CRPF celebrating its 54th Valour Day today

President Ram Nath Kovind today paid homage to the martyrs at National Police Memorial in New Delhi on the occasion of 54th Valour Day of Central Reserve Police Force, CRPF. He also presented gallantry medals to six Jawans posthumously. 

Speaking on the occasion, Mr Kovind said the citizens of the country can move ahead in the path of development only in a peaceful atmosphere. He said more than 34 thousand police personnel have laid down their lives in the line of duty for the nation after independence. 

The President appreciated the role of CRPF in combating



terrorism and separatism in Jammu and Kashmir. He said, on this day, 9th of April in 1965 a small contingent of 2nd Battalion of CRPF, successfully fought and repulsed an attack by a Pakistani Brigade at Sardar Post in the Rann of Kutch in Gujarat. They eliminated 34 Pakistani soldiers and captured four soldiers alive. 

As a tribute to the brave personnel of the Force, 9th April is celebrated as Valour Day in the Force. The President also launched the App - Veer Parivar for assistance to next of kin of Martyrs of CRPF personnel.