Constable (General Duty) Sanjeet Kumar of the 18th Battalion, Sashastra Seema Bal, was martyred on 10 October 2015 while fighting Naxalites at Kathaldih village in Godda district, Jharkhand. He made the supreme sacrifice while carrying out his duty during a counter-insurgency operation.
Serving in an area affected by Naxalite activity, Constable Sanjeet Kumar undertook duties that demanded vigilance, courage and commitment. On 10 October 2015, he was engaged in an encounter with Naxalites at Kathaldih village.
During the operation, Constable Sanjeet Kumar displayed courage while confronting the armed extremists. The encounter proved fatal, and he was martyred in the line of duty. His sacrifice reflects the risks faced by SSB personnel deployed in areas affected by left-wing extremism.
His service was marked by a commitment to duty in a challenging operational environment. Constable Sanjeet Kumar stood among the personnel who confronted danger while fulfilling their responsibility to the nation.
In recognition of his bravery, Constable Sanjeet Kumar was posthumously awarded the Police Medal for Gallantry in 2017. The honour recognises his courage and valour in the line of duty.
Constable Sanjeet Kumar's martyrdom remains part of the Sashastra Seema Bal's record of service and sacrifice. His courage deserves to be remembered with dignity, and his supreme sacrifice must not be forgotten.
The Honour Post pays tribute to Constable (GD) Sanjeet Kumar of the 18th Battalion, Sashastra Seema Bal, who was martyred on 10 October 2015 while fighting Naxalites in Jharkhand. We honour his courage, remember his service and salute his supreme sacrifice for the nation.
