The 26th battalion of Central Reserve Police Force( CRPF), Bokaro, celebrated its 80th Foundation Day with much fervour and enthusiasm at its Group Centre at Chas headquarter on Saturday. CRPF Commandant of the 26th battalion, Akhilesh Kumar Singh, congratulated the officials and jawans on the occasion.
Singh paid rich tributes to martyrs of the CRPF and said that CRPF is world’s largest paramilitary force, which is not only alert for internal security of the country but is also committed to social responsibilities and humanity.
"Our jawans are discharging their duties appropriately with bravery and courage whether it’s an attack on the parliament, Akshardham Temple or anywhere else. The jawans have neutralised the enemy everywhere. They have not stepped aside for making supreme sacrifice for mother India,” he said.
Singh added, “Over 2,000 CRPF personnel have sacrificed their lives discharging their duties. The CRPF personnel have received more than 1,200 bravery medals including George Cross Ashok Chakra, Shaurya Chakra, Kirti Chakra and others.”
Commandant Singh said that on the eve of the Foundation Day, CRPF institutions across the district have planted 4,000 trees, which is a unique initiative for preserving the environment in Bokaro and its surrounding areas.
As many as dozen officers and jawans were felicitated on the occasion in a programme organised at the 26th battalion at Chas.