Srinagar Sector CRPF celebrated 87th Raising Day of CRPF with great enthusiasm and patriotic fervour today at
Group Centre, CRPF, Srinagar.
Shri Rajesh Kumar, Additional Director General, JK Zone, CRPF graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.
The event
was also attended by Shri Pawan Kumar Sharma, Inspector General, Srinagar Sector and Shri Vineet Brij Lal, IPS, IG
KOS CRPF alongwith 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, Shri 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, show causing
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.
