Valour Day was celebrated with great zeal, pride and patriotism at 75 Battalion, Srinagar. The celebration started with salutation by the ceremonial guard at the Quarter Guard to K K Pandey, Commandant.
Pandey addressed the gathering on the occasion. Emphasising on the importance of this day, Pandey remembered the saga of exemplary valour, unparalleled courage and phenomenal fortitude displayed by barely 4 companies of CRPF on 9th April, 1965 at Sardar Post in Rann of Kuchh, Gujarat,
against a full fledged brigade attack perpetrated by Pakistan Army. Saluting the indomitable courage and bravery of the heroes of Sardar Post, he further added that the history of CRPF is adorned with numerous glorious achievements of valour and sacrifice. Battling challenges of various magnitudes and forms, CRPF has evolved into a mature force which is capable of handling any challenge before internal security.
It was a matter of great pride for the Bn that on this auspicious occasion Sh K K Pandey CO , Sh Kamlesh Pandey AC , Sh Arun Kumar Rana AC, Sh Om Prakash AC and Insp Shashi Kumar were awarded with DG Disc and Commendation certificate for their valuable and dedicated contribution in Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2023.
In continuation of the event, inter company tug-of-war competition was organized in the evening at the Hari niwas camp . The winners and runners up were awarded by Sh Pandey, Comdt.
Finally,in the evening bada khana was organized in the messes and all ranks enjoyed the delicacies of a rich and healthy food, together.
Sh A K Singh 2IC and Sh Arvind Kumar DC, along with company commanders, were also present on this occasion.