17 October 1966 | Ukhrul, Manipur
Constable Naresh Lal of the 1st Battalion, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), made the supreme sacrifice after being seriously injured while countering an attack on a road-opening party in Manipur in October 1966.
The 1st Battalion was deployed in Manipur to maintain law and order amid unrest involving underground Meitei and Naga groups fighting for a sovereign state. On 14 October 1966, a road-opening party was assigned to provide security at Nunshang Bridge in Ukhrul and protect a convoy travelling from Imphal.
As the party reached the bridge, it came under attack from approximately 300 armed assailants firing automatic weapons. Constable Naresh Lal was seriously injured while countering the attack.
According to the CRPF memorial account, Constable Naresh Lal breathed his last on 17 October 1966. He made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty following the attack on the road-opening party.
Born on 1 July 1942, Constable Naresh Lal hailed from Bihar. His service and sacrifice reflect the dangers faced by CRPF personnel deployed in challenging security situations, often far from their homes and families.
Constable Naresh Lal, The Honour Post pays tribute to your service, courage and supreme sacrifice. Your devotion to duty will be remembered with respect and gratitude.
