JK News Today
Jammu: June 2:
While honoring martyrs’ families of the Force during golden jubilee celebrations of 38 Battalion CRPF here at Ismailpur, Samba, Shri VSK Kaumudi IPS Additional DG CRPF J&K Zone remembered the bravery and courage of Force personnel and appealed the personnel to keep serving the nation with utmost discipline and sincerity. At the occasion, he reiterated his commitment towards the welfare and care of martyrs’ families. Pertinently, 38 Bn CRPF came into existence exactly 50 years ago in Narsinghgarh, Tripura. In the glorious past of 50 years, the Unit rendered its services in different parts of the country including Tripura, Assam, Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, Bihar, Sikkim, Mizoram, West Bengal, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland and Odisha where it not only performed its duties effectively, besides, set various examples of its bravery. The celebrations became more stupendous when first Commandant of the Battalion Shri CM Sharma IPS informed people about the history of the Unit. Shri CM Sharma is a 1962 batch UP Cadre IPS officer who retired from service in 1996 as Director General. In the function, the artists BB International School, Vijaypur, Samba and Friends Musical Group Satwari, Jammu showcased their presentations. The personnel of CRPF also colored the occasion with their cultural programs. The environment turned patriotic when martyrs were remembered during the program. CRPF expressed its gratitude towards the families of martyrs. Shri SK Madan Second-in-Command (Retired) shared his memories of courage and bravery with the people present there which further colored the evening. Shri SK Madan Second-in-Command (Retired) is first such officer of 38 Bn who was awarded Police Medal for Gallantry for his courage and bravery while fighting with insurgents in Nagaland on Tripura-Mizoram boundary. While addressing the people, Shri VSK Kaumudi IPS reiterated his commitment and endeavors for improving the infrastructure for jawans and providing basic amenities to all. Among others present during the occasion were Shri K Vijay Kumar IG CRPF J&K Zone, Shri AV Chauhan IG CRPF Jammu Sector, Smt Nitu DIG CRPF Jammu Range, Shri P C Jha DIG CRPF (Ops) Jammu North, Shri MP Bahuguna DIG CRPF Jammu Sector, Shri Joginder Singh, DIG, CRPF, Jammu Sector, Shri S P Singh DIG CRPF Group Centre Bantalab and other officers as well as personnel of CRPF. The program was organized by CRPF 38 Bn CRPF under the able guidance of Shri Ram Kumar Commandant.
