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NAIK / DRIVER
KALU RAM
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 / Driver
Unit4th Battalion
Date of Birth15 December 1952
Place of BirthHimachal Pradesh
OperationCounter-insurgency operations
Date of Martyrdom12 October 1997
Naik/Driver Kalu Ram served with the 4th Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force. He hailed from Himachal Pradesh and was born on 15 December 1952.
On 12 October 1997, the battalion was deployed in Assam to counter insurgent activities. During a patrol near Gajpara, insurgents opened heavy fire on CRPF personnel. The troops retaliated and counter-attacked.
Naik/Driver Kalu Ram sustained severe injuries during the encounter. The CRPF personnel continued fighting despite the injuries and forced the insurgents to flee. He later succumbed to his injuries and made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty.
The Honour Post pays tribute to Naik/Driver Kalu Ram, honours his service and courage, and remembers his supreme sacrifice. 🇮🇳
