Engaged in countering the might of Maoists in Dantewada, 111th Battalion of Central Reserve Police Force commemorated its 22nd Foundation Day by offering floral tribute to martyr jawans. They also laid wreath at 'Shaheed Smarak' in the honour of Martyrs.
Addressing the jawans on the occasion, Commandant M Dinakaran recalled the glorious 22 years of its history and informed that Assistant Commandant of the Battalion Salim Kumar was awarded President Police Medal for his courage and bravery shown in encounter with Maoist insurgents in 2012 while three other jawans were awarded Police Medal by the President. likewise, 49 officials, subordinates and jawans have been awarded medal and citations by the Director General of CRPF.
On this occasion jawans of the batallion presented colourful programmes exhibiting their daring skills. The cultural programme was inaugurated jointly by Deputy Inspector General of Police (Operation) Randeep Rana and Commandant M Dinakaran by lighting the
traditional lamp. At the end of the programme winners, runners up of programmes and artists were also given awards by the guests of honour.