15 October 2004 | A Braveheart of 80 Battalion, CRPF
On 15 October 2004, Head Constable S. M. Ahmed of the 80th Battalion, Central Reserve Police Force, made the supreme sacrifice while returning from election duty in Khagaria district, Bihar.
CRPF personnel had completed their assignment at Pasraha Police Station and were returning towards their base. Their vehicle was travelling along National Highway 31, between Mahesh Khute and Pasraha, when suspected Maoists opened fire and hurled a grenade at it.
The CRPF personnel immediately retaliated. The attackers managed to escape under the cover of darkness. The grenade blast and firing left Head Constable Ahmed and Constable Netra Pal seriously injured.
The injured personnel were evacuated from the spot, but Head Constable Ahmed succumbed to his injuries. His sacrifice came while he was performing duties connected with the security arrangements for the electoral process.
Born on 16 March 1954, according to the CRPF memorial record, he hailed from West Bengal. He served with the 80th Battalion and made the supreme sacrifice on 15 October 2004.
Head Constable S. M. Ahmed will be remembered for his service, dedication and sacrifice in the line of duty.
Head Constable S. M. Ahmed, The Honour Post pays tribute to your service, courage and supreme sacrifice.
