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Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) has come a long way in the 56 years since its raising in 1962. A truly glorious past motivates the close knit Himveer's family both individually and as a team.

We salute our comrades-in-arms who have made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty at the altar of motherland for upholding the Nation’s honour and security. Their sacrifice will continue to inspire us. We also hold our brethren who suffered grave injuries in the call of duty, in highest esteem.

This compendium on ‘Heroes of ITBP’ dedicated to martyrs and brave hearts of the Force has been compiled for the first time by the PR Cell, Dte Genl. I hope that our present and future generations would be highly motivated after going through the descriptions of bravery, courage and exemplary grit of the Force personnel in the line of duty.

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Kirti Chakra

Kirti Chakra and its ribbon, the second highest peacetime gallantry decoration

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Regt. No. 900150404Constable/GD

Ajay Singh Pathania(Posthumously) 9th Bn

Regt. No. 910140615 Constable/GD

Roop Singh(Posthumously) 12th Bn

Constable/GD Ajay Singh Pathania and Constable/GD Roop Singh were at the Embassy of India, Kabul in Afghanistan. On 7 July, 2008 Constable/GD Roop Singh was manning the barrier of the main gate of the Embassy while Constable/GD Ajay Singh Pathania was on sentry duty at the main gate.

At 0830 hours, a Land Rover vehicle carrying the defence attaché Brig R. D. Mehta and Counsellor Shri V. Venkateshwara Rao approached the gate.

Constable/GD Ajay Singh Pathania spotted a suspicious white Toyota Corolla directly behind the Land Rover.Constable/GD Ajay Singh Pathania shouted at Constable/GD Roop Singh not to lift the anti bomb hexa barrier. Constable/GD Roop Singh

reacted and did not lift the barrier. Within a second, the Toyota Corolla rammed the Land Rover resulting in a huge explosion, causing the death of Defence attaché and Counsellor.

Both Constables/GD Roop Singh and Ajay Singh Pathania sacrificed their lives in this suicidal attack. Without caring for their lives, they prevented the tailing vehicle from entering the Embassy compound saving the other Embassy staff.

Constables/GD Ajay Singh Pathania and Roop Singh displayed extreme courage and valour, dedication and devotion to duty, motivation and determination, averted a major disaster inside the Indian Embassy at Kabul and made the supreme sacrifice protecting the honour and sovereignty of the Nation. Both were awarded Kirti Chakra (Posthumously).

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Shaurya Chakra

Shaurya Chakra and its ribbon, the third highest peacetime gallantry decoration

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Regt No. 750020046 AC/GD

Ashok Kumar Rana(Posthumously) 19th Bn


Dev Kumar (Posthumously) 8th Bn

Shri Ashok Kumar Rana, AC/GD was posted in 19th Bn, ITBP. On specific information that some foreign Militants were hiding in the village Chirwar Distt-Anantnag (J&K) on 2 November, 1998 Shri Ashok kumar Rana, AC laid cordon around Village Chirwar in the early morning along with other parties of 19 Bn, ITBP.

While requesting all the villagers to come out of their houses, five foreign Militants of Lasker-e-Toiba outfit came out from a house and started indiscriminate firing. Shri Ashok Kumar Rana, AC after ensuring the safety of the villagers launched a counter battle against the militants. He challenged the militants by opening fire in the air and asked them to surrender but the militants were reluctant to do so. Sh Rana moved ahead tactically close to militants and shot down two of them. In the meantime, he was fired upon by militants and received grave injuries. The party was able to gun down all five militants and huge quantity of Arms, Ammunitions, Wireless sets, training précis and other intelligence value material were recovered from the house. Sh. Rana, without caring for his life showed exemplary courage and made the supreme sacrifice in the service of the nation was awarded the 'Shaurya Chakra' (Posthumously).

Constable/GD Dev Kumar was a member of ITBP contingent deployed in Afghanistan for providing security to Border Road Organization (BRO) personnel engaged in road construction project Delaram-Zaranj. The project was in the hit list of the Taliban born militants of Afghanistan.

On 05 June 2008 at around 1715 hrs, an ITBP convoy was returning to the base camp after completion of their duties, when suddenly a Corolla vehicle laden with explosive came from the opposite direction and hit the ITBP leading convoy vehicle.

In the massive explosion caused after the blast by the vehicle born IED, Constable/GD Dev Kumar was gravely injured and succumbed to injuries while been taken to the nearest Hopital.

Constable/GD Dev Kumar made the supreme sacrifice in the service of the nation, upholding the highest tradition of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police and awarded the 'Shaurya Chakra' (Posthumously).

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Regt. No. 950120025Inspector/GD

Manoj Kumar Singh (Posthumously) 10th Bn

Inspector/GD Manoj Kumar Singh and Constable/GD Desha Singh were part of the Quick Reaction Team deployed for providing security to the Border Roads Organization (BRO) personnel in Afghanistan. On 3 January, 2008 at 1645 hours, Inspector/GD Manoj Kumar Singh received information that bomb kept in a motorcycle has been detonated near the convoy of BRO returning from the Quarry operations in a Taliban dominated town.

They immediately rushed to the blast site with the team and took stock of the situation. Inspector/GD Manoj Kumar Singh deployed his team to evacuate the convoy safely from further attacks. He swiftly cleared the road for traffic and managed to divert the convoy to safety.

Constable/GD Desha Singh was instrumental in keeping the convoy safe and led the parties to safeguard the attacked BRO party.

After ensuring that the last vehicle of the convoy was safe, they regrouped their team to return to the Headquarters when a suicide bomber blew himself up close to them.

They sustained severe injuries and sacrificed their life in the line of duty.

Inspector/GD Manoj Kumar Singh and Constable/GD Desha Singh displayed raw courage, determination and sacrificed their lives in the line of duty in war torn Afghanistan protecting the country's interests.

Inspector/GD Manoj Kumar Singh and Constable/GD Desha Singh made the supreme sacrifice protecting the BRO personnel and displayed exemplary courage in the line of duty. Both were awarded the 'Shaurya Chakra' (Posthumously) in the year-2008.

Regt. No. 897040148Constable/GDDesha Singh

(Posthumously) 12th Bn

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Regt. No. 880131602 Constable/GDOnkar Nath

2nd Bn

Constable/GD Omkar Nath was on security duty at Project Zaranj, Afghanistan. On 5 June 2008, he was traveling in the front escort ITBP convoy returning from Razai Quarry after the day’s work of extracting stones for road construction. Before moving on to the highway, the convoy was stopped to survey and secure the road. In the meanwhile, an explosive laden Corolla vehicle came with tremendous speed towards the convoy. Shri Nath was about to open fire when the vehicle borne IED was detonated and the vehicle was exploded close to him. Despite severe injuries including loss of sight in one eye, he rushed the QRT vehicle loaded with explosive shells and taken it to a safe place and prevented further explosions.

Thereafter, he secured the area to thwart a possible follow up attack by the Taliban. Consable/GD Onkar Nath immediately informed the HQ and also helped in evacuating the other injured personnel. Constable/GD Onkar Nath showed exemplary courage, bravery and presence of mind in the face of extreme adverse conditions to save many lives and awared 'Shaurya Chakra'.

Regt. No. 000150413 Insp/GD

Manjeet Singh16th Bn

On 23 May, 2014 at around 0325 hrs, a group of armed Fidayeens launched an attack on Consulate General of India, Herat (Afghanistan) with Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPGs/UBGLs) followed by incessant heavy burst fire from automatic weapons. Inspector Manjit Singh, who was commander of security arrangements at Indian Consulate in Herat quickly assessed the threat and ordered the troops to firmly counter the attack.

Insp/GD Manjit Singh escorted the Consulate General and civilian staff to the ‘Strong Room’ and ensured their safety. He swiftly moved from one commando to another and guided and motivated them. One Fidayeen was killed by ITBP commandos inside the premises of the Consulate while three others were compelled to take shelter in nearby build up area and later on neutralized by Afghan Forces. ITBP troop showed their gallant act which resulted in neutralizing Fidayeen attack on Indian Consulate in Herat. As a leader and a commander, Insp/GD Manjeet Singh displayed raw courage, determination in performing his duty and awarded 'Shaurya Chakra'.

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President's Police MedalFor Gallantry

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Constable Suresh Kumar and Constable Karamat Ullah were the part of the ITBP team deployed in village Larnu (J&K) on 18 December, 1994 when it received information about a dreaded terrorist hiding in village Halen. When party cordoned the house and challenged the terrorist to surrender, the terrorist started firing on the ITBP party with his automatic weapon. The ITBP party countered the fire but could not do any harm to the terrorist as he was entrenched in the house.

Thereupon, the team commander decided to enter the house to arrest the terrorist. CTs Suresh Kumar and Karamat Ullah voluntarily entered the house. Constable Suresh Kumar opened the lid type door on the upper floor while Constable Karamat Ullah took position to give covering fire.

On the door being opened, the terrorist who was hiding between firewood logs, opened fire at him. The bullets hit on the head of Constable/GD Suresh Kumar who died on the spot whereas Constable/GD Karamat Ullah tried to tackle the militant by pouncing upon the terrorist and over powered him. In this encounter Shri Suresh Kumar, Constable and Karamat Ullah, Constable, displayed conspicuous gallantry, courage and devotion to duty of a high order. Constable/GD Suresh Kumar was awarded the President's Police Medal for Gallantry (Posthumously) and Constable/GD Karamat Ullah was awarded the President's Police Medal for Gallantry.


Suresh Kumar (Posthumously)SPT Bn

(Attached With 19th Bn)

Regt. No. 870123385Constable/GDKaramat Ullah

SPT Bn(Attached With 19th Bn)

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A specific information was received by Shri Kabul Singh, Commandant, 19th Battalion about the presence of some hardcore foreign militants in a house of village Chirwar. A team led by Shri Ashok Kumar Rana, AC reached to the spot on 2 November, 1998 but could not succeed to enter the house. Shri Kabul Singh, Commandant himself reached on the spot and entered the house with men. A volley of bullets were fired from sophisticated weapons on the

Regt. No. 730030011CommandantK. S. Bajwa

19th Bn

On receipt of specific information about the presence of militants in a house at village Bunagund, the ITBP Battalion organized a search operation for nabbing the militants. Shri S. P. S. Guleria and Head Constable Lalit Singh/GD were the part of that search operation.

As soon as Shri Guleria along with his party entered the room of the said house, the hidden militants opened heavy volume of fire. Shri Guleria retaliated the fire and killed one dreaded militant belonging to the Jaishe-E-Mohammad group. At this moment, the other militant who was occupying the another corner of the room opened fire on Shri Guleria and he received fatal injuries.

HC Lalit Singh, showing exemplary courage crawled under heavy militants fire and took position from where he gunned down the other militant of Harkat-Ul-Mujahideen. In the process, he was hit by the bullet burst of militant and succumbed to the injuries. Huge quantity of Arms and Ammunition were recovered from the site of encounter. Both personnel sacrificed their lives in the line of duty and were awarded the 'President's Police Medal for Gallantry' (Posthumously).

Regt. No. 780060941late AC/GD

S. P. S. Guleria(Posthumously) 10th Bn

Regt No. 670071543Head Constable/GD

Lalit Singh (Posthumously) 10th Bn

parties. Shri Ashok Kumar Rana, Assistant Commandant saw the movement of militants and immediately fired to kill two dreaded militants but the militants opened a volley of fire on Shri Ashok Kumar Rana, Assistant Commandant who succumbed to bullet injuries on the spot. Sh Rana was awarded with the 'Shaurya Chakra' (Posthumously) for his bravery that eliminated two top militant commanders. Meanwhile, Shri Kabul Singh moved towards the militants hide out and fired at a militant identified later as an IED expert, and Commander of Lashker-e-Toiba. In this operation, three hard core militants of Lashker-e-Toiba were killed and a large quantity of arms, précis and other intelligence valued material were recovered.

In this encounter Shri K.S. Bajwa, Commandant displayed conspicuous, gallantry, raw courage and devotion to duty of a high order and was awarded the President's Police Medal for Gallantry.

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Constable Abdul Rashid Bhatt was part of a special patrol between the general area of Kogund and Chuntipura in District Anantnag (J & K) for night vigil on 2 Febuary 2000. The patrol party observed two silhouettes making stealthy movement towards the adjoining forest area. On being challenged by the patrol party, one of the suspect ran into an adjoining house and the other surrendered. There was intermittent firing


Abdul Rashid Bhatt (Posthumously) 24th Bn

After receiving an input at Kamar Post, District Anantnag (J & K) that militants would travel in a civil bus between Kamar and Kapran on 13 December, 2002, an ITBP party moved towards Kapran to apprehend the militants.

When ITBP party stopped the suspected bus at Kapran, three militants jumped out from the bus and opened indiscriminate fire on the vehicles/troops.

Insp/GD Ashok Kumar Yadav who was a part of the party,

Regt. No. 880100092Inspector/GD

Ashok Kumar Yadav10th Bn

from the house. The militant took refuge on the 1st floor of the house.

As Constable Abdul Rasheed Bhatt tried to enter the room, the militant opened fire on him. Constable/GD Bhatt without caring for his life, engaged the militant and forced him to come out of the cover. In the process, Constable Bhatt was hit by bullets fired by the militant and later succumbed to the injuries. The terrorist jumped out of a window to escape but was killed by Inspector/GD Umang Khatri. One AK-47, 05AK-47 Magazines, 01 Launcher, 151 AK-47 amn, 04 Hand Grenade, 06 Launching Grenade and 04 Chinese Pistol rounds were recovered from the site.

In this encounter, Constable/GD Abdul Rasheed Bhatt, displayed conspicuous gallantry, courage and devotion to duty of a high order and was awarded the 'President's Police Medal for Gallantry' (Posthumously).

sitting on the rear seat of the vehicle asked the jawans to provide him with fire cover which was immediately given. Insp/GD Ashok Kumar Yadav charged the militants from a distance of merely 15-20 yards in a heroic manner spraying bullets from his AK-47 Assault Rifle and downed all three militants single handedly.

Huge amount of Arms and Ammunition was recovered from the site of action.

In this encounter, Shri Ashok Kumar Yadav, Inspector displayed conspicuous gallantry, courage and devotion to duty of a high order and was awarded the 'President's Police Medal for Gallantry.

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On receiving specific information through a reliable source about the presence of some terrorists in dense forested area of Gugaxa on 3 November 2003, a joint operation with Army and STF was planned under the leadership of Shri R. S. Choudhary, Dy Commandant. A Cordon and Search Operation was commenced. As the ITBP column was nearing towards one of the Gwaris, it came under terrorist fire. Constable Kamal Kumar was part of CASO party, crawled forward to get a clear picture of the situation. In the face of volley of fire, Constable/GD Kamal Kumar displayed great professional skills and crawled to reach to Gwari.

As soon as he reached to the window of the Gwari, the hidden terrorist suddenly jumped out from the window, pounced upon him and tried to snatch the rifle of Constable Kamal Kumar. A scuffle took place for about 15 seconds between them but due to exceptional courage and conspicuous bravery, Constable/GD Kamal Kumar succeeded in killing the dreaded terrorist with a single bullet from close quarters. A considerable quantity of Arms and Ammunition recovered from slain terrorist. In this encounter, Constable/GD Kamal Kumar displayed conspicuous gallantry, and courage of the high order and was awarded the 'President's Police Medal for Gallantry'.

On 28 June, 2003, on the basis of specific intelligence input, a joint operation alongwith RR troops was planned in General area Bhole under the leadership of Shri Harinder Pal Singh, Dy Commandant. As per plan, a team led by Head Constable/GD Jitender Kumar reached in Jungle line area, South–East of Bhole Village who detected the movement of terrorist and their entering into the Gwari.

He analyzed the situation and cautioned his party Commander and members. He kept a close watch on the Gwari where terrorists had taken shelter. In the gun battle between RR troops and terrorists, one of the terrorist was killed. As the second terrorist tried to escape from the Gwari, Head Constable/GD Jitender Kumar challenged him to stop the movement and opened fire causing him bullet injury.

He chased the running terrorist who took cover behind a big boulder in thick vegetation started firing at him. He alongwith one LMG man crawled forward taking the cover of vegetation charged the terrorist amidst heavy exchange of fire and killed the dreaded terrorist of Hijbul Mujahidin (HM) Outfit. Huge amount of Arms and Ammunition recovered from the slain terrorists. In this encounter, Constable/GD Jitender Kumar displayed conspicuous gallantry, and courage of the high order and was awarded the 'President's Police Medal for Gallantry'.

Regt. No. 990060254Constable/GDKamal Kumar

16th Bn

Regt. No. 870163707 Head Constable/GD

Jitender Kumar 16th Bn

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Based on specific information from a reliable source about hiding of 3-4 terrorists in Village Bhargi, Commandant 16th Bn, ITBP directed one of Ambush Party operating in the near vicinity for an operation on 6 March, 2004. The party reached the suspected house and cordoned it. The terrorists were asked to surrender which was responded by firing. Head Constable/GD Bhagwinder Singh & Constable/GD Sant Ram were given the task to climb on the roof of the house. Both bravely managed to reach the roof of the house from where they entered the top floor then moved to second floor but the terrorist started heavy fire upon them.

Without caring for their lives, Head Constable /GD Bhagwinder Singh Negi and Constable/GD Sant Ram, exchanged heavy fire and gunned down one terrorist. In the meantime, other terrorists shifted to ground floor and started firing indiscriminately. The operation commander then decided to regroup the party and launched a full fledged counter offenses from outside the house premises which resulted in killing of three more dreaded terrorists of Hizbul Mujahidin without any loss of life of own troops. A huge quantity of Arms and Ammunition recovered from the terrorists. In this encounter, Head Constable/GD Bhagwinder Singh Negi and Constable/GD Sant Ram displayed conspicuous gallantry, courage and devotion to duty of a high order and were awarded the 'President's Police Medal for Gallantry'.

Regt. No. 870133051Head Constable/GD

Bhagvinder Singh Negi, 16th Bn


Sant Ram, 16th Bn

Regt. No. 880183185Constable/GDAnil Kumar T

22nd Bn

Constable Anil Kumar T of ITBP was deployed in BRO Zaranj project, Afghanistan in September 2007 and was performing security duties with 23 BRTF. On 12 April 2008 at 0754 Hrs, approximately 54 Kms from Gurguri to Delaram near Maniuppam Dates (Tower) when the Road marking team was going towards its work place, a sucide bomber suddenly blew himself near the team. In this explosion, two BRO employees were killed and many BRO/ITBP jawans were injured. Constable Anil Kumar T was one among the injured in the incident.

Depite injuries, he ensured that the BRO & ITBP personnel got down safely from the damaged vehicle and safely brought them to the Medical Investigation Room.

Before losing consciousness, Constable/GD Anil Kumar T displayed bravery and dedication to the duty from the front to protect the team and stood ahead to counter any possible attacks of the Taliban and was awarded the 'President's Police Medal for Gallantry'.

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Regt No. 030060438Constable/GD

Praveen Kumar13th Bn

Regt No. 020160859Constable/GDRakesh Kumar

22nd Bn

Regt No. 940252856Head Constable/GD

Ved Pal Malik34th Bn


Jadeja Rajender Singh ITBP Academy

At around 0325 hours on 23 May 2014, a group of armed Fidayeens attacked the CGI, Herat (Afghanistan) with Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPGs) followed by heavy brust fire from automatic weapons.

The duty sentries Constable Rakesh Kumar, Constable Praveen Kumar, Head Constable Ved Pal Malik and Constable Jadeja Rajender Singh immediately started the counter fire on assaulters with their automatic weapons and alerted post commander and other troops. These brave and conspicuous four personnel diffused the attack by eliminating 1 terrorist. Other 3 terrorists were forced to redirect themselves to

take shelter in the nearby building and later killed by the Afghan forces. Further, these personnel escorted the civilian staff residing in the building to a safe room and ensured their safety throughout the operation. Fidayeen's plan was to take hostage of the Consulate General and its staff. Tremendous presence of mind, bravery, swift combat action and the grit shown by these personnel not only ensured elimination of 04 Fidayeens but averted a major tragedy. For the grit, determination and dedication to the duty, these brave hearts were awarded with 'President's Police Medal for Gallantry'.

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Regt. No. 017043329Insp/GD

Subhash Chandra7th Bn


Virender Singh 9th Bn


Sunil Bisht 7th Bn

At around 2028 Hrs on 3 January, 2016, a group of armed fidayeens attacked the Consulate General of India (CGI), Mazar-E-Sharif with Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPGs) followed by heavy brust fire from automatic weapons.

The group of fidayeens tried to breach the boundary wall and main gate by resorting to heavy gun fire and grenade lobbying, but Head Constable/GD Virender Singh and Constable/GD Sunil Bisht immediately returned fire with their automatic weapons and alerted post commander and other troops.

Insp/GD Subhash Chandra challenged the terrorists and engaged them with heavy volume of fire on the assaulting fidayeens resulted in elimination and injury to terrorists and

compelled them to run for shelter in adjacent buildings.By that time, Afghan Forces arrived and engaged attacking

terrorists by surrounding the building. Later on, in a joint combing operation by Afghan Quick Reaction Forces and support fire by ITBP, the remaining fidayeens were eliminated.

The quick decision making, precise sharp shooting skills and the astute courage and combat resoluteness in highly risky anti terror combat operation demonstrated by the above personnel speaks about the highest level of bravery and true professionalism of ITBP personnel. For exemplary professional skills and bravery, they were awarded the 'President's Police Medal for Gallantry'.

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Police Medal forGallantry

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On 3 December,1971, when a Coy of ITBP under command of Sh M S Khati, Coy Cdr reached the Battalion HQ Poonchh, shelling by enemy was going on. Coy personnel were deployed in different section & platoon Posts. On 12 December, the section of L/Nk Chandra Mani was ordered to move at Shikaro Post which was strategically important and continued under enemy fire.

On 15 Dec, when L/NK Chandra

On 19 January, 1975, a severe intensity earthquake shook a number of places in the snow bound Kinnaur and Spiti districts of HP. Head Constable/RO Shashi Dharan Pillai, was working as a wireless operator at Sumdo (HP) buried alongwith WT sets and accessories under the debris. There was no possibility of any communication with the out side world. In utter disregard of his personal safety, Head Constable Pillai went out in the open and able to flash first news of the earthquake at 1830 hours by retrieved WT set with accessories and battery under sub zero temp continued working in the open throughout the night and maintained the communication with the affected areas. After receiving the information, a rescue party from BHQ reached Sumdo. HC/RO S. Dharan Pillai was awarded with 'Police Medal for Gallantry'.

On their return journey, the Battalion Comdt Lt Col P. S. Grewal slipped while negotiating a landslide and as he was about to fall into the river below, Jem. Khazan Singh showing great presence of mind and at imminent risk to his own life jumped down on a loose boulder, and caught hold of the Commandant’s hand, having anchored himself precariously to a rock. Ultimately the other members of the rescue party succeeded in pulling Lt. Col Grewal and Jem. Khazan Singh back to safety. For exemplary courage and bravery, Jem Khazan Singh was awarded the 'Police Medal for Gallantry'.

Regt. No. 620080113Company Commander

Trilok Singh, 6th Bn

Regt. No. 620070055Jemadar

Karnail Singh, 6th Bn

Regt. No. 670080043L/NK

Chandra Mani, 7th BnRegt No. 747010122

HC/ROS. Dharan Pillai

Telecom Bn

Regt No. 638030043Jemadar

Khazan SinghHADSA

Mani was on duty during night, nothing was visible. Suddenly, he had a feeling of rolling stone around. He became alert and after few seconds, he saw some dim figures moving towards him who were the enemies.

L/NK Chandra Mani opened fire and killed 3 enemies and put an end to the deceptive movement of the enemy and lowered their morale. He was awarded Police Medal for the Gallantry exhibited during the war. Shri Trilok Singh, Coy Cdr and Jemadar Karnail Singh also awarded 'Police Medal for Gallantry' for exemplary courage in 1971 war.

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Head Constable Kul Prasad of the 2nd Bn demonstrated outstanding courage as well as leadership of an exceptional order, in a critical situation, bringing into sharp focus, on the ground, the inescapable multiple role of the Force and the importance of its individual specialization for the terrain in which it functions and was awarded the 'Police Medal for Gallantry'.

His achievement provided the requisite impetus for the formal declaration of the role of the force which had been eluding definition for more than a decade.

On 18 May, 1978 during the course of an expedition to Hardeol, Shri S. P. Mulasi, CC, the leader of the expedition, fell into a closed crevasse at camp-II, which was located at 17,500 feet. Shri Bhoop Singh, Jemadar organized a rescue operation immediately and tied a rope around his waist and gave its end to the CC to be held by him tightly. He was in an extremely dangerous position but did not hesitate to take the risk.

He then asked the other members of the party to drop aluminium ladder and managed to sink it into the snow upto half its length single handed with this anchorage and pulled out the Asstt Comdt from the deep crevasse. Shri Bhoop Singh, Jemadar saved the life of expedition leader by taking risk by disregard of his personal safety and showed exemplary courage and was awarded the 'Police Medal for Gallantry'.

Regt. No. 630020041HC Kul Prasad

3rd Bn

Regt. No. 657010435Jem Bhoop Singh

HADSA

Regt No. 111101427 AC/GD

A Ramesh Paul, 1st Bn

Sh. H S Goraya and Sh. A Ramesh Paul, ACC were the part of a special group of 300 personnel deputed to handle any violent situation during ASIAD-1982 (IXth Asian Games) held in New Delhi in the month of Nov-Dec-1982.

Both were trained Anti Terrorist Commando after elementary training in ITBP and were deployed during IX Asian Games. Sh. Goraya and Sh. Paul exhibited great courage and devotion during Football match played between Korea and Kuwait when they saved the Thai referee who was beaten up by the unruly Korean mob, players and their supporters.

Both officers got wide acclamation in the press also. In fact, the life of the Thai referee could be saved only due to the exemplary courage, outstanding devotion towards duty in compete disregard to their own safety and presence of mind displayed by Shri H. S. Goraya and Shri A. Ramesh Paul ACC of the ITBP, Anti Terrorist Group. Both officers acted in a manner which would not have caused any international

Regt. No. 111102611 AC/GD

H. S. Goraya, 14th Bn

repercussions and embarrassment to the country. For their exemplary performance Shri H. S. Goraya and Shri A Ramesh Paul, Astt. Coy Commander were conferred the 'Police Medal for Gallantry'.

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As a result of flash flood due to cloud burst in Sarhan (Himachal Pradesh) on the night of 12 August, 1987, thick sheet of water hurt lock down with lightening speed towards village “Gharat” bringing down houses and up –rooting trees. Many houses located along the banks of Rai Nallah were swept away/damaged/buried in mountain of debris. The houses of Head Constable Bhag Charan Dass and Constable Sarup Singh were among the victims of this flash flood. However, controlling their nerves at this critical moment, they shifted their families to a safer place minutes before the village was washed away by the floods. Unmindful of this loss and caring little for their families, they rushed back to the worst affected areas and organized relief and rescue operations to shift the dazed, helpless women and children and old residents of villagers of 'Gharat' from the affected areas to safer place without caring for their lives. While attempting the mission, both HC Bhag Charan Dass and CT Sarup Singh were caught in the flowing debris and swept away by mighty current of water. In the process, HC Bhag Charan Dass received multiple fractures and serious head injuries and CT Sarup Singh was found buried

At about 4.30 AM on the 7 January, 1989, an Army/SPF patrol party at their temporary accommodation/ bunkers at Bugdiyar was buried under sudden snow avalanche. They were completely overpowered by shock and were not able to come out of the deep snow. On hearing the sound of avalanche, the ITBP party alongwith L/NK Harender Singh, Constable Om Prakash and other members reached to the accident site struggled for hours together with relentless search andrescue efforts. Finally, they were able to extricate 6 men of the Army/SPF from the snow but suddenly another avalanche of the same intensity trigerred and it was next to impossible to rescue the remaining buried men.

Finding the situation beyond their control, 5 days continuous efforts and struggle L/NK Harender Singh and Constable Om Prakash voluntarily reached Lilam camp on 14 January, 1989 to inform about the tragedy. The Army/SPF men rushed to the site of

Regt. No. 680060089HC/GD

Bhagcharan Das, 6th Bn

Regt. No. 780060054 Constable/GDSarup Singh


830090119 LNK

Harender Singh, 10th Bn

860100132 Constable/GD

Om Prakash, 10th Bn

in mid sludge up to his waist when he was finally located and evacuated to the MI Room where he succumbed to his injuries. For exemplary courage, dedication and devotion, Head Constable Bhagcharan Das was awarded the Police Medal for Gallantry while Constable Sarup Singh was awarded the 'Police Medal for Gallantry (Posthumously)'.

accident and saved the men and the remaining personnel of Army/SPF with Indo-Tibetan border Police personnel who were waiting for the help since 7 January, 1989. In this rescue operation, Shri Harendar Singh, Lance Naik Harendra Singh and Constable Om Prakash displayed conspicuous gallantry, courage and devotion to duty of a high order and were awarded 'Police Medal for Gallantry'.

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On 22 May, 1989, a request from Director, Defence Institute of Work Study (DIWS), Mussoorie, Uttrakhand was received for help to extinguish the fire broken out in the vicinity of DIWS.

On receipt of information, under the leadership of SI/ GD Desh Raj with 28 personnel of ITBP Academy along with required fire fighting equipment immediately rushed to the site and carried out the analysis of the situation.

In the course of fire fighting, SI/ GD Desh Raj slipped and fell down

On 7 June, 1991 evening, a sudden flood occurred in ‘Baragudagad' and all the barricades made to protect the SPF camp swept away. The river changed its course towards ITBP camp side. Amidst danger to his men and Govt stores, SI/ RO S. D. Pradhan jumped into the shirking water and started shifting stores and men to the safer places but around 200 barrels of fuel swept away in the river.

Shri Pradhan alongwith the Jawans jumped into the furious river and

Regt. No. 650050122SI/GD

Desh Raj(Posthumously)

HADSA

Regt No. 657010872SI/RO

S. D. Pradhan, 4th BN

in the middle of the fire.He had sustained burn injuries and immediately

evacuated to the Unit Hospital further referred to the MH, Dehradun from where he was referred to Command Hospital, Lucknow on 10 June, 1989.

On the way to Command Hospital, Lucknow, SI/GD Desh Raj died in the afternoon on 10 June, 1989 near Haridwar Railway station due to burn injuries.

For his exemplary courage, leadership quality and supreme sacrifice, he was awarded the 'Police Medal for Gallantry' (Posthumously).

succeeded in retrieving about 100 barrels. On 16 June, 1991 in the evening the leval of river again increased dangerously and become more furious than the earlier, water started flowing towards jawans mess and Solar Hut.

Despite chilling fast flowing river water current and pitched dark night, SI/ RO S. D. Pradhan alongwith four other entered into the river and broke the barricades to divert the flow of river water to another side. The team was able to secure the solar hut and the entire camp.

SI/ RO S. D. Pradhan displayed conspicuous gallantry, courage and devotion to duty of a high order and was awarded 'Police Medal for Gallantry'.

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At 1800 hrs on 6 Feb 1992, Shri V. P. S. Tyagi, CC made the ill fated decision to break up his pay party into units for tactical move in order to trudge the heavily snowed treacherous route infested with a series of avalanche points at the ITBP Transit camp in the Malari axis in Garhawal Hills just 200 mtr short of Bhapkund.

He placed himself in the middle of them to supervise the movement of troops better. While on their way, a suddenly triggered avalanche loomed before their eyes hitting them straight, hard and flat. Satish was trapped in the main thrust. Those following him took shelter of a huge boulder rearing in the midst of the glacier like the last straw to clutch. Satish cries for help pulled Tyagi out of the safety of the boulder. Shri V. P. S. Tyagi manged to catch hold of Satish's hands. In the mean time, a second wave of devastating avalanche came on. The wide eyed party sheltered behind the boulder, saw Sukhdev rushing towards Sh Tyagi in an act of help and rescue. But there was no one left for rescue. Both lay buried under a dazzling , cold, cruel white sheet of lifeless snow. Sh V. P. S. Tyagi, Coy Commander and Constable Sukhdev Dhobbal have shown what it means to be a true soldier, a true human. They laid down their blessed lives for their comrades and were awarded the 'Police Medal for Gallantry (Posthumously)'

On 11 March 1994, an ITBP convoy consisting of a bus, 7x Ton and 5 x Ton vehicles each left from Jammu to Srinagar. The ITBP bus carrying about 50 passengers was driven by Constable/Driver Garib Singh.

When the bus was negotiating a curve near Upper Munda, the militants suddenly opened fire with AK-47 rifles from right and uphill side of the road causing bullet injuries to five passengers. While the armed escorts returned the fire on the militants, driver Garib Singh, kept the bus close to the uphill side and increased the speed of the bus in the hilly terrain avoided the direct attack of the militants and saved the lives of all the passengers of the bus except one who was injured and died later on.

In this encounter Shri Garib Singh, Constable, displayed conspicuous gallantry, courage and devotions to duty of a high order to save the fellow men and was awarded the 'Police Medal for Gallantry'

907020487CT/DVR

Garib Singh, 24th Bn

111104507Coy Commander

V. P. S. Tyagi, 18th Bn(Posthumously)

880184324Constable

Sukhdev Dhobbal, 18th Bn(Posthumously)

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On 22 January, 1995 Shri Mangal Singh, 2 I/C of 2nd Bn, ITBP received information about the presence of a hard core militant alongwith his body guard in a village in district, Anantnag. An operation was planned by ITBP to nab the militants. In wee hours on 23 January, 1995, Shri Mangal Singh 2IC alongwith others including Naik Tara Singh and Constable Kulwant Singh encircled the suspected house.

The militants started indiscriminate firing with automatic weapon. Noticing that the firing from the militants had stopped, Shri mangal Singh along with Naik Tara Singh and constable Kulwant Singh broke the door, hit them on the head and hands, with the help of Shri Tara Singh and Kulwant Singh, over-powered and captured them as militants' were not able to fire due to technical snag in the weapon.

One AK-47 and one hand-grenade and some ammunition were recovered from their possession. For bravery, grit and determination of high order, Sh Mangal Singh, 2IC, Nk Tara Singh and Constable Kulwant Singh were awarded with 'Police Medal for Gallantry'

On 22 May, 1994, HC/RO Bhagat Ram left on leave to his village from Kullu. He boarded fully packed Kullu-Mandi-Kotli bus which rolled down the steep slope near village Kotli.

In the process, most of the passengers were seriously injured. Shri Bhagat Ram right arm also broke in this incident. Most of the passengers including Shri Bhagat Ram managed to pull themselves out of the ill fated bus by breaking the windows and the door.

Shri Bhagat Ram, inspite of injury, rushed and got inside the bus and pulled out two trapped passengers. Hearing the cries of a child again, he further moved towards the trapped child but bus caught fire due to spillage of oil and both Shri Bhagat Ram and the child were engulfed in the fire and died on the spot.

Thus, Shri Bhagat Ram made supreme sacrifice of his life while saving the life of a trapped child and awarded the 'Police Medal for Gallantry (Posthumously).

Regt. No. 730040141HC/RO

Bhagat Ram (Posthumously), 23rd Bn

Regt. No. 640082388Sh. Mangal Singh, 2I/C

2nd Bn


Kulwant Singh, 19th Bn

Regt. No. 820080124NK

Tara Singh, 19th Bn

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Hard core militants of Hizbul Mujahidin (HM) group were operating in Sarmi Bahik under P. S. Kokarnag (J & K). An operation was planned to nab the militants. Information received that about five militants of Laskar-E-Toiba (LeT) group of Harkat-Ul-Ansar (HUA) were staying in village Dandipura.

The police party cordoned this disclosed location but the militants started firing on the police party and sneaked in the nearby thick forest. The police party chased the fleeing militants.

The militants finding themselves cordoned by the police party started indiscriminate firing which was retaliated by the party in self defense. During this encounter, the militants hurdled grenades and resorted to heavy firing from automatic weapons. Unfortunately, a grenade splinters hit the forehead of SI/GD Pramod Sajwan and Constable Kishan Ram and made the supreme sacrifice. For exemplary courage, determination and devotion towards duty SI/GD Promod Sajwan and Constable Kishan Ram showed exemplary courage and devotion towards duty and were awarded the 'Police Medal for Gallantry' (Posthumously).

On receipt of information about the movement of militants in village Kogund, distt. Anantnag on 19 July 1997, a cordon and search operation was conducted by an ITBP party consisting of 19 personnel including Subedar Sukhchain Singh, Inspector.

Spotting the movement of two persons under suspicious circumstances, the party challenged them. The militants opened fire under the cover of bushes. Subedar Sukhchain Singh alongwith a constable moved towards the militants and was successful in killing one of them while the other injured militant had taken cover in the broken ground.

The party cordoned off the entire area and started search operation on 20 July, 1997 at first light after sealing all exit routes. During the search early next morning, Shri Singh spotted another militant who was then killed by Subedar Sukhchain Singh after intense firing. Arms and ammunition were recovered from the place of encounter. For exemplary courage, bravery and comeraderie, Subedar Sukhchain Singh was awarded the 'Police Medal for Gallantry'

Regt. No. 640010546Subedar

Sukhchain Singh24th Bn

Regt. No. 940190192SI/GD

Promod Sajwan19th Bn (Posthumously)

Regt. No. 870140614Constable

Kishan Ram19th Bn (Posthumously)

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On receipt of specific information about the presence of militants in a house of village Wangam (J&K) on 4 May, 1997, the police party cordoned the area.

When Inspector Raj Kumar and others including Const. Shamsher Singh and Mahinder Pal started searching the house, they received a volley of fire from the militants which was retaliated by Shri Raj Kumar and party.

Inspector Raj Kumar planned to enter the house with the party to nab the terrorists. On the verge of a break through, Inspector Raj Kumar was hit by spray of bullets and succumbed to grave injuries while other members were also injured.

On 5 May 1997, the militants set the house on fire in which they were hidden. Repeated warnings were given to the militants and the occupants of the house to come out. 3 girls and their mother alongwith a militant came near the main door of the House.

Constable Girdhar Joshi who was standing by the side of a wall grappled with the militant. When the militant got himself free, he was chased and killed by other constables.

In this encounter 3 militants were killed and considerable quantity of Arms and Ammunition were recovered. For exemplary grit and determination with bravery exhibited in the operation Inspectpr/GD Rajkumar was awarded the 'Police Medal for Gallantry' (Posthumous) and Head Constable Kuldeep Singh, Constable Girdhar Joshi, Costable Mohinder Singh, Constable Basant Singh and Constable Shamsher Singh were awarded the 'Police Medal for Gallantry'.

Regt. No. 768030023Inspector/GDRaj Kumar

19th Bn (Posthumously)


Shamsher Singh, 19th Bn

Regt. No. 900201915Constable/GD (Now ASI)Mohinder Singh, 19th Bn


Girdhar Joshi, 19th Bn


Kuldeep Singh 19th Bn

Regt. No 900220563 Constable/GDBasant Singh

19th Bn

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On receipt of intelligence about the presence of militants in cheerwar, Magrah Bahik and Garol areas, an operation was organised by deploying the separate parties of 19th, 23rd and 24th Battalion to neutralize the militant's hideouts on 03 August, 1998. When the above parties were combing the area and searching Cheerwar, Carol Magray Baihk, Yichhu, Buna Ahlan area, a group of militants hidden in the area moved ahead in a bid to escape to Kapran Valley.

When the group of militants was on the move to cross over to Kapran, the parties laid a close cordon and suddenly received heavy firing. In the meantime, Constable Jai Kishan Jangu taking great personal risk moved to the militant’s position and fired on them which resulted in the killing of one dreaded militant.

As the militant group was moving back to cross over to Pashbagh area, surrounded by 23rd Bn Party and Constable Parminder Singh 23rd Bn moved towards the militants and gunned down one militant. On getting directions from the Commandant, 19th Bn, the party moved tactically from right central approach to neutralize the militants from where indiscriminate heavy fire was coming. Constable Ajit Singh moved towards the hideout of militants and hurled grenades on them. As a result one militant was killed and one injured militant surrendered. Huge quantity of Arms and Amm. was recovered. For exemplary professionalism, grit and determination, Constable/GD Jai Kishan Jangu, Constable/GD Ajit Singh, and Constable/GD Parminder Singh were awarded the 'Police Medal for Gallantry'.

On 22 April 1998, a reliable information was received that the dreaded and most wanted militant Habibulla, a Pak national belonging to the Hizbul Mujaheedin (HM) outfit was taking refuge alongwith his accomplices in a house in Verinag, Anantnag.

24th Bn ITBP planned and launched cordon and search operation led by


Vijay Pal Singh, 24th Bn

Regt. No. 950250187Constable/GDN

Ajit Singh, 19th Bn


Jai Kishan Jangu, 24th Bn


Parminder Singh, 23rd Bn

Head Constable Vijaypal Singh. The militants opened heavy fire to overawe them and to check their advance.

But, Head Constable Vijay Pal Singh kept moving silently and tactically ahead and finally succeeded in securing the house adjacent to the militants, gaining in dominant position.

Shri Singh mounted the befitting retaliatory assault on the militants and killed Habibulla. Arms/Ammunition were recovered included FM trans-receiver FT-23-1, Transistor-9 Band Sony-1, Afgani-1000 and Indian currency Rs. 185/- also recovered from him.

For his determination, grit and devotion, Head Constable Vijay Pal Singh was awarded the 'Police Medal for Gallantry'

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Regt. No. 650010022 Sh Abhi Chand AC/GD, 19th Bn


Sushil Kumar, 19th Bn


Bijender Singh, 19th Bn


Vijay Kumar, 19th Bn


Panna Lal, 19th Bn

A specific information was received about the presence of some hard core foreign militants in village Chirwar. A combing operation was organised on 2 Nov, 1998. While the troops were reaching the village, suspicious movement was observed in a house by Shri Ashok Kumar Rana, AC leading his Coy in the operation. Sh Rana informed the commandant about the same.

At the same time, Shri Abhi Chand, AC was ordered to seal the other routes and lay ambush. Later, the militants fired at the party. In exchange of fire, Shri Kabul Singh, Commandant and Shri Ashok Kumar Rana killed three militants of Lasker-E-Toiba.

A subsequent volley of firing from militants injured Shri Rana seriously who succumbed to his injuries on the spot. Remaining militants, taking advantage of dull visibility got away from the area and fired at the cordon party heavily.

Shri Kabul Singh ordered Shri Abhi Chand, AC and his men to chase and trap the terrorists. Shri Chand AC along with Constable/GD Vijay Kumar, Constable/GD Sushil Kumar, Constable/GD Panna Lal and Constable/GD Bijender Singh chased the Militants and killed 2 millitants during the exchange of fire. Huge quantity of Arms and Amm were recovered from the militants.

For exemplary courage and bravery, Shri Chand AC/GD, Constable/GD Vijay Kumar, Constable/GD Sushil Kumar, Constable/GD Panna Lal and Constable/GD Bijender Singh were awarded the 'Police Medal for Gallantry'.

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On 25 November, 1998 at about 1500 hrs, militants ambushed one of ITBP vehicle carrying a mobile party from Vailoo to Kokernag in Anantnag.

The Commander of the vehicle ordered the driver to speed up the vehicle to get away from the ambush area and reach to a safer place for launching a counter ambush.

During the enemy ambush, militant hurdled a grenade which entered in the ITBP vehicle.

Constable/GD Subhash Chand sitting in the vehicle showed exemplary courage and threw it out of the vehicle.

The grenade exploded in the air causing splinter injuries to Shri Chand. This action of Shri Chand saved the entire ITBP party in the vehicle.

For displaying great professional skills and bravery, Constable/GD Subhash Chand was awarded the 'Police Medal for Gallantry'.

On getting information about the presence of 3 terrorists in the house in village-Bunagund (J&K), the Comdt 24th Bn., planned a cordon & search operation with four small parties. LNK Parimal Singh of 11th SPT Coy was also a member of one of the party. At about 2230 hrs on 13 February1999, when the cordon parties were closing in to the house of one Gulam Rasool, volley of fire came from the western portion of the house where LNK/GD Parimal Singh was in position. The fire was followed by lobbing of grenades by the terrorist.

The militants lobbed more grenades to scare away the troops in the cordon to get away from the encirclement but could not succeed. On the same night, the militants started indiscriminate firing and lobbed grenades to pin down troops and attempted escape.

LNK/GD Parimal Singh observed some suspicious movement in the dark. He crawled towards the escape route and engaged militants in close quarter battle and killed one militant. The other militant managed to escape taking the advantage of darkness. The dead body of another militant was also found lying inside the house during search. Arms and Amm. were recovered from the area during search. For exemplary courage and bravery, LNK/GD Parimal Singh was awarded the 'Police Medal for Gallantry'.


Subhash Chand, 19th Bn

Regt. No. 870151851LNK /GD

Parimal Singh, 24th Bn

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On a reliable input about the movement of militants in village Gaoran, Jammu and Kashmir, a team of 19th Battalion led by Sh. Ashok Kumar Rana, AC/GD was launched on 5 January, 1998 at around 0930 hrs. The team was deployed in 3 parties to seal the escape routes.

The militants came in contact with the party led by Shri Rana and an encounter took place.

In the encounter, one dreaded militant was killed on the spot and other escaped towards a nearby house from where they continued firing upon ITBP troops.

During exchange of fire, militants put the house on fire and escaped. Arms and ammunition were recovered.

Shri Ashok Kumar Rana sacrified his life in the line of duty showing exemplary courage & devotion to the duty and was awarded the 'Police Medal for Gallantry' (Posthumously).

On 18 September 1999, Constable/GD D. Babu was deployed for duties at polling booth ‘Ajas’ in the Sonawary segment of Baramulla Parliamentary Constituency.

The Polling Booth was setup in the Girls High School surrounded with double story houses towards South & East and was covered with a number of dense trees from all the sides. At 0810 hrs about 10-15 militants opened heavy fire on the ITBP detachment from the houses and a Masjid nearby. In this firing, one Constable of ITBP died with multiple injuries in the chest.

On seeing the militants, Constable Babu retaliated the fire from his LMG. One of the militants disguised in RR Uniform jumped inside the boundary wall and started firing. The militant started rushing towards the Polling Station. Constable Babu identified and tried to engaged them. One bullet hit Constable Babu in his left leg, but he kept on fighting, hitting him on the chest and mortally wounded him. Militant threw a grenade and died on the spot. Constable Babu not only killed an unidentified Afgan militant but also saved lives of at least 60-70 civilians and polling staff who had taken shelter within the booth. For showing courage and determination of highest order Constable D. Banu was awarded the 'Police Medal for Gallantry'.

Regt. No. 750020046Shri Ashok Kumar Rana

AC/GD 19th Bn(Posthumously)


D. Babu 9th Bn

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On 02 February, 2000 a special patrolling party was sent at night in the general area of Kogund and Chuntipura in District Anantnag (J&K) for night vigil. The Patrol party observed two silhouettes making stealthy movement towards the adjoining forest area. On being challenged by the patrol party, one of the suspect ran into an adjoining house & the other one surrendered. The house was immediately cordoned.

Inspector Umang Khatri alongwith Constable Abdul Rasheed Bhatt were deputed to approach the house as the first party. There was intermittent firing from the house. Inspector Khatri and Constable Bhatt taking advantage of the darkness, managed to reach the first floor of the house where the suspect was hiding. As Constable Bhatt tried to enter the room, the militant opened fire on him.

Inspector/GD Khatri who was with Constable Bhatt immediately returned the fire. The terrorist jumped out of a window to escape but inspector Khatri fired from the same window and killed the suspect. Huge cache of Arms and Amm. was recovered from the site. For couragae and bravery, Inspector Umang Khatri was awarded the 'Police Medal for Gallantry'

Constable/GD Suresh Kumar of 6th Bn alongwith his other colleagues was deployed on guard duty at RR Sector HQ, Khanabal Trijunction.

On 12 January, 2000 at 1800 hrs Constable Suresh Kumar spotted a terrorist suspected to be a suicidal attacker moving among the Public. Constable Suresh Kumar who was holding his LMG opened fire on the suspect and thereby alerted his other colleagues.

The terrorist opened fire but missed his target. Constable Suresh kumar fired back and killed the terrorist without causing any injury or casualty to the public moving on the busy road. He saved the lives of the people as well as his colleagues.

After the encounter, one AK-47 Rifle with Launcher, 7 Magazines, 199 Live rounds, 1 Grenade Chinese, 1 HE Grenade, 4 Rockets, 1 Knife and 3 fired cases were recovered from the action point.

Constable/GD Suresh Kumar displayed conspicuous gallantry, courage and devotion to the duty and was awarded the 'Police Medal for Gallantry'.

Regt. No. 890010148Inspector/GDUmang Khatri

24th Bn

Regt. No. 930060019Constable/GDSuresh Kumar

6th Bn

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On 17 June, 2002 at 0400 hours, Shri Hosiyar Singh, AC got information that a terrorist of Harqat-Ul-Muzahideen (HUM)outfit, resident of Bisran village wants to surrender before the ITBP. The Officer moved along with his source and adequate strength to a house in Bisran village and asked

On 21 February 2002, Shri Kundan Prasad, AC, at Manigam post received an information about the movement of terrorists belonging to Hizbul-Mujahideen in village Tsuntwaliwar in Distt. Srinagar.

A Cordon and search party led by him reached to the village on 22 February, 2002 but the terrorists had succeeded in slipping through the cordon.

Situation was reviewed and a small team comprising of 11 personnel under command of Shri Kundan Prasad, stayed back in one of the deserted house at the outskirt in the north of the village so as to give an impression that entire party had returned with disappointment.

After 13 hours of wait around 1700 hrs, two suspicious persons in Firan seen approaching towards the village. The 11 member team came into action.

The militants were able to smell the movement of Forces and opened fire on the nearest group. Before terrorists could escape, Shri Kundan Prasad, AC and HC Surjeet Singh opened fire and succeeded in killing one of the militants.

The other militant taking the advantage of foggy weather managed to escape towards forest land adjacent to village and hide under the bush.

The terrorist hiding behind the bush observed by Constable Netra Singh who challenged and neutralised him.

Huge quantity of Arms and Amm was recovered after the operation. For their courage, determiation and bravery, Sh Kundan Prasad, AC, Head Constable/GD Surjeet Singh and Constable/GD Netra Singh were awarded the 'Police Medal for Gallantry'.

Regt. No. 877021586Head Constable/GDSurjeet Singh, 8th Bn

Regt. No. 111106706Sh. Kundan Prasad

AC/GD, 8th Bn


Netra Singh, 8th Bn

Regt. No. 111106911AC/GD

Hosiyar Singh 16th Bn

the terrorist to surrender. The surrendered terrorist revealed that two dreaded terrorists of HUM outfit might be hiding in the hideout.

The party reached to the spot and cordoned the hideout till the arrival of reinforcement from THQ. The terrorists were well entrenched in the hideout, fired few shots of rocket launcher. One militant ran out of the hideout firing indiscriminately to escape towards Bisran Nala who was chased and killed in the gun fight by Shri Hosiyar Singh, AC. Meanwhile, the second terrorist continued to fire from the hideout.

Shri Hosiyar Singh, alongwith four commandos took a detour and entered the house from the rear, lobbed two grenades through the window, which were enough to neutralize the terrorist. Arms and Amm. were recovered from the site of action. Shri Hoshiyar Singh, AC/GD showed exemplary courage and bravery leading the troops from the front was awarded the 'Police Medal for Gallantry'.

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ITBP Post based at Gawari (J&K) received information on the midnight of 20 & 21 May, 2002 that one Afghan origin militant is taking shelter in an isolated house situated near village Ichher in general area Gawari. The suspicious house was cordoned by troops in the darkness. The militant hiding inside was warned. Around 0450 hours, one militant was spotted jumping out of the window by Constable Rattan Lal who was positioned on the roof top of an adjoining house. Taking advantage of darkness and low lying bushy nala area, the militant tried to escape into near by houses. Constable Rattan Lal immediately chased the escaping militant in the bushy nala and fired two bursts from his LMG accurately which hit the Afghan militant and killed him instantaneously, thereby also saving his colleague from getting into cross fire. Arms and Amm were recovered from


Khurshid Ahmed, 16th Bn


Harjeet Singh, 16th BnRegt. No. 870154566

Constable/GDRattan Lal, 16th Bn

On a specific information on 03 September 2002 regarding presence of a militant of Hizbul Mujahideen outfit in general area Hal Sidar forest, Anantnag (J&K), a cordon and search operation was being conducted. Three parties were formed to encircle the militant from three different directions and after cordoning off the area, search was started. Party came under fire from the militant hiding in a groove covered with thick vegetation. The fire was retaliated by the troops, the hiding militant was changing his location and not permitting security force teams to plan their move. Entering in thick vegetation without neutralizing the militant would have been a

On 22.10.2002 at about 0955 hrs., an information regarding presence of terrorists in a house at Anantnag (J&K) was received. Insp/GD Harjeet Singh was incharge of one of the team in operation. He alongwith 08 jawans and one surrendered militant as his buddy cordoned the Northern side of the suspected house.

Shri R. S. Chauhan, DC who reached the operation site at 1115 hrs. after necessary co-ordation with all the parties, asked Insp Harjeet Singh to search the suspected house. After searching the ground floor, when approaching to the first floor through the wooden ladder, they observed a girl with 02 children sitting inside the room who indicted the presence of terorists in the room. In the meantime, Insp/GD Harjeet Singh observed 02 militants. On seeing the militants at an advantageous position, Insp/GD Harjeet Singh along with his buddy swiftly withdrew from the house and alerted troops deployed in the near vicinity of the house. Terrorists started indiscriminate firing using two Children as human shield. Insp/GD Harjeet Singh played a key role in saving their lives. Insp/GD Harjeet Singh noticed some disturbance in adjacent bushes but could not observe the terrorist. He anticipated the location of terrorist and and was about to fire in the bushes. The hiding terrorist started indiscriminate fire of AK-47. Insp/GD Harjeet Singh facing the volley of bullets charged the terrorist from a distance of about 20 yards with his AK-47 rifle, which resulted in killing of the terrorist on the spot. For courage and bravery, Insp/GD Harjeet Singh was awarded the 'Police Medal for Gallantry'.

the slain militant. For courage and bravery shown in the operation, Constable/GD Rattan Lal was awarded the 'Police Medal for Gallantry.

suicidal move. Constable Khurshid Ahmed sensing the location of the militant moved deep inside vegetation stealthily while his other team members ensured diversionary fire. He made swift and quite moves while trying to make out the location of the militant through his fire. Finding himself face to face with the hiding militant behind the boulder, Khurshid Ahmed opened burst fire from his AK-47 which hit the militant and he was killed on the spot. Arm and ammunition were recovered from the slain militant. For exemplary bavery and courage, Constable/GD Khurshid Ahmed was awarded the 'Police Medal for Gallantry'.

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On 3 May 2002, a cordon and search operation was conducted in Gawari and Bharti areas by Shri Ashok Kumar Negi, DC, 16th Bn ITBP with the help of STF parties to mount pressure on militants in the area. The militants shifted to the other side of the ridges. The troops were placed in ambush on the intervening night of 2nd/3rd May and all possible escape routes were fully covered. At about 0845 hrs while sitting in the ambush, the troops observed movement of 7-8 civilians on a nearby track, who on being challenged opened fire. The fire was immediately retaliated. The militants tried to escape. While one militant succeeded in entering the Nala the other was surrounded in the forest. The militant surrounded in the forest was asked to surrender but he continued to fire intermittently. Meanwhile, some of the troops rushed towards the Nala to chase the other militant. Shri A. K. Negi, DC alongwith Constable Santosh Kumar crawled almost 100 mtrs down the nala upto the militant and killed him after exchange of fire on the spot. Shri A.K. Negi, DC, thereafter immediately moved towards bushy part of the Nalas along with his team where militant was well entrenched behind the rock. Another militant was killed on the spot by lightening action of Constable Santosth. Arms and ammunition were recovered from the slain militants. For exemplary courage, bravery and determination, Sh Ashok Kumar Negi, DC and Constable/GD Santosh Kumar were awarded the 'Police Medal for Gallantry'.

Operation Sambora was launched in the early morning on 01 May, 2002 in sangripura mohalla of sambora village, approximately 1 Km from 11th Bn ITBP Tac HQ, Lethpora (J & K). Reacting to a firing sound, heard by the area domination patrol of 11th Bn, ITBP parties rushed towards Sambora village from two different directions. The operation was carried out jointly by ITBP & SOG. While searching the house, heavy volume of fire came on the party in which one Insp/GD of ITBP got injured.

Finding the location of the militants, the suspicious house was immediately cordoned. Constable K. H. Rajendra Singha with his LMG, took tactical position in front of the house and fired accurately. The militants realized that they are being surrounded, one of them tried to escape by jumping out of the window. Constable K. H. Rajendra Singha anticipating such move from the militants, immediately without caring for his own safety, picked up his LMG and rushed towards the direction, came face to face with the militant, killed the terrorist on the spot. Other militant was also killed by SOG personnel during the search of the houses. Huge quantity of Arms and Amm recovered from the site of action. For showcasing great professionalism, courage and determination, Constable/GD K. H. Rajendra Singh was awarded the 'Police Medal for Gallantry'.


K. H. Rajendra Singha, 8th Bn


Santosh Kumar, 8th Bn

Regt. No. 111104677 Ashok Kumar Negi

DC, 16th Bn

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On 29 August, 2002, Constable Chhunnu Lal of 20th Bn, ITBP and other members were performing regular road clearance duty in Quazigund (J&K).

The place was busy with civilian movement. Suddenly, the party noticed two terrorists running away from the Central Co-operative Bank, Quazigund apparently after looting the bank at gunpoint.

In the meantime, the escaping terrorists noticed the ITBP patrolling party and fired on it while fleeing. It was a difficult situation for the patrolling party to open fire in a crowded area.

Const/GD Chhunnu Lal took a bold decision of running after the militants inspite of indiscriminate firing by them. Being a sharp shooter, Constable Chhunnu Lal aimed and shot one of the militants on the spot.

Constable Chhunnu Lal continued chasing the second terrorist and shot him in the leg. However, the injured terrorist managed to escape in nearby jungle taking advantage of the darkness. Arms, Ammunation and looted currency were recovered after the action. For displaying extreme courage Constable/GD Chhunnu Lal was awarded the 'Police Medal for Gallantry'.

On 4 November, 2003, Commandant, 16th Bn ITBP was informed by a reliable source about presence of some terrorists in area Amar Singh Pura (J&K).

On this information, an operation was quickly planned and a party was formed including 02 men of STF after which parties swiftly reached the area.

When the sub group led by Sh. Parminder Singh, AC along with Head Constable Roop Singh moved forward stealthily taking the cover of thick vegetation and undergrowth to nab the terrorists and reached 30 metres from the target, the terrorist spotted them and started indiscriminate firing.

Head Constable Roop Singh and Sh. Parminder Singh, AC showing great presence of mind and courage, immediately took cover and retaliated the fire. There was exchange of fire between them for some time. Amidst exchange of fire, Head Constable Roop Singh exhibiting tremendous presence of mind, safety, charged towards the terrorist which resulted in killing of the terrorist.

Arms and Amm recovered from the slain terrorist. For his bravery and courage, Head Constable Roop Singh was awarded the 'Police Medal for Gallanty'.

Regt. No. 880173536Constable/GDChhunnu Lal

16th Bn


Roop Singh16th Bn

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On specific intelligence input, a joint operation of 16th ITBP with 26 RR was launched in village-Thaloran (J&K) under command of Shri S. P. Singh, 2IC on 14 July, 2003.

Constable/GD Karan Singh was deployed in a cordon party about 100 yards from Samai Nala which is one of the most likely get away routes of the militants. At about 1300 hrs, a group of five militants in guise of civilians was noticed moving on Samai Nala track.

On being challenged, one of the suspect took cover behind a tree and threw hand grenade in the direction of cordon party. One member of cordon party belonging to 26 RR sustained splinter injuries. The terrorists fired a volley of fire towards Constable/GD Karan Singh, who was in close vicinity of the injured constable, and tried to snatch his AK-47 rifle from him.

Constable/GD Karan Singh, showing high level of professionalism, bravery and commitment towards duty, chased the terrorists who were firing indiscriminately, and killed one militant. Arms and Amm recovered from the slain terrorist. For exemplary courage and bravery, Constable/GD Karan Singh was awarded the 'Police Medal for Gallantry'.

On 28 April, 2003, specific information was received from a reliable source about suspected hideout of terrorists at Lagor. Based on information, a Party led by Shri S. P. Singh, 2 I/C reached 500 meters short of suspected hideout. After 10 minutes, one terrorist came out of the hideout. Seeing the movement of the terrorist, Shri S. P. Singh immediately called rest of the party members and deployed the troops. Meanwhile, one more terrorist came out of the hideout. Both the terrorists lit fire to cook food.

While the party was closing in, one of the terrorists observed the movement of the troops and started firing indiscriminately. The fire was effectively retaliated and in the ensuing gun battle the two terrorists were killed. In the meantime, one more terrorist appeared in the scene and started firing indiscriminately on the party led by Shri S. P. Singh. Shri S. P. Singh dashed towards the terrorist amidst heavy exchange of fire, exhibiting raw courage and conspicuous bravery without slightest care of risk of life and killed the militant. Huge quantity of Arms and Amm recovered from the slain terrorists. For extremely courage displayed, Shri Sharad Pratap Singh, 2IC was awarded the 'Police Medal for Gallantry'.

Regt. No. 880174872 Constable/GDKaran Singh

16th Bn

Regt. No. 111104062Shri Sharad Pratap Singh

Second-In-Command16th Bn

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Based on specific information about presence of some foreign terrorists, in general area Bishaku Nala (J&K), a joint operation with STF and 26 RR was launched on 19 December, 2003.

Insp/GD Kartar Chand was the party commander of the ITBP column participated in the Operation “Bishaku Nala”.

The party reached Bishaku Nala after thorough search of the area when Insp/GD Kartar Chand suddenly spotted two terrorists.

At almost the same time, the terrorists also spotted Insp/GD Kartar Chand and started firing which was retaliated.

In the exchange of fire, one of the terrorists was injured while trying to escape along the left side of the slope.

The other militant continued firing. Insp/GD kartar Chand chased and killed the militant. Arms and Amm. were recovered from the slain terrorist. For exhibiting raw courage and bravery, Inspector/GD Kartar Chand was awarded the 'Police Medal for Gallantry'.

On dated 20 May, 2005 at 0500 hrs, a party consisting of one officer and ten others were moving in Swaraj Mazda truck from Changlang to attend TEWT at Kanubari followed Margherita, Tinsukia, Naherkatia, Namrup, Dillighat, Barhat route.

Constable/Dvr Ajmer Singh was the driver in the vehicle.At about 1030 hrs while party was near to Dillighat, they

were trapped in an ambush laid by suspected insurgents of ULFA outfit.

Insurgents opened heavy volume of fire with aim to incapacitate and killed all the members of the party sitting in the vehicle.

A bullet hit on the right hand of driver. Despite of the bullet injury and without caring of his personal safety CT/Dvr Ajmer Singh drove the vehicle away from the zone of ambush thereby saving lives of fellow personnel. For the exemplary courage displayed, CT/Dvr Ajmer Singh was awarded the 'Police Medal for Gallantry'.

Regt. No. 700080458Inspector/GDKartar Chand

16th Bn

Regt. No. 040020789CT/DVR

Ajmer Singh 3rd Bn

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A joint area domination patrol and search operation by 25th Bn ITBP Police and Chattisgarh Police was conducted on 28 January, 2011 in the jungles of general area Khunera, District Rajnandgaon in Chhattisgarh.

The patrol in an extended formation was moving and searching the thick jungles of Khunera. Constable Bhoop Singh was moving as part of scout of the party. At around 1205 hours, a sudden burst of fire came from the front side of left party followed by more fire from different directions as the naxals had laid an ambush. While the SFs were in the process of encircling the naxals, Constable Bhoop Singh of 35th Bn, ITBP, the scout of the party observed naxals moving from the other side of the jungle. He immediately alerted the others and advanced towards naxals firing without caring for his life.

The aggressive counter, the grit and determination of the troops to break the ambush made the naxalites flee. In the course of encounter, a bullet of naxals hit Constable Bhoop Singh on the left side of his face just below his right ear. The ambush site was immediately cordoned off and searched by the party. This led to recovery of Arms and Amm. According to SIB reports, during encounter, Naxal have suffered casualties and confirmed death of one female naxal. In this encounter Constable Bhoop Singh displayed conspicuous gallantry, courage and devotion to duty of a high order and was awarded the 'Police Medal for Gallantry' (Posthumously).

On 12 December 2012, based in Sitagaon, 44th Bn of ITBP launched an area domination Patrol. Constable Ramesh Chandra was one of the member of the patrolling party which was tasked to conduct de-mining and combing operations.

while negotiating the steep incline moving towards the nullah, maintaining the tactical posture, suddenly there was sound of gunshot emanating from the dead ground ahead where a group of naxals had laid ambush and were waiting for ITBP troops to come into their killing zone.

Constable Ramesh Chandra opened retaliatory fire from his AK-47 Rifle and pinned down the hidden Naxals as a result they were unable to counter the fire.

This provided ample opportunity for rest of the troops to react to the situation by opening fire on the Naxals. Constable Ramesh Chandra without fearing for his safety, completely demolished the nefarious designs of the naxalites and they fled for their lives taking advantage of terrain covered by imperviously thick vegetation and broken ground along the nullah. Constable/GD Ramesh Chandra was instrumental in neutralizing a naxalite ambush upholding the traditions of ITBP 'Shaurya, Dridhta & Karamanishtha' in their true spirit and was awarded the 'Police Medal for Gallantry'.

Regt. No. 997040185Constable/GDBhoop Singh



Ramesh Chandra, 44th Bn

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On 7 July, 2013 a reliable information was received at THQ, Manpur that around 30-40 Naxalites were taking shelter in the forest of Bukmarksa village 16 Km from THQ, Manpur. On the intervening night of 7 & 8 June, 2013 Sh. Shivraj Singh AC led his team for Bukmarka Village.

Sh Shivraj Singh, AC directed ITBP PL-1&2 to cordon the village and striking party of 29th ITBP started searching the village.

Insp/GD Surender Prasad was given responsibility to cordon the village from right flank. Suddenly a gun fire was heard towards kothar/behak immediately troops opened fire on that particular Behak.

Suddenly, two female and three male Maoist naxals wearing green uniform came out from the behak and started running towards Bukmarka village opposite direction of striking party.

In between one more Maoist naxal came out of that behak and started running towards village Bukmarka. Immediately, heavy volume of fire was opened upon the running naxal by Shivraj and Constable Yudhvinder Singh to shot him down.

In the meantime, Insp Surender Prasad who was covering the village from one side informed Sh. Shivraj that the villagers have started coming out of their houses with drums and nagadas. The crowd was managed by Insp surrender Prasad very efficiently.

In between AC/GD decided to fire UGRL on running naxals. Immediately after fire of UGRL, the villagers stopped playing the drums and nagadas.

On searching Chhattisgarh Police personnel confirmed that the Maoist who was shot dead was a dreaded naxal Udham Singh, commander of Mohla LOS of the PLGA and Secretary of Manpur area committee on whose head state Govt. had announced 2.10 lacs reward. AC Shivraj Singh directed his party to search the village along with the strike party. Constable Yudhvinder Singh was first person to enter the Kothar saw two person a male and a female inside the behak.

He noticed 01 Insas rifle as well. Both the person were immediately apprehended and taken into custody. On interrogation, it was revealed that apprehended Maoists were owner of that Kothar who confirmed that there were eight Maoist including female under command of Udham Singh present in this Behak.

In this operation, huge amount of Arms and Amm. was recovered from action site.During the entire operation, AC/GD Shivraj Singh, Insp/GD surrender Prasad and Constable/GD Yudhvinder

Singh have effectively taken all security precautions and conducted the operation in a very professional manner in consonance with highest tradition of ITBP.

In this encounter Shri Shivraj Singh, AC/GD, Insp Surender Prasad and Constable Yudhvinder Singh displayed conspicuous gallantry, courage and devotion to duty of a high order and were awarded the 'Police Medal for Gallantry'.

Regt No 900202707AC/GD

Shivraj Singh, 44thBn

Regt No 837010112Insp/GD

Surender Prasad, 44th Bn

Regt No 030180211Constable/GD

Yudhvinder Singh, 44th Bn

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Regt No 788030116 SI/GD

Jayendra Prasad (Posthumously)

8th Bn


Sarvesh Kumar (Posthumously)

8th Bn


Nand Ram (Posthumously)

8th BnRegt No 100080078

Constable/GDJomon P.G

(Posthumously)8th Bn

Regt No 070290522Constable/GD Bibhuti Roy


Regt No 100040263 Constable/GD

Ajay Lal (Posthumously)

8th Bn

The unprecedented heavy downpour which continued from 15 to 17 June, 2013 had caused havoc in Kedarnath valley taking toll of thousands of precious human lives. On a requisition received from civil administration Sh. G.S. Chauhan, Commandant 8th Bn immediately sent a fully equipped rescue team Guptkashi by Helicopter.

The rescue team saved the lives of thousands of people at Guptkashi and Kedarnath area during their six days of rescue operation under extremely harsh climate, persistent rain, unhygienic working conditions, risky and inhospitable terrain and work day and night without rest.

Taking note of the excellent and extensive work done by the team of Late SI/GD Jayendra Bhatt, they were called back to BHQ for rest and recuperation.

The ITBP team led by SI/GD Jayendra Prasad along with NDRF teams of rescuers boarded the helicopter from Kedarnath area for return journey on 25 June, 2013 which crashed unfortunately enroute in which 20 personnel including 06 personnel of 8th Bn ITBP SI/GD Jayendra Prasad, Constable/GD Nand Ram, Constable/GD Bibhuti Roy, Constable/GD Ajay Lal, Constable/GD Sarvesh Kumar and Constable Jomon P.G.) made the supreme sacrifice and were awarded the 'Police Medal for Gallantry' (Posthumously).

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Mother nature chose the Kedar valley of Garhwal region in Uttrakhand as its unfortunate victim when massive cloudburst hit the area on the intervening night of 16 and 17 June 2013, that left a trail of death and destruction in its wake.

NDRF team led by Late Sh. Nitya Nand Gupta, 2IC and 8 others (ITBP personnel on deputation with NDRF) reached to assist the civil administration to search and evacuate the trapped pilgrims immediately. The task was challenging and required day and night efforts to evacuate thousands of pilgrims at the ground zero. The team provided much needed support to the local administration and also helped them in supplying wood to cremate dead bodies in the area.

On 25 June, 2013 while on return journey from Kedarnath, after completion of mission, the helicopter crashed into the mountain and all 9 laid down their lives in the line of duty and to serve the humanity, so as to ameliorate the suffering of survivors and their families without caring own lives and were awarded the 'Police Medal for Gallantry' (Posthumously).

Regt No. 880121945, 2 I/CSh. Nitya Nand Gupta

(Posthumously), 8th NDRF

Regt No. 080060216Constable Sh. K. Vinaygan

(Posthumously) 8th NDRF

Regt No. 837030274, Insp/GDSh. Bhim Singh

(Posthumously), 8th NDRF

Regt No. 070271073Constable Sh. S. K. Paswan


Regt No. 070270913Constable Sh. B. Yaragatti


Regt No. 887011859Sh. Satish Kumar, SI (RO)(Posthumously), 8th NDRF

Regt No. 070292499, ConstableSh. Sanjiv Kumar


Regt No. 040080067, ConstableSh. Ahir Rao Ganesh


Regt No. 040210094, Constable Sh. Pawar Shashi Kant Ramesh


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Sh. Deepak Singh, AC/GD and HC/Tele Kanwar Singh were deployed at Chumar Post. This is one of the toughest and highly sensitive post of Ladakh region situated at 15, 500 feet. On 10 Septmeber 2014, the Chumar OP observed some movement of PLA in the area.

Sh. Deepak Singh, AC and HC/Tele Kanwar Singh with ITBP troops moved forward towards the area and observed that a dozer was cutting the road 35 to 40 metres inside the Indian Territory.

Sh. Deepak Singh, AC moved forward with his troops and stopped the road construction work immediately. At this time, HC/Tele Kanwar Singh was deployed as radio operator to pass real time information to higher headquarters.

On stopping, PLA troops became very aggressive. They started shouting and trying to push back ITBP troops, but Deepak Singh was not subdued by all this rhetoric.

Deepak Singh spread his troops in small parties to stop the construction. without caring for their life, AC Deepak Singh and HC/Tele Kanwar Singh stood in front of the dozer along with troops at the area in extreme cold, hostile weather and high attitude terrain with the firm intention of stopping them and did not allow them to advance furher into Indian territory.

This action speaks highly of their devotion and highest sense of dedication towards the motherland. Sh Deepak Singh AC/GD and HC/Tele Kanwar Singh ITBP displayed immense foresight, maturity, calmness, high level enthusiasm and leadership in abnormal situations.

In this action, Sh Deepak Singh, AC and Kanwar Singh, HC displayed conspicuous gallantry, courage and devotion to duty of a high order and were awarded the 'Police Medal for Gallantry'.

Regt. No. 111113248AC/GD

Deepak Singh, 37th Bn

Regt. No. 127013602Head Constable/Tele

Kanwar Singh, 37th Bn

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On 2 March, 2016, at around 1158 hours, a group of armed Fidayeens attacked the CGI, Jalalabad by firstly detonating explosive laden car (VVIED) and then resoting on heavy gun fire and lobbing of grenades. Insp/GD Dinesh Sharma, Head Constable Mohardwaj, Constable Ravindra Singh and Constable Bhoopendra Singh resorted to exemplary courage and retaliated with exemplary fire discipline and valour by not retaliating with indiscriminatory

On 3 January, 2016, at around 2028 hours a group of armed Fidayeens attacked the CGI, Mazar-E-Sharif with Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPGs) followed by heavy brust fire from automatic weapons. The group of Fidayeens tried to breach the boundary wall and main gate by resorting to heavy Gun fire and grenade lobbing, but Constable Sandip Ghosh, Constable Harinandan Gurunani and Constable Satish Kumar under direction of Insp/GD Subhash Chandra fought bravely which resulted successful thwarting of the attack.Insp/GD Subhash Chandra with total disregard to his own safety and braving intense hostile gun and rocket fire; resulted in elimination and injury to terrorists and compelled other Fidayeens to run for shelter in adjacent buildings.

By that time, Afghan Forces arrived and engaged attacking terrorist by surrounding the building. Later on, in a joint combing operation by Afghan Quick Reaction Forces and support fire by ITBP, remaining Fidayeens were also eliminated. For exemplary courage and bravery, Constables/GD Sandeep Ghosh, Satish Kumar and Harinandan Gurunani awareded the 'Police Medal for Gallantry'


Dinesh Sharma, 16th Bn

Regt. No. 950170121HC/GD

Mohardhwaj, 15th Bn


Ravindra Singh, Academy


Sandeep Ghosh, 12th Bn


Harinandan Gurunani, 7th Bn


Bhoopendra SinghM & SI Auli


Satish Kumar, BTC

fire otherwise such action would have definitely invited collateral loss to the friendly force. Himveers demonstrated exemplary courage and held the morcha till the end of enraged combat/firing between attacking Fidayeens and ANSF (QRF) The quick decision making, precise sharp shooting skills and the astute courage and combat resoluteness in highly risky anti terror combat operation demonstrated by the above personnel speaks about the highest level of bravery and true professionalism of ITBP personnel without caring for their own lives and were awarded the 'Police Medal for Gallantry'.

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Martyrs of

the Force

Martyrs of Mana BOP 29 January, 1968

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Regt No Rank Name Unit Date of

incident

Brief description and place

of incident

Address

640031027 CT/SK Raghubir Singh 3rd Bn 26/10/89 Made the supreme sacrifice on active duty in Srinagar ( J&K)

VPO- MaudoraDistt- Sonipat (HR)

880160799 CT/GD Anil Kumar 14th Bn 6/7/1990 Made the supreme sacrifice in an encounter with militants in Warnala Punjab.

Vill - VembayamPO/Teh VattapparaTrivanthapuram(Kerala)

830020622 LNK/GD Rajender Mohan 11th Bn 9/5/1991 Made the supreme sacrifice in an encounter with terrorist at Jubli road, Ludhiana (Punjab)

Vill-MalanaPO-PataraPS &Teh-DharashuDistt-Uttarkashi (UKD)

870113905 CT/GD Subhash Singh 11th Bn 9/5/1991 Made the supreme sacrifice in an encounter with terrorist at Jubli road, Ludhiana (Punjab)

VPO- BarawaDistt- Dehradun (UKD)

870112053 CT/GD Omkar Singh 11th Bn 9/5/1991 Made the supreme sacrifice in an encounter with terrorist at Jubli road, Ludhiana (Punjab)

Vill- JamlapurP/O- KurawaliDistt- Mainpuri (UP)

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incident


of incident

Address

680020256 LNK/GD Banshi Singh 24th Bn 20/9/1991 Made the supreme sacrifice in an ambush on ITBP Veh by militants. Near Khannabal, Anantnag ( J&K)

Vill- BirganaP/O- JewayTeh: LansdowneDistt- Pauri Garhwal (UKD)

830020275 LNK/GD Prakash Chander 14th Bn 10/9/1991 Made the supreme sacrifice fighting terrorists during deployment for Bank Security in Amritsar, Punjab

Vill- Ravigram(Nokhura)PO- JoshimathDistt- Chamoli (UKD)

880020463 CT/GD Hira Prasad 14th Bn 10/9/1991 Made the supreme sacrifice fighting terrorists in Punjab during deployment for Bank Security in Amritsar, Punjab

Vill- Sakopar Ganthirya TolaDistt-Deoriya (UP)

870145433 CT/GD Ramesh Chandra 14th Bn 10/9/1991 Made the supreme sacrifice fighting terrorists in Punjab during deployment for Bank Security

Vill- Bhalarpur,Ppo- Malikpur,Distt- Farukhabad(UP)

758010332 HC/GD Ashok Kumar 24th Bn 6/11/1991 Made the supreme sacrifice fighting militants while deployed in SBI Srinagar. SBI, Srinagar (J&K)

VPO- Nowgaon Distt- Chhattarpur (MP)

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incident


of incident

Address

880180113 CT/GD Sindhe Bhasker 24th Bn 16/12/1991 Made the supreme sacrifice fighting militant attack on ITBP barrack at BHQ 24th Bn, Verinag, J&K

Vill- SanariPO- SonambeTeh- SinnarDistt Nasik (Maharashtra)

900230612 CT/GD Harish Singh 24th Bn 16/7/1992 Made the supreme sacrifice fighting militant attack while on performing duty of proding security at Srinagar. ( J&K)

Vill MusgaonPO NainiTeh DidihatDistt-Pithoragarh (UKD)

700050113 CT/GD Mangseru Lal 24th Bn 11/3/1994 Made the supreme sacrifice in an ambush on ITBP vehicle by militants near Verinag (J&K)

Vill- Siran, Teh- TihriDistt- Tihri (UKD)

880176554 CT/GD Suresh Kumar 6 Spt Coy (19 Bn)

18/12/1994 Made the supreme sacrifice fighting an encounter with militants in Helan, Anantnag (J&K)

Village-GanderPO-Gander MareraTeh-JaisinghpurDistt-Kangra(HP)

880070657 CT/GD Harwinder Singh 24th Bn 13/6/1995 Made the supreme sacrifice fighting militants near BHQ 24th Bn, Verinag, (J&K)

VPO- BinjoTeh- Gadh ChhankarDistt- Hoshiarpur (Punjab)

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incident


of incident

Address

780030191 LNK/GD Virender Singh 22nd Bn 16/7/1995 Made the supreme sacrifice in an encounter with militants at PNB Nakodar, Jalandhar(Punjab)

VPO- BoodhpurTeh – RewariDistt- Mahendergarh(Haryana)

880050282 CT/GD Ashok Kumar 22nd Bn 16/7/1995 Made the supreme sacrifice in an encounter with militants at PNB Nakodar, Jalandhar (Punjab)

VPO- PharidpurP/S- AandharDistt- Siwan (Bihar)

890203576 CT/GD Mangal Singh 22nd Bn 16/7/1995 Made the supreme sacrifice sacrifice in an encounter with militants at PNB Nakodar, Jalandhar (Punjab)

Vill- MatenaPO – ChonaTeh- MunsiyariDistt- Pithoragarh(Uttarakhand)

900220599 CT/GD Karam Chand 22nd Bn 16/7/1995 Made the supreme sacrifice in an encounter with militants at PNB Nakodar, Jalandhar( Punjab)

VPO- Chandran IndoraDistt- Kangra(Himachal Pradesh)

900070375 CT/GD Raj Kumar 22nd Bn 16/7/1995 Made the supreme sacrifice in an encounter with militants at PNB Nakodar, Jalandhar ( Punjab)

Vill, PO & PS- Kangu Ka Ghera,Teh-SarkaghatDistt- Mandi(Himachal Pradesh)

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incident


of incident

Address

900070375 HC/GD Satbir Singh 22nd Bn 16/7/1995 Made the supreme sacrifice in an encounter with militants at PNB Nakodar, Jalandhar (Punjab)

VPO- KhatiwasPS/Teh- JhajjarDistt- Rohtak(Haryana)

880174818 CT/GD Mohmd Ashraf 24th Bn 25/5/1996 Made the supreme sacrifice fighting militants near BHQ 24th Bn, Verinag (J&K)

Vill- Renan PezipureP/o- DangiwahaDistt- Kupwara(J&K)

880174569 CT/GD Javed Ali 24th Bn 25/5/1996 Made the supreme fighting militants near BHQ 24th Bn, Verinag (J&K)

VPO- Haima Payer PoraDistt- Kupwara (J&K)

940190192 SI/GD Pramod Sajwan 19th Bn 6/7/1996 Made the supreme sacrifice in an encounter with militants in Sarmi Bahak, Peer Panjal Region in (J&K)

143- South, VansthaliTemple Marg,BalapurDistt- Dehradun(Uttarakhand)

870141614 CT/GD Kishan Ram 19th Bn 6/7/1996 Made the supreme sacrifice in an encounter with militants in Sarmi Bahak (Peer Panjal Region (J&K)

VPO-AsgoliDistt- Almora(Uttarakhand)

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incident


of incident

Address

768030023 Insp/GD Raj Kumar 19th Bn 4/5/1997 Made the supreme sacrifice during a search Ops to nab the militants in J&K

Teh- Bhiwani Distt- Bhiwani(Haryana)

940200013 CT/GD Ramu Lal 23rd Bn 26/5/1997 Made the supreme sacrifice sacrifice fighting militant attack in Anantanag (J&K)

VPO- BhadwaTeh – PhuleraDistt- Jaipur(Rajasthan)

870132152 CT/GD Rameshwar Dass 1st Bn 28/2/1998 Made the supreme sacrifice in an IED blast by Naxals, during re- election duty in Distt. Palmau ( Bihar)

VPO- SunhaniTeh – Ghamarwin Distt- Bilaspur(Himachal Pradesh)

900222227 CT/GD Laxmi Dutt 1st Bn 28/2/1998 Made the supreme sacrifice in an IED blast by Naxals, during re- election duty in Distt. Palmau ( Bihar)

VPO- WaldtiTeh – MunsiyariDistt- Pithoragarh(UKD)

750020046 AC/GD Ashok Kumar Rana 19th Bn 2/11/1998 Made the supreme sacrifice fighting militants while leading a party in Vill- Chirwar, Anantnag (J&K)

VPO- BadlaTeh – Dasuya Distt- Hoshiyarpur(Punjab)

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incident


of incident

Address

907021757 CT/DVR Ram Singh TPT (23 BN)

24/02/1999 Made the supreme sacrifice in an IED blast by millitants in Anantnag, (J&K)

Vill-Kearie, PO-Horali,Teh & Distt- Almora(Uttarakhand)

880185286 CT/GD Kailash Chand 4th Bn 30/5/1999 Made the supreme sacrifice in IED blast by Militants on ITBP vehicle coming from Srinagar to Jammu near Nawgaon, Banihal (J&K)

Gangola mohalla,PO-AlmoraDiatt-Almora(Uttarakhand)

111103876 DC/GD Sh Joy Lal 4th Bn 30/5/1999 Made the supreme sacrifice in IED blast by Militants on ITBP vehicle coming from Srinagar to Jammu near Nawgaon, Banihal (J&K)

GA Society-35(Rashtriya GroupHousing Sec)Flat No 46 Sector-20Panchkula(Haryana)

770030465 HC/GD Khajan Singh 4th Bn 30/5/1999 Made the supreme sacrifice in IED blast by Militants on ITBP Bus coming from Srinagar to Jammu near Nawgaon, Banihal (J&K)

Vill-Dongra JatPO-Ateli, TehDistt-Mahendergarh(Haryana)

870070201 HC/GD Shamsher Singh 4th Bn 30/5/1999 Made the supreme sacrifice in IED blast by Militants on ITBP Bus coming from Srinagar to Jammu near Nawgaon, Banihal (J&K)

Vill-TharialPO-Modhipur, Teh PathankotDistt-Gurdaspur(Punjab)

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incident


of incident

Address

950110083 CT/GD Sai Dass 1st Bn 6/7/1999 Made the supreme sacrifice fighting militant attack at Bhatiyas post, Doda (J&K)

Ward No.5, H.No. 53,VPO- RS PuraDistt- Jammu (J&K)

867030226 CT/GD Badri Ram 15 SPT Coy attached with 1st Bn

22/8/1999 Made the supreme sacrifice in an encounter with militants, while attached with 1st Bn, Doda Tinali, Doda (J&K)

VPO- GurehadTeh-Bharmaur Distt-Chamba(Himachal Pradesh)

900060272 CT/GD Dilbag Singh 9th Bn 18/9/1999 Made the supreme sacrifice fighting militants in Vill-Ajas, Baramula while deployed in election duty in Distt-Baramula (J&K)

Vill- Ballabey DaryaP/O- Jagde KhurdTeh –Ajnala Distt: Amritsar(Punjab)

750020483 HC/Msn Ranbir Arya 9th Bn 18/9/1999 Made the supreme sacrifice fighting militants in Vill-Ajas, Baramula while deployed in election duty in Distt-Baramula (J&K)

VPO- TangroliPatt- Patwal Suyn,Teh PauriDistt-Pauri Garhwal(UKD)

958010156 HC/Plmbr Lakhbir Singh 19th Bn 21/9/1999 Made the supreme sacrifice in a militant attack in Vill. Gandol, Anantnag (J&K)

House No. 94, St No.-4,Ladowali road, Preet NagarJallandhar (Punjab)

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incident


of incident

Address

970240025 CT/GD Abdul Rashid 24th Bn 2/2/2000 Made the supreme sacrifice in a counter insurgency Ops against militants in vill. Kogand & Chhotipura (J&K)

VPO- AshmujiTeh- KalgamDistt- Ananthang(J&K)

111106635 AC/GD Pawan Chaudhary 20th Bn 4/7/2000 Made the supreme sacrifice in a Helicopter crash while visit to forward post near Gapshan area (J&K)

VPO- HarsarTeh & PS- Jawali Distt- Kangra (HP)

980250168 CT/BB Deep Kumar 8th Bn 16/9/2000 Made the supreme sacrifice fighting militants attack on ROP duty near Vill. Gandol, Anantnag (J&K)

Vill- Hira NagarWard No. 03Teh/PO- Hira NagarDistt- Kathua (J&K)

780060491 AC/GD Surender Pal Singh Guleria

10th Bn 10/11/2000 Made the supreme in an encounter with militants.

Vill- Manyana(Kanhwal)P/O- ManyanaDistt- Mandi (HP)

670071543 HC/GD Lalit Singh 10th Bn 10/11/2000 Made the supreme sacrifice in an encounter with militants in Banagund, Verinag (J&K)

Vill- GarbyangP/O- DharchulaDistt- Pithoragarh(Uttarakhand)

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950140106 CT/TLR Rati Ram 4th Bn 19/2/2001 Made the supreme sacrifice in a grenade attack by militants at tac HQ of Bamina Camp Srinagar (J&K)

Vill-Mukandpura PO-ThathwariDistt- JhunJhunu(Rajasthan)

870124257 CT/GD Sita Ram 11th Bn 19/2/2001 Made the supreme sacrifice in a militant attack near Changu, Pulwama (J&K)

VPO- Samoh Gahrawin KiratpurP/S- BilaspurGhumapwinBilashpur (MP)

688020132 SI/GD Surender Singh 18 SPT Coy 8th Bn

24/4/2001 Made the supreme sacrifice in an IED blast in Dandipura, Anantnag (J&K)

VPO- Sumerpur Distt- PauriRudra PrayagGarhwal (UKD)

887020902 CT/DVR Kamrudin 8th Bn 24/4/2001 Made the supreme sacrifice in an IED blast targeting ITBP Veh, planted by militants in Dandipura, Anantnag (J&K)

H.No.86, Dailypir,Distt- Bareilly (UP)

957021298 CT/DVR Surjeet Singh 7th Bn 25/11/2001 Made the supreme sacrifice fighting militants in J&K.

Vill- Khode BetP/O- DharamkotRandhawaTeh – DerababaNanakDistt- Gurdaspur(Punjab)

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870050538 HC/GD Asha Ram 13th Bn 25/2/2002 Made the supreme sacrifice in an encounter with militants at ITBP Camp, Awantipura (J&K)

Poole GaonPO & Teh- BarkotDistt- Uttarkashi(UKD)

957021449 CT/DVR Girija Ram 4th Bn 13/5/2002 Made the supreme sacrifice in a Militant attack at Pattan, Distt Baramula ( J&K)

Vill-VijaypurPO-Samoh,Teh –GhumarwiDistt-Bilaspur (HP)

950170246 CT/GD Surender Singh 4th Bn 13/5/2002 Made the supreme in a Militant attack at Pattan, Distt Baramaula ( J&K)

Vill-KandhotPO-Dodi Nala,Distt-Doda (J&K)

697010452 Insp/RT Nathu Ram 6th Bn 16/5/2002 Made the supreme sacrifice in militant attck at Bijbehra Market, Anantnag (J&K)

Vill-KangtaPO-TikurTeh –RohruDistt-Shimla(Himachal Pradesh)

947041065 CT/GD Balbir Singh 10th Bn 26/9/2002 Made the supreme sacrifice in a counter insurgency Ops against militants in J&K.

Vill- BahrewalaPo- Poanta sahibDistt- Sirmour(Himachal Pradesh)

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947040116 CT/GD Jay Ram 13th Bn 21/12/2002 Made the supreme sacrifice fighting militants at Srinagar Market (J&K)

VPO-BayalNarnaul,Distt-Mahendragarh(Haryana)

768030282 SI/GD Shrichand 9th Bn 17/2/2003 Made the supreme sacrifice in an IED blast during operation against terrorists in Doonipura (J&K)

Vill- MankaTeh- MundawarDistt- Alwar(Rajasthan)

020250626 CT/GD Rajnikant Acharya 16th Bn 3/9/2003 Made the supreme sacrifice in an IED blast & counter insurgency Ops in Doda (J&K)

VPO- EranchP/S- NialiDistt- Cuttuck(Odisha)

900203633 CT/GD Mohd Muneer 16th Bn 3/9/2003 Made the supreme sacrifice in an IED blast & in counter insurgency Ops in Doda (J&K)

VPO- Dhar Galoon,Teh- MendharDistt- Poonch (J&K)

010211076 CT/GD Pappu Prasad 10th Bn 17/11/2003 Made the supreme in a grenade attack at Super Bazar, Anantnag (J&K)

House NO.158P/O- Gunjardih,Distt- Bokaro(Jharkhand)

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880175307 CT/GD Devender Kumar 14th Bn 2/1/2004 Made the supreme sacrifice in a grenade blast in Kakapur, Pulwama (J&K)

Vill- KandiP/o- Saroa Via PandohTeh CheyotDistt-Mandi (HP)

870124685 HC/GD Madan Lal 25th Bn 27/4/2004 Made the supreme sacrifice in an IED blast in Meergund (J&K)

Vill & PO- Yol Jharer Via- RaitTehsil- ShahpurDistt-Kangra (HP)

920030092 CT/GD Balvinder Singh 10th Bn 29/6/2004 Made the supreme sacrifice in a grenade blast by militants at ITBP Morcha in Anantnag (J&K)

Village-Phaddi KalanP/O- Wander JatanaTeh-Kotkapur Distt- Faridkot(Punjab)

040030728 CT/GD Pradeep Kumar 3rd Bn 20/5/2005 Made the supreme sacrifice in ambush laid by insurgents (ULFA) in Sibsagar (Assam)

Vill – Paintua P/O- Baghairpur Teh – BidhunaDistt- AuraiyaEtawah (UP)

940091122 CT/GD Jitender Kumar 3rd Bn 20/05/2005 Made the supreme sacrifice in ambush laid by insurgents (ULFA) in Sibsagar (Assam).

Vill- SakotiP/O- Gurukul NarsanTeh – RurkeeDistt- Haridwar (UKD)

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897040148 CT/GD Desha Singh 12th Bn 3/01/2008 Made the supreme sacrifice in an IED blast at Border Road Organization, Zaranj project (Afghanistan).

Vill- MiddaP/O- AmrikhasTeh- FirozpurDistt- Firozpur(Punjab)

950120025 Insp/GD Manoj Kumar Singh 10th Bn 3/1/2008 Made the supreme sacrifice in an IED blast at Border Road Organization, Zaranj project (Afghanistan)

Vill- FathehpurP/O- RaghopurTehsil – HazipurDistt- Vaishali (Bihar)

880185704 CT/GD Dev Kumar 8th Bn 5/6/2008 Made the supreme sacrifice in suicide bomb blast at Gurguri, Afghanistan in security duty of BRO project, Zaranj.

VPO- MohamadPurahi,Teh- NuhDistt- Mewat (Haryana)

910140615 CT/GD Roop Singh 12th Bn 7/7/2008 Made the supreme sacrifice in suicide bomber's attack by Taliban while defending EOI, Kabul (Afghanistan)

VPO- DhabanTeh- SadarDistt- Mandi(Himachal Pradesh)

900150404 CT/GD Ajay Singh Pathania 9th Bn 7/7/2008 Made the supreme sacrifice in suicide bomber's attack while defending EOI in Kabul ( Afghanistan)

Vill- KanwanP/O- ParmanandP/S- Sadar BazarTeh- Pathankot Distt- Gurdaspur(Punjab)

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928030355 CT/GD Roshan Lal 7th Bn 26/2/2010 Made the supreme sacrifice in suicidal attack defending EOI, at Kabul (Afghanistan)

Vill- PakherP/O- SamotP/S- Sihunta Distt- Chamba(Himachal Pradesh)

870133327 HC/GD Jaipal 38th Bn 8/10/10 Made the supreme sacrifice in an IED blast triggered by Naxals on Kokha Sawargaon Road (Chhattisgarh)

Vill & PO- Kolar,Distt- Sirmour (H.P.)

070381438 CT/GD Shiv Prasad 38th Bn 8/10/10 Made the supreme sacrifice in an IED blast triggered by Naxals on Kokha Sawargaon Road (Chhattisgarh)

Vill- Semi GavadP/o- Karanprayag Distt- Chamoli (UKD)

097025196 CT/Dvr Dinesh 38th Bn 8/10/10 Made the supreme sacrifice in an IED blast on Kokha Sawargaon Road (Chhattisgarh)

Vill & PO- RurkeeDistt- Rohtak(Haryana)

997040185 CT/GD Bhoop Singh 35th Bn 28/1/11 Made the supreme sacrifice fighting Naxals while in operation near Patan, Distt-Rajnandgaon (Chhattisgarh)

VPO_ Pacheri ChhotiP/S- SinghanaDistt- Jhunjhunu(Rajasthan)

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788030118 SI/GD Jayendra Prasad 8th Bn 25.6.13 Made the supreme sacrifice in Helicopter crash deployed in rescue operation on Kedarnath axis, Gauri Kund and Kedarnath, Uttarakhand

H.No. 12/13 ShastriNagarPhase-II, Near JalNigam ColonyP/O- SeemadwarDistt- Dehradun (UKD)

070292187 CT/GD Nand Ram 8th Bn 25.6.13 Made the supreme sacrifice in Helicopter crash deployed in rescue operation on Kedarnath axis, Gauri Kund and Kedarnath, Uttarakhand

Vill-Hans KotiPO- Meeng GadheraTeh- ThourdiDistt- Chamoli (Uttarakhand)

070290522 CT/GD Bibhuti Roy 8th Bn 25.6.13 Made the supreme sacrifice in Helicopter crash deployed in rescue operation on Kedarnath axis, Gauri Kund and Kedarnath, Uttarakhand

Vill-Charai KholaPO-BisondaiTeh-Golak GanjDistt-Dhubri (Assam)

070292641 CT/GD Sarvesh Kumar 8th Bn 25.6.13 Made the supreme sacrifice in Helicopter crash deployed in rescue operation on Kedarnath axis, Gauri Kund and Kedarnath, Uttarakhand

VPO- HebatpuraTeh - GarouthaDistt- Jhansi(Uttar Pradesh)

100040263 CT/GD Ajay Lal 8th Bn 25.6.13 Made the supreme sacrifice in Helicopter crash deployed in rescue operation on Kedarnath axis, Gauri Kund and Kedarnath, Uttarakhand

VPO-ThirpakTeh - KarnprayagDistt- Chamoli(Uttarakhand)

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100080078 CT/GD Jomon P.G 8th Bn 25.6.13 Made the supreme sacrifice in Helicopter crash deployed in rescue operation on Kedarnath axis, Gauri Kund and Kedarnath, Uttarakhand

Vill- Pallipuram(Pottechirayil)P/O- K.R PUramTeh - CherthalaDistt- Alappuzha(Kerala)

880121945 2IC Nitya Nand Gupta 8th NDRF 25.6.13 Made the supreme sacrifice in Helicopter crash deployed in rescue operation on Kedarnath axis, Gauri Kund and Kedarnath, Uttarakhand

Vill- ChaubeperDistt- Kanpur(UP)

837030274 Insp/GD Bhim Singh 8th NDRF 25.6.13 Made the supreme sacrifice in Helicopter crash deployed in rescue operation on Kedarnath axis, Gauri Kund and Kedarnath, Uttarakhand

Vill- BobiyaDistt- Kathua(J&K)

887011859 SI/RO Satish Kumar 8th NDRF 25.6.13 Made the supreme sacrifice in Helicopter crash deployed in rescue operation on Kedarnath axis, Gauri Kund and Kedarnath, Uttarakhand

VPO- Dudhwa Charkhi DadriDistt- Bhiwani(Haryana)

080060216 Constable K. Vinayagan 8th NDRF 25.6.13 Made the supreme sacrifice in Helicopter crash deployed in rescue operation on Kedarnath axis, Gauri Kund and Kedarnath, Uttarakhand

Vill- Chinna Banda PalliDistt- Chittoor(Andhra Pradesh)

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070270913 CT/GD Bassavaraj Yaragatti 8th NDRF 25.6.13 Made the supreme sacrifice in Helicopter crash deployed in rescue operation on Kedarnath axis, Gauri Kund and Kedarnath, Uttarakhand

H. No- 276PO- JagpunaTeh- NaragundDistt- Gadag(Karnataka)

070271013 CT/GD Santosh Kumar Paswan 8th Bn

NDRF25.6.13 Made the supreme sacrifice in Helicopter

crash deployed in rescue operation on Kedarnath axis, Gauri Kund and Kedarnath, Uttarakhand

Vill- BhakaraPO- SatgawanDistt- Koderma(Jharkhand)

070292499 CT/GD Sanjiv Kumar 8th Bn NDRF

25.6.13 Made the supreme sacrifice in Helicopter crash deployed in rescue operation on Kedarnath axis, Gauri Kund and Kedarnath, Uttarakhand

Vill- Patnari PO- Akhop Teh- Betthara RoadDistt- Ballia(Uttar Pradesh)

040250094 CT/GD Pawar Shashikant Ramesh 8th Bn NDRF

25.6.13 Made the supreme sacrifice in Helicopter crash deployed in rescue operation in Kedarnath axis Gauri Kund and Kedar Nath, Uttarakhand

Vill- BetavadmPO- BetavadDistt- Dhuliya(Maharashtra)

040080067 CT/GD Ahir Rao Ganesh 8th Bn NDRF

25.6.13 Made the supreme sacrifice in Helicopter crash deployed in rescue operation on Kedarnath axis, Gauri Kund and Kedarnath, Uttarakhand

Vill- Badda BadliTeh- Chalir GaodDistt- Jallgaon(Maharashra)

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