TURA: The 78th Raising Day of the country’s largest paramilitary force-, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), was observed at its 120 Battalion headquarters in Tura with the Inspector General (IGP) ofNnorth East Sector, Prakash D, IPS, together with the battalion commandant B.C. Dalbehera and other unit officers paying homage to the brave hearts of the unit who have made supreme sacrifice in the service of the nation.
A two-minute silence was observed as a mark of respect for those jawans and officers who laid down their lives in the line of duty.
A presentation of arms was given to the IGP by the ceremonial guard of the unit at unit Quarter Guard where a newly- hoisted CRPF flag was also unfurled.
As part of the occasion, the IGP presented a book of “Gallant Heroes” to Constable Khot Sagar, recipient of Police Medal for Gallantry and felicitated Sub Inspector/GD kulbir Singh with the Director General’s Disc for his outstanding performance in counter-insurgency operations.
In his speech, the IGP praised the unit personnel stationed in Garo Hills for their success in various competitions of the force, particularly in shooting and QAT competition in the sector and Zone.
