar, Dist.-Katihar, Bihar Next of kin: Smt. Hurjahan Begum (Wife)

SHAHEED CT RAJU RAUT

Force No. 031446206 Unit: 219 Born: 6 January 1980 Address: Vill-Dunlop Estate, PO-Shahganj, PS-Chirsurah, Dist.-Hoogly, West Bengal Next of kin: Smt. Neelam Raut (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 270 2014 CHHATTISGARH 11 March 2014

On the 11th of March 2014, troops of 80 Bn CRPF launched a road opening patrol under PS- Tongpal, Dist. Sukma. The troops had moved 5 kms from the base camp when the maoists waiting in an ambush opened indiscriminate fire at them. The troops immediately retaliated and advanced at the maoists positions. As the troops were concentrating their advance at the maoists positions, they received a heavy fire from the opposite direction. Troops looked for covers but the maoists had also planted a series of IEDs under possible covers like trees and boulders. As the troops moved to take covers, the maoists detonated the IEDs. A number of troopers received injuries in SHAHEED INSP/EX-ARMY TILAK RAJ SINGH the blast. The troopers, though were engulfed in intense enemy fire, fought Force No. 115280833 valiantly and held to their ground. After the reinforcements arrived, the Unit: 80 maoists fled from the area. In the long drawn battle eleven brave troopers of CRPF sacrificed their lives. Born: 1 June 1959 Address: Vill-Bharool, PO-Farala, Dist.-Nawasahar, Punjab Next of kin: Shri Balvinder Singh (Son)

SHAHEED INSP SUBHASH CHANDRA SHAHEED ASI MAN MOHAN SINGH

Force No. 811160208 Force No. 830735961 Unit: 80 Unit: 80 Born: 2 April 1962 Born: 1 July 1962 Address: Vill & PO-Nagoan, PS-Aleva, Dist.-Jind, Haryana Address: Vill & PO-Semari, PS-Nagod, Dist.-Satna, Madhya Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Virmathi Devi (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Shayama Singh (Wife)

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SHAHEED HC PRADEEP KUMAR SHAHEED CT NAHAR SINGH

Force No. 921121385 Force No. 941111526 Unit: 80 Unit: 80 Born: 31 October 1972 Born: 3 May 1972 Address: Vill-Kute, PO-Tiralashram, Dist.-Ranchi, Jharkhand Address: Vill & PO-Sefara Babai, PS-Ambah, Dist.-Morena, Madhya Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Asha Rani (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Usha Bai (Wife)

SHAHEED HC/EX-ARMY LAKHBIR SINGH SHAHEED CT SOMNATH RATHORE

Force No. 115280976 Force No. 035280872 Unit: 80 Unit: 80 Born: 4 July 1963 Born: 14 September 1981 Address: Vill-Busakwara, PO-Bharmar, Dist.-Kangra, Himachal Pradesh Address: Vill-Barre, Dist.-Anuppur, Madhya Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Lalita Hira (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Santoshi Rathore (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 272 2014

SHAHEED CT NEERAJ KUMAR SHAHEED CT FAIZUL HAQUE

Force No. 041726415 Force No. 065137712 Unit: 80 Unit: 80 Born: 15 March 1982 Born: 31 December 1982 Address: Vill & PO-Kalandi, PS-Sarbhan, Dist.-Meerut, Uttar Pradesh Address: Vill & PO-Ghilani, Dist.-Nogaon, Aasam Next of kin: Smt. Sonika Devi (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Rosemani Begam (Wife)

SHAHEED CT KAUSHAL KISHORE DOHRE SHAHEED CT MANOJ KUMAR BARET

Force No. 041741057 Force No. 065060789 Unit: 80 Unit: 80 Born: 25 August 1982 Born: 18 September 1984 Address: Vill-Panahera, PO- Etaheya, PS-Jalaun, Dist.-Jalaun, Address: Vill-Kumari Kala, PO-Sarhar, Dist.-Janjgir Champa, Uttar Pradesh Chhattishgarh Next of kin: Smt. Rakhi (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Anju Lata (Wife)

273 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2014 CHHATTISGARH 4 April 2014

On the 4th of April 2014, maoists fired at the company location of 74Bn CRPF at Burkapal, PS- Chintagupha, Dist. Sukma. The troops present in the camp immediately took positions and fired towards the jungle from where the heavy fire was coming. The maoists, on facing the retaliation from the troops, fled from the area. During the gun fight Shaheed Ct Binod Yadav received bullet injury but despite sustaining injury he kept firing at the maoists. He was evacuated to the nearest hospital but he succumbed to the injuries and attained martyrdom.

SHAHEED CT BINOD YADAV

Force No. 115178622 Unit: 74 Born: 20 May 1989 AAddress: Vill-Gharwatand, PO-Champi, PS-Petarwar, Dist.-Bokaro, Jharkhand Next of kin: Smt. Anju Devi (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 274 2014 BIHAR 7 April 2014

On the 7th of April 2014, troops of 153 Bn CRPF launched an operation against maoists in the general area of PS- Dhibra, Dist. Aurangabad. During search of the area troops detected three IEDs planted at Baranda More. They immediately cordoned the area and stopped all the movement on the road. BDD squad of State Police was called to defuse the IEDs but due to other engagements it did not turn up. To properly secure the area from any untoward incident, the troops then decided to buttress the IEDs. As the troops after buttressing the two IEDs were buttressing the third one, it suddenly went off. Due to the blast an officer and two other brave troopers namely Shaheed SHAHEED CT T. PUNNA RAO Shri Inderjit Singh, Dy. Comdt., Shaheed Ct T Punna Rao and Shaheed Ct Force No. 041584808 Pawan Kumar received severe injuries. They were immediately evacuated to Unit: 153 the hospital but they succumbed to their injuries and sacrificed their lives for the nation. Born: 29 May 1977 Address: Vill & PO-Samalkot, PS-Samalkot, Dist.-East Godawari, Andhra Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Thota Sanyasamma (Mother)

SHAHEED SHRI INDERJIT SINGH, DY. COMDT. SHAHEED CT PAWAN KUMAR

IRLA No. 6097 Force No. 041587844 Unit : 153 Unit: 153 Born: 2 November 1967 Born: 2 July 1981 Address: Vill-Mahinawa Bazar, PO & PS-Maner, Dist.-Patna, Bihar Address: Vill & PO-Sikri, PS-Sikri, Teh-Nager, Dist.-Bharatpur, Rajasthan Next of kin: Smt. Durgawati (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Rajkumari Dahiya (Wife)

275 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2014 CHHATTISGARH 9 April 2014

On the 9th of April 2014, troops of 206 CoBRA Bn launched an operation against maoists in the jungles of Chintagupha, PS- Chintagupha, Dist. Sukma. During the operation, no contact with maoists was established. The troops then planned their withdrawal. As the troops were withdrawing, the maoists waiting in an ambush opened indiscriminate fire at them coupled with blasting of IEDs. The troops retaliated bravely and a fierce encounter ensued. As the troops counter-attacked the maoists, the maoists fled from the area after suffering injuries. In the encounter three CoBRA troopers, namely, Shaheed Ct Chandra Kant Ghosh, Shaheed Ct G. Narasimha and Shaheed SHAHEED CT G. NARASIMHA CT Ranvir Singh sustained severe injuries when they were spearheading Force No. 055142222 the attack. The three brave troopers later succumbed to their injuries and Unit: 206 attained martyrdom. Born: 20 May 1987 Address: Vill-Raju Thanda, Teh-Bheema Devarapalli, PO- Katkoor, Dist.-Karimnagar, Telangana Next of kin: Smt. Sattamma Gugulothu (Mother)

SHAHEED CT CHANDRA KANT GHOSH SHAHEED CT RANVIR SINGH

Force No. 105310016 Force No. 115205699 Unit: 206 Unit: 206 Born: 8 August 1988 Born: 15 January 1986 Address: Vill & PO-Lisha, PS-Bharatpur, Dist.-Mushidabad, West Bengal Address: Vill-Bindwal, PS-Hussainganj, Dist.-Siwan, Bihar Next of kin: Smt. Srabani Ghosh (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Priya Kumari (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 276 2014 CHHATTISGARH 9 April 2014

On the 9th of April 2014, troops of 85 Bn CRPF carried out road sanitization duties in the general area under PS- Gangloor, Dist. Bijapur. As the troops were near Kikler hill, the maoists waiting in an ambush blasted an IED followed by indiscriminate fire. The troops immediately retaliated and the maoists fled from the area. Unfortunately Shaheed Ct Pushpa Ranjan N. who was leading the troops came under the impact of the blast and sustained severe injuries. He was evacuated to the nearest hospital but the brave trooper succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.

SHAHEED CT PUSHPA RANJAN N.

Force No. 041758709 Unit: 85 Born: 13 May 1979 Address: Vill-Neduveli, Vembayam, PO-Konchira, PS-Vattapara, Dist.-Trivandrum, Kerala Next of kin: Smt. Sindu Lekha (Wife)

277 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2014 BIHAR 10 April 2014

On the 10th of April 2014, troops of 131 Bn CRPF were proceeding for deployment at polling booths in connection with General Elections in the area under PS- Haveli Kharagpur, Dist. Munger. As the troops were moving near the village Sawa Lakh Baba, the maoists hiding in the jungle opened indiscriminate fire at the troops. The maoists had positioned themselves behind boulders and trees and were raining havoc at the troops. The troops immediately took positions and retaliated the fire. A fierce encounter ensued at a close distance. To counter-attack the maoists, the troops advanced using tactics of fire and move. Seeing the advance, the maoists found it safe to flee SHAHEED HC SOME GOWDA from the area. In the fierce encounter Shaheed HC Some Gowda and Shaheed Force No. 913098318 HC Ravindra Kumar Ray sustained bullet injuries when they were leading the Unit: 131 assault from the front and later achieved martyrdom. Born: 18 October 1970 Address: Vill- Haiyur, PO- Singarappura, Teh-Chanapatna, PS-Akkur, Dist.-Ramanagar, Karnataka Next of kin: Smt. Puttamani (Wife)

SHAHEED HC RAVINDRA KUMAR RAY

Force No. 910720121 Unit: 131 Born: 15 March 1969 Address: Vill-Shekh Dumari, PO-Gopalpur, PS-Naya Gaon, Teh-Sonpur, Dist.-Chhapra, Bihar Next of kin: Smt. Sumitra Devi (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 278 2014 CHHATTISGARH 12 April 2014

On the 12th of April 2014, troops of 80 Bn CRPF were deployed for road sanitization duties on Darbha Road, PS- Darbha, Dist. Bastar in connection with de-induction of polling parties. After the movement of the polling parties, the troops planned their withdrawal. During withdrawal the condition of one of the troopers became critical and he needed to be evacuated immediately. The troops then stopped a civil ambulance and boarded it. Hardly had the ambulance covered a few kilometers when the maoists detonated an IED targeting it. The vehicle came under the impact of the blast and the troopers sitting on it sustained severe injuries. Other troops rushed to the spot and SHAHEED INSP NIRODE KUMAR ROY chased the maoists but they fled away taking advantage of dense vegetation. In Force No. 810070224 the blast five brave personnel of CRPF, namely, Shaheed Insp Nirode Kumar Unit: 80 Roy, Shaheed ASI J. Kanti Bhai, Shaheed HC M. Oblesu, Shaheed HC Sita Ram and Shaheed CT Dhiraj Kumar attained martyrdom. Born: 1 January 1962 Address: Vill-Billpara, PO-Birnagar, PS-Taherpur, Dist.-Nadia, West Bengal Next of kin: Smt. Manika Rai (Wife)

SHAHEED ASI J. KANTI BHAI

Force No. 831290142 Unit: 80 Born: 1 January 1958 Address: Vill-Dholawani PS-Bhiloda, Dist.-Sabarkantha, Gujrat Next of kin: Smt. Mangu Ben (Wife)

279 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2014

SHAHEED HC M. OBLESU

Force No. 913107949 Unit: 80 Born: 4 July 1966 Address: Vill & PO-Sai Nagar, PS & Teh-Anantapur, Dist.-Ananthapur, Andra Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. B.Nagamani (Wife)

SHAHEED CT DHIRAJ KUMAR

Force No. 115203713 Unit: 80 Born: 16 February 1992 Address: Vill-Sadipur Dyara Gokhle Nagar, PO-Vishnupur, PS-Balia, Dist.-Begusarai, Bihar Next of kin: Smt. Meena Devi (Mother)

SHAHEED HC SITA RAM

Force No. 921190921 Unit: 80 Born: 1 July 1969 Address: Vill-Gahani, PO-Mirzapur Sadat, PS-Bahariya Bad, Dist.- Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Mira Devi (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 280 2014 JHARKHAND 4 July 2014

On the 4th of July 2014, troops of 7 Bn CRPF launched an operation against maoists at village Lakhari, PS- Khaira, Dist. Jamui. The operation was commanded by Shaheed Sh. Hira Kumar Jha, second-in-command. The troops cordoned the village before the first light and launched the search. As the troops starting searching the village, the maoists hiding inside the huts moved out taking shield of the civilians and opened indiscriminate fire at the troops. The troops retaliated in a controlled manner avoiding collateral damage. Shaheed Sh. Hira Kumar Jha, second-in-command, who was leading the attack noticed an AK-47 wielding maoist who was trying to flee from the area under human shield. He immediately took along two constables with him and chased the maoist. After closing in on the maoist he launched the assault and injured him but unfortunately in the endeavour he also sustained injuries and sacrificed his life for the nation. Three dreaded maoists were apprehended in the operation along with recovery of one 303 rifle, one 12 bore C/M pistol, 150 rounds of ammunitions, three IEDs, three containers full of explosives and other incriminating items. For his act of gallant and bravery the martyr was awarded the “Shaurya Chakra” posthumously by the Honourable President of India.

SHAHEED SHRI HIRA KUMAR JHA, SECOND-IN- COMMAND

IRLA No. 5005 Unit: 7 Born: 15 August 1969 Address: Mahavir Mandir, Gandhi Road, Dist.-Dhanbad, Jharkhand Next of kin: Smt. Binu Jha (Wife) Decoration: Shaurya Chakra

281 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2014 CHHATTISGARH 9 August 2014

On the 9th of August 2014, troops of 168 Bn CRPF carried out road sanitization duties in the general area under PS- Awapalli, Dist. Bijapur. As the troops were near village Awapalli, the maoists waiting in an ambush blasted an IED followed by indiscriminate fire. The troops immediately retaliated the fire and the maoists fled from the area. Unfortunately Shaheed Ct Patel Jignesh Kumar, who was leading the troops, sustained severe injuries in the blast. Despite sustaining injuries he fought from the front and set an example of bravery. He was evacuated to the nearest hospital but the brave trooper succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.

SHAHEED CT PATEL JIGNESH KUMAR

Force No. 095120476 Unit: 168 Born: 18 January 1988 Address: Vill & PO-Kodiawara, PS & Teh-Vijay Nagar, Dist.-Sabar Kantha, Gujrat Next of kin: Smt. Maya Ben (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 282 2014 CHHATTISGARH 10 August 2014

On the 10th of August 2014, troops of 168 Bn CRPF launched an operation against maoists at village Raiguda, PS- Awapalli, Dist. Bijapur. During the operation, as the troops reached close to their target, the maoists waiting in ambush opened indiscriminate fire at them. The troops retaliated and a fierce encounter ensued. To counter-attack the maoists, troops advanced using tactics of fire and move. On seeing the advance of the troops, maoists resorted to blasting of IEDs and began to flee from the area. The troops chased the maoists but they managed to flee from the area. During the counter-attack as Shaheed Ct Nek Pal and Shaheed Ct H.S. Kushwah were advancing towards SHAHEED CT NEK PAL the maoists ferociously they got hit by the bullets and were severely injured. Force No. 041660707 Without caring for their injuries they fought with the maoists till their last Unit: 168 breath and sacrificed their lives in the service of the nation. Born: 28 June 1982 Address: Vill-Tirhi, PO-Lamsar, Teh & PS-Kalpi, Dist.-Jalaun, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Uma Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED CT H.S. KUSHWAH

Force No. 041660832 Unit: 168 Born: 7 July 1978 Address: Vill-Atiya, PO-Hathin, PS-Chibra Mau, Dist.-Kannouj, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Anita Devi (Wife)

283 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2014 JHARKHAND 17 September 2014

On the 17th of September 2014, troops of 207 CoBRA Bn launched an operation against maoists in the jungles near village Chekam, PS- Ghatshila, Dist. East Singhbhum. When the troops were combing the jungle, the maoists present there opened indiscriminate fire at them. The troops also retaliated and a fierce encounter ensued. The maoists were behind boulders and trees making the fire of troops ineffective. The troops then advanced adopting the tactics of fire and move. Seeing the advance of troops, the maoists fled from the area. During the fierce encounter Shaheed Ct Bikas Sutradhar, who was spearheading the attack, suffered severe injuries. Despite injuries he fought shoulder to shoulder with other troopers. He was evacuated from the battlefield but he succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.

SHAHEED CT BIKAS SUTRADHAR

Force No. 061778456 Unit: 207 Born: 15 April 1987 Address: Vill-Bonsanka, PS-Panrui, Teh-Suri, Dist.-Birbhum, West Bangel Next of kin: Smt. Iti Sutradhar (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 284 2014 JAMMU AND KASHMIR 26 September 2014

On the 26th of September 2014, Shaheed Ct Kirtirkar Nishad was on sentry duty at main gate of E/44 Bn CRPF under PS- Mahraj Ganj, Dist. Srinagar. At around 1824 hrs, some unknown militants, taking advantage of the densely populated buildings, fired at him. He ducked for cover but unfortunately one bullet hit him and he sustained severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries he tried to open fire but did not fire as the target was not clear. He was evacuated to the hospital but he succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.

SHAHEED CT KIRTIRKAR NISHAD

Force No. 105029384 Unit: 44 Born: 6 July 1990 Address: Vill-Mudiyar Kewathiya, PO-Rudranagar, PS-Rudholi, Dist.-Basti, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Malti Devi (Wife)

285 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2014 CHHATTISGARH 27 September 2014

On the 27th of September 2014, troops of 168 Bn CRPF carried out road sanitization duties in the general area under PS- Basaguda, Dist. Bijapur. As the troops were near village Murdanda, the maoists waiting in an ambush blasted an IED followed by indiscriminate fire. The troops immediately retaliated and the maoists fled from the area. Unfortunately Shaheed HC/RO Dilip Kumar Pandey, who was charging at the maoists, stepped on an IED and received severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries he fought from the front and set an example of bravery. He was evacuated to the nearest hospital but the brave trooper succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.

SHAHEED HC/RO DILIP KUMAR PANDEY

Force No. 085202631 Unit: 168 Born: 20 January 1986 Address: Vill-Bhakura, PO-Aashaparari, PS-Simri, Dist.-Buxar, Bihar Next of kin: Smt. Priyanka Pandey (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 286 2014 CHHATTISGARH 1 December 2014

On the 1st of December 2014, joint troops of CRPF from 150, 206 and 223 Bns launched an operation against maoists in the general area of villages Tandamarka and Kasalpara, PS-Chintagupha, Dist: Sukma. During operation troops busted a hideout and recovered two Rifles and other allied equipments. On the 1st of December 2014 at about 1030 hrs, when the troops were near village Kasalpara, the maoists ambushed them. The troops retaliated and a fierce encounter ensued. The maoists had taken positions on a hilltop and were firing heavily at the troops. The troops, without caring for their lives, advanced and launched a counter attack at the well-entrenched maoists. The SHAHEED SHRI RAJESH KAPURIA, ASST. COMDT. maoists had planned their ambush in perfection as another group of maoists IRLA No. 9005 was hiding in the village. As the troops charged towards the hill, the maoists Unit: 223 present in the village opened fire at the troops from their back. The troops got caught in a two-sided ambush but they did not give up and fought valiantly Born: 9 January 1977 till the reinforcements arrived. As the reinforcements arrived the maoists fled Address: Vill-Sunda Ka Bas Fatesari, PO-Devgaon, PS-Mukengarh, from the area. In the encounter fourteen brave troopers of CRPF sacrificed Dist.-Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan their lives in the service of the nation. The nation salutes their bravery. Next of kin: Smt. Suman Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED SHRI B.S. VERMA, DY. COMDT. SHAHEED SI HEMRAJ SHARMA

IRLA No. 5320 Force No. 125071953 Unit: 223 Unit: 223 Born: 6 October 1961 Born: 15 July 1986 Address: Vill & PS-Naubasta, Dist.-Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh Address: Vill.-Mamroda, PO-Koliya, Teh – Didwana, Dist.-Nagour, Next of kin: Master Ravi Verma (Son) Rajasthan Next of kin: Smt. Lalita Devi (Wife)

287 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2014

SHAHEED HC PANCHU RAM SHAHEED CT K.RAM MOHAN

Force No. 901151012 Force No. 115141058 Unit: 223 Unit: 223 Born: 5 April 1971 Born: 6 March 1989 Address: Vill.-Peeh, PO-Peeh, Teh-Pilwa, Dist.-Nagour, Rajasthan Address: Vill-Domnikota, PO- Domnikota, PS & Teh-Nallamada, Dist.-Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Saroj Devi (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. K. Krishnama (Mother)

SHAHEED HC/RO KULDEEP PUNIA SHAHEED CT P.L. MAJHI

Force No. 095261006 Force No. 015044748 Unit: 223 Unit: 223 Born: 27 January 1989 Born: 14 May 1979 Address: Vill-Jamalpur, PO-Jhakhera, PS-Simbavali, Dist.-Hapur, Address: Vill.-Cement Nagar, PO-Bardol, PS- Bargarh, Dist.-Bargarh, Uttar Pradesh Odisha Next of kin: Smt. Brahmwati (Mother) Next of kin: Smt. Sharmila Majhi (Mother)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 288 2014

SHAHEED CT RADHE SHYAM RAM SHAHEED CT PAWAR UMAJI SHIVAJI

Force No. 0060111144 Force No. 115255884 Unit: 223 Unit: 223 Born: 4 January 1978 Born: 30 June 1991 Address: Vill – Tirojpur, PO-Gajraj Ganj, PS-Udwant Nagar, Address: Vill.-Vadgaon, PO-Vadgaon, PS- Tasgaon, Dist.-Sangli, Dist.-Bhojpur, Bihar Maharashtra Next of kin: Smt. Meena Devi (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Pawar Sunita Shivaji (Mother)

SHAHEED CT GOURI SHANKAR SINGH SHAHEED CT MD SHAFI BHATT

Force No. 105176216 Force No. 065342473 Unit: 223 Unit: 223 Born: 10 December 1986 Born: 20 March 1986 Address: Vill-Turidih Mahuda, PO-Silphor, Teh-Chas, PS-Pindrajora, Address: Vill – Omburn, PO-Pattan, PS-Pattan, Dist.-Baramulla, Dist.-Bokaro, Jharkhand Jammu & Kashmir Next of kin: Smt. Lalita Singh (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Safeena Begam (Wife)

289 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2014

SHAHEED CT MUKESH KUMAR

Force No. 125023735 Unit: 223 Born: 15 July 1993 Address: Vill-Bajha, PO-Atrampur, Dist.-Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Prabha Devi (Mother)

SHAHEED CT MANISH SINGH

Force No. 105066314 Unit: 223 Born: 15 November 1989 Address: Vill-Baihar, Dist.-Balaghat, Madha Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Shanta Singh (Mother)

SHAHEED CT DEEPAK KUMAR

Force No. 125341335 Unit: 223 Born: 3 April 1992 Address: Vill-Kalah, PO-Swankha, Dist.-Samba, Jammu & Kashmir

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 290 2014 JAMMU AND KASHMIR 3 December 2014

On the 3rd of December 2014, troops of 183 Bn CRPF were deployed for road sanitization duties for safe induction of CISF troops during Assembly Elections. The troops had established pickets at regular intervals on the road. One such picket was established near village Pahoo, PS- Pulwama, Dist. Pulwama. At around 1715 hrs, when the CISF convoy had just passed, some unidentified militants taking advantage of milling crowd, hurled a grenade at the picket and fled away in a vehicle. In the blast Shaheed ASI Samsher Singh sustained severe injuries and attained martyrdom

SHAHEED ASI SAMSHER SINGH

Force No. 901112061 Unit: 183 Born: 7 October 1970 Address: Vill-Fouladpur, Bawari Ki Dhani, PO & PS-Shahjahanpur, Dist.-Alwar, Rajasthan Next of kin: Smt. Savitri Devi (Wife)

291 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2014 CHHATTISGARH 13 December 2014

On the 13th of December 2014, troops of 222 Bn CRPF carried out road sanitization duties in the general area under PS-Basaguda, Dist.-Bijapur. When the troops were near village Rajpeta, the maoists waiting in an ambush blasted an IED followed by indiscriminate fire. The troops immediately retaliated and the maoists fled from the area. Unfortunately Shaheed Ct R. Goverdhan Reddy, who was charging at the maoists, stepped upon an IED and received severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries he fought from the front and set an example of bravery. He was evacuated to the nearest hospital but the brave trooper succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.

SHAHEED CT R. GOVERDHAN REDDY

Force No. 115141031 Unit: 222 Born: 4 February 1988 Address: Vill-Sanganony Palli, PS-Koilkonda, Dist.-Mehboobnagar, Telangana Next of kin: Smt. R.Lalithamma (Mother)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 292 2015 BIHAR 23 February 2015

On the 23rd of February 2015, troops of 205 CoBRA Bn launched an operation against maoists in the general area of PS- Dumaria, Dist. Gaya. The troops combed the area and a brief encounter with maoists took place but the maoists managed to escape. After the operation, as the troops were withdrawing in vehicles, the maoists blasted an IED near village Baghpur. One of the vehicles came under the impact of the blast and its occupants sustained injuries. The injured troopers retaliated forcing the maoists to flee from their well- entrenched positions. Later two brave hearts namely Shaheed HC Gulab Yadav and Shaheed HC/Dvr Narottam Das succumbed to their injuries and SHAHEED HC GULAB YADAV attained martyrdom. Force No. 930721505 Unit: 205 Born: 20 December 1974 Address: Vill-Gopalpur, PO-Kamalpur, Dist.-Chandolli, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Sabita Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED HC/DVR NAROTTAM DAS

Force No. 951230946 Unit: 205 Born: 15 May 1976 Address: Vill & PO-Kheda Dabar, PS-Jaffarpur, Dist.-Delhi, New Delhi Next of kin: Smt. Meena Devi (Wife)

293 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2015 JAMMU AND KASHMIR 20 March 2015

On the 20th of March 2015, two militants sneaked into Police Station Rajbagh, Dist. Kathua and opened indiscriminate fire at the troops stationed there. A platoon of 121 Bn CRPF was also stationed at the Police Station. The militants, after killing the police sentry, advanced ahead to enter the building. Shaheed Ct Satish Kumar and Shaheed Ct Mohite Suraj Sarje Rao, who were in the barrack at first floor, immediately took positions near the stairs and fired at the militants. The militants hurled successive grenades at the bravehearts due to which they sustained severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries the two held to their positions and gunned down one of the militants. The second SHAHEED CT SATISH KUMAR militant then entered in a barrack at ground floor and was also neutralized by Force No. 015110384 the troopers after a fierce gunfight. The two brave hearts were immediately Unit: 121 evacuated but they succumbed to their injuries and attained martyrdom. Two AK-47 Rifles, 02 Pistols and other incriminating items were recovered from Born: 6 March 1978 the slain militants. Address: Vill-Chhattara, PS-Uchana, Dist.-Jind, Haryana Next of kin: Smt. Kamla Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED CT MOHITE SURAJ SARJE RAO

Force No. 135212529 Unit: 121 Born: 16 December 1993 Address: Vill.-Ganeshwadi, PO-Sartale, PS-Wai, Dist.-Satara, Maharashtra Next of kin: Smt. Mohite Usha Sarjerao (Mother)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 294 2015 JAMMU AND KASHMIR 11 May 2015

On the 11th of May 2015, troops of 90 Bn CRPF were deployed for road opening patrol under PS- Bijbehera, Dist. Anantnag. The troops after sanitizing the area established pickets at vantage points. At around 1455 hrs, two militants attacked a picket of CRPF using indiscriminate fire. In the attack Shaheed ASI Omkar Nath Singh and Shaheed Ct Tilak Raj sustained severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries, Shaheed Ct Tilak Raj retaliated to the fire but the militants managed to flee taking advantage of the crowd. The injured were evacuated to the nearest hospital but they succumbed to their injuries and attained martyrdom. SHAHEED ASI OMKAR NATH SINGH Force No. 841240422 Unit: 90 Born: 6 August 1962 Address: Vill & PO & PS-Karahia, Teh –Zamania, Dist.-Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Usha Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED CT TILAK RAJ

Force No. 971441951 Unit: 90 Born: 1 August 1975 Address: Vill-Begiyalla, PO-Sudly, PS & Teh-Dalhousie, Dist.-Chamba, Himachal Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Suman Devi (Wife)

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On the 4th of June 2015, troops of 229 Bn CRPF carried out road sanitization duties in the general area under PS- Awapalli, Dist. Bijapur. As the troops were near village Murdanda, the maoists waiting in an ambush blasted an IED followed by indiscriminate fire. The troops immediately retaliated and the maoists fled from the area. Unfortunately during the counter-attack Shaheed Ct Varun Kumar Tiwari, who was charging at the maoists, stepped on an IED and received severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries he fought from the front and set an example of bravery. He was evacuated to the nearest hospital but the brave trooper succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.

SHAHEED CT VARUN KUMAR TIWARI

Force No. 135262554 Unit: 229 Born: 22 August 1993 Address: Vill-Lona Khar Ka Pura, PO-Dahiyawan, PS-Holagarh, Dist.-Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Mithilesh Kumari (Mother)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 296 2015 CHHATTISGARH 18 August 2015

On the 18th of August 2015, troops of 168 Bn CRPF launched an operation against maoists at village Guttum PS- Basaguda, Dist. Bijapur. As the troops were near to their target, the maoists waiting in an ambush blasted an IED followed by indiscriminate fire. The troops immediately retaliated and the maoists fled from the area. Unfortunately during the attack Shaheed Ct Sunil Ram, who was charging at the maoists, stepped on an IED and received severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries he fought from the front and set an example of bravery. He was evacuated to the nearest hospital but the brave trooper succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.

SHAHEED CT SUNIL RAM

Force No. 085196892 Unit: 168 Born: 10 November 1986 Address: Vill- Sarai, PO-Jandaha, Teh-Mohania, PS-Ramgarh, Dist.-Bhabhua, Bihar Next of kin: Smt. Phool Kumari (Wife)

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