Constable Shankar Naik of the 85th Battalion, Central Reserve Police Force, made the supreme sacrifice on 6 November 1987 while serving in Punjab.
During the late 1980s, the 85th Battalion was deployed in Moga district to assist the Punjab Police in containing terrorism. On 6 November 1987, Constable Shankar Naik and Constable J. Karthikeyan were performing patrol duty along the Moga–Jalandhar road when terrorists ambushed them.
The CRPF personnel responded with determination and retaliated against the attackers. During the encounter, Constable Shankar Naik sustained bullet injuries. Despite being wounded, he continued fighting until his last breath.
He attained martyrdom alongside his comrade, Constable J. Karthikeyan. Their courage in the face of a deadly ambush remains a lasting example of devotion to duty and sacrifice.
The Honour Post pays tribute to Constable Shankar Naik, remembering his courage, determination and supreme sacrifice in the service of the nation.
