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NAIK
D. S. SOREN
CRPF
Made the supreme sacrifice on 12 October 1997 after sustaining severe injuries during an encounter with insurgents near Gajpara, Assam.
ServiceCentral Reserve Police Force
RankNaik
Unit4th Battalion
Place of BirthOdisha
OperationCounter-insurgency operations
Date of Martyrdom12 October 1997
Naik D. S. Soren served with the 4th Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force and hailed from Odisha.
On 12 October 1997, the battalion was deployed in Assam to counter insurgent activities. During a patrol near Gajpara, insurgents opened heavy fire on the CRPF personnel. The troops immediately retaliated and counter-attacked.
During the fierce encounter, Naik D. S. Soren sustained serious injuries. Despite the injuries suffered by the personnel, the troops continued fighting and the insurgents fled. Naik D. S. Soren later succumbed to his injuries and made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty.
The Honour Post pays tribute to Naik D. S. Soren, honours his service and courage, and remembers his supreme sacrifice. 🇮🇳
