Second-in-Command Ansuya Prasad Kuniyal of the 44th Battalion, Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), made the supreme sacrifice on 13 October 2011 following an accidental grenade explosion during a training session at the Savagaon Military Training Centre in Belgaum, Karnataka.
Kuniyal had studied at DAV College, Chandigarh, between 1991 and 1993. He joined the Indo-Tibetan Border Police as an Assistant Commandant in 1997 and went on to serve in the force, eventually holding the position of Second-in-Command.
On 13 October 2011, Kuniyal was participating in a training session at the Savagaon Military Training Centre in Belgaum when a grenade exploded accidentally. The incident claimed his life and left two other officers injured.
The incident highlighted the risks faced by security personnel even during training exercises, where they prepare for operational responsibilities involving weapons and explosives. Kuniyal made the supreme sacrifice while undertaking a professional duty connected with the training of personnel.
His service and sacrifice have continued to be remembered by the Indo-Tibetan Border Police and his former educational institution. In September 2023, DAV College, Chandigarh, organised a wreath-laying ceremony in his memory, attended by ITBP personnel and members of his family.
Second-in-Command Ansuya Prasad Kuniyal's service remains part of the history of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police. His sacrifice is remembered as a reminder of the responsibilities and risks undertaken by personnel serving the nation.
The Honour Post pays tribute to Second-in-Command Ansuya Prasad Kuniyal, honouring his service, dedication and supreme sacrifice.
