Constable Gautam Pradhan of the 49 Battalion, Central Reserve Police Force, made the supreme sacrifice on 9 October 2002 during a patrol operation near Sounder village in the Marwah area of Doda district, Jammu and Kashmir.
On that day, CRPF personnel were carrying out patrol and area-domination duties when an improvised explosive device detonated against their patrol. The blast injured Constable Gautam Pradhan and Constable Dhaneshwar Das.
According to the incident account, the injured personnel continued with their fellow troops as they pursued the attackers. They were subsequently evacuated for medical treatment. Constable Gautam Pradhan succumbed to his injuries and made the supreme sacrifice.
His service is remembered as part of the commitment demonstrated by CRPF personnel carrying out security duties under dangerous conditions in Jammu and Kashmir.
Constable Gautam Pradhan is honoured for his service to the nation and his supreme sacrifice in the line of duty.
