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Jammu, October 19(Scoop News)- It is well known to all of us that every year Police forces observe Police Commemoration Day on 21 October. History of CRPF is also full of numerous stories of bravery and martyrdom. On this occasion, Let’s remember those heroes of Jammu and Kashmir who laid down their lives while performing their duties in CRPF and made supreme sacrifice in the service of the Nation. CRPF pays tribute to these martyrs and expresses its indebtedness towards their families.
F/No. 9132350053 Shaheed HC/GD Abdul Quyoom,
2 BN, CRPF. Date of Martyrdom : 17/05/2011
Address:- Village-Shindhara, The Haveli, Distt- Poonch, J&K-184143
On the 17th of May 2011, troops of 2 Bn CRPF were going to their Bn HQ at Sukma from the company base at Kerlapal. As their vehicles reached near village Ramaram, PS-Sukma, district Datewada, Maoists waiting in an ambush blasted a powerful IED followed by indiscriminate firing. The vehicle came under the impact of the blast and its occupants sustained severe injuries. But despite sustaining injuries, the troopers grabbed held to their weapons and fired at the Maoists. The retaliation from the injured troopers forced the Maoists to abort their plan of looting the weapons. Of the injured, Shaheed HC Abdul Quyoom succumbed to their injuries and attained martyrdom.
F/No. 750340175 Shaheed NK Sohan Singh,
119 BN, CRPF. Date of Martyrdom : 01/02/1993
Address:- Village-Degwar Sola, PO- Poonch, Distt- Poonch, J&K
On the 1st February 1993, while troops of 119 Bn CRPF, deployed in Manipur, were returning from an operation in Imphal, insurgents hiding in an ambush opened indiscriminate fire at them. The troops immediately took positions and retaliated to the fire. A fierce encounter ensued, but troops were in disadvantageous position due to absence of any cover nearby. Seeing assault as the only option, the troops advanced ahead of 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. Seven brave troopers of CRPF laid down their lives on the day in the service of the nation.
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