On 2 November 2007, personnel of the 50th Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force were proceeding towards their company location in North Cachar Hills, Assam. Their convoy, travelling in three vehicles, was ambushed by insurgents near Landring village under Umrangso Police Station.
The attackers had taken up well-entrenched positions and opened intense fire on the convoy. One vehicle became trapped in the killing zone, but the CRPF personnel dismounted and launched a counter-attack. Their determined response eventually forced the insurgents to retreat.
Constable Prashantha Bora was among the six personnel of the 50th Battalion who made the supreme sacrifice during the encounter. The memorial records his name among those who attained martyrdom while the contingent fought back against the ambush.
Constable Prashantha Bora's sacrifice on 2 November 2007 remains a solemn part of the CRPF's remembrance of the encounter in Assam. His service and commitment to duty deserve lasting recognition.
The Honour Post pays tribute to Constable Prashantha Bora and honours his supreme sacrifice.
