Constable Virendra Pratap Yadav was serving with 92 Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force when he made the supreme sacrifice on 2 October 1995 in Tripura.
On that day, CRPF troops of 92 Battalion were deployed on a road opening patrol in the state. The patrol was tasked with securing the route and clearing obstacles along the area of operation.
As the road opening party was climbing a hill to clear the route, insurgents took advantage of the terrain and opened indiscriminate fire on the troops. The CRPF personnel immediately took positions and retaliated.
A fierce encounter followed. Despite the advantageous positions held by the insurgents, the CRPF personnel mounted a determined counter-attack, forcing the attackers to flee from the area.
During the counter-attack, Constable Virendra Pratap Yadav charged towards the insurgents and received severe injuries. Despite his injuries, he continued fighting from the front before making the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty.
Constable Virendra Pratap Yadav made the supreme sacrifice alongside Constable R. Alexander of 92 Battalion, who also received severe injuries while charging at the insurgents.
A Life Dedicated to Service
Born on 5 February 1972, Constable Virendra Pratap Yadav dedicated his service to the Central Reserve Police Force.
His sacrifice during the road opening patrol in Tripura on 2 October 1995 remains part of the history of 92 Battalion and the CRPF's service in the state.
The Honour Post honours Constable Virendra Pratap Yadav for his service and pays tribute to his supreme sacrifice.
