87th Raising Day of CRPF celebrated in J&K

The Srinagar Sector CRPF on Sunday celebrated the 87th Raising Day of CRPF with great enthusiasm and patriotic fervour at the Group Centre, CRPF, Srinagar.

Rajesh Kumar, IPS, Additional Director General, J&K Zone, CRPF graced the occasion as the chief guest.

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The event was also attended by Pawan Kumar Sharma, Inspector General, Srinagar Sector and Vineet Brij Lal, IG KOS CRPF along with several other senior officers of the Force.

A special Sainik Sammelan was organized to mark the occasion during which 22 officers and officials were felicitated with the prestigious Director General’s Disc and Commendation Certificates in recognition of their outstanding service, dedication to duty and operational excellence.

Speaking on the occasion, Rajesh Kumar lauded the glorious history of CRPF appreciating its commendable operational role in Punjab, LWE, North-East India and Jammu & Kashmir.

He also made a special reference to the valour displayed during the battle at Sardar post, where a handful of brave CRPF personnel courageously stood their ground against an entire brigade of the Pakistani Army, showcasing unparalleled valour and sacrifice.

On the occasion, various games and a traditional Bara Khana were also organized to mark the event and boost morale of the troops.

The event concluded with patriotic spirit and a renewed pledge to uphold the values and duties entrusted to the Force.

In Jammu, the IG Jammu Sector CRPF, along with officers and jawans, paid tribute to martyrs at Shaheed Smarak, GC Jammu. To mark the day, a cycling event, tree plantation and sainik sammelan were also held at CRPF Camp, Jammu.