Lance Naik Silai Kudada served with the 24th Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force, which was deployed in Srinagar district of Jammu & Kashmir for counter-insurgency operations.
On 8 October 1990, Lance Naik Silai Kudada was detailed for area domination and patrolling duties in Badshah Chowk, a crowded junction in Srinagar.
While the troops were on duty, a suspected militant hurled a grenade at them. The grenade exploded next to Lance Naik Silai Kudada and was followed by firing.
Lance Naik Silai Kudada sustained serious splinter injuries in the attack and made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty on 8 October 1990.
He is remembered for his courage, devotion to duty and sacrifice in the service of the nation.
