Lance Naik K. C. Bari served with the 58th Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force, deployed in Sri Lanka as part of the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF).
On 10 October 1987, CRPF personnel of the battalion were on duty when they were ambushed by Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels. The troops fought back bravely and worked to prevent a major catastrophe.
Lance Naik K. C. Bari was among the personnel who sustained serious injuries during the encounter. He made the supreme sacrifice on 10 October 1987 while serving in Sri Lanka.
His courage and devotion to duty remain part of the history of the CRPF's service with the IPKF.
Lance Naik K. C. Bari is remembered with honour for his service and supreme sacrifice in the cause of the nation.
