Constable C. K. Punacha served with the 4th Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force. He hailed from Karnataka and was born on 13 April 1968.
On 12 October 1997, the battalion was deployed in Assam to counter insurgent activities. During a patrol near Gajpara, insurgents opened heavy fire on CRPF personnel. The troops immediately retaliated and counter-attacked.
Constable C. K. Punacha sustained serious injuries during the fierce encounter. The personnel continued fighting despite their injuries, and the insurgents fled from the area. Constable C. K. Punacha later succumbed to his injuries and made the supreme sacrifice.
The Honour Post pays tribute to Constable C. K. Punacha, honours his service and courage, and remembers his supreme sacrifice. 🇮🇳
