Constable Norbu Lama is commemorated in the CRPF memorial image associated with the Hot Springs episode of 21 October 1959. The incident took place along India's remote frontier in Ladakh, where CRPF personnel were carrying out patrol duties during a period of tension.
During the confrontation, the patrol faced an attack by Chinese Army personnel armed with automatic weapons and mortars. The Indian personnel were confronted by superior firepower in a difficult and exposed environment.
The sacrifice associated with Hot Springs became a defining moment in the history of India's police services. Each year, Police Commemoration Day honours police personnel who gave their lives while protecting the country and fulfilling their duty.
Norbu Lama's name is preserved here as part of this remembrance. Details of his personal background and specific actions during the incident have not been independently verified.
