Constable Shyam Dev Das of the Central Reserve Police Force made the supreme sacrifice on 24 October 2006 while serving with 133 Battalion in Tripura. Born on 18 May 1973, he hailed from Bihar.
The Operation in Tripura
According to the commemorative account issued by the CRPF, a party of 133 Battalion was proceeding to dominate the area in the early morning of 24 October 2006. The movement was intended to enable a road-opening party to reach and hold positions between Gandacherra and Ganganagar in Dhalai district.
During the operation, unidentified armed extremists opened fire on the troops and lobbed grenades. The personnel retaliated, while another party that heard the firing rushed towards the ambush point and engaged the attackers. The force also used high-explosive ammunition against the positions occupied by the extremists.
Constable Shyam Dev Das and Constable/Bugler Sharwan Kumar Singh lost their lives in the incident. Their actions formed part of the unit's response to the attack.
Remembering His Sacrifice
The Honour Post pays tribute to Constable Shyam Dev Das of 133 Battalion, CRPF, on the anniversary of his martyrdom. His name remains part of the force's record of personnel who made the supreme sacrifice while carrying out their duties.
