WARRIORS REMEMBERED

Vol 3 1998-2004 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 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 1998-2004 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 3 1998-2004

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Shri Awdhesh Kumar, Husband of Shaheed Constable (Mahila) Kamlesh Kumari, ‘Ashok Chakra’ receiving the honour from the Hon’ble Shri K.R. Narayanan Date: 26 January 2002 Venue:

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ISBN: 978-81-931772-9-7 WARRIORS REMEMBERED Vol 3-1998-2004 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 , 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. 1998 MANIPUR 15 February 1998

98 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Imphal district of Manipur for conducting counter-insurgency operations against the insurgent outfits which had mushroomed across the State. On the 15th of February 1998, while troops were returning after conducting an operation, they were ambushed at Irrilbung Bridge and came under heavy gunfire of the militants. With the terrain affording no shelter, the brave CRPF troops retaliated by advancing further to silence the opposing guns at great personal risk. The valour and bravery of the troopers ultimately inflicted serious injuries and forced the insurgents to flee but in this courageous assault, eight brave troopers of SHAHEED SI JOGINDER SINGH CRPF were martyred. For the bravery and valour, Shaheed SI Joginder Singh, Force No. 650031804 who was leading the assault, was awarded with President’s Police Medal for Unit: 98 Gallantry posthumously. Born: 8 November 1944 Address: Vill-Noi Abadi Kutibpur, PO & PS -Hariana, Dist.- Hoshirpur, Punjab Next of kin: Smt. Satya Kaur (Wife) Decoration: President’s Police Medal for Gallantry

SHAHEED HC NETH RAM

Force No. 810130066 Unit: 98 Born: 10 June 1961 Address: Vill & PO -Mol Bharu, PS -Shingana, Dist.-Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan Next of kin: Smt. Munni Devi (Wife)

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SHAHEED L/NK SUNIL KUMAR SHAHEED CT MOHD. RAFIQ

Force No. 850826043 Force No. 741170584 Unit: 98 Unit: 98 Born: 19 August 1965 Born: 9 June 1965 Address: Vill -Lakhanwala, PO -Joswala, PS -Sahaspur, Dist.-Dehradun, Address: Vill -Pata Trana, PO -Darwal, Dist.-Rajouri, Jammu & Kashmir Uttrakhand Next of kin: Smt. Maqsood Begum (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Sheela Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED CT RAJENDER PRASAD SHAHEED CT PARAMJIT SINGH

Force No. 901170934 Force No. 911172939 Unit: 98 Unit: 98 Born: 5 August 1968 Born: 20 April 1970 Address: Vill & PO -Balahan Khurad, PS-Jatusaria, Dist.-Rewari, Haryana Address: Vill & PO-Chukhlara, PS-Adampur, Dist.-Jalandhar, Punjab Next of kin: Smt. Raj Bala Devi (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Narinder Kaur (Wife)

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SHAHEED CT MAJOR SINGH

Force No. 911171274 Unit: 98 Born: 1 May 1968 Address: Vill & PO-Bhuller Heri, PS-Dhur, Dist.-Sangrur, Punjab Next of kin: Smt. Kuldeep Kaur (Wife)

SHAHEED CT RASHPAL DEV

Force No. 921342239 Unit: 98 Born: 1 April 1971 Address: Vill -Ratnal, PO -Khairi, PS -Bishnah, Dist.-Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir

3 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 1998 BIHAR 16 February 1998

112 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Bihar to conduct anti-maoist operations against the dreaded MCC extremists in the area. On the 16th of February 1998, a patrol of the battalion was ambushed by the maoists at Palamu. The CRPF party opened fire to repulse the attack in the process of which Shaheed L/Nk Shyam Dhar Tripathi sustained injuries when he was advancing at the maoists positions to launch an assault with complete disregard for his personal safety. His martyrdom was to inspire the CRPF for times to come in the tough and protracted battle against the MCC in that area.

SHAHEED L/NK SHYAM DHAR TRIPATHI

Force No. 830755008 Unit: 112 Born: 1 November 1962 Address: Vill-Chakghat, PO -Chakghat, PS -Sohagi, Dist.-Rewa, Madhya Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Anupa Devi (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 4 1998 WEST BENGAL 20 February 1998

21 Bn of CRPF was deployed in West Bengal to maintain law and order and contain maoist activities in the state. On the 20th of February 1998, troops launched an operation against maoists during which Shaheed Ct Shambhu Nath Sharma advanced ferociously at the maoists firing heavily during an exchange of fire. His brave and bold action forced the maoists to flee from the area but in the endeavour he himself received severe injuries and ultimately made supreme sacrifice in the service of the nation.

SHAHEED CT SAMBHU NATH SHARMA

Force No. 741141325 Unit: 21 Born: 9 May 1956 Address: Vill -Saltanpur, PS -Kahlipur, Dist.-Patna, Bihar Next of kin: Smt. Perema Devi (Wife)

5 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 1998 JAMMU & KASHMIR 16 April 1998

16 Bn of CRPF was deployed in for anti-terrorist operations. On the 16th of April 1998 when its troops were carrying out area domination, the militants waiting in an ambush opened indiscriminate fire and lobbed grenades at the troops. The troops immediately took positions and retaliated. In this fierce gunfight, Shaheed Ct Mohammed Murshi received severe injuries while fighting from the front and laid down his life for the nation. His gallant action stands out as the shining example of courage, leadership and selfless devotion in the best traditions of CRPF.

SHAHEED CT MOHD. MURSHI

Force No. 861170312 Unit: 16 Born: 3 March 1967 Address: Vill & PO -Surankot, PS & Teh -Surankot, Jammu & Kashmir Next of kin: Smt. Razia Begum (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 6 1998 MANIPUR 18 April 1998

31 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Imphal, Manipur for conducting counter- insurgency operations. On the 18th of April 1998, the insurgents attacked one CRPF patrol by taking advantage of dense jungle and hilly terrain. The troops retaliated effectively forcing the insurgents to flee. During encounter Shaheed Ct/Bugler Wasim Khan fought from the front despite receiving several bullet injuries. Later the braveheart succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom. The saga of selfless sacrifice of the braveheart speaks volumes about his exceptional bravery and dedication to duty.

SHAHEED CT/BUG WASIM KHAN

Force No. 920310138 Unit: 31 Born: 1 April 1973 Address: Vill & PO -Pakhanpura, Dist.-Ghazipur, Next of kin: Smt. Asghari Begum (Wife)

7 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 1998 ASSAM 20 April 1998

39 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Halflong area of Assam to maintain law and order and to contain the threat from insurgent units of Nagaland and Assam. When this Bn completed its tenure in Assam it was ordered to move to Bhubaneshwar, Odisha. While the 39 Bn was moving out of Halflong, Assam on the 20th of April 1998 it was ambushed by insurgents. The troops immediately deboarded the vehicles and launched a counter-attack. Failing to match the bravery of troopers the insurgents fled away. During fierce gun fight Shaheed L/Nk Chhote Lal received severe injuries but without caring for his injuries, he fought from the front and attained martyrdom which inspired the veer CRPF personnel in times to come.

SHAHEED L/NK CHHOTE LAL

Force No. 850826168 Unit: 39 Born: 12 January 1960 Address: Vill – Fattupur, PO-Maharajganj, Dist.- Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Banana Devi (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 8 1998 BIHAR 5 May 1998

26 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Srinagar city for conducting anti-terrorist operations when the militancy was at its height. On the 5th of May 1998, there was a fierce encounter with the militants at Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, during which the troops retaliated promptly. In this encounter Shaheed L/ Nk Rukmangal Singh was martyred displaying courage and valour of highest order. The sacrifice of the brave men of CRPF will ever be remembered.

SHAHEED L/NK RUKMANGAL SINGH

Force No. 821261746 Unit: 26 Born: 12 October 1963 Address: Vill & PO -Kharsulia, PS-Nayagaon, Dist.-Etah, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Susma Devi (Wife)

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53 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Nagaland for conducting counter-insurgency operations against the insurgent outfits which had mushroomed across the State. During one of the operations conducted against these insurgents on the 6th of May 1998 Shaheed L/Nk Mohd. Fazal laid down his life during a fierce encounter after the CRPF patrol had been ambushed. His daring assault inflicted heavy loss to the insurgents. The saga of selfless sacrifice of the braveheart speaks volumes about his exceptional bravery and dedication to duty.

SHAHEED L/NK MOHD. FAZAL

Force No. 800677371 Unit: 53 Born: 12 August 1962 Address: Vill-Bath, PO-Faizlabad, Dist.- Poonch, Jammu & Kashmir Next of kin: Smt. Rakia Begum (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 10 1998 MANIPUR 7 May 1998

52 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Manipur for conducting counter-insurgency operations against the insurgent outfits which had mushroomed across the State. During one of the operations conducted against these insurgents on the 7th of May 1998 at Bishnupur, Imphal, Shaheed Ct B. M. Jamatia laid down his life during a fierce encounter after the CRPF patrol had been ambushed. His daring assault inflicted heavy loss to the insurgents. The saga of selfless sacrifice of the braveheart speaks volumes about his exceptional bravery and dedication to duty.

SHAHEED CT B. M. JAMATIA

Force No. 881262479 Unit: 52 Born: 3 February 1968 Address: Vill -Tulsiram Bari, PO-Killa Bazar, Dist.-South Tripura, Tripura Next of kin: Smt. Mina Kumari Jamatia (Wife)

11 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 1998 BIHAR 18 May 1998

133 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Bihar to maintain the law and order and to contain the activities of MCC extremists in the area. On the 18th of May 1998, a patrol of the battalion was ambushed by the maoists near Patna. On receiving the fire, troops immediately retaliated and a fierce encounter ensued. During the encounter, Shaheed Ct Shambhu Prasad Yadav sustained injuries when he was advancing at the maoists positions to launch an assault. With complete disregard to his personal safety he bravely fought back but attained martyrdom and left us with a glorious example of conspicuous bravery and leadership.

SHAHEED CT SHAMBHU PRASAD YADAV

Force No. 861140324 Unit: 133 Born: 1 May 1967 Address: Vill-Repura, PO & PS-Ribirganj, Dist.- Chhapra, Bihar Next of kin: Smt. Malti Devi (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 12 1998 MANIPUR 25 May 1998

64 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Churachandpur district of Manipur for conducting counter-insurgency operations against the insurgent outfits which had mushroomed across the State. To provide security to general public daily patrols were sent out in disturbed areas. On the 25th of May 1998, the insurgents attacked one such patrol by taking advantage of dense jungle and hilly terrain. The troops retaliated effectively forcing the insurgents to flee. During encounter Shaheed SI Narshappa L., who was fighting from the front, received severe bullet injuries but continued to battle till he succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom to leave this world in a blazing trail of glory and sacrifice.

SHAHEED SI NARSHAPPA L.

Force No. 971840061 Unit: 64 Born: 1 June 1973 Address: Vill- Benchal Doddi, PO-Goudur, Teh-Lingusugur, Dist.-Raichur, Karnataka Next of kin: Smt. Channa Basamma (Mother)

13 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 1998 MANIPUR 25 May 1998

23 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Churachandpur district of Manipur for conducting counter-insurgency operations against the insurgent outfits. On the 25th of May 1998, the insurgents attacked one CRPF patrol by taking advantage of dense jungle and hilly terrain. The troops immediately got down from the vehicles and retaliated effectively. A fierce encounter at close distance ensued but the brave troopers despite being in a disadvantageous position, forced the insurgents to flee. In the initial onslaught, Shaheed Ct/ Dvr Narayan Lal Meena, Shaheed Ct R. Ramaswamy, Shaheed Ct Rajpal Singh and Shaheed Ct Gulab Singh, who were fighting from the front, received severe bullet injuries. Despite sustaining injuries they fought hand in hand with other troopers and ensured that no more losses were suffered by the troopers. Later the brave succumbed to their injuries and attained martyrdom. The saga of selfless sacrifice of the bravehearts speaks volumes about their exceptional bravery and dedication to duty.

SHAHEED CT/DVR NARAYAN LAL MEENA

Force No. 913246058 Unit: 23 Born: 3 September 1972 Address: Vill-Magata, PO-Bhopakhera, Via-Bhinder, Dist.- Vavipur, Rajasthan Next of kin: Smt. Shantha Devi (Wife)

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SHAHEED CT R. RAMASWAMY

Force No. 913060416 Unit: 23 Born: 13 May 1967 Address: Alopalayan, Taluka-Dharapuram, Dist.-Etodl, Tamil Nadu Next of kin: Smt. Belamual (Mother)

SHAHEED CT GULAB SINGH

Force No. 880954671 Unit: 23 Born: 4 January 1969 Address: Vill-Juriya Mangalpur, PO & PS-Jhinjhak, Dist.-Kanpur Dehat, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Usha Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED CT RAJPAL SINGH

Force No. 913242702 Unit: 23 Born: 10 October 1966 Address: Vill-Mandharpura, PO-Dhulwa, Teh-Khetri, Dist.-Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan Next of kin: Smt. Saroj Devi (Wife)

15 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 1998 MANIPUR 9 June 1998

46 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Manipur for conducting counter-insurgency operations against the insurgent outfits which had mushroomed across the State. On the 9th of June 1998, the insurgents attacked one CRPF Patrol by taking advantage of dense jungle and hilly terrain. A fierce encounter at close distance ensued. In the initial onslaught Shaheed L/Nk Ramdin Ram, Shaheed Ct Chhote Lal and Shaheed Ct Sanjeet Kumar Ghosh, who were fighting from the front, received severe bullet injuries. Despite sustaining injuries they fought hand in hand with other troopers and ensured that no more losses are suffered by the troopers. Later the brave succumbed to SHAHEED CT CHHOTE LAL their injuries and attained martyrdom leaving behind an example of selfless Force No. 650020927 sacrifice and courage. Unit: 46 Born: 13 January 1947 Address: Vill -Karim Nagar, PO & PS-Pihani, Dist.-Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Maya Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED L/NK RAMDIN RAM SHAHEED CT SANJEET KUMAR GHOSH

Force No. 830200237 Force No. 911232442 Unit: 46 Unit: 46 Born: 1 January 1963 Born: 8 January 1970 Address: Vill-Barahpur, PO-Nandgari, Dist.-Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh Address: Vill -Naksha, PO -Nimdaria, Dist.-North 24 Pargana, West Bengal Next of kin: Smt. Savitri Kasayap (Wife) Next of kin: Smt.Radha Devi Ghosh (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 16 1998 ANDHRA PRADESH 10 June 1998

113 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Andhra Pradesh for conducting operations against maoists. On the 10th of June 1998, troops launched an operation at Pasara, during which the maoists triggered an IED followed by indiscriminate fire at the troops. One of the vehicles came under direct impact of the IED and its occupants sustained injuries. Though a number of troopers got injured due to IED blast and indiscriminate fire, they held to their weapons and retaliated compelling the maoists to flee without snatching a single weapon. In this courageous counter attack, eight brave troopers succumbed to their injuries and attained martyrdom. SHAHEED HC SATPAL SINGH Force No. 800662253 Unit: 113 Born: 1 January 1960 Address: Vill & PO-Bhartana, Dist.-Safidon, Haryana Next of kin: Smt. Sheela Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED L/NK S. CHATOPADHYAY

Force No. 850837999 Unit: 113 Born: 1 May 1966 Address: Vill-Srirampwe, PO-Roondi Srirampwe, Dist.-Burdwan, West Bengal Next of kin: Smt. Barnali Chatopadhyay (Wife)

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SHAHEED CT SHIVDAYAL SAHOO SHAHEED CT DINESH SINGH

Force No. 850830173 Force No. 860650462 Unit: 113 Unit: 113 Born: 10 May 1965 Born: 14 May 1965 Address: Vill & PO-Tati Silwai, Dist.-Ranchi, Jharkhand Address: Vill-Banna, PO -Panti, Dist.-Rewa, Madhya Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Usha Devi (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Aruna Singh (Wife)

SHAHEED CT N. NAGRAJU SHAHEED CT P. VELU

Force No. 941382432 Force No. 941382209 Unit: 113 Unit: 113 Born: 23 June 1973 Born: 20 April 1972 Address: Vill -Shambudeva Nahalli, PO-Madahai, PS– Mogadi, Dist.- Address: Vill & PO -Pennattur, PS-Kanniyambadi, Dist.-Vellore, Bengaluru , Karnataka Tamil Nadu Next of kin: Smt. Narasamma (Mother) Next of kin: Smt. Pachayammal (Mother)

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SHAHEED CT A. G. KHAN

Force No. 913260772 Unit: 113 Born: 30 November 1972 Address: Vill -Palahartary, PO -Nagarbera, Dist.-Kamrup, Assam Next of kin: Smt. Amina Khanam (Wife)

SHAHEED CT P. SHAMBASHIV RAO

Force No. 913130441 Unit: 113 Born: 5 June 1972 Address: Vill & PO -Tanuku, Dist.-West Godawari, Andhra Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Pagada Lakshmi (Wife)

19 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 1998 JAMMU & KASHMIR 7 July 1998

5 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Srinagar city for conducting anti-terrorist operations when the militancy was at its height. On the 7th of July 1998, its troops were ambushed by the militants when they were on an area domination patrol at Safapora area, Srinagar. The militants opened indiscriminate fire at the troops from inside the houses. The troops immediately retaliated and advanced towards the militants. Beaten by the valour of the troops, the militants fled away taking advantage of lanes and bye-lanes. During the encounter, Shaheed Ct P.C.H. Pullaiah, who was fighting from the front and charging ferociously at the militants, received severe injuries and attained martyrdom. His sacrifice will ever be remembered.

SHAHEED CT P. C. H PULLAIAH

Force No. 911273334 Unit: 5 Born: 10 November 1960 Address: Vill-Nagireddy Pally, PO-Dadawada, Dist.- Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Nirmala (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 20 1998 MANIPUR 14 July 1998

12 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Manipur for conducting counter-insurgency operations against the insurgent outfits which had mushroomed across the State. On the 14th of July 1998, while troops were returning from an operation, the insurgents hiding in an ambush at Laijang opened indiscriminate fire at them. As the terrain offered no protection, a daredevil frontal attack was launched to silence the guns of the enemy. In this audacious counterattack which inflicted severe losses to the militants, eight brave troopers of CRPF laid down their lives on the day in service of the nation. SHAHEED HC RASBIHARI TIWARI

Force No. 710241035 Unit: 12 Born: 1 July 1970 Address: Vill-Harinathpur, PO-Hathilapur, Dist.-Buxer, Bihar Next of kin: Smt. Kalavati Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED HC KAMAL KANT YADAV

Force No. 800651708 Unit: 12 Born: 8 June 1952 Address: Vill-Paranpur, PO-Shiokundiar, Dist.- Balia, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Rashmi Devi (Wife)

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SHAHEED CT S. RAMESH SHAHEED CT G. RAJA SHEKHRAN

Force No. 941163955 Force No. 941163714 Unit: 12 Unit: 12 Born: 6 January 1961 Born: 17 October 1973 Address: Vill-Mottur, PO-Kurumpatti, Dist.- Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu Address: Vill-Kodangal, PO-Kadampur, Dist.- Toothkudi, Tamil Nadu Next of kin: Smt. S. Sarathi (Mother) Next of kin: Shri P. Ganapathy (Father)

SHAHEED CT PRAHLAD SAINI SHAHEED CT A. E. MOHANDASAN

Force No. 951221207 Force No. 911163655 Unit: 12 Unit: 12 Born: 30 December 1973 Born: 3 May 1975 Address: Vill -Maonda, PO-Maonda Khurd, Dist.- Sikhar, Rajasthan Address: Palathodi House, Vill -Thotathudy, Dist.-South Karnataka, Next of kin: Smt. Prem Saini (Wife) Karnataka Next of kin: Shri A.K. Etteman (Father)

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SHAHEED CT C. D. VIJAYAN

Force No. 850864051 Unit: 12 Born: 26 June 1962 Address: Vill-Cheriyanad, PO-Neduvaramcodu, Dist.-Alappuzha, Kerala Next of kin: Smt. Revamma Vijayan (Wife)

SHAHEED CT MANINDER SINGH

Force No. 881241686 Unit: 12 Born: 7 May 1966 Address: Vill & PO -Mirakot, Dist.-Amritsar, Punjab Next of kin: Smt. Ranjit Kaur (Wife)

23 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 1998 JAMMU & KASHMIR 4 August 1998

5 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Srinagar city for conducting anti-terrorist operations when the militancy was at its height. On the 4th of August 1998, its troops launched an operation against militant hiding at Safapora area, Srinagar. As the troops reached near to the hideout, the militants opened indiscriminate fire at the troops from inside the house. The troops immediately retaliated and advanced towards the militants. A fierce encounter ensued in which one militant was gunned down. During the encounter Shaheed Ct C. V. Chanderhasa, who was fighting from the front and charging ferociously at the militants, received severe injuries and achieved martyrdom. For his gallant and valour he was awarded the Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously.

SHAHEED CT C .V. CHANDRAHASA

Force No. 911273726 Unit: 5 Born: 5 July 1966 Address: Vill -Chikkamavathur, PO –Doddamavathur, Dist.- Tumkuru, Karnataka Next of kin: Smt. Nanjamma (Mother) Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 24 1998 ASSAM 8 August 1998

4 Bn of CRPF was deployed in the North Cachar hills of Assam during the peak of insurgent activities. The sabotage of Government installations and attack on its officials was a daily affair. To keep a tab on the sabotage activities, daily patrols were sent on disturbed areas. On the 8th of August 1998, one such patrol was attacked by the insurgents when it was passing through a dense jungle. The insurgents opened heavy fire at the troops. On receiving the fire, the troops immediately retaliated and forced the insurgents to flee from the area. During the fierce encounter Shaheed Ct Arjun Lal Meena, who was at the front, received severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries he fought bravely and kept firing at the insurgents. Later he succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.

SHAHEED CT ARJUN LAL MEENA

Force No. 880959647 Unit: 4 Born: 30 October 1969 Address: Vill -Rampuriya, PO-Lakhsanija, PS-Budhadeed, Dist.-Godda, Rajasthan Next of kin: Smt. Gendi Lal Meena (Father)

25 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 1998 ASSAM 11 August 1998

73 Bn of CRPF was deployed in the state of Assam to contain unabated insurgent activity. On the 11th of August 1998, a patrol of 73 Bn was attacked by the insurgents when it was passing through a dense jungle in Bokajan, Assam. The insurgents opened heavy fire at the troops. On receiving the fire, the troops immediately retaliated and forced the insurgents to flee from the area. During the fierce encounter Shaheed SI Amarjeet Singh received severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries he fought bravely and kept firing at the insurgents. His martyrdom has continued to inspire the Force.

SHAHEED SI AMARJEET SINGH

Force No. 630080623 Unit: 73 Born: 10 October 1943 Address: Vill & PO-Dhandhara, PS-Ludhiana Sadar, Dist.- Ludhiana, Punjab Next of kin: Smt. Janrail Kaur (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 26 1998 NAGALAND 15 August 1998

95 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Nagaland to curtail the activities of NSCN insurgents which had become a major threat to the tranquility of the state. Regular operations conducted against the insurgents forced the outfit to curtail its activities. To further its influence on 15th of August 1998, the insurgents attacked a camp of CRPF by opening indiscriminate fire. The guard commander at the gate, Shaheed HC Mool Chand retaliated bravely along with other troopers due to which insurgents failed to cause any major damage to the troops. During the fierce gunfight Shaheed HC Mool Chand, who was fighting from the front, received severe bullet injuries and attained martyrdom. His daring act of self-sacrifice in the line of duty will be ever remembered by the nation.

SHAHEED HC MOOL CHAND

Force No. 810701589 Unit: 95 Address: Vill -Lauva Urph Laskshmanpur, Dist.-Rewa, Madhya Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Sukhen Bai (Wife)

27 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 1998 ASSAM 28 September 1998

54 Bn of CRPF was deployed in insurgency state of Assam. The sabotage of Government installations and attack on its officials was a daily affair. To keep a tab on the sabotage activities, daily patrols were sent out in disturbed areas. On the 28th of September 1998, one such mobile patrol was attacked by the insurgents near Guwahati when it was passing through a dense jungle. The insurgents opened heavy fire at the troops. On receiving the fire, the troops immediately retaliated and forced the insurgents to flee from the area. During the fierce encounter Shaheed SI P.P. Yohanan, Shaheed HC/RO A. Ishwaran, Shaheed L/Nk Dhariya, Shaheed Ct/Dvr Virender Singh and Ct P.B. Bhai, who were at the front, received severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries they fought bravely and kept firing at the insurgents but later succumbed to their injuries and attained martyrdom.

SHAHEED SI P. P. YOHANAN

Force No. 721020043 Unit: 54 Born: 21 January 1949 Address: Vill-Alapurathu House, PO -Murinjokal, Via Kodal, Dist.- Pathanathitta, Kerala Next of kin: Smt. Rosamma Yohanan (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 28 1998

SHAHEED HC/RO A. ISHWARAN SHAHEED CT/DVR VIRENDER SINGH

Force No. 811331466 Force No. 960540089 Unit: 2 Signal Unit: 54 Born: 10 June 1963 Born: 25 January 1974 Address: Vill & PO -Aranmanai Pudur, Dist.- Theni, Tamil Nadu Address: Vill-Raiya, PO-Dabla, Dist.- Jhajjar, Haryana Next of kin: Smt. Shanmagathai (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Meena Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED L/NK DHARIYA SHAHEED CT PARMAR BACHU BHAI

Force No. 850788081 Force No 881190629 Unit: 54 Unit: 54 Born: 10 May 1965 Born: 15 March 1962 Address: Vill-Jadra, PO -Dehlawas Gulabpura, PS & Dist.-Rewari, Haryana Address: Vill & PO & Teh-Halvad, Dist.-Surendar Nagar, Gujarat Next of kin: Smt. Gayatri Devi (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Kantaben (Wife)

29 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 1998 TRIPURA 13 October 1998

On the 13th October 1998, CRPF troops of 14 Bn were deployed for road opening patrol in Tripura. As the patrol was searching through the forest, the insurgents who were lying in ambush opened indiscriminate fire at them. The troops immediately took positions and retaliated. The insurgents were well entrenched on a hilltop and had tactical advantage. Despite being in disadvantageous positions, the troops counter-attacked and forced the insurgents to flee. During the counter-attack Shaheed L/Nk Sukhpal Singh, who was fighting from the front, sustained severe injuries and attained martyrdom.

SHAHEED L/NK SUKHPAL SINGH

Force No. 850856022 Unit: 14 Born: 5 March 1965 Address: Vill -Kalkat, PO -Kalkat, PS & Dist.-Hoshiarpur, Punjab Next of kin: Smt. Harsamsla Kaur (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 30 1998 JAMMU AND KASHMIR 2 December 1998

63 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Srinagar city of Jammu and Kashmir for conducting anti-terrorist operations against the militants who had trans- border support. On the 2nd of December 1998 the militants attacked a vehicle of the battalion as it was moving for administrative duty opening indiscriminate fire in which Shaheed W/M Balmukund sustained serious injuries and achieved martyrdom but not before he had helped the other troopers to launch a counterattack.

SHAHEED W/M BALMUKUND

Force No. 811330629 Unit: 63 Born: 5 March 1965 Address: Amlapatti Guard Quarters, PO-Dibrugrah, Dist.- Dibrugarh, Assam. Next of kin: Smt. Usha Devi

31 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 1998 JAMMU & KASHMIR 23 December 1998

The period of 90s in Jammu and Kashmir was highly volatile due to presence of larger number of sophisticatedly armed militant groups. To prove their allegiance to the cause of freedom they would select a soft target and attack it. In one such attack Shaheed Ct/Dvr Pawan Kumar achieved martyrdom on the 23rd of December 1998 in Srinagar when a vehicle of the Group Centre came under indiscriminate fire by the militants but not before he, despite sustaining severe gunshot injuries, had helped his colleagues to repulse the militants from causing greater damages.

SHAHEED CT/DVR PAWAN KUMAR

Force No. 911340519 Unit: 28 Born: 15 February 1960 Address: Vill & PO-Santinagar, Dist.-Khurushetra, Haryana Next of kin: Smt. Sunitha Devi (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 32 1998 MANIPUR 26 December 1998

On the 26th of December 1998, CRPF troops of 31 Bn launched an operation against insurgents in Manipur but ran into an ambush quite close to their target destination. In the fierce counteraction that followed, Shaheed Ct/ Dvr Ravi Shanker, of GC Imphal and attached with the battalion, achieved martyrdom, fighting courageously with his colleagues. His daring act of self- sacrifice in the line of duty will be ever remembered by the nation.

SHAHEED CT/DVR RAVI SHANKER

Force No. 930761612 Group Center: Imphal Born: 18 January 1967 Address: Vill & PO-Madara Mukundpur, PS-Meja, Dist.-Allahabad Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Shanti Devi

33 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 1999 MANIPUR 6 January 1999

Counter-insurgency operations in Manipur were all about taking great risks and displaying courage, so dangerous were the opposition and the terrain. During one such operation on the 6th of January 1999 as CRPF troops of 35 Bn were proceeding to their company base from the Battalion Head Quarter at Thobal, Manipur, through a jungle, they ran into an ambush triggered by an IED blast followed by indiscriminate firing. The CRPF reacted bravely and were able to repulse the attack only after an audacious charge by Shaheed SI Prem Singh, Shaheed L/Nk T.M. Chakma, Shaheed Ct/Amr M. C. Das and Ct/ Dvr Surjeet Singh who fought from the front and sacrificed their lives on the altar of duty.

SHAHEED SI PREM SINGH

Force No. 690346298 Unit: 35 Born: 18 March 1946 Address: Vill-Lower Jehmet, PO-Jehmet Via Baldwara, Dist.-Mandi, Himachal Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Kaula Devi (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 34 1999

SHAHEED L/NK T. M. CHAKMA

Force No. 830726463 Unit: 35 Born: 3 February 1964 Address: Vill-Nalkata, PO-Pachartala, Dharmanagar, Dist.-North Tripura, Tripura Next of kin: Smt. Chandrakala Chakma (Wife)

SHAHEED CT/DVR SURJEET SINGH

Force No. 881331551 Unit: 35 Born: 2 January 1967 Address: Vill-Rangdial, PO-Bareta, Dist.-Mansa, Punjab Next of kin: Smt. Kishan Kaur (Mother)

SHAHEED CT/ARMR M. C. DAS

Force No. 901150639 Unit: 35 Born: 1 April 1968 Address: Vill-Gowal Hait, PO-Sikar Hati, PS-Palush Pari, Dist.-Kamrup, Assam Next of kin: Shri Batharam Das (Father)

35 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 1999 JAMMU & KASHMIR 14 January 1999

21 Bn CRPF was deployed in Sopore, Jammu and Kashmr for anti-terrorist operations. On the 14th of January 1999 when its troops were conducting an area domination exercise, the militants waiting in an ambush opened indiscriminate fire at the troops. The troops immediately took positions and retaliated the fire. In the fierce encounter Shaheed SI R. Laxman Bhai and Shaheed HC K. S. Munda received severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries they led their men from the front and laid down their lives for the nation. Their gallant action stands out as the shining example of courage, leadership and selfless devotion in the best traditions of CRPF. SHAHEED SI R. LAXMAN BHAI Force No. 761161152 Unit: 21 Born: 5 January 1956 Address: Vill-Bhandara, PO-Ukhrali, Dist.-Dahod, Gujrat Next of kin: Smt. Santa Bain L. Rabel (Wife)

SHAHEED HC K. S. MUNDA

Force No. 690171596 Unit: 21 Born: 20 September 1947 Address: Vill-Tirla, PO & PS-Bandgaol, Dist.-West Singbhum, Jharkhand Next of kin: Smt. Heera Devi (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 36 1999 ASSAM 21 January 1999

8 Bn of CRPF was deployed at Moregaon district of Assam. On the 21st of January 1999, one patrol was attacked by the insurgents when it was passing through a dense jungle. The insurgents opened heavy fire on the troops. On receiving the fire, the troops immediately retaliated and forced the insurgents to flee from the area. During the fierce encounter Shaheed HC Mulak Raj, who was at the front, received severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries he fought bravely and kept firing at the insurgents. Later the brave soldier succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.

SHAHEED HC MULAK RAJ

Force No. 690192201 Unit: 8 Born: 18 March 1951 Address: Vill & PO-Janauri, Dist.-Hoshiarpur, Punjab Next of kin: Smt. Santosh Devi (Wife)

37 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 1999 ASSAM 26 January 1999

One more page was written in the annals of CRPF’s story of courage and sacrifice on the 26th of January 1999 when a patrol 29 Bn of CRPF, deployed at Sibsagar district of Assam, ran into an ambush in the jungles. The ambush was broken by a fierce counterattack in which Shaheed Ct Ashok Gedam and Shaheed Ct Sube Singh Yadav, who were at the front, received severe injuries, succumbed to their injuries and attained martyrdom.

SHAHEED CT SUBE SINGH YADAV

Force No. 830290308 Unit: 29 Born: 16 May 1962 Address: Vill & PO-Rasulpur, Dist.-Mahindergarh, Haryana Next of kin: Smt. Bhulkesh Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED CT ASHOK GEDAM

Force No. 911270031 Unit: 29 Born: 1 March 1968 Address: Vill & PO-Deoli, Dist.-Wardha, Maharashtra Next of kin: Smt. Jana Bai (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 38 1999 ASSAM 6 February 1999

One more dent was made in the insurgency of Assam by the CRPF when a patrol of 66 Bn of CRPF, which ran into an ambush in Tezpur district of Assam on the 6th of February 1999, successfully repulsed causing the insurgents to suffer losses and flee. This successful counterattack was, however, possible largely by the courage and martyrdom of Shaheed Ct Rama Shankar Ram, who being at the front received the brunt of injuries after an IED was triggered.

SHAHEED CT RAMA SHANKAR RAM

Force No. 881181906 Unit: 66 Born: 1 July 1969 Address: Vill-Vidyapur, PO-Nayaipur, PS-Baresar, Dist.-Gazipur, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Phoolmati Devi (Wife)

39 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 1999 JAMMU & KASHMIR 19 February 1999

Another torch of courage and sacrifice was lit on the 19th of February 1999 to inspire the country. 28 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Sumbal area of Jammu and Kashmir for anti-terrorist operations. On the 19th of February 1999 when its troops were carrying out area domination, the militants waiting in an ambush opened indiscriminate fire at the troops. The troops immediately took positions and retaliated. In the fierce encounter that ensued, Shaheed CT S. Sahdevan and Shaheed Ct Kamal Das received severe injuries for which a grateful nation awarded them Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously. SHAHEED CT KAMAL DAS

Force No. 911160994 Unit: 28 Born: 13 December 1968 Address: Vill-Unchi Bassi, PO-Lamini, Teh-Tenidasuya, Dist.-Hoshiarpur, Punjab Next of kin: Smt. Balbir Kaur (Wife) Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry

SHAHEED CT S. SAHDEVAN

Force No. 901160564 Unit: 28 Born: 13 April 1970 Address: House Name-Thoppil Vadakkethil Veedu, Vill-Cherukunnam, PO-Anayadi, Dist.-Pathanamthitta, Kerala Next of kin: Smt. Girija (Wife) Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 40 1999 MANIPUR 19 February 1999

The nation had one more reason to honour its bravehearts when a patrol of the 36 Bn of CRPF, deployed at Jiribaam in Manipur for conducting counter- insurgency operations, was ambushed on the 19th of February 1999. When the going gets tough, the tough gets going. In the counter attack, Shaheed HC Virendra Mani Tripathi and Shaheed HC Satnam Singh led the charge against insurgents and advanced ferociously at the insurgents with complete disregard for their personal safety and their Mad Minute charge effectively repulsed the attack. A grateful nation awarded them the President’s Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously. SHAHEED HC VIRENDRA MANI TRIPATHI Force No. 831130278 Unit: 36 Born: 5 January 1964 Address: Vill & PO-Durapally, Dist.-Sant Kabir Nagar, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Madhuri Devi (Wife) Decoration: Presidents’s Police Medal for Gallantry

SHAHEED HC SATNAM SINGH

Force No. 820360117 Unit: 36 Born: 10 April 1962 Address: Vill & PO-Dardi Kalan, PS-Adampur, Dist.-Jalandhar, Punjab Next of kin: Smt. Tajinder Kaur (Wife) Decoration: Presidents’s Police Medal for Gallantry

41 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 1999 ASSAM 13 March 1999

6o Bn of CRPF was deployed in the state of Assam when it was boiling with insurgent activities. On the 13th of March 1999, one patrol was attacked by the insurgents when it was passing through a dense jungle. The insurgents opened heavy fire at the troops. On receiving the fire, the troops immediately retaliated and forced the insurgents to flee from the area. During the fierce encounter, Shaheed L/Nk Yashwant Singh, Shaheed L/Nk Harender Choudhary, Shaheed Ct Uttam Kumar Singh Gurang, Shaheed Ct P. S. Madavi and Shaheed Ct/Dvr Jawahar Lal, who were at the front, received severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries they fought bravely and kept firing at the insurgents. Later, the brave succumbed to their injuries and attained martyrdom.

SHAHEED L/NK YASHWANT SINGH

Force No. 831241239 Unit: 60 Born: 8 April 1962 Address: Vill-Vijaypur, PO-Tarwa, PS-Tarwa, Dist.-Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Chita Singh (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 42 1999

SHAHEED L/NK HARENDER CHOUDHARY SHAHEED CT P. S. MADAVI

Force No. 840310328 Force No. 930600138 Unit: 60 Unit: 60 Born: 5 January 1966 Born: 16 September 1970 Address: Vill & PO-Madopur Ram, Via-Balukaram, Dist.-Vaishali, Bihar Address: Vill-Mohabala, PO-Sumthana, Dist.-Chandrapur, Maharashtra Next of kin: Smt. Lilita Devi (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Sangita Prakash (Wife)

SHAHEED CT UTTAM KUMAR SINGH GURANG SHAHEED CT/DVR JAWAHAR LAL

Force No. 861330425 Force No. 923061059 Unit: 60 Unit: 60 Born: 2 December 1963 Born: 20 April 1973 Address: Vill-Thakurtilla, PO-Sabroom, Dist.-South Tripura, Tripura Address: Vill-Rakri, PO-Datarpur, PS-Hazipor, Dist.-Hoshiarpur, Punjab Next of kin: Smt. Bina Singh Gurang (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Moti Ram (Father)

43 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 1999 TRIPURA 14 March 1999

It is the act of the brave that show us the path valour and supreme sacrifice. One such act happened on the 14th of March 1999, when CRPF troops of 33 Bn launched an operation against insurgents at general area of Nutan Bazaar, South Tripura and ran into an ambush. To neutralise the advantage of surprise and terrain which the militants had initially, Shaheed Sh. Som Prakash Sharma, Asst. Comdt. and his buddy Shaheed Ct Jarnail Singh punched through with a ferocious counter assault causing the militants to flee. However, the fight was not without sacrifice as the two succumbed to the injuries sustained. A grateful nation paid its debt by honouring the duo with SHAHEED SHRI SOM PRAKASH SHARMA, ASST. COMDT. Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously. IRLA No. 3889 Unit: 33 Born: 1 June 1950 Address: Vill-Rajoli, PO-Nasirabad, Dist.-Ajmer, Rajasthan Next of kin: Smt. Prem Lata (Mother) Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry

SHAHEED CT JARNAIL SINGH

Force No. 880190029 Unit: 33 Born: 2 February 1970 Address: PWD Rest House, Vill & PO-Patti, Dist.-Amritsar, Punjab Next of kin: Smt. Lakhvir Kaur (Wife) Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 44 1999 JAMMU & KASHMIR 23 March 1999

72 Bn was deployed in Jammu and Kashmir for conducting anti-terrorist operations against the militants supported by forces from across the border. On the 23rd of March 1999, its troops launched an operation against the militants hiding in a hide-out. During the operation, a fierce encounter with militants took place and Shaheed HC Padam Singh Negi, who was leading the attack, received severe injuries. Despite injuries he continued to chase and fire at the militants and in a close quarter battle gunned down one of the militants. The braveheart ultimately laid down his life in the battlefield. Such saga of gallant and sacrifice are rarely heard. For his valour and bravery he was awarded the Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously and his memory is still cherished and continues to inspire.

SHAHEED HC PADAM SINGH NEGI

Force No. 710120185 Unit: 72 Born: 25 June 1951 Address: Vill & PO-Chamnau, Dist.-Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand Next of kin: Smt. Basanthi Devi (Wife) Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry

45 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 1999 MANIPUR 2 April 1999

52 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Manipur for conducting counter-insurgency operations. During one of the operations conducted against these insurgents on the 2nd of April 1999, Shaheed HC Lalji Prasad laid down his life during a fierce encounter. During the encounter he advanced ferociously at the holed up insurgents and launched a brutal attack. His daring assault inflicted heavy loss on the insurgents but he himself got severely injured in the endeavour. Later he succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom. The saga of selfless sacrifice of the braveheart speaks volumes about his exceptional bravery and dedication to duty.

SHAHEED HC LALJI PRASAD

Force No. 800674029 Unit: 52 Born: 8 July 1960 Address: Vill-Karmajitpur, PO-Gouri Bazar, Dist.-Deoria, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Tetori Devi (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 46 1999 JAMMU & KASHMIR 8 May 1999

Yet another glorious page in the history of CRPF. 83 Bn of CRPF was deployed in the state of Jammu and Kashmir for conducting anti-terrorist operations. On the 8th of May 1999, troops launched an operation where a fierce encounter with militants took place. The militants were securely entrenched behind covers and started to fire heavily to stop the advance of troops. To break the deadlock and facilitate the advance of the troopers, Shaheed Ct Indrajit Singh moved out of his covers and launched a brutal attack at the militants. In the fierce gun fight, he neutralized a militant. But unfortunately in the process he himself sustained severe injuries and later succumbed to it. To honour the valour and bravery of the martyr, he was awarded the President’s Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously.

SHAHEED CT INDRAJIT SINGH

Force No. 903036266 Unit: 83 Born: 15 April 1970 Address: Vill-Mehmudpur, PO-Bisna, Dist.-Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir Next of kin: Smt. Madhu (Wife) Decoration: Presidents’s Police Medal for Gallantry

47 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 1999 BIHAR 2 June 1999

67 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Bihar for conducting operations against Maoists. On the 2nd of June 1999, troops launched an operation during which the maoists triggered an IED followed by indiscriminate fire at the troops. One of the vehicles came under direct impact of IED and its occupant sustained injuries. Though a number of troopers got injured due to IED blast and indiscriminate fire, and even fired back to repulse the attack, nevertheless, eight brave troopers succumbed to their injuries and attained martyrdom.

SHAHEED L/NK JAGDISH

Force No. 850824459 Unit: 67 Born: 3 April 1966 Address: Vill-Jandrah Salah, PO-Baroh, PS-Jwalamukhi, Dist.-Kangara, Himachal Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Nirmala Rani (Wife)

SHAHEED HC GAJRAJ SINGH SHAHEED CT BABU SINGH

Force No. 690344268 Force No. 850854456 Unit: 67 Unit: 67 Born: 3 January 1950 Born: 30 December 1962 Address: Vill & PO-Udayramsar, Near Western Jain Mandir, Address: Vill-& PO-Togi, PS-Bhim, Dist.-Rajsamand, Rajasthan Dist.-Bikaner, Rajasthan Next of kin: Smt. Vanni Devi (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Sushila Devi (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 48 1999

SHAHEED CT A. B. DONVADE

Force No. 881222156 Unit: 67 Born: 1 June 1969 Address: Vill-Ingali, PO-Chikodi, Dist.-Belgaum, Karnataka Next of kin: Smt. Chandrika (Wife

SHAHEED CT ANJU KUMAR SINGH

Force No. 913254942 Unit: 67 Born: 3 January 1973 Address: Vill-Sunderpur, PO-Birnol, PS-Atany, Dist.-Gaya, Bihar Next of kin: Smt. Gayatri Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED CT BALDEV SINGH

Force No. 921170983 Unit: 67 Born: 15 October 1969 Address: Vill-Khara, PO-Qadian, PS-Qadian, Dist.-Gurudaspur, Punjab Next of kin: Smt. Amarjeet Kaour (Wife)

49 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 1999

SHAHEED CT PRAMOD KUMAR

Force No. 921171472 Unit: 67 Born: 2 November 1972 Address: Vill-Mana, PO-Parika, Dist.-Hoshiyarpur, Punjab Next of kin: Smt. Ishwar Devi (Mother)

SHAHEED CT B. N. MURMUR

Force No. 850789612 Unit: 67 Born: 6 January 1963 Address: Vill-Darkedi, PO-Ranibadh, Dist.-Bankura, West Bengal Next of kin: Smt. Tarani Murmu (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 50 1999 ASSAM 17 June 1999

86 Bn of CRPF was deployed in the state of Assam for conducting counterinsurgency operations. On the 17th of June 1999, one such mobile patrol was attacked by the insurgents near village Umra. The insurgents opened heavy fire at the troops. On receiving the fire, the troops immediately retaliated and forced the insurgents to flee from the area. During the fierce encounter Shaheed Ct/Ftr Parminder Singh, Shaheed Ct G. Chandran, Ct Saheb Rao Chauhan and Shaheed Ct/Dvr Balvinder Singh, who were at the front, received severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries they fought bravely and kept firing at the insurgents. Later the brave succumbed to their injuries and attained martyrdom. For his gallant act during the fierce encounter Shaheed CT/Ftr Parminder Singh was awarded the Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously.

SHAHEED CT/FTR PARMINDER SINGH

Force No. 930860238 Unit: 86 Born: 19 July 1971 Address: Vill-Sarhala Mundain, PO-Sarhala, Dist.-Hoshiarpur, Punjab Next of kin: Smt. Beiat Kaur (Wife) Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry

51 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 1999

SHAHEED CT G. CHANDRAN

Force No. 933282815 Unit: 86 Born: 2 April 1971 Address: Vill & PO-Soorai, Dist.-Northarcot, Tamil Nadu Next of kin: Shri G. Kuppusamy (Brother)

SHAHEED CT SAHEB RAO CHAUHAN

Force No. 913222069 Unit: 86 Born: 26 July 1968 Address: Vill & PO-Kelzara Tanda, Dist.-Yavatmal, Maharashtra Next of kin: Smt. Manda S. Chauhan (Wife)

SHAHEED CT/DVR BALVINDER SINGH

Force No. 940860044 Unit: 86 Born: 3 March 1972 Address: Vill-Gajju Jagir, PO-Baknour, Dist.-Gurdaspur, Punjab . Next of kin: Smt. Anju Bala (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 52 1999 JAMMU & KASHMIR 25 June 1999

128 Bn CRPF was deployed in Distt: , Jammu and Kashmir for conducting anti-terrorist operations when the militancy was at its peak. On the 25th of June 1999, its troops were ambushed by the militants when they were on an area domination patrol. The militants opened indiscriminate fire at the troops from inside the houses. The troops immediately retaliated and advanced towards the militants. Beaten by the valour of the troops, the militants fled away taking advantage of lanes and bye-lanes. During the encounter Shaheed Ct Sidha Gouda Patil who was fighting from the front and charging ferociously at the militants received severe injuries and attained martyrdom. The sacrifice of the brave man of CRPF will be ever remembered.

SHAHEED CT SIDHA GOUDA PATIL

Force No. 933281934 Unit: 128 Born: 1 July 1971 Address: Vill & PO-Kerur, Dist.-Belgaum, Karnataka Next of kin: Smt. Sunit Sida Gounda Patil (Wife)

53 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 1999 JAMMU & KASHMIR 4 July 1999

38 Bn CRPF was deployed in Distt: Doda, Jammu and Kashmir for conducting anti terrorist operations when the militancy was at its peak. On the 4th of July 1999, its troops were ambushed by the militants when they were out on an area domination patrol. The militants opened indiscriminate fire at the troops from dense jungle. The troops immediately retaliated and advanced towards the militants. Beaten by the valour of the troops, the militants fled away taking advantage of dense jungle. During the encounter Shaheed Ct who was fighting from the front and had charged bravely at the militants received severe injuries and attained martyrdom. The sacrifice of the brave man of CRPF will be ever remembered.

SHAHEED CT GURNAM SINGH

Force No. 921341082 Unit: 38 Born: 30 September 1973 Address: Vill-Lalchian, PO & PS-Pindi, Dist.-Ferozpur, Punjab Next of kin: Smt. Gurvinder Kaur (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 54 1999 MEGHALAYA 7 July 1999

3 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Meghalaya for conducting counter-insurgency operations against the insurgent outfits which had mushroomed across the State. On the 7th of July 1999, while troops were returning from an operation, the insurgents hiding in an ambush near village Balangiri opened indiscriminate fire at them. The troops immediately took positions and retaliated. A fierce encounter ensued. In the encounter Shaheed HC S.K. Mukherjee and Shaheed Ct Tapan Kumar Pal sustained severe injuries when they were charging at the insurgents. Despite sustaining injuries they fought bravely and sacrificed their lives for the nation. We salute their grit as against SHAHEED HC S. K. MUKHERJEE all odds they fought for the ethos of CRPF and sacrificed their lives. Force No. 831310196 Unit: 3 Born: 14 July 1963 Address: Vill & PO-Gayespur, Dist.-Murshidabad, West Bengal Next of kin: Smt. Niyati Mukharji (Wife)

SHAHEED CT TAPAN KUMAR PAL

Force No. 913175366 Unit: 3 Born: 28 June 1968 Address: Vill-Shahbajpur, PO-Geetgram, Dist.-Murshidabad, West Bengal Next of kin: Smt. Unnati Pal (Wife)

55 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 1999 TRIPURA 13 July 1999

On the 13th of July 1999, CRPF troops of 18 Bn were deployed for road opening patrol. As the patrol was searching through the forest, the insurgents waiting in an ambush opened indiscriminate fire at them. The troops immediately took positions and retaliated. The insurgents were well entrenched on hilltop and had tactical advantage. Despite being in disadvantageous positions, the troops counter-attacked and forced the insurgents to flee. During the counter- attack Shaheed Ct C Vittal Reddy, who was fighting from the front, sustained severe injuries. Despite injuries he kept firing at the insurgents and supported in uprooting the insurgents. His valiant sacrifice has made the Force proud.

SHAHEED CT C. VITTAL REDDY

Force No. 941130254 Unit: 18 Born: 10 July 1977 Address: Vill-Dhobipet, PO-Sankarpally, Distt-Rangareddy, Telangana Next of kin: Smt. Manjula (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 56 1999 MANIPUR 15 July 1999

12 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Manipur for conducting counter-insurgency operations. On the 15th of July 1999, the insurgents attacked a CRPF party when it was returning after conducting an operation in Imphal. The insurgents had laid a well planned ambush and as the vehicles came close to it they opened indiscriminate fire. The troops immediately retaliated and a fierce encounter ensued in which Shaheed SI Kameshwar Rai, Shaheed L/ Nk P. K. Singh and Shaheed Ct P.K. Sharma received severe bullet injuries. But despite sustaining injuries they continued to fire at the insurgents till the insurgents fled from the area. Later the three bravehearts succumbed to their SHAHEED L/NK P. K. SINGH injuries and attained martyrdom. Force No. 841132648 Unit: 12 Born: 1 January 1964 Address: Vill & PO-Cheruya, Dist.-Balia, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Meena Singh (Wife)

SHAHEED SI KAMESHWAR RAI SHAHEED CT P. K. SHARMA

Force No. 690527203 Force No. 881141067 Unit: 12 Unit: 12 Born: 20 January 1950 Born: 18 March 1970 Address: Vill-Hakimpur, PO.-Sukrwaliya, PS-Itadhi, Teh-Chausa, Address: Vill-Mahadevpur, PO-Mahadevpur, Dist.-Banka, Bihar . Distt-Buxar, Bihar Next of kin: Smt. Poonam Sharma (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Sugandha Devi (Wife)

57 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 1999 JAMMU & KASHMIR 24 July 1999

33 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Jammu and Kashmir for anti-terrorist operations. On the 24th of July 1999 when its troops were carrying out area domination at Doda, the militants lying in an ambush opened indiscriminate fire at them. The troops immediately took positions and retaliated .In the fierce encounter Shaheed HC Maniram received severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries, he fought from the front and laid down his life for the nation.

SHAHEED HC MANIRAM

Force No. 690401145 Unit: 33 Born: 12 May 1951 Address: Vill-Lamba, PO-Lamba, Dist.-Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan Next of kin: Smt. Rukma Devi (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 58 1999 MANIPUR 25 July 1999

45 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Manipur for conducting counter-insurgency operations. During one of the operations conducted against these insurgents on the 25th of July 1999 at Imphal, Shaheed Ct P. T. Kandhare laid down his life during a fierce encounter after displaying great personal courage in driving away the militants who were well entrenched. The saga of selfless sacrifice of the braveheart speaks volumes about his exceptional bravery and dedication to duty.

SHAHEED CT P. T. KANDHARE

Force No. 971271896 Unit: 45 Born: 25 February 1970 Address: Vill-Bour, PO & PS-Balapur, Dist.-Parbhani, Maharashtra . Next of kin: Smt. Sujata Khandare (Wife)

59 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 1999 MANIPUR 26 July 1999

121 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Manipur for conducting counter-insurgency operations against the insurgent outfits. During an operation conducted against the insurgents on the 26th of July 1999 at Imphal, Shaheed Ct Rampravesh Pal laid down his life during a fierce encounter in which he had advanced personally against enemy to repulse and cause heavy damage to it. His act had galvanized the CRPF and inspired the force to fight for greater glory.

SHAHEED CT RAMPRAVESH PAL

Force No. 913262931 Unit: 121 Born: 30 January 1970 Address: Vill-Rampur, PO-Kudra, Dist.-Kaimur Bhabhua, Bihar Next of kin: Smt. Shanti Devi (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 60 1999 MANIPUR 29 July 1999

Yet another shining example of the selfless service and great courage by the members of the CRPF was displayed by Shaheed SI Mohan Singh of 120 Bn of CRPF which was deployed in Manipur for conducting counter-insurgency operations. During one of the operations conducted against these insurgents on the 29th of July 1999 at Imphal, Shaheed SI Mohan Singh Bisht laid down his life during a fierce encounter. During the encounter he advanced ferociously at the holed up insurgents and launched a brutal attack. His daring assault inflicted heavy loss on the insurgents. The insurgents to save their lives lobbed grenades at him due to which he got severely injured and later succumbed to his injuries. For his gallant action he was awarded Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously by the Honourable President of India.

SHAHEED SI MOHAN SINGH BISHT

Force No. 680373195 Unit: 120 Born: 15 August 1949 Address: Vill-Panda Gaon, PO-Noula Dhara Bheemtal, Dist.-Haldwani, Uttarakhand Next of kin: Smt. Sabitri Bisht (Wife) Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry

61 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 1999 MANIPUR 11 August 1999

12 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Manipur for conducting counter-insurgency operations against the insurgent outfits. On the 11th of August 1999, the insurgents attacked the All India Radio station by lobbing grenades and indiscriminate fire. Shaheed Ct Mahajan Narendra Onkar was at time guarding the entry to the station, he immediately retaliated while sounding the alarm. The insurgents tried to sneak in but the brave trooper foiled their plan with his precise and accurate fire. Beaten by the valour of the trooper the insurgents fled away. But in the fierce gun fight Shaheed Ct Mahajan Narendra Onkar received severe injuries and attained martyrdom.

SHAHEED CT MAHAJAN NARENDRA ONKAR

Force No. 911164679 Unit: 12 Born: 8 June 1972 Address: Vill-Vidyanagar, PO-Bhushawal, PS-Bhushawal, Dist.-Jalgaon, Maharashtra Next of kin: Smt. Archana Narendra Mahajan (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 62 1999 MANIPUR 15 August 1999

52 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Manipur for conducting counter-insurgency operations against the insurgent outfits which had mushroomed across the State. The insurgent activities had reached its peak. During one of the operations conducted against these insurgents on the 15th of August 1999 at Bishnupur, Imphal, Shaheed Ct Ajeet Kumar Singh, Shaheed Ct B. R. Saable and Shaheed Ct Ranjeet Kumar Mandal laid down their lives during a fierce encounter. Their daring assault inflicted heavy loss on the insurgents but they themselves got severely injured in the endeavour and ultimately succumbed. SHAHEED CT B. R. SAABLE

Force No. 903024053 Unit: 52 Born: 1 June 1967 Address: Vill & PO-Anyurne, Dist.-Pune, Maharashta Next of kin: Smt. Hemlata B Savle ( Wife)

SHAHEED CT AJEET KUMAR SINGH SHAHEED CT RANJEET KUMAR MANDAL

Force No. 870830382 Force No. 951260506 Unit: 52 Unit: 52 Born: 5 June 1966 Born: 22 November 1973 Address: M.P. Bagh Ara, Purana Police Line, Vill & PO-Ekauna, Dist.- Address: Vill-Minget R.K.Palli, PO-Durgapur, Dist.-Burdwan, West Bengal Bhojpur, Bihar Next of kin: Smt. Anju Devi (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Neelu Devi (Wife),

63 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 1999 ASSAM 21 August 1999

72 Bn of CRPF was deployed in the state of Assam to combat insurgency. On the 21st of August 1999, one patrol was attacked by the insurgents when it was passing through a dense jungle. The insurgents opened heavy fire at the troops. On receiving the fire, the troops immediately retaliated and forced the insurgents to flee from the area. During the fierce encounter Shaheed Ct Prabha Shankar Rai, who was at the front, received severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries he fought bravely and kept firing at the insurgents. Later the brave succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom

SHAHEED CT PRABHA SHANKAR RAI

Force No. 940720439 Unit: 72 Born: 1 September 1974 Address: Vill & PO-Dharampur, PS-Seorahi, Dist.-Kushi Nagar, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt.Prathibha Devi (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 64 1999

ASSAM 23 August 1999

124 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Assam to deal with bleak law and order prevailing in the state due to activities of anti-social elements of AASU, AGSU and ULFA. On the 23rd of August 1999, its troops launched an operation against insurgents. As the troops reached close to the target, the insurgents hiding in ambush opened indiscriminate fire at them. The troops under command Shaheed Sh Rishi Pal Singh, Dy. Comdt. immediately retaliated and took positions. During the initial attack of the insurgents Shaheed Sh Rishi Pal Singh, Dy. Comdt and Ct/Dvr Raj Kumar received bullet injuries. Despite SHAHEED SHRI RISHI PAL SINGH, DY. COMDT. sustaining injuries the commander led his troops from the front and forced the insurgents to flee from their well entrenched positions. Later the brave Force No. 3765 hearts succumbed to their injuries and attained martyrdom. The bravery of Unit: 124 these great sons of India has brought a strong sense of pride in every Indian. Address: H/No. 197 Motiabagh, Railway Colony, Civil Lines, New Delhi Next of kin: Smt. Swaranjeet Kour (Wife)

SHAHEED CT/DVR RAJ KUMAR

Force No. 913246581 Unit: 124 Born: 15 August 1972 Address: House No. 2/C-19, Sanjay Gandhi Nagar, Dist.-Kota, Rajasthan Next of kin: Smt. Laxmi Kanwar (Wife)

65 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 1999 ASSAM 2 September 1999

60 Bn of CRPF was deployed in the state of Assam to conduct counter insurgency operations. On the 2nd of September 1999, one patrol of the Bn was attacked by the insurgents when it was passing through a dense jungle. The insurgents opened heavy fire at the troops. On receiving the fire, the troops immediately retaliated and forced the insurgents to flee from the area. During the fierce encounter Shaheed L/Nk Amba Lal, who was at the front, received severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries he fought bravely and kept firing at the insurgents. Later, he succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.

SHAHEED L/NK AMBA LAL

Force No. 850773768 Unit: 60 Born: 7 November 1964 Address: Vill-Rampura, PO-Peeplu, Dist.-Tonk, Rajasthan . Next of kin: Smt. Satni Devi (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 66 1999 MANIPUR 18 September 1999

19 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Manipur for conducting counter-insurgency operations. On the 18th of September 1999, the insurgents attacked one patrol by taking advantage of dense jungle and hilly terrain. The troops retaliated effectively forcing the insurgents to flee. During encounter Shaheed Sh Lal Singh Yadav, Dy. Comdt. who was fighting and leading his troops from the front, received severe bullet injuries. Despite sustaining injuries he fought hand in hand with other troopers and attained martyrdom, but not before galvanizing the force to repulse the attack.

SHAHEED SHRI LAL SINGH YADAV, DY. COMDT.

IRLA No. 3699 Unit: 19 Address: Vill & PO-Kanina, Dist.-Mohindergarh, Haryana Next of kin: Smt. Santosh Yadav (Wife)

67 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 1999 BIHAR 18 September 1999

26 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Bihar for conducting operations against the maoists. On the 18th of September 1999, troops launched an operation at Palamu during which they ran into an ambush when one of the vehicles came under direct impact of the IED and its occupants sustained injuries. However, the personnel fought gallantly even though taken by surprise and sustaining severe injuries and did not allow the maoists to reach near and loot away the weapons. However, in this fierce encounter, ten brave troopers of CRPF succumbed to their injuries and attained martyrdom. SHAHEED HC V. K. PANDEY

Force No. 710594303 Unit: 26 Born: 27 January 1949 Address: Vill-Jalalpur, PO & PS-Jalalpur, Dist.-Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Master Arun Kumar (Son)

SHAHEED L/NK BALWANT SINGH

Force No. 851150149 Unit: 26 Born: 20 May 1965 Address: Vill-Charos, PO-Gangath, PS-Nurpur, Dist.-Kangra, Himachal Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Asha Rani (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 68 1999

SHAHEED CT DILIP CHOUDHARY

Force No. 891151002 Unit: 26 Born: 15 March 1967 Address: Vill-Gokul Nagar, PO-Gokul Nagar, Dist.-West Tripura, Tripura Next of kin: Smt. Shipra Choudhary (Wife)

SHAHEED CT I. S. VINCENT

Force No. 901000486 Unit: 26 Born:15 October 1970 Address: Vill & PO-Anakkudu PS-Thiruvidaimurdur, Dist.-Thangavm, Tamil Nadu Next of kin: Shri M.I Ramaayam (Father)

SHAHEED CT P. D. NATH

Force No. 891150888 Unit: 26 Born: 2 January 1968 Address: Vill-East Naogaon, PO-East Naogaon, P.S-Jirania, Dist.-West Tripura, Tripura Next of kin: Sh. Khala Dev Nath (Father)

69 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 1999

SHAHEED CT BHAGWAN SINGH

Force No. 930760608 Unit: 26 Born: 4 April 1971 Address: Vill-Nawa Shahib, PO-Dayalpur, Punjab Next of kin: Smt.Kulwinder Kaur (Wife)

SHAHEED CT Y. SHOLEY SINGH

Force No. 951150168 Unit: 26 Born: 1 March 1976 Address: Vill-Changabgel Makha Leikei, PO-Tulihal, Dist.-Imphal, Manipur Next of kin: Shri Shukla Singh (Father)

SHAHEED CT U. C. BORO

Force No. 941240557 Unit: 26 Born: 31 December 1970 Address: Vill-Sawkusi, PO-Barimakha, PS-Barama, Dist.-Nalbari, Assam Next of kin: Smt. Fulmati Devi (Mother)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 70 1999

SHAHEED CT L. B. CHHATRY

Force No. 951158326 Unit: 26 Born: 1 October 1976 Address: Vill-Bunglung, Moxchong, PO & PS-Saikul, Dist.-Senapati, Manipur Next of kin: Smt. Sita Chettri (Wife)

SHAHEED CT YADVINDER SINGH

Force No. 830260115 Unit: 26 Born: 1 February 1962 Address: Qtr No. 224, Sukhiya Road No.-10 Barti, PO-Golmuni, Dist.-Singhbhum, Jharkhand Next of kin: Smt. Amartit Kaur (Wife)

71 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 1999 ASSAM 2 October 1999

116 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Assam to deal with the law and order situation prevailing in the state due to activities of anti-social elements of AASU, AGSU and BODO. On the 2nd of October 1999 at Digboi, Assam, a patrol of the battalion came under bomb blast attack by the insurgents. The troopers were grievously injured in the attack but they fought bravely and fired at the insurgents. The insurgents had planned to loot the weapons but the resilient fire of the troopers forced them to abort their plan and flee for their lives. During the fierce gun fight Shaheed HC Ajay Kumar Tiwari, Shaheed Ct C. Iliyarajan, Shaheed Ct Jagdish Prasad, and Shaheed Ct K. P. More, who were fighting from the front, received severe injuries and attained martyrdom in the line of duty.

SHAHEED HC AJAY KUMAR TIWARI

Force No. 820700433 Unit: 116 Born: 30 December 1963 Address: Vill-Randiha, PO-Boksha, Dist.-Buxar, Bihar Next of kin: Smt. Dharm Shila Devi (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 72 1999

SHAHEED CT C. ILIYARAJAN

Force No. 913165375 Unit: 116 Born: 25 March 1969 Address: Vill & PO-Sadurveda Manglam, Dist.-Ramnathpuram, Tamil Nadu Next of kin: Shri Chinnakaruppan (Father)

SHAHEED CT K. P. MORE

Force No. 913165358 Unit: 116 Born: 2 June 1951 Address: Vill-Pireeadi, PO-Madve, Distt-Satara, Maharastra Next of kin: Smt. Pushpa Lata (Wife)

SHAHEED CT JAGDISH PRASAD

Force No. 971281838 Unit: 116 Born: 5 May 1975 Address: Vill-Sharuddinpur, PO-Painath, Dist.-Patna, Bihar Next of kin: Smt. Jagmuni Devi (Wife)

73 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 1999 ASSAM 3 October 1999

It has been incidents like the display of bravery of Shaheed Ct Satbir Singh that has inspired CRPF in its fight against the enemies of the Indian state. 22 Bn was deployed in Assam to deal with the law and order situation prevailing in the state due to activities of anti-social elements of AASU, AGSU and BODO. On the 3rd of October 1999 at Guwahati, Assam, a patrol of the battalion came under bomb blast attack by the insurgents. The troopers were grievously injured in the attack, however despite their injuries they fought bravely and fired at the insurgents. The insurgents had planned to loot the weapons but the resilient fire by the troopers forced them to abort their plan and flee from the area. During the fierce gun fight Shaheed CtSatbir Singh, who was fighting from the front, received severe injuries and attained martyrdom in the line of duty.

SHAHEED CT SATBIR SINGH

Force No. 911173009 Unit: 22 Born: 12 December 1968 Address: Vill & PO-Akoda, Dist.-Mahendragarh, Haryana Next of kin: Smt. Sunita Devi (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 74 1999 TRIPURA 3 October 1999

On the 3rd of October 1999, joint troops of 109 Bn and 2 Bn CRPF were deployed for General Elections in Tripura. The insurgents had given a call to boycott the elections. The elections were held peacefully but as the troops were withdrawing from the general area of Anandpara in vehicles, the insurgents waiting in ambush blasted a series of IEDs followed by indiscriminate fire. One of the vehicles came under the impact of an IED and its occupants sustained severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries, the troops held to their weapons and retaliated. The insurgents were well entrenched on the hilltop and had tactical advantage. Despite being in disadvantageous positions, the SHAHEED INSP TRIVENI PRASAD troops counter-attacked and forced the insurgents to flee. In the IED blast and Force No. 660010399 subsequent fierce encounter six brave troopers of CRPF namely Shaheed Insp Unit: 109 Triveni Prasad, Shaheed L/Nk Bhoye Riyaj Bhai, Shaheed HC Balmukund, Shaheed Ct Sudama Rai , Shaheed Ct Ravinder Kumar and Shaheed Ct Sudhir Born: 8 January 1945 Kumar sacrificed their lives on the altar of duty. For their valour and bravery Address: Vill-Hardahi, PO-Hariharpur, Khajni, PS-Khajni, Dist.- during the encounter Shaheed HC Balmukund and Shaheed Ct Sudama Rai Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh were awarded the Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously. Next of kin: Smt. Tirathraji Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED HC BALMUKUND

Force No. 810716445 Unit: 2 Born: 15 July 1957 Address: Vill-Tempu, PO-Keshram, PS-Jashpur, Dist.-Jaspur, Madhya Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Sundro Bai(Wife) Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry

75 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 1999

SHAHEED L/NK BHOYE RIYAJ BHAI SHAHEED CT RAVINDER KUMAR

Force No. 850846561 Force No. 941320863 Unit: 109 Unit: 2 Born: 11 May 1963 Born:8 February 1962 Address: Vill-Giradabdhar, PO-Dungerda, PS-Waghai, Dist.-Dangs, Address: Vill-Maksudpur, PO-Snahjananpur, PS-Snahjanapur, Gujarat Dist.-Patna, Bihar Next of kin: Smt. Etta Ben (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Shardha Devi(Wife)

SHAHEED CT SUDAMA RAI SHAHEED CT SUDHIR KUMAR

Force No. 880900613 Force No. 900992307 Unit: 2 Unit: 2 Born: 1 July 1969 Born:4 June 1970 Address: Vill-Bishunapura, PO-Karup Indhriyan, Dist.-Rohtas, Bihar Address: Vill & PO-Berain, PS-Nathouri, Dist.-Muzaffarpur, Bihar Next of kin: Smt.Chenta Devi (Wife) Next of kin: Smt.Nutan Sharma(Wife) Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 76 1999 MANIPUR 3 October 1999

35 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Manipur for conducting counter-insurgency operations. On the 3rd October 1999, while troops were returning from an operation, the insurgents, hiding in an ambush, opened indiscriminate fire at them. The troops immediately took positions and retaliated. A fierce encounter ensued but troops were in disadvantageous position due to absence of any cover nearby. Seeing the assault as the only final option, the troops advanced ahead using heavy fire. Both sides received severe injuries during the gunfight. But the valour and bravery of the troopers ultimately forced the insurgents to flee. In the fierce encounter Shaheed Sh R. K. Singh, Second-in- Command, Shaheed HC/ Dvr Ajajuddin Khan, Shaheed Ct Rakesh Kumar and Shaheed Ct Sushil Senapati laid down their lives in the service of the nation

SHAHEED SHRI R. K. SINGH, SECOND-IN-COMMAND

Force No. 2299 Unit: 35 Address: Vill-Shivaji Nagar, Bhopal Dist.-Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Giribala Singh (Wife)

77 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 1999

SHAHEED HC/DVR AJAJUDDIN KHAN

Force No. 830758463 Unit: 35 Born: 3 August 1965 Address: Vill-Bibia Karanpur, PO-Shijalaganj, Dist.-Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Omtul Nisha (Wife)

SHAHEED CT SUSHIL SENAPATI

Force No. 941241893 Unit: 35 Born: 31 March 1972 Address: Vill-Nizmikirgaon, PO-Barapujia, PS-Mikir Beta, Dist.-Morigaon, Assam Next of kin: Miss Sontara Senapati (Sister)

SHAHEED CT RAKESH KUMAR

Force No. 941440298 Unit: 35 Born: 12 April 1974 Address: Vill & PO-Lehroon, Dist.-Gurdaspur, Punjab . Next of kin: Smt. Shakuntala Devi (Mother)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 78 1999 MANIPUR 7 October 1999

81 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Manipur for conducting counter-insurgency operations. On the 7th of October 1999, while troops were returning from an operation, the insurgents hiding in an ambush opened indiscriminate fire at them. The troops immediately took positions and retaliated. A fierce encounter ensued but troops were in disadvantageous position due to absence of any cover nearby. Seeing the assault as the only final option, the troops advanced ahead using heavy fire. Both sides received severe injuries during the gunfight. But the valour and bravery of the troopers ultimately forced the insurgents to flee. In the fierce encounter Shaheed Sh. Rajesh Rathore, Asst. Comdt., Shaheed Ct Neb Singh, Shaheed Ct Yatvinder and Shaheed Ct Jagdish Chand laid down their in the service of the nation

SHAHEED SHRI RAJESH RATHORE, ASST. COMDT.

IRLA No. 3614 Unit: 81 Born: 26 June 1969 Address: Vill-Raja Bag, Near Sitapur Eye Hospital, Dist.-Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Shri Raj Bahadur Rathore (Father)

79 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 1999

SHAHEED CT JAGDISH CHAND

Force No. 880945948 Unit: 81 Born: 26 June 1967 Address: Vill-Dehra Mod, PO-Dehra, PS&Teh-Nadbai, Dist.-Bharatpur, Rajasthan Next of kin: Smt. Ram Bala Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED CT YADVINDER

Force No. 921341705 Unit: 81 Born: 2 January 1973 Address: Vill & PO-Kalanod, PS-Sunder Nagar, Dist.-Mandi, Himachal Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Tulsi Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED CT NEB SINGH

Force No. 880958071 Unit: 81 Born: 21 March 1977 Address: Vill-Gandhon Kalan, PO-Rangilpur, Dist.-Ropar, Punjab Next of kin: Smt. Paramjeet Kaur (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 80 1999 MANIPUR 23 October 1999

120 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Tamenlong district of Manipur during General Elections. The numerous insurgent groups active in the state had given a boycott call for the elections. However the troopers succeeded in ensuring peaceful elections in the State. Failing to make their presence felt during the election process, the insurgents attacked a CRPF vehicle which was providing the communication coverage during the elections on 23rd of October 1999. In this dastardly attack, four personnel, viz Shaheed SI Suraj Singh, Shaheed HC/RO Namdev Khursid, Shaheed HC/RO Kamal Singh and Shaheed Ct/Dvr Ram Naresh Singh succumbed to the injuries sustained but not before they had launched a courageous fight back and repulsed the attackers.

SHAHEED SI SURAJ SINGH

Force No. 670231184 Unit: 120 Born: 4 July 1949 Address: Vill-Samadpur, PO-Ratheh, Dist.-Mainpuri, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt.Maharaji Devi (Wife)

81 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 1999

SHAHEED HC/RO KAMAL SINGH

Force No. 933240151 Unit: 5 Signal Born: 30 August 1973 Address: Vill & PO-Jaitpura Madhi, PS-Roan, Teh-Mihona, Distt-Bhind, Madhya Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Guddi Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED CT/DVR RAM NARESH SINGH

Force No. 923200094 Unit: 120 Born: 20 April 1969 Address: Vill-Nagla Kantari, PO-Demori, PS-Jhetra, Dist.-Eta, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Skhuntala Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED HC/RO NAMDEV KHURSID

Force No. 913101218 Unit: 5 Signal Born: 1 June 1968 Address: Vill & PO-Kardehalli, Dist.-Solapur, Maharashtra Next of kin: Smt. Swati Kashid (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 82 1999 WEST BENGAL 24 December 1999

10 Bn of CRPF was deployed in West Bengal for conducting operations against maoists. On the 24th of December 1999, the personnel launched an operation based on specific information. In this operation, Shaheed Insp Dayal Singh, who was leading his troops from the front, received severe injuries and made the supreme sacrifice for the nation attaining martyrdom

SHAHEED INSP DAYAL SINGH

Force No. 680370212 Unit: 10 Born: 11 February 1948 Address: Vill & PO-Brahampur, PS-Naurheha, Punnuam, Teh-Tara Taran, Punjab Next of kin: Smt. Baljit Kaur (Wife)

83 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 1999 JAMMU & KASHMIR 27 December 1999

The fight against dreaded terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir provided yet another example of courage and sacrifice for which the CRPF has come to be regarded as an outstanding force. 28 Bn CRPF was deployed in Srinagar for anti-terrorist operations. On the 27th of December 1999 when its troops were carrying out area domination patrol, the militants who were waiting in ambush opened indiscriminate fire at the troops but the raw and audacious courage displayed by Shaheed Ct Ashok Kumar and Shaheed Ct Samir Kumar Das repulsed the attack. A grateful nation honoured its two brave sons by awarding them the Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously for their valour SHAHEED CT ASHOK KUMAR and supreme sacrifice. Force No. 913091802 Unit: 28 Born: 19 July 1972 Address: Vill-Sipakuda, PO-Palur, PS-Rambha, Dist.-Ganjam, Odisha Next of kin: Smt. Jayanti Nayak (Wife) Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry

SHAHEED CT SAMIR KUMAR DAS

Force No. 903063548 Unit: 28 Born: 8 August 1970 Address: Plot No. 304, Lalin Nagar, PO-Garulia, Dist.-24 Parghanas, West Bengal Next of kin: Smt. Devi Dass (Wife) Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 84 2000 MANIPUR 10 January 2000

121 Bn was deployed in Manipur to maintain law and order and to contain insurgents .On the 10th of January 2000, Shaheed Ct/Dvr Lopaz Mathew was detailed for convoy duties. During the movement of convoy, the vehicle was caught in an explosion of IED triggered by the insurgents. The vehicle got damaged and Shaheed Ct/Dvr Lopaz Mathew received splinter injuries in the explosion. The brave trooper, despite his injuries, took up his weapon and started to retaliate forcing the insurgents to retreat. Shaheed Ct/Dvr Lopaz Mathew succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.

SHAHEED CT/DVR LOPAZ MATHEW

Force No. 853210131 Unit: 121 Born: 28 May 1969 Address: Thekkinkattu Thadathil House, Vill-Ettumanoor, PO-Kattachira, Dist.-Kottayam, Kerala Next of kin: Shri T.P.Mathew (Father)

85 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2000 ANDHRA PRADESH 13 January 2000

Shaheed HC Joginder Singh was posted in 5 Bn of CRPF and was performing duties in Karimnagar district of Andhra Pradesh to maintain law and order and to contain activities of extremists. On the 13th of January 2000, the troops were fired upon by the extremists at vill - Kalva Srirampur, Karimnagar, Andhra Pradesh. Shaheed HC Joginder Singh retaliated and, in complete disregard to his personal safety, advanced towards the maoists. In the gun fight he got hit and later succumbed to his injuries. The valour exhibited by him will forever live in the glorious history of CRPF.

SHAHEED HC JOGINDER SINGH

Force No. 721020097 Unit: 5 Born: 25 May 1949 Address: Vill & PO-Karari, Dist.-Hoshiarpur, Punjab Next of kin: Smt. Pushpa Devi (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 86 2000 TRIPURA 22 January 2000

2 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Tripura to maintain the law and order situation and to contain the activities of insurgents. A party of the 2 Bn, while on convoy duty, was attacked by the insurgents on the 22nd of January 2000. The troops immediately took up and started to retaliate the fire. The first volley of fire had taken its toll and injured the brave troopers. The concentrated fire of the troopers forced the insurgents to retreat and flee using the cover of thick foliage. The timely retaliation and courage of the troops were responsible for preventing further damage and loss of life but in the process the nation lost four of her brave sons. Their sacrifice remains etched in our hearts.

SHAHEED L/NK JAMALUDDIN SHEIKH

Force No. 850808526 Unit: 2 Born: 15 February 1966 Address: Vill & PO-Hapania, PS-Purbasthali, Dist.-Burdwan, West Bengal Next of kin: Smt. Hamida Begum (Wife)

87 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2000

SHAHEED CT MOOL DEV SHARMA

Force No. 880988184 Unit: 2 Born: 10 March 1967 Address: Vill-Dugli, PO-Malothi, PS-Bhadarwah, Dist.-Bhadarwah, Jammu & Kashmir Next of kin: Smt. Sunindra Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED CT RAM DHAN

Force No. 941321094 Unit: 2 Born: 10 June 1971 Address: Vill-Thinda, PO-Gardiwala, PS-Gardiwala, Dist.-Hoshiarpur, Panjab Next of kin: Smt. Kamaljeet Kaur (Wife)

SHAHEED CT KULDEEP RAJ

Force No. 903033061 Unit: 2 Born: 2 July 1972 Address: Vill-Badyala Chack, PO-Bamal, Dist.-Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir Next of kin: Smt. Poli Devi (Mother)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 88 2000 JAMMU & KASHMIR 26 January 2000

Gallantry begets gallantry. Acts of daredevil bravery by likes of Shaheed Ct Ashok Kumar have inspired thousands of security men and members of public in the call of national duty. On the 26th of January 2000, troops of 54 Bn CRPF were on area domination duty in their Area of responsibility. Shaheed Ct Ashok Kumar noticed some movement in an abandoned house. He challenged the terrorists and a gunfight followed in which his extraordinary valour averted a major disruption of Republic Day celebration at Anantnag district of J&K. For his bravery and sacrifice, he was awarded President’s Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously.

SHAHEED CT ASHOK KUMAR

Force No. 921340851 Unit: 54 Born: 22 April 1972 Address: Vill-Farwal Colony, PO-Sarna Station, Dist.-Pathankot, Punjab Next of kin: Smt. Monika (Wife) Decoration: Presidents’s Police Medal for Gallantry

89 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2000 BIHAR 11 February 2000

A small contingent of GC Shivpuri was deployed in Bihar for State Legislative elections in view of maoist activities prevailing in the state. On the 11th of February 2000, the above party was deployed on election duties. This party came under landmine blast attack near Kaimur Bhabua in Bihar due to which few personnel sustained landmine injuries but still they continued fighting and forced the maoists to retreat. Their retaliatory fire and courageous act prevented the maoists from closing in and looting of weapons. Six brave hearts succumbed to their injuries and attained martyrdom in the encounter. SHAHEED HC SARNAM SINGH

Force No. 810010266 Group Centre: Shivpuri Born: 10 December 1961 Address: Vill-Salai, PO-Semna, Dist.-Moraena, Madhya Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Kamlesh Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED HC TULSI SINGH

Force No. 810691193 Group Centre: Shivpuri Born: 1 June 1961 Address: Vill-Santoshipur, PO-Kishorgarh, Dist.-Morena, Madhya Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Saroj Devi (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 90 2000

SHAHEED L/NK RAM SAWROOP SHAHEED CT HARI LAL

Force No. 830751305 Force No. 880933548 Group Centre: Shivpuri Group Centre: Shivpuri Born: 8 April 1959 Born: 15 March 1966 Address: Vill-Donagorpur, PO-Kailaras, Dist.-Morena, Madhya Pradesh Address: Vill & PO-Karri, Teh-Rajnagar, Dist.-Chhatorpur, Madhya Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Kasturi Devi (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Ramrat Bai (Wife)

SHAHEED CT AJIT KUMAR SINGH SHAHEED CT JAGDEV RAJ

Force No. 850839583 Force No. 850859655 Group Centre: Shivpuri Group Centre: Shivpuri Born: 20 June 1963 Born: 11 October 1959 Address: Vill & PO-Mahaur, Dist.-Agra, Uttar Pradesh Address: Vill & PO-Umar, Dist.-Bundi, Rajasthan Next of kin: Smt. Kinna Devi (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Kamaladevi (Wife)

91 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2000 JAMMU & KASHMIR 18 February 2000

The 69 Bn of CRPF was deployed in the difficult area of Jammu and Kashmir. On the 18th of February 2000, the troops of 69 Bn were deployed for area domination duty in the terrorist infested area of Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir when militants triggered an IED explosion and resorted to indiscriminate firing. Though initially taken up by surprise, the brave personnel quickly counterattacked to injure a few militants and forced them to flee. However, in this battle, six bravehearts succumbed to the injuries despite their gallant action. SHAHEED HC RAJ SINGH YADAV

Force No. 810280148 Unit: 69 Born: 10 May 1960 Address: Vill & PO-Motla Kalan, PS-Jatusana, Dist.-Rewari, Haryana Next of kin: Smt. Gayatri Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED CT L.B. SUNDRESHA

Force No. 9123104566 Unit: 69 Born: 8 October 1969 Address: Vill-Lingapura, Chavaden Hally, PO-Makavally, Dist.-Mandia, Karnataka Next of kin: Smt. Geetha (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 92 2000

SHAHEED CT M BASKER REDDY SHAHEED CT BHARAT BHUSHAN PROLIYA

Force No. 880922573 Force No. 951360858 Unit: 69 Unit: 69 Born: 13 July 1968 Born: 1 January 1976 Address: Vill-Rengareddy Palli, PO–Satyavolu, Dist.-Prakasam, Address: 2-A, Type-II, Instrumentation Town Ship, Dist.-Kota, Rajasthan Andhra Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Pushpa Parolia (Mother) Next of kin: Smt. M. Lakshmi (Wife)

SHAHEED CT G. DHANANJAY SHAHEED CT D. D. PATIL

Force No. 941130985 Force No. 870690582 Unit: 69 Unit: 69 Born: 12 June 1976 Born: 1 August 1967 Address: Vill-Marethor, Dist.-Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh Address: Vill-Majguwan, PO-Urdmau, Dist.-Chhattarpur, Madhya Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. G. Bala Nagamani (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Shyam Bhai (Wife)

93 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2000 BIHAR 3 March 2000

134 Bn was deployed in the maoist infested area of Bihar. On the 3rd of March 2000, Shaheed Ct S A Karim was detailed for Area domination duty with his platoon. During the course of the duty the party came under heavy fire from maoists . The troops immediately took position and started retaliating. However Shaheed Ct S A Karim who was the scout received bullet injuries in the first onslaught. The brave heart, despite his injuries, joined his fellow troopers in retaliating the fire but succumbed to his injuries and achieved martyrdom. For his act of bravery in the operation he was awarded the President’s Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously.

SHAHEED CT S. A. KARIM

Force No. 859821013 Unit: 134 Born: 3 January 1967 Address: Vill-Mollishpur, PS-Barwan, Dist.-Murshdabad, West Bengal Next of kin: Smt. Maksuda Begum (Wife) Decoration: Presidents’s Police Medal for Gallantry

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 94 2000 JAMMU & KASHMIR 15 April 2000

The saga of bravery and sacrifice of this great force continued unabated. 50 Bn was deployed J&K to contain the militant activities and to help restore Law and Order in the state. On the 15th of April 2000, Shaheed HC Kiran Topno and Shaheed Ct Labh Singh were detailed for search operation with their company in village Madana. While the troops were laying cordon of the village, the troopers came under automatic fire. Both the troopers immediately retaliated and took up position. During the exchange of fire Shaheed Ct Labh Singh’s SLR got jammed. He immediately took out his grenades and started lobbing them on the terrorists. However in the process of lobbing the SHAHEED HC KIRAN TOPNO grenades he suffered a fatal bullet injury and attained martyrdom. Shaheed Force No. 680343545 HC Kiran Topno continued to ward off the terrorist attack but was also Unit: 50 grievously injured and breathed his last on the battle field. For his valiant act the Shaheed Ct Labh Singh was awarded the President’s Police Medal for Born: 5 April 1948 Gallantry posthumously. Address: Vill-Pakana, PO-Marcha, Dist.-Ranchi, Jharkhand Next of kin: Smt. Helena Horo (Wife)

SHAHEED CT LABH SINGH

Force No. 881332468 Unit: 50 Born: 8 September 1968 Address: Vill& PO-Sekhu, Dist.-Bhatinda, Punjab Next of kin: Smt. Jaswinder Singh (Wife) Decoration: Presidents’s Police Medal for Gallantry

95 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2000 JAMMU & KASHMIR 20 April 2000

136 Bn was deployed in J&K to fight with the Pak sponsored J&K militants. Shaheed L/Nk. E. Ranjeet Singh was deployed at a police post in Shadara Sharif, Rajouri, J&K on the 20th of April 2000. While he was on duty, militants attacked the post with automatic fire. Shaheed L/Nk E. Ranjeet Singh retaliated and held to his ground despite the heavy onslaught of automatic fire. In the exchange of fire, the trooper got grievously injured but held to his ground and prevented the advance of the militants and further damage and loss of lives of his fellow troopers. Shaheed L/Nk E. Ranjeet Singh later succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom. His gallant action stands out as the shining example of courage and selfless devotion in the best traditions of CRPF.

SHAHEED L/NK E. RANJEET SINGH

Force No. 851150194 Unit: 136 Born: 1 February 1964 Address: Vill-Lamding Elangbam Haikai, PO-Wangjing, Dist.-Thoubal, Manipur Next of kin: Smt. E.Shanti Bala Devi (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 96 2000 MANIPUR 15 May 2000

112 Bn CRPF was deployed in Manipur in view of the extremist activities prevailing in the state for maintaining law and order. On the 15th of May 2000, Shaheed Ct N. Brij Kishor Singh while on patrolling duty with his section was attacked by Manipuri insurgents at Vishnupur, Imphal, Manipur. The attack was fiercely retaliated by the troopers. Shaheed Ct N Brij Kishor Singh who was in the front sustained serious bullet injuries and breathed his last fighting insurgents on the battle field and made supreme sacrifice for the motherland.

SHAHEED CT N. BRIJ KISHOR SINGH

Force No. 903057193 Unit: 112 Born: 1 June 1969 Address: Vill-Betan, PO-Pangi, Teh.-Saigolamang, PS-Hingang, Dist.- Imphal, Manipur Next of kin: Smt. Vidyamani Devi (Wife)

97 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2000 ASSAM 20 June 2000

116 Bn was deployed in Assam to deal with the law and order duties prevailing in the state due to activities of anti-social elements of AASU, AGSU and ULFA. On the 20th of June 2000, on the basis of a specific input, Shaheed HC Bhagwati Chobey and Shaheed Ct Narayan Pradhan were proceeding on a search duty along with their section in Digboi, Assam. While the troops were moving towards the objective the troops were attacked by the insurgents with automatic fire. The troops immediately retaliated but Shaheed HC Bhagwati Choubey and Shaheed Ct Narayan Pradhan sustained grievous injuries and attained martyrdom. Their valour will never be forgotten as bravery of these SHAHEED HC BHAGWATI CHOUBEY great sons of India has brought a strong sense of pride in every Indian. Force No. 720270117 Unit: 116 Born: 1 December 1953 Address: Vill & PO-Jawahi, Dist.-Ballia, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Durgawati Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED CT NARAYAN PRADHAN

Force No. 913161498 Unit: 116 Born: 17 December 1972 Address: Vill-Lower Dirubari Basati, PO-Kuresiong, Dist.-Darjeling, West Bengal Next of kin: Smt. Sharmila Pradhan (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 98 2000 JAMMU & KASHMIR 22 June 2000

10 Bn of CRPF was deployed in West Bengal for anti-maoists operations. On the 22nd of June 2000, its troops launched an operation against maoists but the contact with the maoists could not be established. As the troops were returning to their base camp, maoists waiting in ambush opened indiscriminate fire at them. The troops immediately retaliated and a fierce encounter ensued. Failing to match the bravery of troops, the maoists fled away. In the fierce encounter Shaheed L/Nk Ram Murmu, who was fighting from the front, sustained severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries he fought with the maoists and laid down his life for the nation.

SHAHEED L/NK RAM MURMU

Force No. 840100128 Unit: 10 Born: 2 March 1965 Address: Vill-Bijaypur, PO-Dumka, PS-Dumka, Dist.-Dumka, Jharkhand Next of kin: Smt. Chhita Barkey (Wife)

99 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2000 MANIPUR 18 July 2000

112 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Manipur in view of the extremist activities prevailing in the state for maintaining law and order. On the 18th of July 2000, the above party was ambushed by Manipuri militants at Imphal, Manipur, which they promptly repulsed. The insurgents were perched on a tactically advantageous ground and any fire aimed at them was not giving any result. In order to counter-attack the insurgents, the troops then advanced without caring for the flying bullets. The grit and determination of the troopers ultimately forced the insurgents to flee from the area. However in the fierce encounter Shaheed SI Nabal Kujur, Shaheed Ct Arun Kumar, Shaheed Ct/Bugler Mukesh Kumar and Shaheed Ct Rang Lal Meena sustained fatal injuries and made supreme sacrifice for the motherland.

SHAHEED SI NABAL KUJUR

Force No. 680020915 Unit: 112 Born: 12 July 1949 Address: Vill-Piprasut, PO-Balrampur, Dist.-Surguja, Chhattisgarh Next of kin: Smt. Fransiska Kujur (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 100 2000

SHAHEED CT ARUN KUMAR

Force No. 913141265 Unit: 112 Born: 5 June 1972 Address: Vill-Simlisahi Kosla, PO-Similisahi Kosla, PS-Chindipurle, Dist.- Dhankanal, Odisha Next of kin: Smt. Indumati (Mother)

SHAHEED CT RANG LAL MEENA

Force No. 951190205 Unit: 112 Born: 18 July 1968 Address: Vill-Karroul, Jewar, PO-Jewar, PS-Jewar, Dist.-Bulan Sahar, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Mamta Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED CT/BUG MUKESH KUMAR

Force No. 953120025 Unit: 112 Born: 1 July 1974 Address: Vill-Chindaki Nagaria, PO-Gounda, PS-Iglas, Dist.-Aligarh Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Seema (Wife)

101 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2000 JAMMU & KASHMIR 18 July 2000

91 Bn of CRPF was deployed in the state of Jammu and Kashmir to maintain law and order and to curb militant activities. On the 18th of July 2000, on the basis of a specific intelligence input, the troops of 91 Bn were deployed for search operation in village Tarhama of Baramulla district in J&K. While the troops were laying cordon of the village, the militants opened heavy and indiscriminate fire on the troops. Shaheed HC A Abdul Majid retaliated effectively and managed to kill one militant and forced other militants to retreat. He was however hit by a bullet in the exchange of fire. The brave heart, despite sustaining serious injuries, kept fighting the terrorists and later succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom. In this operation, 2 militants were killed and 3 AK 47, 1 grenade launcher, 1 wireless set and 1 pistol were recovered. His courage and unflinching resolve was duly recognised and was awarded the President’s Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously. His life and death are a celebration of courage and sacrifice.

SHAHEED HC A ABDUL MAJID

Force No. 800652346 Unit: 91 Born: 5 February 1962 Address: Vill-Regeement Bazar, PO-Tennur, Dist.-Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu Next of kin: Smt. Thajunisha (Wife) Decoration: Presidents’s Police Medal for Gallantry

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 102 2000 JAMMU & KASHMIR 28 July 2000

122 Bn CRPF was deployed in Jammu and Kashmir to contain the militant activities supported by Pakistan. On the 28th of July 2000 Shaheed HC Sukhvinder Singh was deployed for area domination duty with his section. While on duty the section was attacked by militants with automatic fire. Shaheed HC Sukhvinder Singh immediately retaliated and forced the militants to retreat. However the militants while retreating lobbed a grenade towards Shaheed HC Sukhvinder Singh. The brave heart was seriously injured in the explosion and breathed his last on the battle field. His gallant action stands out as the shining example of courage, leadership and selfless devotion in the best traditions of CRPF

SHAHEED HC SUKHVINDER SINGH

Force No. 830735881 Unit: 122 Born: 2 July 1961 Address: Vill-Dhaurahara, PO-Dhaurahara, Dist.-Satna, Madhya Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Sarita Singh (Wife)

103 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2000 JAMMU & KASHMIR 12 August 2000

10 Bn of CRPF was deployed in West Bengal for anti-maoist operations. On the 12th of August 2000, its troops launched an operation against maoists but ran into an ambush when the maoists opened indiscriminate fire at them. The troops immediately retaliated and a fierce encounter ensued. Failing to match the bravery of troops, the maoists fled away. In the fierce encounter, Shaheed Ct Shankar Lal Waiker, who was fighting from the front, sustained severe injuries and ultimately succumbed to them.

SHAHEED CT SHANKAR LAL WAIKER

Force No. 913124184 Unit: 10 Born: 20 July 1969 Address: Vill & PO & PS-Anla, Teh-Amla, Dist.-Betul, Madhya Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Lalita Waiker (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 104 2000 JAMMU & KASHMIR 14 August 2000

40 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Jammu and Kashmir to contain the militant activities supported by Pakistan. On the 14th of August 2000, the militants targeted a mobile patrol of CRPF by blasting an IED. One of the vehicles came under the impact of the blast and soon militants opened indiscriminate fire at it. Shaheed Ct/Dvr K.Somaiyya, who was driving the vehicle sustained severe injuries and got engulfed in the hostile fire. In the thickest of the things, he took control of his weapon and fired at the militants. The other troops launched a counter-attack but by then the loss had been inflicted and Shaheed Ct/Dvr K. Somaiyya had attained martyrdom. Before his life the brave fought valiantly and fired heavily at the militants.

SHAHEED CT/DVR K. SOMAIYYA

Force No. 871131862 Unit: 40 Born: 4 September 1966 Address: Vill-Geesu Gonda, Dist.-Warrangel, Telangana Next of kin: Smt. K.Rama Devi (Wife)

105 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2000 MEGHALAYA 15 August 2000

65 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Meghalaya to maintain law and order and to contain the activities of militants in the state. On the 15th of August 2000, Shaheed HC Arun Kumar Singh, while on duty in connection with Independence Day celebrations, came under heavy fire from militants at East Khasi Hills, Shillong, Meghalaya. He retaliated effectively and repulsed the militants but in the exchange of fire, suffered grievous injuries and attained martyrdom. His gallant action stands out as the shining example of courage, leadership and selfless devotion in the best traditions of CRPF.

SHAHEED HC ARUN KUMAR SINGH

Force No. 710110919 Unit: 65 Born: 15 July 1952 Address: Vill & PO-Raghopur, Dist.-Vaishali, Bihar Next of kin: Smt. Parmila Devi (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 106 2000 ASSAM 27 August 2000

125 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Assam to maintain peace and tranquility in the state and to contain militant activities of ULFA. On the 27th of August 2000, Shaheed Ct Shyamvir Singh and Shaheed Ct Jitender Kumar Tripathi where on patrolling duty with their section. While negotiating a suspected track, Shaheed Ct Shyambir Singh and Shaheed Ct Jitender Kumar noticed freshly covered patch. They immediately alerted the troops. The troops stopped dead in their tracks but before these two alert troopers could move to safe distance, the IED exploded. The explosion resulted in severe splinter injuries. The unfortunate duo, whose alertness saved the lives of others, could SHAHEED CT SHYAMVIR SINGH not be saved and attained martyrdom. Force No. 900770242 Unit: 125 Born: 1 January 1969 Address: Vill-Ward No-2, Pooth Road, PO & PS-Ambah, Dist.-Morena, Madhya Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Guddy Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED CT JITENDER KUMAR TRIPATHI

Force No. 911325565 Unit: 125 Born: 4 April 1970 Address: Vill-Darawa Chatur, PO-Pandey Pura, Dist.-Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Meenakshi Devi (Wife)

107 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2000 JAMMU & KASHMIR 18 September 2000

92 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Jammu and Kashmir to contain the militant activities supported by Pakistan. On the 18th of September 2000 Shaheed Ct Santosh Kumar Pandey was deployed at Dal Lake area in Srinagar for area domination duty. During the duty, militants attacked the troops with automatic fire. Shaheed Ct Santosh Kumar Pandey retaliated and forced the militants to retreat. However, the retreating militants lobbed a grenade at the brave trooper inflicting severe injuries. The gallant trooper later succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom. His gallant action stands out as the shining example of courage and selfless devotion in the best traditions of CRPF.

SHAHEED CT SANTOSH KUMAR PANDEY

Force No. 971401183 Unit: 92 Born: 7 June 1977 Address: Vill-Hardiya, PO & PS-Belipar, Dist.-Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Meena Devi (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 108 2000 JAMMU & KASHMIR 20 September 2000

82 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Jammu and Kashmir to contain the militant activities supported by Pakistan. On the 20th of September 2000 Shaheed Ct/ Bugler Imtiyaz Ahmed was deployed for area domination duty. During this patrol, militants attacked the troops with automatic fire. Shaheed Ct/Bugler Imtiyaz Ahmed retaliated and forced the militants to retreat but succumbed to splinters injuries sustained from grenades which the militants had hurled at him. His valour became a benchmark for the force.

SHAHEED CT/BUG IMTIYAZ AHMED

Force No. 970820021 Unit: 82 Born: 1 July 1976 Address: Vill-Umarganj, PO-Behri, Dist.-Balia, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Salma Khatoon (Mother)

109 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2000 JAMMU & KASHMIR 27 September 2000

Yet another brave son of Mother India, whose courage ignited the imagination of the country, shone on the battlefield. 122 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Jammu and Kashmir to contain the militant activities supported by Pakistan. On the 27th of September 2000 Shaheed L/Nk Mahipal Singh was deployed for area domination duty. During the duty militants attacked the troops with automatic fire. Shaheed L/Nk Mahipal Singh retaliated and almost singlehandedly forced the militants to retreat. However the retreating militants lobbed a grenade at him inflicting severe injuries to which he succumbed and died a hero’s death. For his gallant act, the martyr was awarded the Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously.

SHAHEED L/NK MAHIPAL SINGH

Force No. 850818843 Unit: 122 Born: 5 February 1966 Address: Vill-Govindpur, PO-Chhajlat, Dist.-Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Umesh Devi (Wife) Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 110 2000 ASSAM 19 October 2000

129 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Assam to maintain peace and tranquility in the state and to contain militant activities of ULFA. On the 19th of October 2000, Shaheed Ct K.Anjanyelu, Shaheed Ct J.D.Khole and Shaheed Ct Ram Prakash while on patrolling duty were attacked by militants in an encounter in Assam, which they repulsed with effective fire. The troopers however sustained bullet injuries in the onslaught and later succumbed to the injuries with their weapons firmly in their hands. Their gallant action stands out as the shining example of courage and selfless devotion in the best traditions of CRPF SHAHEED CT K. ANJANYELU Force No. 943292154 Unit: 129 Born: 16 June 1974 Address: Vill & PO-Hangoda, Dist.-Mahaboob Nagar, Andhra Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Ansuja Bai (Wife)

SHAHEED CT RAM PRAKASH SHAHEED CT J D KHOLE

Force No. 860650319 Force No. 931272154 Unit: 129 Unit: 129 Born: 8 March 1967 Born: 2 September 1974 Address: Vill-Manepura, PO-Surpira, Dist.-Bhind, Madhya Pradesh Address: Vill & PO-Rajdao, Dist.-Jalgaon, Maharashtra Next of kin: Smt. Kanti Devi (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Janabai Digambar Kolhe (Wife)

111 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2000 JAMMU & KASHMIR 27 October 2000

In 2000, 50 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Jammu and Kashmir to fight miliancy. On the 27th of October 2000, Shaheed Ct B. P. Rai was on sentry duty in Poonch, militants attacked his post with heavy fire from automatic weapons. The brave sentry stood his ground and retaliated firmly. In the exchange of fire received grievous injuries. Staying firm, Shaheed Ct B. P. Rai kept retaliating at the militants despite his injuries and later succumbed to them. His gallant action stands out as the shining example of courage and selfless devotion in the best traditions of CRPF.

SHAHEED CT B. P. RAI

Force No. 800390315 Unit: 50 Born: 21 September 1960 Address: Vill-Saidpur-II (Borhond), PO-Saidpur, Dist.-Cachar, Assam Next of kin: Smt. Bina Rai (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 112 2000 JAMMU & KASHMIR 4 December 2000

61 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Jammu and Kashmir to contain the militant activities supported by Pakistan. On the 4th of December 2000, the troops were detailed for patrolling duty. During the patrol the party came under fire from militants who were firing indiscriminately at the troops. The party immediately took up positions and retaliated. The militants seeing the advancing party concentrated the fire towards them. In the exchange of fire the troopers were grievously injured. They however continued to retaliate despite the injuries and forced the militants to flee. Six brave troopers breathed their last on the battle field with their weapons still aimed at the enemy, scripting SHAHEED HC/RO RAM VYAS SINGH YADAV yet another saga of courage and devotion to duty. Force No. 839740277 Unit: 4 Signal Born: 6 June 1954 Address: Vill & PO-Tamal Pura, Dist.-Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Usha Singh (Wife)

SHAHEED HC/RO OM PRAKASH

Force No. 680370346 Unit: 4 Signal Born: 1 May 1950 Address: Vill & PO-Gadoli, Dist.-Bhilwara, Rajasthan Next of kin: Smt. Mohini Devi (Wife)

113 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2000

SHAHEED HC/RO PRAVEEN KUMAR CHOUBEY SHAHEED CT S. B. HANVATEY

Force No. 891180617 Force No. 871111487 Unit: 4 Signal Unit: 61 Born: 1 July 1970 Born: 9 May 1965 Address: Vill-Alwa Chowk, PO-Varsar, Dist.-Ballia, Uttar Pradesh Address: Vill-Chamorsi, PO-Wasala, Dist.-Garchiroli, Maharashtra Next of kin: Smt. Bindu Choubey (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Gita Hanwate (Wife)

SHAHEED CT RAJESH KUMAR SHAHEED CT PAPITA KUMAR SHARMA

Force No. 881167059 Force No. 971120335 Unit: 61 Unit: 61 Born: 12 October 1966 Born: 10 July 1975 Address: Vill-Jhaura, PO-Sukhmohan, PS-Bibhutipur, Dist.-Samastipur, Address: Vill-Jalalpura, PO-Salempur, Dist.-Dausa, Rajasthan Bihar Next of kin: Smt. Mithlesh Devi (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Laxmi Devi (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 114 2000 JAMMU & KASHMIR 14 December 2000

82 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Jammu and Kashmir for maintaining peace and tranquility in view of Pak sponsored militancy. On the 14th of December 2000 Shaheed Ct P M Pradhan while on patrolling duty with his section was ambushed by the militants with IED blast in Srinagar, J&K. The troops, despite the shock of blast, took up positions and started firing at the militants who resorted to firing after the blast. The timely retaliation forced the militants to retreat. Shaheed Ct P M Pradhan who was critically injured in the explosion succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.

SHAHEED CT P. M. PRADHAN

Force No. 880923427 Unit: 82 Born: 8 April 1967 Address: Vill-Santhasara, PO-Santhpur, PS-Gundia, Dist.-Dhenkanal, Odisha Next of kin: Smt. Rashmita Pradhan (Wife)

115 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2000 TRIPURA 23 December 2000

62 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Tripura for conducting operations against insurgents who had posed a serious threat to law and order situation of the state. On the 23rd of December 2000 a patrol that was returning from an operation ran into an ambush. As per their training, the troops retaliated but Shaheed Ct Naresh Sharma and Shaheed Ct Rakesh Chand, who were at the front, sustained injuries and later succumbed to them and attained martyrdom.

SHAHEED CT NARESH SHARMA

Force No. 901322787 Unit: 62 Born: 2 July 1971 Address: Vill & PO-Phakharpur, PS-Khekara, Dist.-Bagpat, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Mamta Sharma(Wife)

SHAHEED CT RAKESH CHAND

Force No. 961180274 Unit: 62 Born: 15 June 1971 Address: Vill-Kansuri, PO-Kansuri, Dist.-Basti, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Sunita Devi

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 116 2001 JAMMU & KASHMIR 1 January 2001

On the 1st of January 2001, the militants taking advantage of darkness and dense jungle fired at the camp of 68 Bn CRPF. The troops immediately took positions and retaliated and even fired parabombs. Heavy firing from both sides ensued in which Shaheed Ct Abdul Sattar received bullet injuries. Despite injuries he did not leave his position and kept firing at the militants till they fled from the area. Later the brave heart succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.

SHAHEED CT ABDUL SATTAR

Force No. 913175027 Unit: 68 Born: 13 January 1971 Address: Vill-Kajram, PS & PO—Salar, Dist.-Murshidabad, West Bengal Next of kin: Smt. Sahenaj Begam (Wife)

117 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2001 TRIPURA 1 January 2001

On the 1st of January 2001, CRPF troops of 90 Bn launched an operation against insurgents at villages Tapsa Para and Dhananjoy Para, Distt: South Tripura but ran into an ambush where the insurgents opened indiscriminate fire. The troops took positions behind trees and retaliated. A fierce gunfight ensued. As the troops advanced further to chase the militants, Shaheed Ct Karan Singh who was spearheading the attack received bullet injuries. But despite sustaining injuries he fought from the front and kept charging at the insurgents and attained martyrdom.

SHAHEED CT KARAN SINGH

Force No. 903062097 Unit: 90 Born: 9 May 1966 Address: Vill-Baran, PO-Bhalwal, Dist.-Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir Next of kin: Smt. Kamlesh Devi (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 118 2001 JHARKHAND 7 January 2001

On the 7th of January 2001, CRPF troops of 133 Bn launched a patrol in the area of village Banjhar Bhuma Tola in Distt: Garhwa. During operation an exchange of fire started with the maoists . Though the maoists were present in a tactically advantageous position, the troops valiantly advanced using tactics of fire and move and gunned down four maoists. Six other maoists were also apprehended and five rifles were recovered from the encounter site. During encounter, Shaheed Ct A R Malviya received severe bullet injuries when he was advancing from front towards the maoists positions. Despite receiving injuries he did not care for it and kept the assault on. He did not relent till the maoists were either eliminated or apprehended. The brave later succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom. His un-daunting courage and dedication to duty was recognized with the award of President’s Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously.

SHAHEED CT A. R. MALVIYA

Force No. 880957386 Unit: 133 Born: 9 May 1966 Address: Vill-Saidabag, PO-Sarangpur, Dist.-Rajgarh, Madhya Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Durga Malviya (Wife) Decoration: Presidents’s Police Medal for Gallantry

119 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2001 MEGHALAYA 14 January 2001

72 Bn of CRPF was deployed at Meghalaya for conducting operations against insurgents who had posed a serious threat to the tranquillity of the state. On the 14th of January 2001, troops of the Battalion launched an operation against the insurgents but while crossing a bridge at William Nagar, East Garo Hills, the insurgents waiting in an ambush opened indiscriminate fire at them. Troops immediately retaliated and a fierce encounter ensued. In the encounter Shaheed Insp S.B. Chand received severe injuries. But despite injuries he led his troops from the front and forced the insurgents to flee from their well entrenched ambush. Later the braveheart succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.

SHAHEED INSP S. B. CHAND

Force No. 650101838 Unit: 72 Born: 14 April 1947 Address: Vill & PO-Bagartoli, PS-Jhulaghat, Dist.-Pithuragarh, Uttarakhand Next of kin: Smt. Kalawati Devi (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 120 2001 JAMMU & KASHMIR 16 January 2001

On the 16th of January 2001, six LeT militants opened indiscriminate fire at the troops of 48 Bn CRPF deployed at the main gate of Srinagar airport, PS Airport, Distt: Budgam. After opening indiscriminate fire, they tried to force their entry in the airport. The troops immediately took positions and fired back at the terrorists. Facing the bold retaliation of the troops the militants ran for cover. But the militants could not evade the accurate and precise fire of the troops and five of them were gunned down on the spot. One ofthe militants ran inside the X-Ray room and kept firing at the troops. He too was later neutralized by the troops. In this fierce encounter the brave troops thwarted a major attack and gunned down six militants and recovered 5 AK rifles. During counter attack CRPF also lost four of its gallant troopers namely Shaheed HC Jagpati Ram, Shaheed HC Ram Prakash Yadav, Shaheed Ct Shiv Kumar Kushwah and Shaheed Ct (Mahila) Bindu Kumre. The daredevilry of the brave hearts was duly recognized and Shaheed HC Jagpati Ram was awarded President’s Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously and Shaheed HC Ram Prakash Yadav, Shaheed Ct Shiv Kumar Kushwah and Shaheed Ct (Mahila) Bindu Kumre were awarded the Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously.

SHAHEED HC JAGPATI RAM

Force No. 700010397 Unit: 48 Born: 6 May 1952 Address: Vill & PO-Sadiyabad, Dist.-Gajipur, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Girja Devi (Wife) Decoration: Presidents’s Police Medal for Gallantry

121 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2001

SHAHEED HC RAM PRAKASH YADAV

Force No. 830725002 Unit: 48 Born: 1 July 1964 Address: Vill-Badanpur, PO-Mabaibilbari, PS-Indhergarh, Dist.-Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Sarojini Devi (Wife) Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry SHAHEED CT(MAHILA) BINDU KUMRE

Force No. 971351827 Unit: 88 Born: 7 April 1970 Address: Vill-Jawarkathi, PO-Barghat, Dist.-Seoni, Madhya Pradesh Next of kin: Mr. Shiv Nath Singh (Father) Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry

SHAHEED CT SHIV KUMAR KUSHWAH

Force No. 880948868 Unit: 48 Born: 12 April 1969 Address: Vill-Khanpur, PO-Meja Road, Dist.-Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Saroj Devi (Wife) Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 122 2001 JAMMU & KASHMIR 14 February 2001

On the 14th February 2001, CRPF troops of 130 Bn carried out area domination in the area of PS Sopore, Distt: Baramulla in connection with panchayat elections. As the troops were returning to their camp, the militants hiding near village Tarzoo opened indiscriminate fire at them. The troops immediately took positions and retaliated. During fierce gun fight Shaheed Ct Mahabir Prasad Gujjar noticed that a militant had run into a by-lane. Without caring for his life, he moved out of his cover and chased the militant. As he ran into the by-lane, a militant hiding at a distance opened fire at him and he got seriously injured. Though being injured he fired back at the militant and hit him too but he managed to flee from the area. Later the valiant trooper succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom during evacuation.

SHAHEED CT MAHABIR PRASAD GUJJAR

Force No. 951360751 Unit: 130 Born: 15 July 1974 Address: Vill & PO-Bansiyal, PS & Taluk-Khetri, Dist.-Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan Next of kin: Smt. Saroja Devi (Wife)

123 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2001 TRIPURA 3 March 2001

On the 3rd of March 2001, CRPF troops of 4 Bn were on a Road Opening Patrol under Police Station Bampur, Distt: South Tripura. The troops had hardly covered a distance of 2 kms from the camp when they were fired upon by insurgents who were waiting in an ambush. The insurgents were in good strength and had occupied all the hill features along the road. The troops were caught at a place where there was a deep cliff on one side and sophisticated armed insurgents on other. The only option left with the troops was to counter attack the ambush taking the insurgents head-on. Though the task entailed great risk of lives, there was no other option as the terrain afforded no other SHAHEED SI GANESH PRASAD security. The troops gathered their courage and advanced ferociously at the Force No. 680263186 insurgents positions firing heavily at them. A fierce gun fight took place which Unit: 4 resulted in severe injuries on both sides. The troops ultimately succeeded in uprooting the well entrenched insurgents and the insurgents fled from the Born: 3 July 1949 area carrying their injured and slain cadres. In the fierce head to head counter Address: Vill-Kandoli, PO-Chondai, PS-Lansidown, Dist.-Pauri, Garhwal, attack, eleven brave troopers of CRPF laid down their lives for the honour of Uttarakhand their motherland. Next of kin: Smt. Kishori Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED HC SAHADEV CHOUDHARY

Force No. 700060804 Unit: 4 Born: 4 October 1950 Address: Vill-Saristabad, PO-Shohrampur, Dist.-Patna, Bihar Next of kin: Smt. Srimati Devi (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 124 2001

SHAHEED HC JAGDISH MONDAL SHAHEED CT RAMANAND YADAV

Force No. 831140176 Force No. 861140244 Unit: 4 Unit: 4 Born: 2 March 1964 Born: 25 September 1964 Address: Vill-Gazna, PO-Gazana, PS-Hanskhali, Dist.-Nadia, West Bengal Address: Vill-Saima, PO-Baharow, PS-Barh, Dist.-Patna, Bihar Next of kin: Smt. Rama Mondal (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Sarita Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED L/NK GANGA SINGH SHAHEED CT SUBHASH CHAND

Force No. 851140545 Force No. 911324052 Unit: 4 Unit: 4 Born: 15 July 1965 Born: 21 December 1970 Address: Vill-Rapti, PO-Welthi, PS-Munsyary, Dist.-Pithoragarh, Address: Vill-Sikrori, PO-Karampura, PS-Bhadra, Dist.-Hanumangarh, Uttarakhand Rajashtan Next of kin: Smt. Nandi Devi (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Rajbala (Wife)

125 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2001

SHAHEED CT PAWAN KUMAR SINGH

Force No. 901142601 Unit: 4 Born: 15 May 1971 Address: Vill-Trilokchak, PO-Dighwara, PS-Dighwara, Dist.-Chapra, Bihar Next of kin: Smt. Ruby Singh (Wife)

SHAHEED CT PRITAM SINGH

Force No. 920040025 Unit: 4 Born: 1 January 1970 Address: Vill & PO & PS-Achhanera,Dist.-Agra, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Birmati Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED CT MAHESH KUMAR MALAKAR

Force No. 911243622 Unit: 4 Born: 3 April 1972 Address: Vill-06 Mile, PO-Khanpara, PS-Dishpur, Dist.-Kamrup, Assam Next of kin: Smt. Devanti Devi (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 126 2001

SHAHEED CT MAHABIR SINGH

Force No. 921111175 Unit: 4 Born: 20 September 1970 Address: Vill-Barka Kapura, PO-Mahasukh Ka Pira, PS-Ambati, Dist.-Muraina,Madhya Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Sila Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED CT CHANDRA H.R.

Force No. 921161797 Unit: 4 Born: 1 June 1973 Address: Vill & PS-Nitur, PS-Balele, Dist.-Kodogari, Karnataka Next of kin: Shri. H.L. Rama (Father)

127 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2001 TRIPURA 24 March 2001

On the 24th of March 2001, a convoy of 115 Bn CRPF was moving in the area of Police Station Manu, District Dhalai when it was ambushed by the insurgents. The insurgents fired indiscriminately at the first vehicle of the convoy from a hilltop. The troops immediately got down from the vehicle and launched an attack at the insurgents. The insurgents, who were at an advantageous position, on seeing the troops advancing opened heavy fire at them. Due to the fire Shaheed HC Rohtash Kirar and Shaheed Ct Jetha Hembram who were spearheading the attack received severe injuries. Despite injuries they kept firing at the insurgents forcing them to flee from the area. The two later SHAHEED HC ROHTASH KIRAR succumbed to their injuries and attained martyrdom. The valour exhibited by Force No. 821220912 these heroes of CRPF will always endure itself in our proud hearts. Unit: 115 Born: 11 November 1957 Address: Vill-Dubaldhan, PO-Bidhan, Teh-Beri, Dist.-Jhajhar, Haryana Next of kin: Smt. Sahbo Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED CT JETHA HEMBRAM

Force No. 913193498 Unit: 115 Born: 16 January 1971 Address: Vill-Raghunathpur, PO-Mahua Bazar, Dist.-Saharsa, Bihar Next of kin: Smt. Tajamai Devi (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 128 2001 JAMMU & KASHMIR 26 March 2001

On the 26th of March 2001, two LeT militants in the garb of police personnel entered the camp of 88 Bn at Srinagar. After entering the gate of the camp, the militants opened indiscriminate fire at the guard personnel and rushed inside the main building. In the sudden attack the troopers got injured. But despite sustaining injuries they retaliated and gunned down one of the militants. The second militant took covers behind the building and kept firing at the troops. The troopers then launched a concerted attack and gunned down the second militant also. In the encounter, four brave troopers namely Shaheed HC Abdul Qyum, Shaheed Ct Phool Pati, Shaheed Ct Gulam Hyder and Shaheed Ct/Dvr Wazir Singh sacrificed their lives on the altar of duty. Two militants were gunned down and two AKM rifles, 11 magazines, 191 rounds of AK ammunition and 5 grenades were recovered from their possession.

SHAHEED HC ABDUL QYUM

Force No. 751290439 Unit: 88 Born: 20 September 1954 Address: Vill-Gurha Brahamana, PO-Bantalab, Dist.-Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir Next of kin: Smt. Sayra Begum (Wife)

129 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2001

SHAHEED CT PHOOL PATI

Force No. 880060402 Unit: 88 Born: 1 January 1966 Address: Vill-Dauwal, PO-Puranachhalla, Dist.-Gurdaspur, Punjab. Next of kin: Smt. Aasha Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED CT/DVR WAZIR SINGH

Force No. 943341341 Unit: 88 Born: 22 April 1967 Address: Vill –Sisar Khas, PO-Sisar Khas, PS-Meham, Dist.-Rohtak, Haryana Next of kin: Smt. Manisha Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED CT GULAM HYDER

Force No. 680375028 Unit: 88 Born: 8 November 1948 Address: Vill & PO-Baffliaz, Dist.-Poonch, Jammu & Kashmir Next of kin: Smt. Resham Bee (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 130 2001 JAMMU & KASHMIR 31 March 2001

On the 31st of March 2001, CRPF troops of 130 Bn were deployed for Panchayat Elections in the area of Sopore, Dist. Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir. After the completion of elections as the troops were moving back to their bases, the militants waiting in an ambush near village Tarrzoo, opened indiscriminate fire at their vehicle. The troops immediately de-boarded the vehicles and counter-attacked the militants. The militants had occupied a dominating ground fringing the jungle. Despite being in a disadvantageous position, the troops retaliated bravely. The militants seeing the charge of the troops fled from the area. In the fierce encounter, Shaheed Ct Mahaling Kopad received serious injuries. But despite sustaining injuries he continued to assault the militants and fought from the front. Later the martyr succumbed to his injuries during evacuation.

SHAHEED CT MAHALING KOPAD

Force No. 943300921 Unit: 130 Born: 4 April 1972 Address: Vill & PO-Gokak Falls, Dist. -Belgaum, Karnataka Next of kin: Smt. Lakshmi (Wife)

131 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2001 ASSAM 21 April 2001

On the 21st of April 2001, CRPF troops of 125 Bn launched an area domination patrol to sanitize the area during elections. As the troops were near village Patabari, Dist. Kokrajhar, the insurgents waiting in an ambush opened indiscriminate fire at the troops from a vantage position. Though beingin disadvantageous position, the troops retaliated and a fierce encounter at close distance ensued. The troops then decided to launch a flanking attack. Shaheed HC Kashmiri Lal and Shaheed Ct Munend Katara led the flanking attack and advanced towards the enemy position. In the attack some insurgents got injured but the two bravehearts also received injuries. Despite sustaining SHAHEED HC KASHMIRI LAL injuries they continued the advance and forced the insurgents to flee. The Force No. 800350492 two bravehearts later succumbed to their injuries and attained martyrdom Unit: 125 earning immortality. Born: 28 April 1960 Address: Vill-Fattuwal, PO-Khlchian, Dist.-Amritsar, Punjab Next of kin: Smt. Kulwinder Kaur (Wife)

SHAHEED CT MUNEND KATARA

Force No. 991370969 Unit: 125 Born: 25 September 1977 Address: Vill-Manepura, PO-Surpura, Dist.-Bhind, Madhya Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Rajbati Devi (Mother)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 132 2001 JAMMU & KASHMIR 29 April 2001

On the 29th of April 2001, CRPF troops of 122 Bn launched an operation against militants at village Malapur, PS Birwaha, Dist. Budgam. The whole village was searched thoroughly but the contact with militants could not be established. As the troops were returning to their bases, the militants blasted an IED and opened indiscriminate fire at the troops. One of the vehicles came under the direct impact of IED and its occupants received severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries, the troops held to their weapons and retaliated. Defeated by the bold retaliation of the troops, the militants aborted their plan of looting the weapons of injured and fled from the area. Six brave troopers SHAHEED CT SUSHANTA KUMAR SINHA namely Shaheed Ct Sushanta Kumar Sinha, Shaheed Ct Montu Pada Halder, Force No. 913264822 Shaheed Ct A. A. Prakash, Shaheed Ct Badri Prasad, Shaheed Ct Chitte Unit: 122 Gajendra and Shaheed Ct Chandra Kant Shinde sacrificed their lives for the Born: 10 May 1968 nation on the day. Address: Vill-Jaleswar, PO-Mukundpur, Teh-Khatra, Dist.-Bankura,West Bengal Next of kin: Smt. Namita Sinha Ahapatra (Wife)

SHAHEED CT MONTU PADA HALDER

Force No. 913275459 Unit: 122 Born: 5 November 1968 Address: Vill & PO-Iyarpur, PS-Usthi, Dist.-24 Parganas South, West Bengal Next of kin: Shri Uttan Pada Haldar (Elder Brother)

133 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2001

SHAHEED CT A. A. PRAKASH SHAHEED CT CHITTE GAJENDRA

Force No. 913103685 Force No. 951451186 Unit: 122 Unit: 122 Born: 22 May 1970 Born: 15 January 1971 Address: Vill-Gowli Street, PO-Madikeri, Dist.-Kodagu Worg, Karnataka Address: Vill & PO-Khuntegoan,Dist.-Latur, Maharashtra Next of kin: Smt. M.P.Parvathi (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Lata Gajender Chite (Wife)

SHAHEED CT BADRI PRASAD SHAHEED CT CHANDRA KANT SHINDE

Force No. 943220116 Force No. 991271124 Unit: 122 Unit: 122 Born: 1 January 1971 Born: 20 June 1979 Address: Vill-Rampur, PO-Rampura, Dist.-Neemuch, Madhya Pradesh Address: Vill & PO-Patkhal, Dist.-Satara, Maharashtra Next of kin: Smt. Khavi Bai (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Nirmala (Mother)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 134 2001 ASSAM 10 May 2001

On the 10th of May 2001, CRPF troops of 85 Bn carried out mobile patrolling in the area under PS Bokajan, Dist. Karbi Anglong. As the troops were near village Deohari, the insurgents waiting in an ambush opened indiscriminate fire at them. The troops immediately alighted from the vehicle and launched a counter attack. As the troops advanced towards the insurgents’ positions, adopting tactics of fire and move, the insurgents fled from the area. In the encounter, Shaheed HC P S Deogam received severe injuries when he was spearheading the attack. Despite sustaining injuries he fought valiantly till his last breath. His sacrifice will forever be remembered as a saga of bravery.

SHAHEED HC P. S. DEOGAM

Force No. 821261069 Unit: 85 Born: 18 June 1961 Address: Vill-Domardiha, PO-Parphundia, PS-Chaibasa, Dist.-West Singhbhum, Jharkhand Next of kin: Smt. Manjudevagam (Wife),

135 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2001 TRIPURA 24 May 2001

On the 24th of May 2001, CRPF troops of 34 Bn launched an operation against insurgents in the general area under PS Gandacherra, Dist. West Tripura. During operation, as the troops reached near their target, the insurgents waiting in ambush opened indiscriminate fire at the troops. The troops retaliated and a fierce encounter ensued. Defeated by the valour of the troops the insurgents fled from the area. During fierce encounter Shaheed L/ Nk Sohan Singh, who was at the forefront during the counter-attack sustained severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries he fought with the insurgents valiantly and sacrificed his life on the altar of duty. The nation is indebted to his sacrifice.

SHAHEED L/NK SOHAN SINGH

Force No. 850801289 Unit: 34 Born: 24 July 1966 Address: Vill & PO-Pholgaon, Teh-Deoli, Dist.-Wardha, Maharashtra Next of kin: Smt. Gayatri Devi (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 136 2001 JAMMU & KASHMIR 25 May 2001

On the 25th of May 2001, CRPF troops of 68 Bn were on their regular patrolling at Udhampur, Dist. Udhampur. During the operation, as troops reached near Shud Mahadev Mandir, the militants blasted an IED and opened indiscriminate fire at the troops. One of the vehicles came under the direct impact of IED and its occupants received severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries, the troops held to their weapons and retaliated. Defeated by the bold retaliation of the troops, the militants aborted their plan of looting the weapons of injured and fled from the area. Five brave troopers namely Shaheed HC/Dvr Avtar Singh, Shaheed HC Shanker Ram, Shaheed L/Nk A.K. Nath, Shaheed Ct R P Sharma and Shaheed Ct Jai Karan sacrificed their lives for the nation on the day.

SHAHEED HC/DVR AVTAR SINGH

Force No. 881171634 Unit: 68 Born: 21 February 1963 Address: Vill-Kapura., PO-Kapura, PS –Mehna, Dist.-Moga, Punjab Next of kin: Smt. Kulwinder Kaur (Wife)

137 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2001

SHAHEED HC SHANKER RAM SHAHEED CT R.P. SHARMA

Force No. 841190523 Force No. 860350183 Unit: 68 Unit: 68 Born: 28 December 2012 Born: 21 April 1961 Address: Vill-Ranvirpur, PO-Sarwa, PS-Sarai Lakhansi, Dist.-Mau, Address: Vill-Sunahni, PO-Sunahni, PS -Talai, Dist.-Bilaspur, Uttar Pradesh. Himachal Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Daymanti Devi (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Nirmala Devi(Wife)

SHAHEED L/NK A.K. NATH SHAHEED CT JAI KARAN

Force No. 850871662 Force No. 901190712 Unit: 68 Unit: 68 Born: 10 May 1965 Born: 9 July 1967 Address: Vill-Burnpur, PO-Hirapur, PS-Hirapur, Dist.-Burdhwan Address: Vill-Ladan, PO –Ladan, PS-Salhawas, Dist.-Rohtak, Haryana West Bengal Next of kin: Smt. Munni Devi (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Tula Rani Nath (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 138 2001 TRIPURA 31 May 2001

On the 31st of May 2001, taking advantage of dense jungle and hilly terrain, insurgents fired indiscriminately at the camp of 2 Bn CRPF established under PS Ompi, Dist. South Tripura when 90 Bn CRPF was taking charge of it. The troops first retaliated the fire and then launched an attack at the insurgents. The Quick Action Team moved out of the camp and advanced towards the jungle taking a circular route. Seeing that they are being challenged, the insurgents fled from the area under thick vegetation. During the retaliation, two of the CRPF troopers, namely Shaheed Ct M.S. Gani and Shaheed Ct V. K. Reddy, sustained injuries. They were evacuated to the nearest hospital but SHAHEED CT M. S. GANI succumbed to their injuries and attained martyrdom. Force No. 710360551 Unit: 2 Born: 4 January 1951 Address: Vill & PO-Chithi Bandy, PS-Bandipura, Dist.-Baramulla, Jammu & Kashmir Next of kin: Smt. Hajra (Wife)

SHAHEED CT V. K. REDDY

Force No. 981131491 Unit: 90 Born: 10 July 1977 Address: Vill & PO-Vemula, Teh-Wanaparthy, Dist.-Mahabubnagar, Telangana Next of kin: Smt. Neelamma (Mother)

139 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2001 JAMMU & KASHMIR 12 June 2001

On the 12th of June 2001, a militant of LeT outfit namely Abu Tala opened fire at the sentries of SOG camp at Sola, PS Shopian, Dist. Pulwama. As the sentries retaliated, the militant ran into the grove adjoining the camp. On receipt of information, CRPF troops of 30 Bn reached at the location and started laying a cordon around the groove which provoked indiscriminate firing and even lobbing of grenades by the militant who had taken cover behind a pile of logs. A fierce encounter took place. As the militant was not giving up, an assault group was formed to neutralize him. As the assault group entered the groove, a fierce gunfight at close distance took place in which Shaheed Insp H L Gupta SHAHEED INSP H. L. GUPTA and Shaheed Ct Anand Solanki sustained severe injuries. But despite injuries, Force No. 901190712 they continued the assault and ultimately gunned down the militant. Later Unit: 30 the bravehearts succumbed to their injuries and attained martyrdom. Their selfless sacrifice for the nation was recognized with the award of President’s Born: 1 February 1946 Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously. Address: Vill-Saitar, PS-Bansgoan, PO-Baghrai, Dist.-Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Malathi Devi (Wife) Decoration: Presidents’s Police Medal for Gallantry

SHAHEED CT ANAND SOLANKI

Force No. 921275099 Unit: 30 Born: 1 June 1970 Address: Vill-Khayde, PS-Malegaon, PO-Khaydei, Dist.-Nasik, Maharashtra Next of kin: Smt. Surekha (Wife) Decoration: Presidents’s Police Medal for Gallantry

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 140 2001 ARUNACHAL PRADESH 12 July 2001

On the 12th of July 2001, CRPF troops of 124 Bn deployed at PS Khonsa, Dist. Tirap received an information about movement of insurgents in the area. The troops immediately responded to the information and moved out of their camp to lay a Naka. The troops had hardly covered few kilometers in vehicle when the insurgents waiting in an ambush blasted an IED and opened indiscriminate fire at the troops. The vehicle in which the troops were travelling came under the impact of IED blast and its occupant sustained injuries. Despite sustaining injuries the troops held to their weapons and retaliated. Due to instant retaliation by the injured troopers, the insurgents SHAHEED CT/DVR LAKHBIR SINGH who were advancing to loot the weapons had to abort their plan and they fled Force No. 951440326 from the area. Despite sustaining injuries and being at the receiving end, the Unit: 124 brave troopers courageously faced the enemy and gave a bold reply. In the fierce gunfight, Shaheed HC Amir Hussain, Shaheed Ct/Dvr Lakhbir Singh Born: 7 July 1974 and Shaheed Ct Deen Mohd laid down their lives but lived to their pledge of Address: Vill & PO-Chitti, PS-Lambra, Dist.-Jalandhar, Punjab serving the nation till last breath. Next of kin: Smt. Piari (Mother)

SHAHEED HC AMIR HUSSAIN SHAHEED CT DEEN MOHD.

Force No. 830764114 Force No. 851290208 Unit: 124 Unit: 124 Born: 2 February 1963 Born: 1 June 1969 Address: Vill-Thakurmura, PS & PO-Sonamura, Dist.-Sephijala, Tripura Address: Vill-Kumarkhera, PO-Sikrawah, PS-Hathin, Distt-Faridabad Next of kin: Smt. Salma Begam (Wife) Haryana Next of kin: Smt. Shakeela (Wife)

141 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2001 ARUNACHAL PRADESH 20 July 2001

On the 20th of July 2001, CRPF troops of 124 Bn deployed at PS Khonsa, Distt: Tirap were proceeding for the administrative duties duly prepared. As the vehicle was plying on Lazo road, the insurgents waiting in an ambush blasted an IED and opened indiscriminate fire at the troops. The vehicle came under the impact of IED blast and its occupant sustained injuries. Despite sustaining injuries the troops held to their weapons and retaliated. Due to instant retaliation by the injured troopers, the insurgents who were advancing to loot the weapons had to abort their plan and they fled from the area. Despite sustaining injuries and being at the receiving end the brave troopers SHAHEED HC AJIT SINGH courageously faced the enemy and gave a bold reply. In the fierce gunfight Force No. 800689117 Shaheed HC Ajit Singh, Shaheed Ct Madhav Malakar, Shaheed Ct Promod Unit: 124 Kumar Behera, Shaheed Ct D. Chakrayiah , Shaheed Ct Ramesh Yadav and Shaheed Ct/Dvr Beant Singh sacrificed their lives in the line of duty. Born: 2 January 1960 Address: Vill-Gokhulpur, PO-Kuttupur, PS-Bidhupur, Dist.-Vaishali, Bihar Next of kin: Smt. Mithlesh Devi(Wife)

SHAHEED CT MADHAV MALAKAR

Force No. 880989484 Unit: 124 Born: 1 March 1968 Address: Vill-Kishmot Kadam, PO-Rowrari, PS-Sualkuchi, Dist.-Kamrup, Assam Next of kin: Shri Jiten Malakar (Brother)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 142 2001

SHAHEED CT PRAMOD KUMAR BEHERA SHAHEED CT RAMESH JADHAV

Force No. 880984543 Force No. 921272562 Unit: 124 Unit: 124 Born: 25 February 1966 Born: 9 July 1970 Address: Vill-Vishwanathpur,PO-Gholapur, Dist.-Cuttack, Odisha Address: Vill-Umbrede, PO-Wakeshore,Dist.-Satara, Maharashtra Next of kin: Smt. Pushpa Rani Behera (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Bharti (Wife)

SHAHEED CT D. CHAKRAYIAH SHAHEED CT/DVR BEANT SINGH

Force No. 880981481 Force No. 880958294 Unit: 124 Unit: 124 Born: 12 April 1968 Born: 26 April 1968 Address: Vill & PO-Tallapalum, PS-Nidaduvole, Dist.-West Godavary, Address: Vill & PO-Kotalya Harchanda, PS-Khanuwan, Dist.-Gurdwaspur, Andhra Pradesh Punjab Next of kin: Smt. Saramma (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Manjeet Kaur (Wife)

143 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2001 ASSAM 22 July 2001

On the 22nd of July 2001, CRPF troops of 40 Bn were moving from Lumding (Nagaon) to Haflong (NC Hills), for shifting of the stores of the Bn. As the convoy was near village Lavse, Distt: N C Hills, the insurgents ambushed the convoy at hilly terrain. The insurgents used heavy firing at the vehicles from a vantage position. The troops immediately de-boarded the vehicles and launched an attack at the insurgents. As the troops closed-in at the insurgents a fierce gun fight took place. Despite being in disadvantageous position, the brave troops forced the insurgents to flee for their lives. In the counter attack, Shaheed Shri V.K. Yadav, Asst. Comdt, Shaheed Ct/Bugler Khem Singh and SHAHEED CT/BUG KHEM SINGH Shaheed Ct/Dvr Rajbir Singh sacrificed their lives when they were bravely Force No. 880610072 charging at the insurgents. They are gone but not forgotten. Unit: 40 Born: 19 June 1968 Address: Vill & PO-Bhondsi, Dist.-Gurgaon, Teh-Sona, Haryana Next of kin: Smt. Pushpa Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED VINOD KUMAR YADAV, ASST. COMDT. SHAHEED CT/DVR RAJBIR SINGH

IRLA No. 4448 Force No. 913129561 Unit: 40 Unit: 40 Born: 21 June 1973 Born: 15 August 1965 Address: Vill & PO-Vaishali Nagar, Dist.-Jaipur, Rajasthan Address: Vill-Dhamlawas, PO-Pethrawas, Dist.-Rewari, Haryana Next of kin: Smt. Archana Yadav (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Rajbala Yadav (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 144 2001 JAMMU & KASHMIR 24 July 2001

Shopian town in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir was the most affected area of militancy due to presence of large number of sympathizers and its dense population. The sympathizers are all eager to attack the Indian Armed Forces deployed in the area. On the 24th of July 2001, the Company Commander of 30 Bn CRPF was visiting his posts deployed in the area for checking of the deployment. As his vehicles were passing through the congested and populated market, some militant taking advantage of the crowd hurled a grenade at the vehicle. Due to the blast of the grenade, Shaheed HC Balkar Singh sustained injuries. The area was hurriedly cordoned and a search was undertaken but the culprit could not be nabbed. Later the martyr succumbed to his injuries on the 1st of August 2001 during the treatment.

SHAHEED HC BALKAR SINGH

Force No. 710602117 Unit: 30 Born: 24 October 1952 Address: Vill & PS-Margindpura, Dist.-Amritsar, Punjab Next of kin: Smt. Lakhvinder Kaur (Wife)

145 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2001 ASSAM 25 July 2001

On the 25th of July 2001, CRPF troops of 24 Bn launched an operation against insurgents at village Kauchdhola, PS Gauripur, Distt: Dhubri. During operation contact with insurgents could not be established. As the troops were returning, the insurgents hiding in the jungle opened indiscriminate fire at them. The troops retaliated and a fierce encounter ensued. During the counter-attack Shaheed Ct Awadh Kishore Singh who was at front received severe bullet injuries. Despite sustaining injuries he continued the assault against insurgents and forced them to flee from the area. Later, the gallant achieved martyrdom.

SHAHEED CT AWADH KISHORE SINGH

Force No. 903021044 Unit: 24 Born: 25 June 1972 Address: Vill & PO-Satjor Bazar, Dist.-Chapra, Bihar Next of kin: Smt. Geeta Singh (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 146 2001 ANDHRA PRADESH 29 July 2001

CRPF troops of 63 Bn were located in PS Etarunagaram, Distt: Warrangal. On the 29th of July 2001, the maoists of PWG came in the garb of civilians with their weapons concealed, placed a tractor trolley laden with high explosives near to the gate of the Police Station and took positions at the vantage points. Later they detonated the explosive and opened heavy fire at the Police Station. The troops at the Police Station immediately took positions and retaliated. The maoists had planned to completely annihilate the troops and loot their weapons. But the retaliation from the troops held them at bay. A fierce gun battle ensued in which both sides sustained injuries. The maoists failed before SHAHEED HC DEEN BANDHU BASAK the bravery and valour of troops and they found it safe to flee from the area. Force No. 850830761 During the fierce gun battle, Shaheed HC Deen Bandhu Basak and Shaheed Unit: 63 HC Rajesh Singh Chauhan sustained severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries they not only fired from their weapons but also kept exhorting and Born: 29 April 1965 directing other troops. They kept the morale of troops high and made them Address: Vill-Raghunathpur, PS-Basirhat, PO-Raghunathpura, Dist.-North more determined to repulse the attack. 24 Pargana, West Bengal Next of kin: Smt. Mahuya Basak (Wife)

SHAHEED HC RAJESH SINGH CHAUHAN

Force No. 830752846 Unit: 63 Born: 1 January 1963 Address: Vill-Bhatigwan, Dist.-Rewa, Madhya Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Maina Devi (Wife)

147 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2001 ASSAM 29 July 2001

On the 29th of July 2001, CRPF troops of 128 Bn launched an operation against insurgents at village Bhaukjay, PS Rangiya, Distt: Kamrup. As the troops reached near their target, the insurgents waiting in an ambush blasted an IED followed by indiscriminate fire. One of the vehicles came under the impact of IED blast and its occupant sustained injuries. The troops, despite sustaining injuries in the blast and initial firing, launched a counter attack at the insurgents. A fierce gun fight ensued and unable to match the bravery of the troopers, the insurgents fled from the area. In the fierce encounter three bravehearts who despite sustaining injuries fought with the insurgents SHAHEED CT PRADEEP KUMAR namely Shaheed Ct Farooq Ahmed, Shaheed Ct Pradeep Kumar and Shaheed Force No. 931340767 Ct Parash Ram Yadav succumbed to their injuries and attained martyrdom. Unit: 128 Born: 24 December 1972 Address: Vill & PO-Chaunta, Teh-Dinanagar, Dist.-Gurdaspur, Punjab Next of kin: Smt. Madhu Bala (Wife)

SHAHEED CT FAROOQ AHMED SHAHEED CT PARAS RAM YADAV

Force No. 971177333 Force No. 943340861 Unit: 128 Unit: 128 Born: 1 December 1954 Born: 15 November 1972 Address: Vill-Khanpoora Shangas, PO-Shangas,Dist.-Anantnag, Address: PO & PS– Chitranjan, Dist.-Burdhwan, West Bengal Jammu & Kashmir Next of kin: Smt. Manbhawati Devi (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Parvina Begum (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 148 2001 ASSAM 05 August 2001

On the 5th of August 2001, CRPF troops of 1 Bn launched an operation against insurgents in the general area under PS Bijni, Distt: Bongaigaon. During operation contact with insurgents could not be established. As the troops were withdrawing from the area in vehicles, the insurgents waiting in an ambush blasted an IED and opened indiscriminate fire. The vehicle came under direct impact of blast and its occupants sustained severe injuries. The insurgents, after inflicting severe injuries to the troops, started closing in for looting the weapons. The brave troopers, though were badly injured, gathered their weapons and opened fire at the advancing insurgents. The brave reply SHAHEED INSP MAHESH CHANDRA SHARMA stopped the advance of insurgents but they continued firing at the troops. Force No. 751190079 The troops crawled behind covers and kept the insurgents at bay till the Unit: 1 reinforcement arrived. Eight brave and valiant troopers sacrificed their lives in the incident but not before foiling the nefarious designs of the enemy. Born: 30 June 1952 Address: Vill-Surukpur Road, Near Power Line, Najafgarh, Dist.-Delhi, New Delhi Next of kin: Smt. Rajrani Sharma

SHAHEED CT RAMJI MISHRA

Force No. 971111024 Unit: 1 Born: 10 August 1974 Address: Vill-Jivla, Dist.-Rewa, Madhya Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Sunita Mishra (Wife)

149 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2001

SHAHEED CT JAGDISH PRASAD SHARMA

Force No. 913153670 Unit: 1 Born: 1 October 1974 Address: Vill-Banwariwas, PO-Kishorpur, Dist.-Goutam Budha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Prabha Sharma (Wife)

SHAHEED CT DHARAM PAL SINGH

Force No. 920650259 Unit: 1 Born: 1 April 1971 Address: Vill-Bhalwa Naigadhi, Dist.-Rewa, Madhya Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Asha Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED CT KAILASH YADAV

Force No. 910920601 Unit: 1 Born: 6 May 1972 Address: Vill-Deo Kathia, PO-Angirpur/Belwa, Dist.-Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Binda Devi (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 150 2001

SHAHEED CT BHAGWAN SINGH

Force No. 911110078 Unit: 1 Born: 5 January 1971 Address: Vill-Sabita Nagar, PO-Tundla Chowrah, Dist.-Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Mithlesh (Wife) SHAHEED HC (ARMR) T. N. SONAWANE

Force No. 811270075 Unit: AWS Gty/ Attached from GC Banglore

SHAHEED CT SUNIT KUMAR

Force No. 920650420 Unit: 1 Born: 4 June 1969 Address: Vill-Dindyal Nagar, Dist.-Sagar, Madhya Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Sushila Devi (Wife)

151 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2001 JHARKHAND 28 August 2001

On the 28th of August 2001, CRPF troops of 93 Bn launched an operation against maoists in the jungles of village Cheruvan, PS Dumari, Distt: Giridih. As the troops were advancing towards the suspected hideout of maoists , the maoists waiting in ambush opened indiscriminate fire at the troops. The troops despite being caught in the indiscriminate fire took covers behind tree and retaliated. A fierce gunfight ensued. After assessing the positions of the maoists , the troops then launched a flanking attack. As the troops were advancing for attack, Shaheed HC Hassan Akhtar who was spearheading the attack received bullet injuries. But despite sustaining injuries he led his men from the front and kept charging at the maoists. Seeing the charge and ferocious attack, the maoists preferred to flee from the area taking advantage of dense forest and terrain. Later the brave trooper succumbed to his injury and attained martyrdom.

SHAHEED HC HASSAN AKHTAR

Force No. 841120382 Unit: 93 Born: 15 February 1965 Address: Vill-Ikrotia, PO-Asmoli, Dist.-Jyotiba Phule Nagra, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Saheen Phatima (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 152 2001 TRIPURA 28 August 2001

2 Bn of CRPF was deployed at Tripura for conducting operations against the insurgents. On the 28th of August 2001, its troops launched an operation against insurgents at village Dhanwan Para, PO Gandacherra, Dist: Dhalai but ran into an ambush where the insurgents opened indiscriminate fire at the troops. Shaheed Ct Bodh Raj and Shaheed Ct Kamleshwar Bhagat, who were at front, received severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries they launched a counter-attack at the insurgents and forced them to flee. Later both the bravehearts succumbed to their injuries and attained martyrdom. SHAHEED CT BODH RAJ

Force No. 903080469 Unit: 2 Born: 17 January 1969 Address: Vill-Vijaypur, PO & PS-Reasi, Dist.-Udhampur, Jammu & Kashmir Next of kin: Smt. Sushma Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED CT KAMLESHWAR BHAGAT

Force No. 891172731 Unit: 2 Born: 1 January 1971 Address: Vill-Pabiya, PO-Karonda, PS & Dist.-Gumla, Jharkhand Next of kin: Smt. Tanuja Devi (Wife)

153 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2001 JAMMU & KASHMIR 06 September 2001

On the 6th of September 2001, a truck rammed through the barriers deployed at the gate of the CRPF camp of 122 Bn at Magam, Distt: Budgam and entered the camp. The sentry at main gate, namely Shaheed Vijay Panwar, on seeing the suspicious forced entry fired at the tyres of the truck and rushed towards it. Other CRPF personnel also ran to cover the truck. On seeing the approach of the troops, the militant driving the truck activated the IED laden in the truck and blasted it. Due to the blast, Shaheed Vijay Panwar attained martyrdom while seven others sustained injuries.

SHAHEED CT VIJAY PANWAR

Force No. 961270647 Unit: 122 Born: 5 June 1975 Address: Vill & PO-Malegaon, PS-Nihal Nagar, Dist.-Nasik, Maharashtra Next of kin: Smt. Jyoti Vijay Pawar (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 154 2001 JAMMU & KASHMIR 6 September 2001

On the 6th of September 2001, a convoy of 31 Bn CRPF was moving under PS Qazikund, Distt: Srinagar when it was attacked by militants using an IED. One vehicle of the convoy came under the impact of the blast. The troops immediately retaliated and launched a search but nothing could be recovered. Due to the IED blast Shaheed SI (M) P. Bhattachariah sustained serious injuries and later attained martyrdom. His sacrifice on the line of duty will be ever remembered and the nation salutes such braves.

SHAHEED SI(M) P. BHATTACHARIAH

Force No. 871530248 Unit: 31 Born: 19 October 1962 Address: Vill-Birbhanpur, PO-Durgapur, Dist.-Bardwan, West Bengal Next of kin: Smt. Tanusree Bhattachariah (Wife)

155 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2001 JHARKHAND 6 September 2001

On the 6th of September 2001, CRPF troops of 3 Bn launched an operation against maoists in the jungles of Patki, PS Chandwa, Distt: Latehar. As the troops were advancing towards the suspected hideout of maoists, the maoists waiting in ambush opened indiscriminate fire at the troops. The troops despite being caught in the indiscriminate fire took covers behind tree and retaliated. A fierce gunfight ensued. After assessing the positions of the maoists, the troops then launched a flanking attack. As the troops were advancing for attack, Shaheed Ct Desai Paswan who was spearheading the attack received bullet injuries. But despite sustaining injuries he fought from the front and kept charging at the maoists. Seeing the charge and ferocious attack, the maoists preferred to flee from the area taking advantage of dense forest and terrain. Later the brave trooper succumbed to his injury and attained martyrdom.

SHAHEED CT DESAI PASWAN

Force No. 880961711 Unit: 3 Born: 25 October 1966 Address: Vill-Madhubani, PO-Ram Nagar, PS-Poipari, Dist.-Sitamadhi Bihar Next of kin: Smt. Nirmla Devi (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 156 2001 ANDHRA PRADESH 9 September 2001

On the 9th of September 2001, CRPF troops of 35 Bn launched an operation against maoists in the general area of village Maradimilli, PS Aditimala, Distt: East Godavari. During operation as the troops neared their target, the maoists waiting in ambush opened indiscriminate fire coupled with blasting of IEDs. The troops retaliated and a fierce gunfight ensued. During the counter-attack as the troops advanced towards the maoists positions, the maoists blasted a series of IEDs which resulted in severe injuries to the troops at the front. Despite sustaining injuries the troops continued the assault. Failing to match the bravery of troops, the maoists fled from the area alongwith their injured cadres. In the fierce gunfight Shaheed HC Sarajul Ansari, Shaheed Ct Hira Singh, Shaheed Ct Rabindra Behra, Shaheed Ct Bichitter Sahu and Shaheed Ct Suresh Yadav sacrificed their lives and attained martyrdom.

SHAHEED HC SARAJUL ANSARI

Force No. 071053531 Unit: 35 Born: 8 October 1951 Address: Vill-Marhan, PO-Shibmohendrapur, PS-Morhorwara, Dist.- Saran, Bihar Next of kin: Smt. Anwari Khatoon (Wife)

157 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2001

SHAHEED CT HIRA SINGH SHAHEED CT SURESH YADAV

Force No. 881333269 Force No. 931330875 Unit: 35 Unit: 35 Born: 10 June 1968 Born: 10 January 1971 Address: Vill & PO-Aulkahkhurd, Dist.-Gurdaspur, Punjab. Address: Vill-Chanurpur, PO-Madar Mou, Dist.-Ambedkar Nagar, Next of kin: Smt. Rajwindar Kaur (Wife) Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Kusum (Wife)

SHAHEED CT RABINDRA BEHERA SHAHEED CT BICHITTER SAHU

Force No. 941176211 Force No. 941176113 Unit: 35 Unit: 35 Born: 2 July 1975 Born: 5 May 1973 Address: Vill & PO-Panabarnj, PS-Khurda, Dist.-Khurda, Odisha Address: Vill & PO-Rajsunakhala, Dist.-Nayagarh, Odisha Next of kin: Smt. Arnapurna Behera (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Lalita Sahoo (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 158 2001 JHARKHAND 23 September 2001

On the 23rd of September 2001, while a joint party of 93 Bn CRPF and State Police under command of SP Hazaribagh was returning from special operation in six vehicles, MCC Maoist targeted them by exploding an IED followed by firing. In the incident, the vehicle carrying CRPF personnel came under the impact of IED blast and its occupants sustained severe injuries. Despite being outnumbered and severely injured, the bravehearts held to their weapons and retaliated with grit and determination. Due to their brave fight against all odds the maoists fled from the area and shunned their plan of looting the weapons of the injured troopers. Later, the eleven brave troopers SHAHEED INSP B.R. RANKHAMBEY of CRPF succumbed to their injuries and laid life on the altar of duty. Such Force No. 680260524 brave stories of fighting till the last breath are rarely heard. Unit: 93 Born: 1 June 1945 Address: Vill & PO-Toraba, PS-Lohara, Dist.-Osmanabad, Maharashtra Next of kin: Smt. Rukmani Bai (Wife)

SHAHEED SI TEJ PAL SINGH

Force No. 690010723 Unit: 93 Born: 1 January 1948 Address: Vill & PO-Kalina, PS-Swaroorpur, Dist.-Meerut, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Mahveer Devi (Wife)

159 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2001

SHAHEED HC AWADH KISHORE

Force No. 840120013 Unit: 93 Born: 3 January 1964 Address: Vill-Bakhari Samari, PO-Semari, PS-Masrak, Dist.-Chhapra, Bihar Next of kin: Smt. Gyanti Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED HC S.C. MURMU

Force No. 830620058 Unit: 93 Born: 10 Februuary 1958 Address: Vill-Dakshin Sole, PO-Jhar Gram, Dist.-Midnapur, West Bengal Next of kin: Smt. Srimati Murmur (Wife)

SHAHEED HC SHAKTI CHAND

Force No. 810703021 Unit: 93 Born: 2 August 1959 Address: Vill-Nanot, PO-Uhal, PS-Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Manorma Devi (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 160 2001

SHAHEED CT BALWINDER SINGH

Force No. 911242233 Unit: 93 Born: 21 November 1971 Address: Vill-Takhan Wadi, PO-Takhan Wadi, PS-Moga, Dist.-Faridkot, Punjab. Next of kin: Smt. Jasprit Kaur(Wife)

SHAHEED CT D.K. NAIR

Force No. 810090127 Unit: 93 Born: 29 November 1959 Address: Vill & PO-Peryam, Palode, Nedumangadu, Dist.-Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala Next of kin: Smt. S. Ambika (Wife)

SHAHEED L/NK S.K. LAIKUDDIN

Force No. 850782277 Unit: 93 Born: 27 April 1972 Address: Vill & PO-Tilda, PS-Salipur, Dist.-Cuttack, Odisha Next of kin: Smt. Nishat Firdaus Khanam (Wife)

161 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2001

SHAHEED CT DARSHAN SINGH

Force No. 903081065 Unit: 93 Born: 14 August 1969 Address: Vill-Bihla, PO-Bihla, PS-Bhourao, Dist.-Sangrur, Punjab Next of kin: Smt. Rajendra Kour (Wife)

SHAHEED CT B.H. SUNGAR

Force No. 880935435 Unit: 93 Born: 1 February 68 Address: Vill & PO-Jaknur, PS-Badami, Dist.-Bijapur Karnataka Next of kin: Smt. Vijaya Laxmi (Wife)

SHAHEED CT ASHA KUMAR SHARMA

Force No. 903080779 Unit: 93 Born: 1 January 1968 Address: Vill & PO-Nighiar, PS-Talai, Dist.-Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Santosh Devi (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 162 2001 JAMMU & KASHMIR 1 October 2001

On the 1st of October 2001, four militants attacked the Old Secretariat in Srinagar city which was guarded by 116 Bn CRPF personnel and State Police and BSF. Four militants approached the gate in a vehicle; three of them disembarked near the gate while the fourth one rammed the vehicle on the gate and blasted it. One of the militants died in the blast while three gained entry inside the campus by sneaking through the passage created. In the blast, Shaheed Ct Lal Mohan Paswan who was at guard near the gate received serious injuries and attained martyrdom. After gaining entry the militants fired indiscriminately at the personnel. Later a joint operation was launched by the Security Forces and all the three militants were eliminated. The sacrifice of the martyr will ever by remembered by CRPF.

SHAHEED CT LAL MOHAN PASWAN

Force No. 941144719 Unit: 116 Born: 2 January 1976 Address: Vill & PO-Ughadhani, Dist.-Rohtak, Haryana Next of kin: Smt. Rina Devi (Wife)

163 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2001 DELHI 18 October 2001

On the 18th of October 2001, Shaheed Ct /Rt Nitin Puttewar was on sentry duty at the main gate of Group Centre CRPF at Jharodahkalan, New Delhi. Taking advantage of darkness and movement of families of force personnel from the gate, a suspected militant approached towards the gate. The alert sentry challenged the suspect but in reply received a hail of bullets from an automatic weapon. The brave sentry despite his injuries raised the alarm and the troops fired back at the militant. On seeing the response of heavy fire from the post, the militant fled away. Shaheed Ct/Rt Nitin Puttewar stood firm as a rock between the assailant and the hundreds of family inside the campus. On getting information the whole area was searched but the militant could not be apprehended. The injured trooper was evacuated to the hospital but he succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom. Later one AK 57 rifle with two magazines and 57 rounds were recovered from a field in new Gopal Nagar. His bravery and steadfastness was awarded with the Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously.

SHAHEED CT/RT NITIN PUTTEWAR

Force No. 015213415 Group Centre: New Delhi Born: 19 June 1976 Address: Vill-Laghuwetan Colony, PS-Ward No. 30, PO-Hinganghat, Dist.- Wardha, Maharashtra Next of kin: Smt. Pratibha Suresh Rao Puttewar (Mother) Decoration: Police Medal for Gallantry

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 164 2001 ASSAM 1 November 2001

On the 1st of November 2001, CRPF troops of 64 Bn were deployed in the Nepali Market, PS Guwahati, Distt: Kamrup to thwart insurgent activity during Laxmi Pooja festival. The troops had divided themselves into small teams and had established the pickets. As the troops were keeping an eye on the area, two insurgents reached closer to Shaheed Ct S. G. Lemle, taking advantage of the crowd, and fired at him. In the fire, the trooper sustained severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries, as he could not fire due to the civilians around, he flung and got hold of one of the insurgent. But the second insurgent attacked him and helped him escape. The two insurgents fled from the area taking advantage of dense crowd. The braveheart later succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.

SHAHEED CT S.G. LEMLE

Force No. 941270349 Unit: 64 Born: 8 August 1973 Address: Vill-Bhirda, PO-Basamba, Dist.-Parbhani, Maharashtra Next of kin: Smt. Manjula Bai (Mother)

165 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2001 JHARKHAND 7 November 2001

On the 7th of November 2001, CRPF troops of 134 Bn, operating along with civil police, had an exchange of fire with the maoists. A swift flanking attack was rallied and while the flank was advancing, Shaheed Ct Juneja Haji got hit by a volley of bullets and was injured severely. The troops continued their advance and attacked the maoists positions. Seeing the ferocious counter attack, the maoists fled the area. Shaheed Ct Juneja Haji later succumbed to the injuries and attained martyrdom. A search was later organized in the area and three suspects were apprehended.

SHAHEED CT JUNEJA HAJI

Force No. 903075966 Unit: 134 Born: 1 May 1971 Address: Vill-Dhrfa, PS –Sethavadala, Dist.-Jaamnagar, Gujrat Next of kin: Smt. Rajiya Bano (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 166 2001 DELHI 13 December 2001

No words can be enough to describe this act of valour in the sanctum sanctorum of Indian democracy, the Parliament building. On the 13th of December 2001, CRPF troops of 88 Bn were deployed at the Parliament House, New Delhi. The main duty assigned to the troops of 88 Bn was the checking of vehicles and persons entering the Parliament House. At around 1140 hrs. five militants entered the premises of Parliament House posing as VIPs with forged security pass pasted to their vehicle. After gaining entry in the premises of the Parliament House, the militants first blasted the IED fitted in the vehicle and then fired indiscriminately at the troops deployed there. The security staff at the Parliament House got alerted and closed all the doors of the main building due to which the militants could not enter the area where all the VVIPs were present. At the time of attack, Shaheed Ct Kamlesh Kumari was present at Gate No. 11. Despite of heavy firing all around she did not run away or leave her place of deployment rather she surreptitiously followed the militants and kept informing the troops about their movement. Her information helped the other troopers to finally neutralize all the five militants. In the endeavour she herself got injured but did not withdraw till all the militants were neutralized. Later she also succumbed to her injuries and attained martyrdom. For her bravery and courage, she was awarded the ASHOKA CHAKRA posthumously, the highest peacetime gallantry award by the Honourable President of India.

SHAHEED CT (MAHILA) KAMLESH KUMARI

Force No. 943040199 Unit: 88 Born: 30 June 1969 Address: PS & PO-Sikandar Pur, Dist.-Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Shri Awdhesh Kumar (Husband) Decoration: Ashok Chakra

167 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2001 JHARKHAND 21 December 2001

On the 21st of December 2001, on getting information regarding attack/firing on Chinia civil police out post by MCC and PWG extremists, CRPF troops of 3 Bn along with district armed police and civil police rushed to the spot as reinforcement. While the troops were en-route, they were ambushed by extremists. The joint troops started retaliating effectively and with their courage and steadfastness were able to force the maoist to flee from the spot. However, in the first onslaught, two CRPF valiant troopers, namely Shaheed Insp K. K. Mishra and Shaheed Ct Samunder Singh, suffered serious injury and later succumbed to their injury. SHAHEED INSP K.K. MISHRA Force No. 881570323 Unit: 3 Born: 10 March 1967 Address: Vill-Kanchanpur, Dist.-Rewa, Madhya Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Gayatri Mishra (Wife)

SHAHEED CT SAMUNDER SINGH

Force No. 941122377 Unit: 3 Born: 9 May 1974 Address: Vill-Kant Khera, PO-Haripur, Dist.-Sikar, Rajasthan Next of kin: Smt. Umed Kanwar (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 168 2002 JHARKHAND 18 January 2002

On the 18th of January 2002, CRPF troops of 3 Bn along with Civil Police launched a patrol party in the maoist infested area of Jharkhand. While on patrol, the party was ambushed by maoists, who started firing indiscriminately at the troopers. The troops immediately took positions and retaliated but in the initial exchange of fire, Shaheed Ct R Mathur Bhai sustained bullet injuries. The braveheart, despite his injuries, joined his troops in retaliation and forced the maoist to flee from the area. In the encounter, one maoist was killed and four others were apprehended. Shaheed Ct R Mathur Bahi later succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.

SHAHEED CT R. MATHUR BHAI

Force No. 881121431 Unit: 3 Born: 1 May 1971 Address: Vill & PO-Motibej, PS-Jaitpur, Dist.-Badhodra, Gujrat Next of kin: Smt. Saroj Ben (Wife)

169 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2002 JAMMU & KASHMIR 8 March 2002

On the 8th of March 2002, CRPF troops of 125 Bn along with STF launched an operation against militants at village Dedha, PS Gool Ramban, Distt: Udampur. During operation, as the troops were cordoning the village, the militants opened heavy fire at the troops and tried to escape but encountering retaliation from the troops, decided to take shelter in a house in the village. A joint assault party in which Shaheed Ct Dhirendra Singh was a member then raided the house. As the assault party was moving in, the militants fired heavily. The troops retaliated and a fierce encounter at close distance ensued. In this Close Quarter Battle. Shaheed Ct Dhirendra Singh received bullet injuries but fought till both the militants were neutralized. Later he succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom. One AK 47 rifle, 15 AK 47 ammunition, 5 magazines and 1 wireless set were recovered from the slain militants. The courage and fortitude of Shaheed Ct Dhirendra Singh was recognized with the award of President’s Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously.

SHAHEED CT DHIRENDRA SINGH

Force No. 991370211 Unit: 125 Born: 20 June 1979 Address: Vill-Kanthar Kalam, Bamurpura, Dist.-Morena, Madhya Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Mangu Devi (Wife) Decoration: Presidents’s Police Medal for Gallantry

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 170 2002 MANIPUR 9 April 2002

On the 9th of April 2002, a combined party of troops of 121 & 134 Bns in four vehicles was patrolling in the area of Pangei Bazaar, PS Pangei Bazaar, Distt: Imphal East. The insurgents who were waiting in an ambush opened indiscriminate fire at it in the crowded market. The troops immediately de- boarded the vehicles and took positions to retaliate. As the crowd got thinner, the troops fired at the insurgents who were hiding in the narrow by-lanes. The insurgents from their secured positions kept firing at the troops to stop their advance and inflict maximum casualties. Without caring for their lives, the troops advanced using tactics of fire and move. Seeing the charge, the insurgents fled from the area taking advantage of thick population anda number of escape routes. In the fierce encounter four personnel of CRPF namely Shaheed Ct R.K. Jaya Bhoi, Shahed Ct Jai Singh, Shaheed Ct Ramesh Kumar and Shaheed Ct Radhey Shyam, who advanced bravely to the insurgent positions, received severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries they fought bravely but succumbed to their injuries and attained martyrdom.

SHAHEED CT R.K. JAYA BHOI

Force No. 913223454 Unit: 121 Born: 2 July 1970 Address:Vill-Dagadwadi, PO-Mehugraja, Dist.-Buldhana, Maharashtra Next of kin: Smt. Meena Raghunath (Wife)

171 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2002

SHAHEED CT JAI SINGH

Force No. 971340478 Unit: 121 Born: 20 September 1976 Address:Vill-Babli, PO-Padwahan, Dist.-Mandi, Himachel Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Nagro Devi (Mother)

SHAHEED CT RADHEY SHYAM

Force No. 005202615 Unit: 134 Born: 5 February 1966 Address:Vill-Labri, Dist.-Siwan, Bihar Next of kin: Smt. Gayanwati Devi (Mother)

SHAHEED CT RAMESH KUMAR

Force No. 880905803 Unit: 134 Born: 8 October 1949 Address:Vill-Nizampur Majra, PO-Phurnama PS-Kharkhoda, Dist.-Sonepat, Haryana Next of kin: Shri Ram Narayan (Father)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 172 2002 JAMMU & KASHMIR 12 April 2002

On the 12th of April 2002, militants taking advantage of thick population and congested area fired a rifle grenade at a CRPF camp located at a house near SMHS hospital, Distt: Srinagar. The grenade fell near the dining hall of the camp and blasted. In the blast, ten brave CRPF personnel who were present in the mess sustained injuries. Immediately the area was cordoned and searched but nothing could be recovered. Later out of the ten, three troopers namely Shaheed Ct D. B. Malik, Shaheed Ct Upender Kumar Bhoi and Shaheed Ct Holkar Madhukar Sham Rao succumbed to their injuries and attained martyrdom. The incident highlights the challenges a CRPF trooper SHAHEED CT UPENDER KUMAR BHOI faces in his day to day life. Force No. 913140856 Unit: 71 Born: 17 April 1967 Address:Vill-Palasree, PO-Tampale, Dist.-Puri, Odisha Next of kin: Smt. Susama Bhoi (Wife)

SHAHEED CT D.B. MALIK SHAHEED SHAHEED CT HOLKER MADHUKAR SHAM RAO

Force No. 941194245 Force No. 903034304 Unit: 71 Unit: 71 Born: 13 August 1965 Born: 2 September 1969 Address:Vill-Begunia, PO-Begunia, Dist.-Khordha, Odisha Address: Sundar Nagar, Sedam Raod Near Wind Tower, Kadna Building, Next of kin: Smt. Charulata Mallik (Wife) Dist.-Gulburga, Karnataka Next of kin: Smt. Anita Madhukar Hotkar (Wife)

173 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2002

JAMMU & KASHMIR 19 May 2002

On the 19th of May 2002, a militant tried to enter the camp of 79 Bn CRPF located at village Chasan, PS Mahore, Distt: Udhampur. The militant surreptitiously reached near the gate of the camp and fired multiple grenades at the sentry. Shaheed Ct S. B. Roy who was the sentry at the main gate immediately retaliated and fired at the militant from his morcha. The militant took cover behind a wall and kept firing at the camp. As the militant was not visible from the morcha and fire could not be aimed directly at him, Shaheed Ct Suraj Bali Roy moved out of his morcha and crawled ahead. At the same time the militant also advanced towards the camp. The two came face to face and opened fire at each other. In the battle, Shaheed Ct S. B. Roy attained martyrdom but not before gunning down the militant. One AK 47 rifle, 99 rounds of ammunition, two hand grenades and one wireless set were recovered from the slain militant.

SHAHEED CT SURAJ BALI ROY

Force No. 700450512 Unit: 79 Born: 19 July 1952 Address: Vill & PO-Bahoranpur, Dist.-Bhojpur, Bihar Next of kin: Smt. Jonha Devi (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 174 2002 JAMMU & KASHMIR 19 May 2002

On the 19th of May 2002, troops of 41 Bn were carrying out railway track sanitization in the area under PS Lolu, Distt: Doda. During patrolling, the militants targeted the patrol by blasting two remote operated IEDs followed by indiscriminate fire from a distance. The troops gave a chase but the militants fled away taking advantage of jungle and terrain. In the IED blast, Shaheed HC S. P. Singh received severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries he fought hand in hand with the other troopers and chased the militants. He was evacuated to the nearest hospital where he succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.

SHAHEED HC SATENDER PRASAD SINGH

Force No. 720040148 Unit: 41 Born: 8 October 1949 Address: Vill-Madraha, PO-Dhurvah, Dist.-Bhojpur, Bihar Next of kin: Smt. Shanti Devi (Wife)

175 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2002 JAMMU & KASHMIR 22 June 2002

On the 22nd of June 2002, a convoy of CRPF was moving from Jammu to Srinagar. As the convoy was passing through the area of PS Banihal, Distt: Doda, the militants waiting in an ambush fired at it from a hilltop. The troops immediately got down and launched an attack at the militants. But the militants ran away taking advantage of terrain and thick jungle. In the firing Shaheed Ct S. Prem Kumar Singh of 23 Bn CRPF received severe injuries. He was immediately evacuated to the hospital but the brave trooper succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.

SHAHEED CT S. PREM KUMAR SINGH

Force No. 961150232 Unit: 23 Born: 1 March 1976 Address: Vill-Changangei Makha, PO-Tulihal Lamphel, Dist.-Imphal West, Manipur Next of kin: Smt. S. Ibemecha Devi (Mother)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 176 2002 JAMMU & KASHMIR 24 June 2002

On the 24th of June 2002, militants fired a rifle grenade at the CRPF camp of 113 Bn located at a house in village Sogam, Distt: Kupwara. The rifle grenade landed on the verandah of the first floor where Shaheed Ct G. Venkataiah was sitting alongwith other troopers. On seeing the grenade, he, without caring for his life pounced on it and ran to throw it away from the troopers. But unfortunately before he could throw the grenade away it got blasted severely injuring him. Five other troopers had also received injuries but as the braveheart had taken the major blast on him their injuries were not so severe. Later the braveheart succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom. Such heroic deeds of sacrificing of one’s own life to save the lives of others are rarely heard and we salute his bravery.

SHAHEED CT G. VENKATAIAH

Force No. 911123305 Unit: 113 Born: 5 February 1966 Address: Vill-Ippalagudam, PO-Korlapahad, Dist.-Nalgonda, Telangana Next of kin: Smt. Sidamma (Wife)

177 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2002 JAMMU & KASHMIR 27 June 2002

On the 27th of June 2002, troops of 48 Bn were deployed at Lal Chowk, PS Maisuma, Distt: Srinagar to thwart militant activity. Lal Chowk area in Srinagar has always remained a hub to militant activity to gain media attention. Taking advantage of the crowd, a militant hurled a grenade at the troops deployed there. In the blast Shaheed HC Ajay Kumar Singh sustained severe injuries and later succumbed to it during treatment. The martyrdom of these brave troopers who daily fight with the anti-national elements will not go in vain.

SHAHEED HC AJAY KUMAR SINGH

Force No. 850831099 Unit: 48 Born: 20 February 1966 Address: Vill-Ahmedpur, PS-Sarara Ganj, Dist.-Samastipur, Bihar Next of kin: Smt. Ashmer Devi (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 178 2002 JAMMU & KASHMIR 26 July 2002

On the 26th of July 2002, troops of 28 Bn along with RR, BSF and State Police launched an operation against militants at village Mohmadpura, PS Kulgam, Distt: Anantnag. During operation as the troops were cordoning the village, the militants opened heavy fire at the troops and tried to escape. But due to the retaliation by the troops, the militants could not escape and took refuge in a house. A joint assault party, in which Shaheed Ct Ved Prakash was a member, raided the house. As the assault party was moving in, the militants fired heavily at it. The troops retaliated and a fierce encounter at close distance ensued. In this Close Quarter Battle, Shaheed Ct Ved Prakash received bullet injuries but fought till both the militants were neutralized. Later he succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom. Two AK 56 rifles, four magazines and two hand grenades were recovered from the slain militants.

SHAHEED CT VED PRAKASH

Force No. 931170076 Unit: 28 Born: 1 January 1950 Address: Vill & PO-Sunderbani, Dist.-Rajouri, Jammu & Kashmir Next of kin: Shri Lekh Raj (Brother)

179 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2002 ODISHA 11 August 2002

On the 11th of August 2002, troops of 34 Bn were moving to launch an operation against maoists at village Gothalpadar, PS Gunupur, Distt: Rayagada. The troops had covered 25 kms by vehicle and were near their target when the maoists waiting in an ambush triggered an IED and opened indiscriminate fire at the troops. One of the vehicles came under direct impact of the IED blast and its occupants sustained severe injuries. Seeing the injured personnel, the maoists advanced to loot the weapons of the injured personnel. But the brave troopers of CRPF overcame the shock and pain and held on to their weapons. They fired incessantly at the advancing maoists forcing them to stop in their track. As the other vehicles reached the incident site and launched an attack, the maoists fled from the area. In the incident six brave troopers namely Shaheed SI Pati Ram, Shaheed Ct Pramod Kumar Tyagi, Shaheed Ct M. G. Angade, Shaheed Ct Dharm Pal, Shaheed Ct Praveen Kumar Pandey and Shaheed Ct Pradeep Kumar Laria sacrificed their lives. We salute their bravery.

SHAHEED SI PATI RAM

Force No. 700340512 Unit: 34 Born: 1 June 1952 Address: Vill & PO-Talwal, Dist.-Gajipur, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Master Ashok Pal (Son)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 180 2002

SHAHEED CT PRAMOD KUMAR TYAGI

Force No. 943290579 Unit: 34 Born: 10 July 1974 Address: Vill & PO-Gaheli, Dist.-Bhind, Madhya Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Sujata Sharla (Wife)

SHAHEED CT DHARM PAL

Force No. 880895817 Unit: 34 Born: 20 May 1966 Address:Vill-Samilakhurd, PO-Biroli, Dist.-Jind, Haryana Next of kin: Smt. Virmati Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED CT M.G. ANGADE

Force No. 913214601 Unit: 34 Born: 6 September 1972 Address: Vill & PO-Shirahatti, Dist.-Gadag, Karnataka Next of kin: Shri Gudushab (Father)

181 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2002

SHAHEED CT PRAVEEN KUMAR PANDEY

Force No. 015060948 Unit: 34 Born: 5 July 1978 Address: Vill & PO-Nadawa, Dist.-Riwa, Madhya Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Archana Pandey (Wife)

SHAHEED CT PRADEEP KUMAR LARIA

Force No. 015060912 Unit: 34 Born: 14 June 1979 Address: Vill-Barister Ka Faish, Lajpat Pora Ward, Dist.-Sagar, Madhya Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Panbai Laria (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 182 2002 JAMMU & KASHMIR 16 August 2002

On the 16th of August 2002, militants fired at the post of 23 Bn CRPF at RaghunathMandir, PS Baramulla Market, Distt: Baramulla. The militant after stray firing at the post ran into the crowd, got mixed in it and escaped. Immediately the area was cordoned and search launched but he could not be apprehended. In the stray firing one of the bullets hit Shaheed Ct Ramphal Yadav who was on the sentry duty and retaliating to the fire of the militants. He was immediately evacuated to the hospital but he succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.

SHAHEED CT RAMPHAL YADAV

Force No. 911241584 Unit: 23 Born: 8 October 1970 Address: Vill & PO-Randhwa, Dist.-Rewari, Haryana Next of kin: Smt. Narayan Devi (Wife)

183 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2002 JAMMU & KASHMIR 19 August 2002

On the 19th of August 2002, troops of 70 Bn were deployed at Jehangir Chowk PS Sahid Ganj, Distt: Srinagar to thwart militant activity. Jehangir Chowk area in Srinagar has always remained a hub of militant activity. Taking advantage of dense inhabitation and crowded market, a militant fired at a picket deployed there and ran into the crowd for cover. The troops could not open fire due to huge presence of civilians all around. A search was launched but the militant could not be apprehended. In the fire, Shaheed HC Sher Singh sustained severe injuries and later succumbed to it during treatment. The martyrdom of this brave trooper will not go in vain.

SHAHEED HC SHER SINGH

Force No. 830728947 Unit: 70 Born: 3 May 1963 Address: Vill & PO-Jhakharana, Dist.-Alwar, Rajasthan Next of kin: Smt. Manfool Devi (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 184 2002 JAMMU & KASHMIR 11 September 2002

On the 11th of September 2002, troops of 49 Bn were escorting a VIP through Surankote, Distt: Poonch. As the vehicles reached the Bus stand Surankote, taking advantage of the crowd, militants hurled a grenade at the escort vehicle. Due to the blast of the grenade, the crowd at the Bus Stand started fleeing from the area. Taking advantage of the crowd, the militant also fled away. In the blast, Shaheed Ct Sajjal Malakar sustained severe injuries. He was evacuated to the hospital but he succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom. The martyr sacrificed himself on the altar of duty.

SHAHEED CT SAJJAL MALAKAR

Force No. 981240315 Unit: 49 Born: 1 March 1974 Address: Vill-Dharmanagar, PS-Dharmanagar, PO-Kameswar, Dist.-North Tripura, Tripura Next of kin: Smt. Karuna Malakar (Mother)

185 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2002 JAMMU & KASHMIR 11 September 2002

On the 11th of September 2002, troops of 94 Bn CRPF were carrying out patrolling cum area domination from village Sogam to Teripora in, Distt: Kupwara. During patrolling, while the troops were near village Donawari, the militants targeted the patrol by blasting a remote-operated IED from a distance. The troops chased but the militants fled away taking advantage of jungle terrain. In the IED blast, Shaheed HC Abdul Khaliq received severe injuries. But despite sustaining injuries joined the troopers during the chase of the militants. He was evacuated to the nearest hospital where he succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.

SHAHEED HC ABDUL KHALIQ

Force No. 730330193 Unit: 94 Born: 2 July 1954 Address: Vill-Rampur Asli, PO & PS-Gurwar, Dist.-Ballia, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Najma Khatun (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 186 2002 JAMMU & KASHMIR 15 September 2002

On the 15th of September 2002, troops of 9 Bn alongwith SOG launched an operation against militants in the general area of village Kandi Marg, Distt: Anantnag. During operation contact with militants could not be established. When the troops were returning from the operation, the militants hiding in jungle opened fire at the vehicles of the troops. The troops immediately got down and retaliated. To neutralize the militants, the troops moved towards their positions. A fierce gunfight took place but militants fled from the area taking advantage of jungle terrain. In the gunfight Shaheed SI Gyan Singh sustained severe injuries when he was spearheading the assault. Despite injuries, he fought from the front. Later the gallant succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.

SHAHEED SI GYAN SINGH

Force No. 690402062 Unit: 9 Born: 1 January 1950 Address: Vill & PO-Sirpur, Via-Ajitgharh, Dist.-Sikar, Rajasthan Next of kin: Smt. Prem Kanwar (Wife)

187 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2002 JAMMU & KASHMIR 20 September 2002

On the 20th of September 2002, troops of 30 Bn CRPF were carrying out mobile patrolling cum area domination at Sopian, Distt: Pulwama. During mobile patrolling, the militants targeted the patrol by blasting a remote operated IED from a distance. The troops chased but the militants fled away taking advantage of habitation and a number of by-lanes. In the IED blast, Shaheed Ct Rattan Lal Meena received severe injuries. He was evacuated to the nearest hospital but he succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.

SHAHEED CT RATTAN LAL MEENA

Force No. 921190542 Unit: 30 Born: 1 August 1973 Address: Vill-Bariundar, PO-Choiundar, Teh-Grwa, Dist.-Udaipur, Rajasthan Next of kin: Smt. Pushpa Meena (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 188 2002 JAMMU & KASHMIR 21 September 2002

On the 21st of September 2002, troops of 9 Bn CRPF were carrying out patrolling cum area domination in the general area under PS Kulgam, Distt: Anantnag. During mobile patrolling, as the troops were near village Mirhama, the militants targeted the patrol by blasting a remote operated IED from a distance. The troops chased but the militants fled away taking advantage of congested habitation of the village and a jungle nearby. In the IED blast Shaheed Insp Kishan Singh received severe injuries but despite injuries he led his troops during the chase. He was evacuated to the nearest hospital but he succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.

SHAHEED INSP KISHAN SINGH

Force No. 851570014 Unit: 9 Born: 2 January 1965 Address: Vill-Prem Nagar, Khatipura Road, PS-Jhotwara, Dist.-Jaipur, Rajasthan Next of kin: Smt. Vishnu Kanwar (Wife)

189 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2002 JAMMU & KASHMIR 27 September 2002

On the 27th of September 2002, troops of 114 Bn along with SOG and Army launched an operation against militants at village Kalisamour, PS Magam, Distt: Budgam. During operation when the troops were cordoning the village, the militants opened heavy fire at the troops and tried to escape. But because of retaliation by the troops, the militants could not escape and took refuge in a house. A joint assault party in which Shaheed Ct Girdhari Lal was a member then raided the house. As the assault party was moving in, the militants fired heavily at it. The troops retaliated and a fierce encounter at close distance ensued. In this CQB, Shaheed Ct Girdhari Lal received bullet injuries but fought till both the militants were neutralized. Later he succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom. One AK 47 rifle, one sniper rifle, one UBGL, one grenade, two magazines and one wireless set were recovered from the slain militants.

SHAHEED CT GIRDHARI LAL

Force No. 913210667 Unit: 114 Born: 12 July 1971 Address: Vill-Prem Nagar, Khatipura Road, PS-Jhotwara, Dist.-Jaipur, Rajasthan Next of kin: Smt. Vishnu Kanwar (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 190 2002 JAMMU & KASHMIR 04 October 2002

On the 4th of October 2002, troops of 47 Bn CRPF were escorting Sh. Abdul Haque Khan, an independent candidate from Lolab constituency on his visit to Kupwara. As the vehicles were near Ganai Mohalla, PS Kupwara, Distt: Kupwara, the militants from the by-lanes opened fire at it. The troops immediately retaliated .To neutralize the militants, the troops chased the militants into the by-lanes. A brief encounter took place but militants fled from the area taking advantage of dense population and number of lanes and by-lanes. In the gunfight, Shaheed Ct Aphal Singh sustained severe injuries when he was chasing the militants. Despite injuries he fought from the front. Later the gallant succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.

SHAHEED CT APHAL SINGH

Force No. 901192894 Unit: 47 Born: 2 September 1969 Address: Vill-Kharkara Bass, PO-Dhanonda,, Dist.-Mahendergarh, Haryana Next of kin: Smt. Mamta Devi (Wife)

191 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2002 JAMMU & KASHMIR 8 October 2002

On the 8th of October 2002, troops of 45 Bn were deployed at a polling booth in Town Hall, PS Doda, Distt: Doda. As the polling was going on peacefully, two militants disguising themselves as police personnel came near to the gate of the polling booth and opened indiscriminate fire at the troops deployed there. At that time, Shaheed Ct/Bugler Ramesh Kumar and Shaheed Ct D. G. Ade were guarding the entrance of the polling booth. On receiving the fire, the two bravehearts immediately retaliated and stopped the entry of militants inside the polling booth. The militants took position behind a wall and kept firing at the polling booth. To neutralize the militants, the two daredevils SHAHEED CT/BUG RAMESH KUMAR moved ahead giving covering fire to each other and closed in on the militants. Force No. 900640036 After reaching close to the militants, they, with their accurate and aimed fire, Unit: 45 gunned down one of the militants. But in the endeavour they themselves got severely injured and succumbed to their injuries. One AK rifle, 125 rounds Born: 16 July 1969 of ammunitions, four hand grenades and cash worth Rs. 400 was recovered Address: Vill & PO-Lohani, Dist.-Bhibani, Haryana from the slain militant. Next of kin: Smt. Parmila Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED CT D.G. ADE

Force No. 971272429 Unit: 45 Address: Vill-Kelzara, PO-Sawali, Dist.-Yavatmal, Maharashtra Next of kin: Smt. Kunti D. Ade (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 192 2002 WEST BENGAL 9 October 2002

On the 9th of October 2002, Troops of 43 Bn launched an operation against ULFA insurgents at village Pukharigram, PS Kumargram Distt: Jalpaiguri. During operation, a fierce encounter with insurgents took place. Without caring for their lives, the troopers advanced under heavy fire of insurgents and gunned down two of the insurgents. Two AK-47 rifles, four magazines, 76 rounds of live ammunition and one modified bayonet of AK-47 rifle were recovered from the slain insurgents. During encounter, Shaheed HC Talib Hussain, who was spearheading the assault and leading his troops from the front received severe injuries. Despite injuries, he fought valiantly with the insurgents and played key role in their neutralization. Later the valiant succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom. A grateful country awarded the brave heart the President’s Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously.

SHAHEED HC TALIB HUSSAIN

Force No. 751290546 Unit: 43 Born: 19 July 1952 Address: Vill-Shiva, PO-Pul-Doda, Dist.-Doda, Jammu & Kashmir Next of kin: Smt. Nasima Begum (Wife) Decoration: Presidents’s Police Medal for Gallantry

193 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2002 JAMMU & KASHMIR 9 October 2002

On the 9th of October 2002, troops of 49 Bn CRPF were carrying out patrolling cum area domination in the general area under PS Marwah, Distt: Doda. During patrolling, as the troops were near village Sounder, the militants targeted the patrol by blasting a powerful remote operated IED from a distance. The troops chased but the militants fled away taking advantage of congested habitation of the village and a jungle nearby. In the IED blast, Shaheed Ct Gautam Pradhan and Shaheed Ct Dhaneshwar Das received severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries they joined the troops during the chase. They were evacuated to the nearest hospital but they succumbed to SHAHEED CT GAUTAM PRADHAN their injuries and attained martyrdom. Force No. 981240833 Unit: 49 Address: Vill & PO-Nandapur, Dist.-Keonjhar, Odisha Next of kin: Smt. Kalpana Pradhan (Wife)

SHAHEED CT DHANESHWAR DAS

Force No. 015130447 Unit: 49 Born: 1 January 1979 Address: Vill & PO-Anchabli, PS-Patachar Kuchi, Distt-Barpeta, Assam Next of kin: Smt. Sano Bala Das (Mother)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 194 2002 JAMMU & KASHMIR 20 October 2002

On the 20th of October 2002, troops of 111 Bn CRPF were deployed at Bus Stand, PS Dalgate, Distt: Srinagar to thwart any militant activity. Dalgate area in Srinagar has always remained a hub to militant activity. Taking advantage of the crowd, a militant fired at a picket deployed there and ran into the crowd for cover. The troops could not open fire due to huge presence of civilians all around. A search was launched but the militant could not be apprehended. In the fire Shaheed Ct Mhaske Jayhind sustained severe injuries and later succumbed to it during treatment. Attaining martyrdom of these brave troopers who daily fight with the anti-national elements will not go in vain.

SHAHEED CT MHASKE JAYHIND DHONDIRAM

Force No. 015250532 Unit: 111 Born: 15 August 1979 Address: Vill & PO-Akluj, Dist.-Solapur, Maharashtra Next of kin: Smt. Kasturbai Dhondiram Mhaske (Mother)

195 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2002 JAMMU & KASHMIR 29 October 2002

On the 29th of October 92002, troops of 48 Bn CRPF visited SMHS Hospital for medical check-up of Shaheed HC/Armourer Virender Singh and Shaheed Ct Ashok Kr Patel. Three militants taking advantage of the crowd came close to the above martyrs when they were proceeding to undergo some tests. It being a crowded place, none suspected anything amiss. The militants then opened fire at the two martyrs from a close range and got mixed in the crowd for cover. The troops could not open fire due to presence of civilians all around. A search was launched but the militants could not be apprehended. In the firing, Shaheed HC/Armourer Virender Singh and Shaheed Ct Ashok SHAHEED HC (ARMR) VIRENDER SINGH Kumar Patel sustained severe injuries and later succumbed during treatment Force No. 830751225 attaining martyrdom. Unit: 48 Born: 2 June 1964 Address: Vill-Jaipura, Post-Sukand, PS-Gormi, Dist.-Bhind, Madhya Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Raj Kumari Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED CT ASHOK KUMAR PATEL

Force No. 015061161 Unit: 48 Born: 20 November 1979 Address: Vill & PO-Pathera, Dist.-Rewa, Madhya Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Ramwati Patel (Mother)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 196 2002 JAMMU & KASHMIR 11 November 2002

On the 11th of November 2002, a convoy of CRPF ferrying its personnel from Srinagar to Jammu came under impact of IED blast. As the convoy was near village Hindi, PS Banihal, Distt: Doda, militants hiding in an ambush detonated a powerful IED. One of the buses of the convoy came under direct impact of the blast and its occupants sustained severe injuries. The troops immediately launched the search but the militants fled away taking advantage of terrain and jungle. Of the injured, nine seriously injured personnel namely Shaheed SI Md. Ishaq Khan, Shaheed HC Manohar Mandal, Shaheed HC S.Ingle, Shaheed CT Thirumallaiah, Shaheed Ct Raj Mohd., Shaheed Ct G.D. SHAHEED CT/DVR PRADEEP SINGH Bhai, Shaheed Ct/Dvr Pradeep Singh, Shaheed Ct Tuntun Kumar and Shaheed Force No. 941261314 Ct Balbir Singh succumbed to their injuries and attained martyrdom. Unit: 70 Born: 5 December 1968 Address: Vill-Thana Gobindgarh, PO-Khizrabad, PS-Kurali, Dist.-Rorar, Punjab Next of kin: Smt. Sunita (Wife)

SHAHEED SI MOHD ISHAQ KHAN SHAHEED CT TUNTUN KUMAR

Force No. 700500536 Force No. 991410253 Unit: 116 Unit: 116 Born: 22 January 1951 Born: 2 April 1977 Address: Jwala Nagar, CRPF Gate No. 3, PO-Teonthar, Dist.-Rewa, Address: Vill-Raghunathpur, PO-Hulasganj, Dist.-Jehanabad, Bihar Madhya Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Alka Kumari (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Mustry Begum (Wife)

197 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2002

SHAHEED HC MANOHAR MANDAL SHAHEED CT BALBIR SINGH

Force No. 760520184 Force No. 911325521 Unit: 70 Unit: 116 Born: 5 March 1951 Born: 2 July 1969 Address: Vill & PO-Dhaban, PS-Chhatra, Dist.-Bankura, West Bengal Address: Vill & PO-Civil Lane, Dist.-Gurdaspur, Punjab Next of kin: Smt. Meena Mondal (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Kawaljit Singh (Wife)

SHAHEED HC S. INGLE SHAHEED CT THIRUMALLAIAH

Force No. 841271416 Force No. 881221596 Unit: 70 Unit: 109 Born: 1 July 1961 Born: 6 October 1967 Address: Vill & PO & PS-Jalgoan Jamod, Dist.-Buldhana, Maharastra Address: Vill-S.B. Halli, PO-Kootgal, Dist.-Ramanagar, Karnataka Next of kin: Smt. Nirmal Ingle (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Gayathri (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 198 2002

SHAHEED CT RAJ MOHD

Force No. 001401365. Unit: 109 Born: 6 January 1982 Address:Vill & PO-Talakeri, Teh-Yalaburga, Dist.-Koppal, Karnataka Next of kin: Smt. Khajabee (Wife)

SHAHEED CT G.D. BHAI

Force No. 901161534 Unit: 65 Born: 1 June 1968 Address: Vill & PO-Dhandhasan, Dist.-Sabarkantha, Gujrat Next of kin: Smt. Manju Devi (Wife)

199 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2002 MANIPUR 20 November 2002

On the 20th of November 2002, troops of 110 Bn were on a road opening patrol under Police Station Loktak, Distt: Churachandpur. The troops were between village Leimatak and Jeevan Nagar when they were fired upon by insurgents who were waiting in an ambush and were occupying a dominating height. With the terrain affording no shelter and no option save a frontal attack headlong to unnerve the militants, the troops went for the latter, showing audacious courage and valour. A fierce gun fight took place which resulted in severe injuries on both sides. The troops ultimately succeeded in uprooting the well entrenched insurgents and the insurgents fled from the area carrying SHAHEED SI OM PRAKASH their injured and slain cadres. In the fierce head to head counter attack, Force No. 680280597 seven brave troopers of CRPF namely Shaheed SI Om Prakash, Shaheed Unit: 110 HC Ravinder Kumar, Shaheed HC K. Francis, Shaheed Ct M. D. Moorthy, Shaheed Ct Kiranpal Singh Rathi, Shaheed Ct Santosh Kumar and Shaheed Ct Born: 21 June 1947 Bilop Marak laid down their lives for the honour of the force and the nation. Address: Vill-Lagarpur, PO-Badli, Dist.-Jhajjar, Haryana Next of kin: Smt. Santra Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED HC RAVINDER KUMAR

Force No. 791220493 Unit: 110 Born: 4 October 1958 Address: Vill & PO-Palhawas, Dist.-Rewari, Haryana Next of kin: Smt. Sumitra Devi (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 200 2002

SHAHEED HC K. FRANCIS

Force No. 770280097 Unit: 110 Born: 10 June 1954 Address: Betty House, PO-Pulluvila, Dist.-Trivendrum, Kerala Next of kin: Smt. Betty Francis (Wife)

SHAHEED CT KIRANPAL SINGH RATHI

Force No. 943321462 Unit: 110 Born: 13 July 1972 Address:Vill-Pondi, PO-Sahkari Nagar, Dist.-Bulandshaher, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Babita (Wife)

SHAHEED CT M.D. MOORTHY

Force No. 921160639 Unit: 110 Born: 28 July 1972 Address: Vill-Pudupalayam, PO-Onnupuram, Dist.-Tiruvanamalai, Tamil Nadu Next of kin: Smt. Parvathi (Wife)

201 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2002

SHAHEED CT SANTOSH KUMAR

Force No. 913181302 Unit: 110 Born: 3 January 1970 Address: Vill-Chak Singar, Dist.-Vaishali, Bihar Next of kin: Smt. Suman (Wife)

SHAHEED CT BILOP MARAK

Force No. 861242438 Unit: 110 Born: 13 March 1966 Address:Vill-Basankula, PO-Avanroundpara, PS-Udayapur, Dist.-South Tripura, Tripura Next of kin: Smt. Rupali Marak (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 202 2002 JAMMU & KASHMIR 22 November 2002

On the 22nd of November 2002, two companies, one each of 92 and 113 Bns of CRPF were deployed in Pamposh Hotel, PS Kothibagh, Dist: Srinagar. In the early morning hours, two militants sneaked into the hotel from an adjacent building and opened indiscriminate fire at the troops. The troops present in the camp retaliated bravely forcing the militants to run into the dining hall. The militants fired at the others present there. The troops immediately overcame the initial surprise they had received and launched a concerted attack at the militants and neutralized both of them after fierce gun fight. Two AK rifles, 27 rounds of ammunitions and some grenades were recovered from the slain militants. In the fierce gunfight, eight brave troopers of CRPF namely Shaheed HC Nandji Singh, Shaheed Ct Krishna Bahadur, Shaheed Cook Chet Ram, Shaheed Ct P.L. Gupta, Shaheed Ct Nimbu lal, Shaheed cook Kalam Singh, Shaheed Ct Vrikodar Singh and Shaheed HC Nirmal Das attained martyrdom. Three of the martyrs namely Shaheed HC Nandji singh, Shaheed Ct Kishan Bahadur and Shaheed Ct Vrikodar Singh were awarded the President’s Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously for their bravery and valour displayed during the encounter.

SHAHEED CT KRISHNA BAHADUR

Force No. 810714522 Unit: 113 Born: 15 June 1960 Address: Vill-Lower Kizom, PO & Teh-Pulbazar, Dist.-Darjeeling, West Bengal Next of kin: Smt. Gyan Devi (Wife) Decoration: Presidents’s Police Medal for Gallantry

203 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2002

SHAHEED COOK CHET RAM SHAHEED CT P.L. GUPTA

Force No. 892040017 Force No. 901180485 Unit: 113 Unit: 92 Born: 21 March 1970 Born: 6 May 1971 Address: Vill-Gadhyani, PO-Rakhah, PS-Sarkaghat, Dist.-Mandi, Address: Vill & PS-Fefana, Dist.-Ballia, Uttar Pradesh Himachal Pradesh Next of kin: Master Shashi Kumar Gupta (Son) Next of kin: Smt. Mayadevi (Wife)

SHAHEED HC NANDJI SINGH SHAHEED CT NIMBU LAL

Force No. 700070622 Force No. 900920127 Unit: 92 Unit: 92 Born: 6 May 1950 Born: 1 January 1966 Next of kin: Smt. Neelam Singh (Daughter) Address: Vill & PO-Gorsara, PS-Gahmar, Dist.-Gazipur, Uttar Pradesh Decoration: Presidents’s Police Medal for Gallantry Next of kin: Smt. Indra Wati Devi (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 204 2002

SHAHEED COOK KALAM SINGH

Force No. 010920013 Unit: 92 Born: 10 December 1979 Address: Vill-Gothana, PO-Babhani Mishra, Dist.-Basti, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Kanti Devi (Mother)

SHAHEED HC NIRMAL DAS

Force No. 830620076 Unit: 92 Born: 1 January 1962 Address: Vill-Srirampur, PO & PS-Jhargram, Dist.-Midnapur, West Bengal Next of kin: Smt. Nilima Das (Wife)

SHAHEED CT VRIKODAR SINGH

Force No. 880947211 Unit: 92 Born: 5 April 1969 Address: Vill-Shri Rampur, PS-Jhargram, PO-Jhargram, Dist.-West Midnapur, West Bengal Next of kin: Smt. Vishla Devi (Wife) Decoration: President’s Police Medal for Gallantry

205 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2002 JAMMU & KASHMIR 24 November 2002

On the 24th of November 2002, troops of 79 Bn CRPF were deployed to provide security to Raghunath Mandir, PS Raghunath Bazar, Distt: Jammu. At around 1840 hrs two militants tried to enter the temple by opening indiscriminate fire and lobbing grenades at the sentry deployed at the gate .The sentry could not return the fire immediately due to the presence of large crowd, but as the crowd fled from the area, he retaliated at the militants. A fierce gun fight ensued. As the militants failed to gain the entry they fled towards the adjacent Shiv temple. Seeing this Shaheed Ct Krishna Kishore Pandey, who was the sentry, came out and chased them. But unfortunately during chase he was hit by a bullet fired by the militants and laid down his life for the nation. Seeing the valiant fell down, one of the militants entered the Raghunath Temple while another ran inside the Shiva temple. Soon more troops reached at the spot and cordoned the area. Later CRPF neutralized three militants holed up in three different areas of the market after a long drawn encounter and recovered huge number of arms and ammunitions. For the valour and bravery displayed Shaheed Ct K. K. Pandey was awarded with President’s Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously.

SHAHEED CT KRISHNA KISHORE PANDEY

Force No. 931270734 Unit: 79 Born: 8 July 1971 Address: Vill-Manda, PO-Gaja, Dist.-Tehri, Garhwal, Uttarakhand Next of kin: Smt. Anita Devi Pandey (Wife) Decoration: Presidents’s Police Medal for Gallantry

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 206 2002 JAMMU & KASHMIR 4 December 2002

On the 4th of December 2002, troops of 80 Bn were out on a road opening patrol at Handwara, PS Handwara, Distt: Kupwara when a militant opened indiscriminate fire at it. The patrol party immediately took positions and retaliated to the fire. The militant then tried to flee from the area taking advantage of the multiple lanes and by-lanes. The troops chased him and after a fierce gunfight neutralized the militant. One AK rifle, three magazines and 22 rounds were recovered from the slain militant. During the fierce gunfight Shaheed HC Prakash Chand also received severe bullet injuries when he was spearheading the assault and leading his men from the front. Later the brave succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.

SHAHEED HC PRAKASH CHAND

Force No. 690481595 Unit: 80 Born: 5 April 1949 Address: Vill & PO-Kuwa, Dist.-Satna, Madhya Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Marinamma (Wife)

207 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2003 JAMMU & KASHMIR 1 January 2003

On the 1st of January 2003, troops of 31 Bn were deployed in the area under PS Khaniyar, Distt: Srinagar to thwart any militant activity. The area falls under the Down Town area of the city and has always remained a hub of militant activity. Taking advantage of the crowd, a militant moved closer to a picket deployed there, fired from his silencer- fitted pistol at the troops and ran into the crowd for cover. The troops could not open fire due to huge presence of civilians all around. A search was launched but the militant could not be apprehended. In the firing, Shaheed Ct Surjit Singh sustained severe injuries and later succumbed to it during treatment attaining martyrdom.

SHAHEED CT SURJIT SINGH

Force No. 981240075 Unit: 31 Born: 3 January 1976 Address: Vill-Yotshungpham Pareng, PO-Kakching, Dist.-Thoubal, Manipur Next of kin: Smt. N. Pritma Devi (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 208 2003 ASSAM 24 January 2003

On the 24th of January 2003, troops of 19 Bn apprehended an ULFA cadre namely Balbhadra Roy along with arms. On his lead, a further operation at village Koirabari, PS Barpeta Road, Distt: Barpeta was launched. During operation when the troops approached near their target, the insurgents present there opened indiscriminate fire at the troops. The troops immediately took positions and a fierce encounter ensued. The insurgents were present inside a thick grove and their positions and number could not be ascertained. Braving the intense fire and poor visibility, the troops charged at the insurgents without caring for their lives. The insurgents finding themselves to be weak against the bold and brave enemy fled from the area. In the gunfight a brave trooper namely Shaheed Ct Devendra Singh Tomar received serious injuries when he was spearheading the assault. Despite injuries he fought bravely and sacrificed his life on the altar of duty. Troops also recovered one wireless set, four kgs of explosive, five rounds of AK ammunition and one Chinese hand grenade from the site of encounter.

SHAHEED CT DEVENDRA SINGH TOMAR

Force No. 920480275 Unit: 19 Born: 4 October 1972 Address: Vill-Baghpura, Teh-Morena, Dist.-Morena, Madhya Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Binesh (Wife)

209 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2003 JHARKHAND 10 February 2003

22 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Jharkhand for conduction operations against Maoists who had posed a serious threat to the law and order situation of the state. On the 10th of February 2003, two platoons of 22 Bn launched an operation against the maoists and ran into an ambush as the maoists blasted a series of IEDs coupled with indiscriminate fire targeting the troops. One of the vehicles came under the impact of the blast and its occupants sustained injuries. Despite sustaining injuries, the troops retaliated to the fire and a fierce encounter ensued. Maoists tried to then converge on the troops for looting of the weapons but the bold and brave response from the troops forced SHAHEED CT MOHAMMED AZIM them to stay at a distance. Though a number of troops had got injured due to Force No. 850844897 blast, they kept fighting with the insurgents. Later six brave troopers of CRPF Unit: 22 succumbed to their injuries and attained martyrdom but not before ensuring the defeat of the maoists. The maoists failing in their attempt of looting the Born: 7 May 1966 weapons fled from the area. The brave will be ever remembered by the nation. Address: Vill-Dharana, PO-Mendher, Dist.-Poonch, Jammu & Kashmir Next of kin: Smt. Parvey Akhtar (Wife)

SHAHEED CT MALKIAT SINGH

Force No. 941121103 Unit: 22 Born: 15 October 1969 Address: Vill-Chakmugal, PO-Khalra, Dist.-Amritsar, Punjab Next of kin: Smt. Gurmat Kaur (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 210 2003

SHAHEED CT GURMEET SINGH SHAHEED CT S.K.MISHRA

Force No. 921170671 Force No. 913183421 Unit: 22 Unit: 22 Born: 30 April 1971 Born: 4 May 1969 Address: Vill-Kanwarwale, PO-Dharamkot, Dist.-Moga, Punjab Address: Vill-Sanahpur, Dist.-Darbhanga, Bihar Next of kin: Smt. Sarafjeet Kaur (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Ranju Mishra (Wife)

SHAHEED CT SURESH KUMAR SHAHEED CT/DVR TIRATH SINGH

Force No. 990220046 Force No. 911340733 Unit: 22 Unit: 22 Born: 24 June 1973 Born: 24 February 1971 Address: Vill-Bharampur Bharangi, PO-Dharan, Dist.-Rewari, Haryana Address: Vill & PO –Muluwal, Dist.-Amritsar, Punjab Next of kin: Smt. Sunanda Devi (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Harpreet Kaur (Wife)

211 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2003 TRIPURA 28 February 2003

On the 28th of February 2013, NLFT (BM) extremists taking advantage of the crowd attacked a CRPF picket of 32 Bn deployed in Khumtia market. Troops retaliated due to which the insurgents tried to flee from the area. At this juncture, Shaheed HC Ranbir Singh, in trying to to nab the insurgents, exposed himself to the fire of the insurgents and chased them. But unfortunately in the process, he received several bullet injuries. But despite sustaining injuries he tried his best to nab the insurgents but the loss of blood overtook his determination and he fainted. Later a massive hunt was launched but the insurgents could not be apprehended. The braveheart was evacuated to the hospital but he succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.

SHAHEED HC RANBIR SINGH

Force No. 830320607 Unit: 32 Born: 27 June 1964 Address: Vill & PO-Dudhana, Teh-Glod, Dist.-Hamirpur, Himachel Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Sunita Devi (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 212 2003 ASSAM 16 March 2003

On the 16th of March 2003, troops of 36 Bn CRPF were returning to their Head Quarter at Goalpara after dropping the personnel and material at the company base. As the vehicles were near village Thakur Bhitha, PS Goalpara, Distt: Goalpara, the insurgents targeted them by blasting an IED. One of the vehicles came under the impact of IED. The troops immediately de- boarded the vehicles and launched the search but the insurgent could not be apprehended. In the blast, Shaheed Ct Somraj Bagali sustained severe injuries. He was immediately evacuated to the hospital but he succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.

SHAHEED CT SOMRAJ BAGALI

Force No. 981380455 Unit: 36 Address: Vill & PO-Madabol, PS-Sindagi, Dist.-Bijapur, Karnataka Next of kin: Shri. Siddram Bagali (Father)

213 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2003 JAMMU & KASHMIR 23 March 2003

On the 23rd of March 2003, troops of 37 Bn CRPF were deployed near Fire Brigade Office, PS Batmaloo, Distt: Srinagar to thwart any militant activity. Batmaloo area in Srinagar has always been a hub of militant activity Taking advantage of the crowd; a militant fired at a picket deployed there and ran into the crowd for cover. The troops could not open fire due to huge presence of civilians all around. A search was launched but the militant could not be apprehended. In the fire, Shaheed Ct R. Jagdishan sustained severe injuries and later succumbed to it during treatment. The martyrdom of the brave trooper will not go in vain.

SHAHEED CT R. JAGDISHAN

Force No. 911279051 Unit: 37 Born: 12 March 1972 Address: No. 155, Dr. Ambedkar Nagar Dorgaoum, PO-KGF, Dist.-Kolar, Karnataka Next of kin: Smt. M. Savithri (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 214 2003 JAMMU & KASHMIR 21 April 2003

On the 21st of April 2003, troops of 30 Bn along with SOG launched an operation against militants in the general area of village Khaigund, Distt: Pulwama. During operation, contact with militants could not be established. As the troops were returning from the operation, the militants hiding in a jungle opened fire at the vehicles of the troops. The troops immediately got down and retaliated. To neutralize the militants, the troops moved towards their positions. A fierce gunfight took place but militants fled from the area taking advantage of terrain and jungle. In the gunfight, Shaheed HC A. M. Bhengra sustained severe injuries when he was spearheading the assault. Despite sustaining injuries he continued the assault and ultimately laid down his life for the nation.

SHAHEED HC A.M. BHENGRA

Force No. 760450186 Unit: 30 Born: 30 June 1957 Address: Vill-Patpur Tola Habo, PS-Torpa, PO-Patpurcholiundri, Dist.-Khunti, Jharkhand Next of kin: Smt. Alish Bhengra (Wife)

215 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2003 CHHATTISGARH 23 April 2003

On the 23rd of April 2003, troops of 140 Bn launched an operation against maoists in village Takilod, PS Bhairamgarh, Distt: Dantewada. During the operation, troops apprehended three dreaded maoists and recovered two guns from their possession. The troops then decided to make a night halt in the village and withdraw early next morning. As the troops were halting in a school building after establishing the defence, the maoists encircled the school and opened heavy fire at the troops. The troops immediately retaliated and a fierce gun fight ensued. The maoists were trying to close in on the school building and launch the final assault but the fierce and brave SHAHEED HC JANARDHAN SINGH retaliation from the troops forced them to abort their plan after making Force No. 831140372 efforts for two long hours. In the fierce gunfight, two of the brave troopers of Unit: 140 CRPF namely Shaheed HC Janardhan Singh and Shaheed Ct Tukaram Naik sustained severe injuries. But despite sustaining injuries they kept firing at Born: 2 May 1966 the Maoists without informing others about their injuries. The bravehearts Address: Vill-Ganjpur, PO-Naunhar, PS-Ekma, Dist.-Saran, Bihar later succumbed to their injuries and attained martyrdom. Next of kin: Smt. Sheela Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED CT TUKARAM NAIK

Force No. 001400831 Unit: 140 Born: 20 June 1976 Address: Vill-Hunasodu, PO-Abbalagone, Dist.-Shimoga, Karnataka Next of kin: Smt. Lalitha (Mother)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 216 2003 JAMMU & KASHMIR 26 April 2003

On the 26th of April 2003, troops of 11 Bn were deployed to protect the All India Radio Station in Srinagar city. At around 1320 hours, three militants disguising themselves as VIPs came in an Ambassador car and rammed it at the main gate. Then they came out of the vehicle and opened fire at the personnel deployed at the gate. Shaheed Ct Hari Krishna Mani was guarding the gate at that time. He immediately fired at the militants and gunned down one of them. The other two militants fired multiple grenades at him in which he received severe injuries but he kept firing at the militants. Failing to gain entry, the militants ran in opposite direction where one of them was gunned down by CRPF personnel deployed there and another by the BSF patrol party patrolling in the area. Before getting killed the third militant detonated the IED fitted in the vehicle. Due to the blast, Shaheed Ct Hare Krishna Mani who was still in the morcha sustained more injuries and sacrificed his life. It was due to his alert, bold and courageous reaction that the militants failed to get entry inside the complex and were gunned down before they could do any harm. For his act of valour and bravery, he was awarded with President Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously.

SHAHEED CT HARE KRISHNA MANI

Force No. 891141443 Unit: 11 Born: 1 January 1969 Address: Vill-Deoria Ram Nath, PO & PS-Deoria Sadar, Dist.-Deoria, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Kalindi Mani (Wife) Decoration: Presidents’s Police Medal for Gallantry

217 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2003 JAMMU & KASHMIR 12 May 2003

On the 12th of May 2003, troops of 113 Bn were deployed for protecting the State Bank of India complex at Kupwara town, Distt: Kupwara. During banking hours, as one of the parties of 113 Bn which had come to the bank for encashment entered the premises of the bank, a militant hiding in the adjacent building opened indiscriminate fire at the troops. The troops immediately took positions and tried to locate the militant. In the indiscriminate firing, two of the CRPF personnel sustained bullet injuries. The militant then tried to enter the bank premises by opening indiscriminate fire coupled with firing of grenades but the alert CRPF personnel gunned him down before SHAHEED CT BAYYARAPU PRASAD he could cause any further damage. One AK-56 rifle, six magazines, 43 live Force No. 931130457 rounds of AK ammunition and four hand grenades were recovered from the Unit: 113 slain militant. Due to the injuries sustained, the two brave troopers namely Shaheed Ct Bayyarapu Prasad and Shaheed S/K B. Khodanda Ramaiah Born: 18 May 1969 attained martyrdom. Address: Vill-Sanivaraputera, PO-Eluru, Dist.-East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Pasalapudi Swarnalatha (Wife)

SHAHEED S/K B. KHODANDA RAMAIAH

Force No. 880909346 Unit: 113 Born: 10 April 1968 Address: Vill & PO-Chandrasekharapuram, Dist.-Prakasham, Andhra Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Nagalakshmi (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 218 2003 ANDHRA PRADESH 17 June 2003

On the 17th of June 2003, troops of 6 Bn CRPF alongwith State Police launched an operation against maoists at village Polwarpadu, PS Durcharthai, Distt: East Godawari. When the troops were near their target, the maoists waiting in an ambush opened indiscriminate fire at them and also blasted IEDs. The troops retaliated and a fierce encounter ensued. Failing to match the bravery of the troops, the maoists began fleeing from the area. Seeing the fleeing maoists, Shaheed Ct Suresh Singh came out of his cover and advanced ferociously at them. The maoists at the same time exploded a series of IEDs to stop the advance of the troops. Unfortunately, one of the IEDs got blasted near the brave trooper and he sustained severe injuries. Despite the injurie, he kept firing at the maoists but they managed to escape. The braveheart later succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.

SHAHEED CT SURESH SINGH

Force No. 903051799 Unit: 6 Born: 1 August 1971 Address: Vill & PO-Panchkhor, PS-Baburi, Dist.-Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Bindu Kumari Mourya (Wife)

219 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2003 JAMMU & KASHMIR 14 July 2003

On the 14th of July 2003, troops of 74 Bn had gone to State Bank of India (Main Branch) at Srinagar city, Distt: Srinagar for encashment. The area has always remained a hub to militant activity. Taking advantage of the crowd, a militant fired at the troops using a silence- fitted pistol and ran intothe crowd for cover. The troops could not open fire due to presence of civilians all around. A search was launched but the militant could not be apprehended. In the firing, Shaheed Ct Satyawan sustained severe injuries and later succumbed to it during treatment. The martyrdom of the brave trooper will not go in vain.

SHAHEED CT SATYAWAN

Force No. 015232543 Unit: 74 Born: 31 December 1978 Address: Vill-Mandoli, PO-Kaiyana, Dist.-Bhiwani, Haryana Next of kin: Smt. Kavita (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 220 2003 JHARKHAND 22 July 2003

On the 22nd of July 2003, troops of 121 Bn CRPF along with state police launched an operation against maoists. During operation, the maoists entrenched on a hilltop opened fire at the approaching troops. The troops immediately took positions and launched a counter-attack. During the counter-attack, Shaheed SI Baishakha Singh, who was leading his troops from the front, received severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries, he led his men bravely and forced the maoists to run for their lives. Later the brave was evacuated from the battlefield but he succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom. Such saga of leadership, bravery and determination are rarely heard and the nation will ever remember their contribution.

SHAHEED SI BAISHAKHA SINGH

Force No. 680374842 Unit: 121 Born: 12 May 1949 Address: Vill-Munan Khurd, PO-Sendwal Kalan, Dist.-Gurdaspur, Punjab Next of kin: Smt. Sudarsana Devi (Wife)

221 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2003 ORISSA 30 July 2003

On the 30th of July 2003, troops of 34 Bn CRPF along with state Police was returning in two vehicles (Tata 407 and Jeep) after conducting an operation. The leading vehicle (Jeep) came under the impact of a land mine blast detonated by maoists. The maoists, after detonating the IED immediately opened fire and tried to converge for looting the weapons. The troops onboard immediately got down and retaliated despite sustaining injuries in the blast. Their bold and courageous retaliation forced the maoists to flee from the area. In this incident five CRPF bravehearts attained martyrdom in the line of duty.

SHAHEED HC PRADEEP KUMAR PANDEY

Force No. 840410056 Unit: 34 Born: 5 November 1963 Address: Vill-Jogeshpalli, PO-Bankura, Dist.-Bankura, West Bengal Next of kin: Smt. Moni Pandey (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 222 2003

SHAHEED HC DAYA NIDHI BEHERA SHAHEED CT JAGJEET SINGH

Force No. 850832069 Force No. 903056543 Unit: 34 Unit: 34 Born: 15 February 1967 Born: 15 August 1966 Address: Vill & PO-Chandeya, PS-Bhadrak, Dist.-Bhadrak, Odisha Address: Vill-Ghanspur, PO-Lamin, Dist.-Hoshiarpur, Punjab Next of kin: Smt. Kanaklata Behera (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Kuldip Kaur (Wife)

SHAHEED CT N. PAPAIAH SHAHEED CT NARAYAN LAL

Force No. 880973532 Force No. 901110922 Unit: 34 Unit: 34 Born: 10 May 1972 Born: 15 August 1966 Address: Vill & PO-Hazarath Gudem, Teh-Cumbum, Dist.-Prakasam, Address: Vill & PO-Runkheda, PS-Khachrod, Dist.-Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh Andhra Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Punam Bai (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. N.V. Laxmi (Wife)

223 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2003 MANIPUR 30 July 2003

On the 30th of July 2003, extremists fired at troops of 28 Bn, who were performing area domination duty in the market. Due to firing, Shaheed Ct Kantha Raju sustained serious injuries but fired back at the insurgents. Due to his prompt retaliation, the insurgents fled from the area. Later a massive hunt was launched but the insurgents could not be apprehended. The injured braveheart later succumbed to his injures and attaining martyrdom. One Chinese grenade and two empty cases were recovered from the spot.

SHAHEED CT KANTHA RAJU

Force No. 015270043 Unit: 28 Born: 21 April 1961 Address: Vill-Doddakondagula, PO-Halekopple, Dist.-Hassan, Karnataka Next of kin: Smt. Vanaja (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 224 2003 MIZORAM 11 August 2003

On the 11th of August 2003, unidentified extremists opened fire at CRPF Post of 71 Bn at New Vervek, which was duly retaliated. In the ensuing encounter, Shaheed Ct Sri Ram Gond was grievously injured. Despite sustaining injuries he held to his ground and launched a brutal attack at the insurgents. The braveheart later succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom. During subsequent search of the area, 135 empty cases of AK-47, 7 empty cases of SLR, one lever of grenade and skeleton of a rocket were recovered.

SHAHEED CT SRI RAM GOND

Force No. 913190123 Unit: 71 Born: 25 July 1968 Address: Vill-Paharpur, PO-Umrawganj, Teh-Ara, PS-Bihiya, Distt- Bhojpur, Bihar Next of kin: Smt. Raj Bala (Wife)

225 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2003 MANIPUR 20 September 2003

On the 20th of September 2003, extremists fired upon troops of 132 Bn who were on area domination duty at Sugnu market. In this attack Shaheed Ct Deep Singh Rajput who was grievously injured retaliated and fought bravely with the insurgents. During the fierce encounter he fought from the front and sustained injuries. He later succumbed to the injuries and attained martyrdom. As per wireless intercepts 3 extremists had been killed in the gun fight.

SHAHEED CT DEEP SINGH RAJPUT

Force No. 015282541 Unit: 132 Born: 12 June 1979 Address: Vill-Ratalai, PO & PS-Handia, Dist.-Harda, Madhya Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Ratan Bai (Mother)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 226 2003 TRIPURA 13 October 2003

On the 13th of October 2003, three CRPF personnel of 42 Bn namely Shaheed Ct R. M. Perumal, Shaheed Ct B. Sree Kumar and Shaheed Ct K. S. Prakash attained martyrdom when a jeep carrying troops for civil convoy escort duty came under the impact of an IED planted by ATTF extremists. After the IED blast, the insurgents opened heavy fire but due to the prompt retaliation of the troops they fled from the area. During subsequent search of the area one wireless set, some printed pamphlets of ATTF outfit and huge no. of empty cases were recovered. SHAHEED CT B. SREE KUMAR

Force No. 990420054 Unit: 42 Born: 30 April 1976 Address: House Name-Kannankera Tckathil, Vill-Kannimel, PO-Vallikunnam, Dist.-Alappuzha, Kerala Next of kin: Smt. V. Sreelekha (Wife)

SHAHEED CT R.M. PERUMAL SHAHEED CT K.S. PRAKASH

Force No. 901000236 Force No. 941161123 Unit: 42 Unit: 42 Born: 4 June 1968 Born: 1 January 1971 Address: Vill & PO-Puduvayal, Karaikkndi, Tk, Dist.-Sivagangai, Address: H.No. 2/137, Vill-Kiddampatti, PO-Karagur, Tk-Palacode, Dist.-Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu Next of kin: Smt. P. Kanchana (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Dhanalakshmi (Wife)

227 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2003 TRIPURA 18 October 2003

On the 18th of October 2003, troops of 20 Bn CRPF along with State Police while conducting special operation in the general area of Khuripara were fired upon by unidentified extremists. The troops retaliated but the insurgents managed to escape. In this attack, Shaheed Ct Mohd. Ashraf attained martyrdom while fighting bravely during the encounter. Due to his audacious attack, the insurgents could not inflict any more casualties on the troopers.

SHAHEED CT MOHD. ASHRAF

Force No. 983360629 Unit: 20 Born: 3 February 1978 Address: Vill-Trichal, PO-Tahab, Dist.-Pulwama, Jammu & Kashmir Next of kin: Smt. Zooni Akhtar (Mother)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 228 2003 CHHATTISGARH 28 October 2003

On the 28th of October 2003, troops of 140 Bn under command of Shaheed Sh. V. T. Mathew, 2nd in command, were returning to their Dett. HQ at Antagarh after attending a meeting convened by Honourable Governor of Chhattishgarh. As the troops, who were in three vehicles near village Baronda, PS Narayanpur, Distt: Kanker, the maoists, numbering around 150, who were waiting in an ambush opened indiscriminate fire at the troops coupled with blasting of IEDs. The troops immediately took positions and retaliated. A fierce encounter ensued but the maoists had tactical advantage of dominating ground and surprise. Engulfed in the fire from all around, Shaheed Sh. V. T. Mathew, 2nd in command then planned to counter attack the enemy as the only option to come out of ambush zone. He led his brave troopers to the main ambush party firing ferociously and succeeded in breaking the ambush. In the endeavour, he and three other brave troopers, namely Shaheed HC Bijan Pal, Shaheed Ct/Dvr Jai Prakash and Shaheed Ct/Dvr Dharmendra Kumar sustained severe injuries but did not give up and forced the maoists to flee. The injured later succumbed to their injuries and attained martyrdom. These heroes sacrificed themselves in the line of duty. To honour the bravery Shaheed Sh. V. T. Mathew, 2nd in command was awarded the President’s Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously.

SHAHEED SH. V.T. MATHEW, SECOND-IN-COMMAND

IRLA No. 2787 Unit: 140 Born: 9 May 1963 Address: Vill-Puttenahalli, PS-Yelahanka, Dist.-Bengaluru, Karnataka Next of kin: Smt. Charolette Mathew (Wife) Decoration: Presidents’s Police Medal for Gallantry

229 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2003

SHAHEED HC BIJAN PAL

Force No. 860830112 Unit: 140 Born: 5 May 1968 Address: Vill-Baragachia, PO-Nalikula, PS-Kavipal, Dist.-Hoogly, West Bengal Next of kin: Smt. Kabita Pal (Wife) SHAHEED CT/DVR DHARMENDRA KUMAR

Force No. 971401691 Unit: 136 Born: 10 September 1976 Address: Vill-Kansurt, PO-Kansurt, Dist –Etah , Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Reeta Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED CT/DVR JAI PRAKASH

Force No. 930620032 Unit: 140 Born: 8 May 1970 Address: Vill-Hariakhera, PO-Birala, PS-Kandla, Dist.-Muzzaffar Nagar, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Shakuntala (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 230 2003 JAMMU & KASHMIR 18 November 2003

On the 18th of November 2003, troops of 80 Bn CRPF launched an operation against maoists at Zeramtari Nala, PS Koelibeda, Distt: Kanker. During operation, a fierce encounter with maoists took place. Without caring for their lives, the troopers advanced under heavy fire of maoists and gunned down two of them. Two guns were recovered from the slain maoists. During encounter, Shaheed Ct Brij Kishore Sharma who was spearheading the assault and fighting from the front received severe injuries. Despite injuries, he fought valiantly with the maoists and played key role in their neutralisation. Later the valiant succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom. That day CRPF lost one of its brave and valiant troopers who had been an example of bravery and courage for other troopers.

SHAHEED CT BRIJ KISHORE SHARMA

Force No. 880800057 Unit: 80 Born: 1 July 1978 Address: Vill & PO-Khadect, Dist.-Bhind, Madhya Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Sarita Devi (Wife)

231 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2003 JAMMU AND KASHMIR 18 November 2003

On the 18th of November 2003, some militants taking advantage of dense population, congested habitation and a number of lanes and by-lanes for escape fired at the Head Quarter of 62 Bn CRPF at Indra Nagar, Distt: Srinagar. The militants fired indiscriminately and lobbed grenades at the main gate of the Headquarter to force their entry into the camp. In the initial fire, Shaheed Ct Shiv Kumar Rai who was guarding the gate received severe injuries. Despite sustaining injuries, he fired at the advancing militants. Facing the fierce retaliation from an injured trooper, the militants fled into the by-lanes. Later Shaheed Ct Shiv Kumar Rai succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.

SHAHEED CT SHIV KUMAR RAI

Force No. 005262262 Unit: 62 Born: 26 June 1967 Address: Vill-Baswari Gaon, PO-Borgaon Via Sikari Ganj, Dist.-Sant Kabir Nagar, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Manju Devi (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 232 2003 CHHATTISGARH 23 November 2003

On the 23rd of November 2003, troops of 139 Bn CRPF launched an operation against maoists at village Bheji, PS Bheji, Distt: Dantewada. As the troops moved close to the target, the maoists blasted IEDs and opened indiscriminate fire at the troops. The troops retaliated and the maoists fled from the area. But due to IED blast, Shaheed Ct Hemant Joshi who was fighting from the front received severe injuries. He was evacuated from the encounter site and sent to District hospital Konta in an ambulance. As the ambulance had covered 12 kms, the maoists again opened fire at it. The troops retaliated forcing the maoists to flee. In this ambush also, Shaheed Ct Hemant Joshi, despite being injured, fired heavily at the maoists without caring for his own life. Later the valiant succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom. He was a brave son of the soil.

SHAHEED CT HEMANT JOSHI

Force No. 015257565 Unit: 139 Born: 22 July 1982 Address: Vill & PO-Chalisgaon, Netaji Chowk, Near Mayur Press, Teh-Chalisgaon, Dist.-Jalgaon, Maharashtra Next of kin: Smt. Surekha Shashank Joshi (Mother)

233 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2003 JAMMU & KASHMIR 23 December 2003

On the 23rd of December 2003, troops of 69 Bn along with SOG launched an operation against militants at village Drubaon, PS Rajpora, Distt: Pulwama. During operation, as the troops were cordoning the village, the militants opened heavy fire at the troops and tried to escape. But due to the retaliation by the brave troops, the militant could not escape and took refuge in a house. A joint assault party of which Shaheed Ct S.H. Prabhu Swami was a member then raided the house. As the assault party was moving in, the militant fired heavily at it. The troops retaliated and a fierce encounter at close distance ensued. In the encounter, Shaheed Ct S.H. Prabhu Swami who was at the lead received bullet injuries but fought till both the militants were neutralized. Later he succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom. One AK rifle, four magazines, 74 rounds of ammunition and some incriminating items were recovered from the slain militants. To honour his valour and sacrifice he was awarded with President’s Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously by the Honourable President of India.

SHAHEED CT S. H. PRABHU SWAMI

Force No. 943300859 Unit: 69 Born: 12 January 1975 Address: Vill-Siddaiabnapura, PO-Attugulipura, Dist.-Chamarajanagar, Karnataka Next of kin: Smt. Dodnanjamma (Mother) Decoration: Presidents’s Police Medal for Gallantry

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 234 2004 MANIPUR 05 January 2004

On the 5th of January 2004, troops of 14 Bn were carrying out road opening patrol in the general area under PS Churachandpur, Distt: Churachandpur. As the troops reached near village Khumoi, the insurgents waiting in an ambush opened indiscriminate fire at them. The troops immediately launched a counter-attack but the insurgents were well entrenched behind covers and in a tactically advantageous position. Without caring for their lives, the troops advanced towards the enemy using tactics of fire and move. The bold and courageous response from the troopers forced the insurgents to flee from the area. During counter-attack Shaheed Ct Bajrang Lal received severe bullet injuries. Despite sustaining injuries he fought from the front and kept firing at the insurgents. The braveheart later succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.

SHAHEED CT BAJRANG LAL

Force No. 015010683 Unit: 14 Born: 7 July 1980 Address: Vill-Kankada, PO-Nokha, Dist.-Bikaner, Rajasthan Next of kin: Smt. Parvati Devi (Mother)

235 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2004 JAMMU & KASHMIR 15 January 2004

On the 15th of January 2004, troops of 86 Bn were returning to their company base after visiting and checking the platoon posts. As the vehicles carrying troops reached Tral chowk, PS Tral, Distt: Pulwama, militants waiting in ambush opened indiscriminate fire at them taking cover of the crowd. The troops immediately de-boarded the vehicles and launched the search but the militant mixed-up in the crowd fled from the area. In the fire, Shaheed HC Rajeshwar Singh sustained severe injuries and attained martyrdom.

SHAHEED HC RAJESHWAR SINGH

Force No. 840380595 Unit: 86 Born: 31 October 1963 Address: Vill & PO-Sonpura, Dist.-Bhojpur, Bihar Next of kin: Smt. Sonamata Devi (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 236 2004 MEGHALAYA 21 January 2004

On the 21st of January 2004, troops of 36 Bn launched an operation against insurgents at village Rangashi, PS Medipathar, Distt: East Garo Hills. During operation, as the troops were approaching their target in vehicles, the insurgents waiting in an ambush blasted an IED and opened indiscriminate fire. One of the vehicles came under direct impact of the IED andits occupants sustained injuries. Despite sustaining injuries the troops alighted from the vehicle and launched a counter-attack. The insurgents seeing the resolute action of the troopers fled from the area taking advantage of jungle and terrain. In the IED blast, Shaheed Ct Brajender Kumar received severe injuries but despite sustaining severe injuries he fought from the front in the counter-attack. He was evacuated to the nearest hospital but the brave soldier succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.

SHAHEED CT BRAJENDRA KUMAR

Force No. 931140907 Unit: 36 Born: 25 March 1973 Address: Vill & PO-Pauni Hasanpur, Dist.-Vaishali, Bihar . Next of kin: Smt. Sanjila Kumari (Wife)

237 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2004 TRIPURA 5 February 2004

On the 5th of February 2004, troops of 1 Bn were carrying out road opening patrol in the general area under PS Jirania, Distt: West Tripura. As the troops reached near village Chaiguria, the insurgents waiting in an ambush opened indiscriminate fire at them. The troops immediately launched a counter- attack but the insurgents were well entrenched behind covers and in tactically advantageous positions. Without caring for their lives, the troops advanced towards the enemy using tactics of fire and move. The bold and courageous response from the troopers forced the insurgents to flee from the area. During counter-attack, Shaheed HC Ram Surat Upadhyay, Shaheed Ct Subba Singh SHAHEED CT SUBBA SINGH and Shaheed Ct Girish Chand Yadav received severe bullet injuries when Force No. 903043868 they were spearheading the attack. Despite sustaining injuries, they fought Unit: 1 from the front and inflicted heavy loss to the enemy. The bravehearts later succumbed to their injuries and attained martyrdom. Born: 27 September 1971 Address: H.No-5713, Gali No-9, Shiv Colony, Karnal Kaithal Road, Near, Pech Factor, Karnal, Distt-Karnal , Haryana Next of kin: Smt. Sulakshana Devi (Wife)

SHAHEED HC RAM SURAT UPADHYAY SHAHEED CT GIRISH CHAND YADAV

Force No. 850650112 Force No. 911181439 Unit: 1 Unit: 1 Born: 1 July 1965 Born: 20 March 1972 Address: Vill-Pakadi Hirday, PO-Manjhariya, PS-Kotwali Basti, Dist.-Basti, Address: Vill-Singhpur, PO-Paidhat, Dist.-Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Veeresh Devi (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Jamwanti Devi (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 238 2004 ORISSA 6 February 2004

On the 6th of February 2004, the maoists launched one of its infamous attacks at the Koraput district Head Quarter wherein they targeted nine locations of the district, primarily to loot the weapons. Their targets included five Police stations, HQ of 3rd Bn of Orissa State Armed Police, District Armoury, District jail, the Treasury and Bank guards. The maoists numbering around 300 had entered the city from different locations in the garb of the civilians and after killing one policeman and injuring six others, looted the arms. Around 400 weapons were looted by the maoists and after looting the weapons, they fled in three different directions. On receipt of information, troops of 34 Bn rushed SHAHEED CT RAM SEWAK to the spot for taking on the maoists. While the troops were en-route in five Force No. 943322899 vehicles, the maoists, blasted an IED and opened indiscriminate fire. Last Unit: 34 vehicle of the convoy came under the impact of blast. The troops immediately deboarded the vehicles and launched an attack on the maoists. The maoists Born: 25 October 1969 resisted for few minutes but later fled seeing the brave and courageous move of Address: Vill-Babupura, Dist.-Jaloan, Uttar Pradesh the troopers. In the IED blast Shaheed Ct Raghuraj Sharma, Shaheed Ct Ram Next of kin: Smt. Geeta Devi (Wife) Sewak and Ct Prem Prakash received severe injuries. But despite sustaining injuries they fought with the maoists and ultimately sacrificed their lives for the nation.

SHAHEED CT RAGHURAJ SHARMA SHAHEED CT PREM PRAKASH

Force No. 971110401 Force No. 921123726 Unit: 34 Unit: 34 Born: 1 March 1977 Born: 6 June 1973 Address: Vill-Kaukthri, Dist.-Morena, Madhya Pradesh Address: Vill & PO-Bhagega, Via-Sirohi, Dist.-Sikar, Rajasthan Next of kin: Smt. Sudha Devi (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Sumitra Devi (Wife)

239 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2004 DELHI 11 February 2004

On the 11th of February 2004, troops of 88 Bn were deployed to provide protection during a demolition drive undertaken near Kamal Theatre, PS Sarojini Nagar, Distt: New Delhi. As the demolition of the jhuggies started in the area, the crowd got agitated and attacked the Government officials by pelting stones. The officials got serious injuries. On seeing this, Shaheed SI R B Gupta moved ahead with his troops and evacuated the officials to a safer place. In the process he himself got severely injured but did not give up till all the officials were rescued. Later the braveheart succumbed to injuries during treatment and attained martyrdom. He will be ever remembered for his valour and sacrifice.

SHAHEED SI R.B. GUPTA

Force No. 690485502 Unit: 88 Born: 6 July 1948 Address: Vill-Saraiyan, PO-Barahara Babu, Dist.-Deoria, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Ramawati Devi (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 240 2004 MANIPUR 17 February 2004

On the 17th of February 2004, troops of 44 Bn CRPF launched an operation against insurgents at village Moirang Khunou PS Khumbi, Distt: Bishanpur. As the troops reached close to their target, the insurgents waiting in an ambush opened indiscriminate fire at them. The troops immediately launched a counter-attack but the insurgents were well entrenched behind covers and in tactically advantageous positions. Without caring for their lives, the troops advanced towards the enemy using tactics of fire and move. The bold and courageous response from the troopers forced the insurgents to flee from the area. During counter-attack, Shaheed Ct Deo Singh Bisht and Shaheed SHAHEED CT DEO SINGH BISHT Ct S. Sanjit Singh who were spearheading the assault and fighting from the Force No. 971402019 front received severe bullet injuries. Despite sustaining injuries they fought Unit: 44 braverly and kept firing at the insurgents. The bravehearts later succumbed to their injuries and attained martyrdom. Born: 7 May 1979 Address: Vill-Pangla, PS & PO-Dharchula, Dist.-Pithroagarh, Uttarakhand Next of kin: Late Smt. Nara Devi (Mother)

SHAHEED CT S. SANJIT SINGH

Force No. 015151124 Unit: 44 Born: 3 February 1982 Address: Vill-Sapammaxai Leikai, PO-Wanging, PS-Kakching, Dist.-Thoubal, Manipur Next of kin: Smt. Soibammang Sapamongabi Ahanbi Devi (Mother)

241 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2004 JAMMU & KASHMIR 26 February 2004

On the 26th of February 2004, Shaheed HC G. M. Khan, working in the intelligence branch of 9 Bn went to the Bus Stand Anantnag, Distt: Anantnag to get information on the movement of militants. At the bus stand, he came across two suspected persons. He immediately informed the Bn Head Quarter about the suspected persons and started following them. As the suspected persons moved out of Bus Stand, he followed them. But before the troops could arrive for his support, the militant grew suspicious of him and opened fire at him from the weapons hidden under their Pheran. In the firing the braveheart sustained severe injuries. He was evacuated to the nearest hospital but the valiant succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.

SHAHEED HC G.M. KHAN

Force No. 700190618 Unit: 9 Born: 22 November 1949 Address: Vill-Lalsoo, PO-Guddar, Dist.-Anantnag, Jammu & Kashmir Next of kin: Smt. Nageena Begam (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 242 2004 ASSAM 04 March 2004

On the 4th of March 2004, troops of 16 Bn launched an operation against ULFA insurgents at village Dasapara, PS Manikpur Distt: Bongaigaon. During operation, a fierce encounter with insurgents took place. Without caring for their lives the troopers advanced under heavy fire of insurgents and gunned down two of the insurgents. During encounter, Shaheed Ct Jagtar Singh who was spearheading the assault and fighting from the front received severe injuries. Despite injuries, he fought valiantly with the insurgents and played key role in their neutralisation. Later the valiant succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom. The day CRPF lost one of its brave and valiant troopers who had been an example of bravery and courage for other troops. For his valour, he was awarded the President’s Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously.

SHAHEED CT JAGTAR SINGH

Force No. 901000735 Unit: 16 Born: 4 September 1968 Address: Vill-Paprala, PO-Paprala, PS & Dist.-Ropar, Punjab Next of kin: Smt. Sumita Rani Decoration: Presidents’s Police Medal for Gallantry

243 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2004 JAMMU & KASHMIR 19 March 2004

On the 19th of March 2004, troops of 128 Bn CRPF launched an operation against militants in the general area of PS Beerwah, Distt: Budgam. During operation the contact with militants could not be established. As the troops were withdrawing from the area, the militants waiting in an ambush opened indiscriminate fire at them. The troops immediately launched the counter- attack but the militants succeeded in fleeing from the area. During the counter-attack Shaheed HC Pritam Chand sustained bullet injuries when he was spearheading the counter-attack from the front. Despite injuries he continued firing at the militants. Later the gallant succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.

SHAHEED HC PRITAM CHAND

Force No. 860160438 Unit: 128 Born: 11 October 1966 Address: Vill & PO-Kolar, PS-Nahan, Dist.-Sirmore, Himachal Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Kaushlya Devi (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 244 2004 JHARKHAND 07 April 2004

On the 7th of April 2004, troops of 137 and 152 Bns of CRPF jointly launched an operation against maoists at Saranda forest, PS Gua, Distt: West Singhbhum. The troops were moving in seven vehicles and as they approached village Thalkobad, the maoists, waiting in an ambush blasted a series of IEDs and opened indiscriminate fire. The vehicles came under direct impact of IEDs and its occupants received severe injuries. The maoists then advanced towards the injured troopers for the final kill and looting of weapons. Seeing the advance of the maoists, the deeply maimed and injured troopers reached for their weapons and fired at the maoists. The bold and brave assault yielded SHAHEED HC JAGIR SINGH result as the maoist stopped in their track. Firing from both sides continued Force No. 850784743 for some time but ultimately the maoists fled from the area. In the incident, nine brave troopers of CRPF namely Shaheed SI Jairam Ram, Shaheed HC Unit: 137 Jagir Singh, Shaheed Ct Sushanta Mishra, Shaheed Ct Anil Khawas, Shaheed Born: 3 April 1963 HC Madan Lal, Shaheed Ct H.K. Saha, Shaheed Ct Sujit Kumar, Shaheed Ct Address: Vill-Rakhlachhipur, PO-Rakhlachhipur, Teh & Dist.-Kathua, Sagar Deshmukh and Shaheed Ct Biman Reja sacrificed their lives for the Jammu & Kashmir nation and killed a maoist with recovery of one SLR. Next of kin: Smt. Bimla Kaur (Wife)

SHAHEED SI JAIRAM RAM SHAHEED CT SUSHANTA MISHRA

Force No. 710050454 Force No. 001373015 Unit: 152 Unit: 137 Born: 31 December 1978 Born: 28 February 1978 Address: Vill-Kaithwalia, PO-Mahpur, Dist.-Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh Address: Vill-Shantipur, PO-Lekirpur, Teh-Sonai, Dist.-Cachar, Assam Next of kin: Smt. Ishraji Devi (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Rajeshwari Mishra (Mother)

245 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2004

SHAHEED HC MADAN LAL SHAHEED CT H.K. SAHA

Force No. 740310336 Force No. 941175259 Unit: 152 Unit: 152 Born: 14 February 1954 Born: 23 January 1972 Address: Vill-Seri, PO-Hamboli, Dist.-Una, Himachal Pradesh Address: Vill-Ratauni, PO-Mahadevbari, Dist.-Murshidabad, West Bengal Next of kin: Smt. Urmila Devi (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Monika Sahoo (Wife)

SHAHEED CT ANIL KHAWAS SHAHEED CT SUJIT KUMAR

Force No. 001370042 Force No. 031523869 Unit: 137 Unit: 152 Born: 1 March 1979 Born: 30 October 1979 Address: Vill-Irangpari-I, Lamchok, PO-T.Waichong, PS-Kanapokpi, Address: Vill-Shidipur, PO-Lowakalan, Dist.-Jhajjar, Harayana Distt-Senapati, Manipur Next of kin: Smt. Santosh Devi (Mother) Next of kin: Smt. Bishnu Maya Khawash (Mother)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 246 2004

SHAHEED CT SAGAR DESHMUKH

Force No. 031524403 Unit: 152 Born: 26 June 1982 Address: Vill & PO-Bagegaon, Dist.-Akola, Maharashtra Next of kin: Smt. Sunanda Shyam Rao Deshmukh (Wife)

SHAHEED CT BIMAN REJA

Force No. 015101786 Unit: 152 Born: 28 June 1981 Address: Vill & PO-Moloypur, Dist.-Hooghly, West Bengal Next of kin: Smt. Anuparna Raja (Mother)

247 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2004 ANDHRA PRADESH 10 April 2004

On the 10th of April 2004, troops of 6 Bn CRPF launched an operation against maoists at village Remidicherla, PS Bandlamottu, Distt: Guntur. During operation, as the troops reached close to their target, the maoists waiting in an ambush opened indiscriminate fire at them. The troops immediately retaliated and a fierce encounter ensued. The maoists were in a dominating position and were firing heavily at the troops. Troops then launched a flanking attack at the maoists forcing them to flee from the area. During fierce encounter Shaheed HC Kanai Lal Das who was leading the flanking attack sustained bullet injuries. Despite sustaining injuries, he fought from the front and kept firing at the insurgents. Later he succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.

SHAHEED HC KANAI LAL DAS

Force No. 810490696 Unit: 6 Born: 3 February 1956 Address: C/O Mohan Paswan, PO-Icd Colony Amingaon, Dist.-Kamrup, Assam Next of kin: Smt. Shipra Das (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 248 2004 MANIPUR 25 April 2004

On the 25th of April 2004, troops of 14 Bn CRPF were deployed for the security of a Polling Booth established at Govt. Primary School, Wangoo Sabal, PS Kumbi, Distt: Bishanpur. As the polling was to be held the next day, the troops prepared the defence and secured the place. In the night at around 2230 hrs, the insurgents after taking advantage of the darkness came close to the polling booth and opened indiscriminate fire from three directions. The troops at guard immediately retaliated and a fierce gunfight ensued. The insurgents made bid to sneak into the school but their attempts were foiled by the brave troopers. Failing to gain entry, the insurgents fled from the area. In the fierce gunfight, Shaheed Ct Ajay Kumar Maithy received severe injuries but despite sustaining injuries he fought valiantly with the insurgents till his last breath and sacrificed his life for the nation.

SHAHEED CT AJAY KUMAR MAITHY

Force No. 913175918 Unit: 14 Born: 5 October 1966 Address: Vill-Chaulkhola PO-Nodakhali, Dist.-24 Pgs, South Pargana, West Bengal Next of kin: Smt. Malika Maithy (Wife)

249 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2004 JAMMU & KASHMIR 25 April 2004

On the 25th of April 2004, troops of 126 Bn CRPF were carrying out mobile patrolling in the area under PS Lal Bazaar, Distt; Srinagar. The Lal Bazaar area falls under the Down Town area of Srinagar city and is infamous for the militant activities due to presence of large number of sympathizers, dense population and congested habitation. Taking advantage of the crowd, the militants hurled two grenades at the CRPF vehicles. The troops immediately launched a search operation but the militants fled taking advantage of crowd. In the grenade blast, Shaheed Ct Raj Bahadur sustained severe injuries. He was evacuated to the hospital where he succumbed to his injuries during treatment and attained martyrdom. The sacrifice of the valiant trooper highlights the role of CRPF in providing security to the innocent civilians in such an environment.

SHAHEED CT RAJ BAHADUR

Force No. 015282381 Unit: 126 Born: 1 August 1978 Address: Vill-Dohia, PO-Nagala Dulal, Dist.-Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Shashi Devi (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 250 2004 MANIPUR 1 July 2004

On the 1st of July 2004, troops of 14 Bn CRPF were carrying out road opening patrol in the general area under PS Churachandpur, Distt: Churachandpur. As the troops were near village Lanwa, the insurgents waiting in an ambush opened indiscriminate fire at them. The troops immediately launched a counter-attack but the insurgents were well entrenched behind covers and in a tactically advantageous positions. Without caring for their lives, the troops advanced towards the enemy using tactics of fire and move. The bold and courageous response from the troopers forced the insurgents to flee from the area. During counter-attack Shaheed HC Tirth Raj Mishra received severe bullet injuries. Despite sustaining injuries he fought from the front and kept firing at the insurgents. The braveheart later succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.

SHAHEED HC TIRTH RAJ MISHRA

Force No. 859810136 Unit: 14 Born: 6 September 1967 Address: Vill-Raisinghpur, PO-Tikarmajhi, PS-Dhammaur, Dist.-Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Vijha Devi (Wife)

251 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2004 TRIPURA 1 July 2004

On the 1st of July 2004, troops of 68 Bn CRPF were carrying out road opening patrol in the general area under PS Kalyanpur, Distt: West Tripura. As the troops were near village Badraidev Para, the insurgents waiting in an ambush opened indiscriminate fire at them. The troops immediately launched a counter-attack but the insurgents were well entrenched behind covers and in a tactically advantageous position. Without caring for their lives, the troops advanced towards the enemy using tactics of fire and move. The bold and courageous response from the troopers forced the insurgents to flee from the area. On seeing the fleeing insurgents, Shaheed Ct Choudary Vinod Bhai moved out of his cover and chased them. The insurgents opened heavy fire at him but he did not give the chase and gunned down one of the insurgents. The other insurgents again opened heavy fire at him but this time he was not that lucky and a bullet hit him. Despite sustaining injuries he continued to fire at the insurgents. Later the braveheart succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom. His courage will never be forgotten. A grateful nation awarded him the President’s Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously.

SHAHEED CT CHOUDARY VINOD BHAI

Force No. 971290463 Unit: 68 Born: 8 August 1976 Address: Vill-Rangakui, PO-Rangakui, PS-Bhisnagar, Dist.-Mehsana, Gujrat Next of kin: Smt. Dakasha Ben (Wife) Decoration: Presidents’s Police Medal for Gallantry

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 252 2004 MANIPUR 16 July 2004

On the 16th of July 2004, at about 2150 hrs, the insurgents taking advantage of darkness came close to a CRPF post of 14 Bn at Community Hall, PS Churachandpur, Distt: Churachanpur and opened fire. The troops at guards immediately retaliated and a fierce gunfight ensued. The insurgents made a bid to sneak into the camp but their attempts were foiled by the brave troopers. Failing to gain entry, the insurgents fled from the area. In the fierce gunfight, Shaheed HC Daya Nand, who was fighting from the front and guiding his troopers received severe injuries but despite sustaining injuries he fought valiantly with the insurgents till his last breath and sacrificed his life for the nation.

SHAHEED HC DAYA NAND

Force No. 860090137 Unit: 14 Born: 5 October 1966 Address: Vill & PO-Mukalwas, PS-Faruknagar, Dist.-Gurgaon, Haryana Next of kin: Smt. Rajbala (Wife)

253 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2004 JAMMU & KASHMIR 25 July 2004

On the 25th of July 2004, troops of 58 Bn of CRPF were returning to their camp after providing security to the funnel area near airport. As the troops were passing through village Hasipora, PS Chadoora, Distt: Budgam, the militants waiting in ambush opened indiscriminate fire at the troops from rear. In the fire, Shaheed Ct Harpal Singh, who was the last man, sustained severe injuries. Despite sustaining grievous injuries he fired at the militants. The militants on receiving the fire fled into the by-lanes. The troops immediately chased the militants but they managed to flee taking advantage of number of lanes and by- lanes. Later the brave trooper succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom to the glory of the Force.

SHAHEED CT HARPAL SINGH

Force No. 015161985 Unit: 58 Born: 2 May 1981 Address: Vill-Kaler, PO-Raja Sansi, Dist.-Amritsar, Punjab Next of kin: Smt. Ramanjeet Kaur (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 254 2004 JAMMU & KASHMIR 27 July 2004

On the 27th of July 2004, two militants sneaked into the camp of a company of 65 Bn at Levard hotel, PS Dalgate, Distt: Srinagar through the window of an adjacent medical shop. After entering the camp, the militants resorted to indiscriminate fire at the personnel of the camp. The sentry at the main gate immediately retaliated and engaged the militants. The militants resorted to heavy firing and fired grenades at the sentry due to which he sustained severe injuries and attained martyrdom. The militants then rushed inside the hotel firing indiscriminately and took position in a room. To flush out the holed- up militants, an assault team was formed, which after conducting room intervention drill, neutralized both the militants. Two AK rifles were also recovered from the slain militants. In the fierce CQB, five brave troopers of CRPF namely Shaheed SI Hari Chand Rajwar, Shaheed Ct Ravinder Kumar Mishra, Shaheed HC/Ftr S.P. Sharma, Shaheed Ct R. Ajay Kumar and Shaheed Ct Uday Singh Tomar sacrificed their lives and attained martyrdom. For his conspicuous bravery in the face of danger Shaheed Ct R. Ajay Kumar was awarded President’s Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously by the Honourable President of India.

SHAHEED SI HARI CHAND RAJWAR

Force No. 710591473 Unit: 65 Born: 8 August 1952 Address: Vill-Allaviroy, PO-Naugaon Nath, Dist.-Udham Nagar, Uttarakhand Next of kin: Smt. Roopa Devi (Wife)

255 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2004

SHAHEED CT RAVINDER KUMAR MISHRA SHAHEED CT R. AJAY KUMAR

Force No. 941111082 Force No. 951221742 Unit: 65 Unit: 65 Born: 20 March 1973 Born: 24 March 1977 Address: Vill-Kalgarh, PO-Navagarh, Dist.-Rewa, Madhya Pradesh Address: Vill-Chenchari, PO-Nalanchira, Dist.-Trivandram, Kerala Next of kin: Smt. Abha Mishra (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Vilasini K. (Mother) Decoration: Presidents’s Police Medal for Gallantry

SHAHEED HC/FTR S.P. SHARMA SHAHEED CT UDAI SINGH TOMAR Force No. 981350538 Force No. 880460406 Unit: 65 Unit: 126 Born: 5 March 1965 Born: 1 August 1976 Address: Vill-Jiwara, PO-Ashyaki Gorawas, Dist.-Rewari, Haryana Address: Vill-Matadin Ka Pura, PO & Teh-Dist.-Bhind, Madhya Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Hemlata Sharma (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Anav Devi (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 256 2004 JAMMU & KASHMIR 4 August 2004

On the 4th of August 2004, at about 2050, a militant taking advantage of darkness fired heavily coupled with lobbing of grenades at the main gate sentry of the company location of 69 Bn. The company was located at Firozmanzil, PS Rajbagh, Distt: Srinagar. The sentry retaliated but fell to the intense fire of the militant and attained martyrdom. After killing the sentry, the militant sneaked into the camp firing indiscriminately. He rushed straight to the barracks and fired at the troops. The troops retaliated forcing the militant to flee for cover. The militant than took position inside a room and kept firing at the troops. To flush out the holed militant an assault team SHAHEED HC SHIV CHARAN was formed which after conducting room intervention drill neutralized the Force No. 710601302 militant. One AK rifle was also recovered from the slain militant. In the fierce Unit: 69 gunfight nine brave troopers including an officer of CRPF namely Shaheed Sh. Sanjeev Kumar Singh, Asst. Comdt. Shaheed HC Shiv Charan, Shaheed Ct Born: 20 August 1953 Ashok Jamwal, Shaheed Ct Sarun Anoth, Shaheed Ct Suresh Babu, Shaheed Address: Vill & PO-Kanhar, PS-Doghat, Dist.-Bagpat, Uttar Pradesh Ct/Dvr S.R. Ranga Gowda, Shaheed HC/Dvr Subhash Kumar, Shaheed Next of kin: Smt. Phoolmati (Wife) Barber M. Yadaiah and Shaheed Ct/Bugler Howthinlam sacrificed their lives and attained martyrdom.

SHAHEED SHRI SANJEEV KUMAR SINGH, ASST. COMDT. SHAHEED CT ASHOK JAMWAL

Force No. 5700 Force No. 015233023 Unit: 69 Unit: 69 Born: 6 August 1976 Born: 24 September 1977 Address: Vill-Kuari Bugurg, PO-Hazipur, Dist.-Vaisali, Bihar Address: Vill-Jamula, PO-Sandhole, Dist.-Mandi, Madhya Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Sarawathi Singh (Mother) Next of kin: Smt. Rajani Devi (Wife)

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SHAHEED CT SARUN ANOTH SHAHEED CT/DVR S.R. RANGA GOWDA

Force No. 015240117 Force No. 880926285 Unit: 69 Unit: 69 Born: 6 January 1982 Born: 7 October 1967 Address: Vill & PO-Azhikode, Dist.-Kannur, Kerala Address: Vill & PO-Gavenahalli, Dist.-Hassan, Karnataka . Next of kin: Smt. Saraswathi (Mother) Next of kin: Smt. Nagaratna (Wife)

SHAHEED CT SURESH BABU SHAHEED CT/DVR SUBHASH KUMAR

Force No. 015143238 Force No. 911174042 Unit: 69 Unit: 69 Born: 25 July 1979 Born: 10 October 1965 Address: Vill-Perlipadu, PO-Perli, Dist.-Guntur, Andhra Pradesh Address: Vill-Jharial, PO-Madhopur, Dist.-Gurdaspur, Punjab Next of kin: Smt. Avvamma (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Raju Balat (Wife)

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SHAHEED BARBER M. YADAIAH

Force No. 980690023 Unit: 69 Born: 15 May 1977 Address: Vill-Yankepally, PO-Mominpet, Dist.-Rangareddy, Telangana Next of kin: Smt. Mangali Anusha (Wife)

SHAHEED CT/BUG HOWTHINLAM

Force No. 000270035 Unit: 27 Born: 25 November 1972 Address: Vill-D. Phailein, Dist.-Churachandpur, Manipur Next of kin: Smt. Limzating (Mother)

259 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2004 JAMMU & KASHMIR 9 September 2004

On the 9th of September 2004, troops of 81 Bn CRPF were moving in two vehicle to the convoy ground for dropping of its personnel proceeding on leave. As the vehicles were plying in the area under PS Doda, Distt: Doda, the militants blasted an IED and opened indiscriminate fire at the troops. One of the vehicles came under the direct impact of the blast and its occupants received grievous injuries. Despite sustaining injuries, the troops held to their weapons and retaliated to the fire. Defeated by the bold retaliation of the troops, the militants aborted their plan of looting the weapons of injured and fled from the area. Three brave troopers namely Shaheed Ct Rupesh Kumar SHAHEED CT SANTANU SARKAR Singh, Shaheed Ct Santanu Sarkar and Shaheed Ct Pawan Kumar sacrificed Force No. 021571689 their lives for the nation. Unit: 81 Born: 18 January 1982 Address: Vill-Narasing Garh Natan Pally, PO-Bimangarh, PS-Airport, Dist.-West Tripura, Tripura Next of kin: Smt. Sabita Sarkar (Mother)

SHAHEED CT RUPESH KUMAR SINGH SHAHEED CT PAWAN KUMAR

Force No. 025171412 Force No. 025171074 Unit: 81 Unit: 81 Born: 7 May 1982 Born: 14 October 1980 Address: Vill-Purnadih, PO-Basaura, PS-Lesleeganj, Dist.-Palamu, Address: Vill-Gidhorpur, PO-Birupur, PS-Lakhisarai, Birupur, Jharkhand Dist.-Lakhisarai, Bihar Next of kin: Smt. Krishna Devi (Mother) Next of kin: Smt. Sunaina Devi (Mother)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 260 2004 JAMMU & KASHMIR 11 September 2004

On the 11th of September 2004, two militants sneaked into the Head Quarter of 94 Bn CRPF at Ritz hotel, PS Dalgate, Distt: Srinagar climbing through the walls of MT Park. After entering the camp, the militants resorted to indiscriminate fire at the personnel of the camp. The sentry at the rear side namely Shaheed Ct Ashok Kumar Saha immediately retaliated the fire and engaged the militants. The militants resorted to heavy fire and fired grenades at the sentry due to which he sustained severe injuries and attained martyrdom but not before neutralizing one of the militants. The second militant then rushed towards the barrack of the jawans but the retaliation from the troopers forced him to change his plan and he took refuge somewhere in the MT Park. To flush out the holed-up militant, SHAHEED SHRI CHET RAM KHULLAR, SECOND-IN-COMMAND an assault team under command Shaheed Sh. A Anandan, 2nd in command and Shaheed Sh. Chet Ram Khullar, 2nd in command was formed. As the assault team IRLA No. 3003 was searching for the militant, taking advantage of the darkness the militant fired at the assault team. In the indiscriminate and sudden fire, Shaheed Sh. A Unit: 65 Anandan, 2nd in command and Shaheed Sh. Chet Ram Khullar, 2nd in command Born: 5 June 1949 received severe injuries. But without caring for their injuries the two bravehearts advanced towards the militant and gunned him down. Two AK rifles, 242 rounds Address: Vill & PO-Kuharwas, Dist.-Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan of ammunition and three grenades were recovered from the slain militants. Two Next of kin: Smt. Ramesh Kulhar (Wife). brave officers and a jawan namely Shaheed Sh. A Anandan, 2nd in command, Shaheed Sh. Chet Ram Khullar, 2nd in command and Shaheed Ct Ashok Kumar Decoration: Presidents’s Police Medal for Gallantry Saha sacrificed their lives and attained martyrdom during the operation. In recognition to their bravery the martyrs were awarded with President Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously.

SHAHEED SHRI A. ANANDAN, SECOND-IN-COMMAND SHAHEED CT ASHOK KUMAR SAHA

IRLA No. 2765 Force No. 035202096 Unit: 60 Unit: 94 Born: 26 February 1963 Born: 29 January 1976 Address: H.No. 38, 1326, Scott Place, 18 Th Main Road, Anna Nagar, Address: Vill-Sundana, Dist.-Rohatk, Haryana West Chennai, Tamil Nadu Next of kin: Smt. Indra Devi (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Ambigaa Anandan (Wife) Decoration: Presidents’s Police Medal for Gallantry Decoration: Presidents’s Police Medal for Gallantry

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132 Bn of CRPF was deployed in Manipur for counter insurgency operation. On the 11th of September 2004 its troops laid an ambush to trap the insurgents. During operation, an encounter took place when troops challenged a suspected person approaching towards an ambush site. In the ensuing gunfight, the extremist was killed and one revolver, two rounds of live ammunition and one wireless set were recovered. During fierce encounter, Shaheed HC Satyabir Singh who was at lead, sustained serious injuries and later succumbed to his injuries. The fearlessness of this great son of India has brought a strong sense of pride in every Indian. Later the braveheart was awarded the President’s Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously.

SHAHEED HC SATYABIR SINGH

Force No. 859800078 Unit: 132 Born: 15 May 1963 Address: Vill-Balike Tola, PO-Khawaspur, Via-Garibatola, Teh-Ara, Dist.- Bhojpur, Bihar Next of kin: Smt. Savitri Devi (Wife) Decoration: Presidents’s Police Medal for Gallantry

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 262 2004 MANIPUR 01 October 2004

On the 1st of October 2004, troops of 28 Bn CRPF were carrying out road opening patrol in the general area under PS Churachandpur, Distt: Churachandpur. As the troops were near Khuga Dam, the insurgents waiting in an ambush opened indiscriminate fire at them. The troops immediately launched a counter-attack but the insurgents were well entrenched behind covers and in a tactically advantageous position. Without caring for their lives, the troops advanced towards the enemy using tactics of fire and move. The bold and courageous response from the troopers forced the insurgents to flee from the area. During counter-attack, Shaheed Ct Mohd Wazid Ali and Ct SHAHEED CT MOHD. WAZID ALI Abhash Khan received severe bullet injuries when they were spearheading the Force No. 903071657 attack. Despite sustaining injuries, they fought from the front and inflicted Unit: 28 heavy loss to the enemy. The bravehearts later succumbed to their injuries and attained martyrdom. Three insurgents were reportedly killed by the brave Born: 10 February 1972 troopers in this encounter. Address: Vill-Maheshpur, PO-Jambaid, PS-Kenda, Dist.-Purulia, West Bengal Next of kin: Smt. Neyati Paul (Mother)

SHAHEED CT ABHASH KHAN

Force No. 015150911 Unit: 28 Born: 11 February 1979 Address: Vill-Kwaktamaronglou Leikai, PO-Moirang, Dist.-Bishnupur, Manipur Next of kin: Smt. Razia Sultan (Wife)

263 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2004 MAHARASHTRA 14 October 2004

On the 14th of October 2004, troops of 80 Bn CRPF were carrying out road opening patrol in the general area under PS Kasansur, Distt: Gadchiroli. As the troops were near village Karkhati, the maoists waiting in an ambush opened indiscriminate fire at them. The troops immediately launched a counter- attack at the maoists. The maoists were well entrenched behind covers and were in a tactically advantageous position. Without caring for their lives, the troops advanced towards the enemy using tactics of fire and move. The bold and courageous response from the troopers forced the maoists to flee from the area. During counter-attack Shaheed Ct Jitender Kumar received severe bullet injuries. Despite sustaining injuries he fought from the front and kept firing at the maoists. The braveheart later succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.

SHAHEED CT JITENDER KUMAR

Force No. 005200942 Unit: 80 Born: 1 March 1981 Address: Vill & PO-Gopalpur, Dist.-Lakhisarai, Bihar Next of kin: Smt. Sangeeta Devi (Wife)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 264 2004 BIHAR 15 October 2004

On the 15th of October 2004, troops of 80 Bn CRPF were deployed for election duties at PS Pasraha, Distt: Khagaria. After the completion of election as the troops were returning to their base and were between Mahesh Khute and Pasraha on NH-31, some suspected maoists fired at the vehicle and lobbed a grenade. The troops immediately retaliated but the suspects managed to flee from the area under cover of darkness. Due to the grenade blastand firing, Shaheed HC S.M. Ahmed and Shaheed Ct Netra Pal sustained serious injuries. They were evacuated from the spot but succumbed to their injuries and attained martyrdom. They may have left us but cannot be forgotten. SHAHEED HC S. M. AHMED Force No. 730480364 Unit: 80 Born: 16 March 1954 Address: Vill-Chalno Kamet, PO-Dochapara, PS-Salimpur, Dist.-Deoria, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Sanjeeda Khatun (Wife)

SHAHEED CT NETRA PAL

Force No. 920320934 Unit: 80 Born: 27 December 1971 Address: Vill & PO-Thanumai, Dist.-Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh Next of kin: Smt. Lakshmi Devi (Wife)

265 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2004 JAMMU & KASHMIR 16 November 2004

On the 16th of November 2004, troops of 69 Bn CRPF carried out area domination in the general area of PS Shopian, Distt: Pulwama. Shopian town has always remained the epicenter of militant activities due to local support, dense population and congested habitation. As the troops were patrolling in the Kachidora area, they noticed a suspicious movement. Troops immediately advanced in the direction but the militants, on seeing the troops approaching, opened indiscriminate fire. The troops retaliated and an encounter ensued. As the troops advanced to counter-attack the militants, the militants fled into the by-lanes by opening heavy fire at the troops. In the encounter, Shaheed Ct M. Shiva Murgan sustained severe injuries and attained martyrdom. We salute the brave for his sacrifice in the line of duty.

SHAHEED CT M. SHIVA MURGAN

Force No. 015031164 Unit: 69 Born: 27 August 1977 Address: Ambedkar Street, Ward No. 4, Vill & PO-Pannaipuram, Kombai, Dist.-Tamil Nadu Next of kin: Smt. Anandha Ammal (Mother)

WARRIORS REMEMBERED | 266 2004 CHHATTISGARH 19 November 2004

On the 19th of November 2004, troops of 87 Bn CRPF carried out a road opening patrol on the road between Madded and Bijapur, PS Madded, Distt: Bijapur. As the troops were clearing the road, the maoists waiting in ambush attacked the patrol by blasting a powerful IED followed by indiscriminate fire. The troops immediately retaliated and launched a counter-attack. Seeing the bold move of the troopers, the maoists fled from the area under cover of thick vegetation. During the counter-attack Shaheed Ct Nabajit Haloi who was leading the attack sustained severe injuries. Despite injuries, he continued to fire at the maoists. Later the braveheart succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.

SHAHEED CT NABAJIT HALOI

Force No. 025130396 Unit: 87 Born: 1 December 1981 Address: Vill & PO-Kaithalkuchi, Dist.-Nalbari, Assam Next of kin: Smt. Sumitra Haloi (Mother)

267 | WARRIORS REMEMBERED 2004 JAMMU & KASHMIR 3 December 2004

On the 3rd of December 2004, two militants taking advantage of darkness fired heavily and lobbed grenades at the main gate sentry of the camp of 16 Bn CRPF at DIET Centre, PS Sopore, Distt: Baramulla. The sentry retaliated but fell to the intense fire of the militants and attained martyrdom. After killing the sentry, the militants sneaked into the camp firing indiscriminately. They rushed straight to the barracks and fired at the troops. The troops retaliated forcing the militants to flee for cover. The militants than took position inside a room and kept firing at the troops. To flush out the holed-up militants, an assault team was formed which after conducting room intervention drill, neutralized both the militants. Two AK rifles were also recovered from the slain militants. In the fierce gunfight five brave troopers of CRPF namely Shaheed HC A. Thulasi, Shaheed Ct Gagan Singh, Shaheed Ct Rampal Sharma, Shaheed Ct K. Shiv Raj and Shaheed Barber Mohd. Sayeed sacrificed their lives and attained martyrdom.

SHAHEED HC A. THULASI

Force No. 850819252 Unit: 16 Born: 1 June 1963 Address: 149-Ambedkar Street Valavanur, PS-Valauanur, PO & Dist.-Villupuram, Tamil Nadu Next of kin: Smt. T. Valarmathi (Wife)

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SHAHEED CT GAGAN SINGH SHAHEED CT K. SHIV RAJ

Force No. 891172072 Force No. 933282102 Unit: 16 Unit: 16 Born: 8 August 1969 Born: 4 October 1970 Address: Vill-Sachuine, PO-Bharmour, Dist.-Chamba, Himachel Pradesh Address: D/No. 154/1 P.L.L. South East Street, PO-Venkatachalapuram, Next of kin: Smt. Durgi Devi (Wife) Dist.-Theni, Tamil Nadu Next of kin: Smt. S. Saroja (Wife)

SHAHEED CT RAMPAL SHARMA SHAHEED BARBAR MOHD. SAYEED

Force No. 913150594 Force No. 931121233 Unit: 16 Unit: 16 Born: 1 February 1973 Born: 16 January 1968 Address: Vill-Gangochack, PO-Gajansoo, Dist.-Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir Address: Vill-Amaop, PO & PS-Baniapur, Dist.-Saran, Bihar Next of kin: Smt. Anju Devi (Wife) Next of kin: Smt. Darudan Kharun (Wife)

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Shaheed Ct(Mahila) Bindu Kumre Police Medal for Gallantry - 2002

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The brave die never, though they sleep in dust: Their courage nerves a thousand living men. - Minot J Savage

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Vol 3 1998-2004 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 1998-2004 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 3 1998-2004

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