Naik Rakesh Kumar served with the 4th Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force. He hailed from Uttar Pradesh and was born on 1 April 1963.
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 retaliated and counter-attacked.
Naik Rakesh Kumar sustained serious injuries during the encounter. Despite the fierce exchange of fire, the CRPF personnel continued fighting, forcing the insurgents to flee. Naik Rakesh Kumar later succumbed to his injuries and made the supreme sacrifice.
The Honour Post pays tribute to Naik Rakesh Kumar, honours his service and courage, and remembers his supreme sacrifice in the service of India. 🇮🇳
