15 October 1990 | A Braveheart of 72 Battalion, CRPF
On 15 October 1990, Constable Ramesh Chand Sharma of the 72nd Battalion, Central Reserve Police Force, made the supreme sacrifice during an anti-terrorist operation in Tarn Taran district, Punjab.
The 72nd Battalion was deployed in the district to assist the state police in counter-terrorist operations. On that day, a CRPF party was assigned an area-domination and patrolling task in a village.
During the patrol, terrorists ambushed the party, triggering a fierce exchange of fire. The CRPF personnel confronted the attackers in a dangerous and rapidly developing situation.
During the encounter, Constable Ramesh Chand Sharma sustained bullet injuries. He made the supreme sacrifice while carrying out his operational duties.
His sacrifice came during a patrol intended to help secure the area and support counter-terrorist operations. Such duties demanded constant vigilance and readiness to respond to sudden attacks.
According to the CRPF memorial record, Constable Sharma was born on 17 March 1962 and hailed from Jammu and Kashmir. He served with the 72nd Battalion and laid down his life on 15 October 1990.
Constable Ramesh Chand Sharma is remembered for his commitment to the Force and his sacrifice in the line of duty.
Constable Ramesh Chand Sharma, The Honour Post pays tribute to your service, courage and supreme sacrifice.
