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When the Central Reserve Police Force(CRPF) Valour Day is observed?
A)
April 6th
B)
April 7th
C)
April 8th
D)
April 9th

Correct Answer :   April 9th


Every year on April 9th, people in India observe Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Shaurya Diwas (Valour Day) in order to pay respect and tribute to the brave men of the Reserve Force. This year will mark the 57th celebration of CRPF Valour Day. It was on this day in 1965, a small contingent of CRPF created history by defeating an invading Pakistani army, several times larger, at the Sardar Post located in the Rann of Kutch, Gujarat. The CRPF men eliminated 34 Pakistani soldiers and captured four alive. In the conflict, CRPF lost six personnel who had attained martyrdom.

Published On : April 9, 2022
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