New Delhi, July 6, 2024: In a poignant ceremony today at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, President Droupadi Murmu bestowed posthumous Kirti Chakras upon four Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel, acknowledging their extraordinary valor and sacrifice during a deadly encounter with Naxal insurgents in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district on April 3, 2021.
Bijapur Ambush: A Tale of Unwavering Courage
The somber event witnessed the grieving families of Inspector Dilip Kumar Das, Head Constable Raj Kumar Yadav, and Constables Bablu Rabha and Shambhu Roy accept the prestigious medals on behalf of their fallen heroes. These bravehearts were among the 22 security personnel tragically lost in the line of duty during a harrowing six-hour gun battle and subsequent ambush.
Citing the gallantry citations, a CRPF spokesperson hailed the fallen personnel for their indomitable spirit and unwavering resolve in the face of overwhelming odds, stating that they inflicted significant casualties upon the Maoist insurgents before making the ultimate sacrifice.
Shaurya Chakras Awarded for Exceptional Valor in Anti-Naxal and Counter-Terrorism Operations
In addition to the posthumous awards, President Murmu also conferred Shaurya Chakras upon two other CRPF personnel for their conspicuous gallantry in anti-Naxal and counter-terrorist operations, underscoring the unwavering commitment of India’s largest paramilitary force to safeguarding the nation’s security.
Assistant Commandant Bibhor Kumar Singh, a CoBRA commando, epitomized unwavering leadership during a Naxal encounter in Bihar’s Aurangabad district on February 25, 2022. Despite suffering a traumatic amputation of his left leg in an IED blast, Singh valiantly continued to lead and inspire his troops until evacuated the following day.
Meanwhile, Constable Gamit Mukesh Kumar, a member of the CRPF’s elite Quick Action Team (QAT) in Kashmir, demonstrated exceptional combat skills and courage by neutralizing a terrorist in hand-to-hand combat during a counter-terrorist operation in Srinagar on December 19, 2021.
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