Sub-Inspector Muralidhar Semwal of the 142nd Battalion, Border Security Force, made the supreme sacrifice on 13 October 2003 while fighting terrorists at Kalakote, Jammu and Kashmir.
He was associated with the President’s Police Medal for Gallantry, a recognition of exceptional courage. His martyrdom occurred during an engagement with terrorists, reflecting the dangers faced by BSF personnel carrying out security duties in Jammu and Kashmir.
The available memorial record establishes the date, location, battalion and broad circumstances of his sacrifice. A detailed account of the engagement has not been established from the material available for this article, so no unsupported tactical details have been added.
The Honour Post honours Sub-Inspector Muralidhar Semwal, remembering his gallantry, service and supreme sacrifice.
