Shradhanjali to Police Martyrs

On 21-10-2002 Unknown extremist kidnapped HG No 022510 Samin Debbarma from Takarjala & his dead body has been found on the same day at Takarjala. This refers Takarjala PS case No 16(2) U/S 302, 326,30,345 IPC &27 of Arms Act.

He was posted at Tuikarma Railway protection post under Swapanabari Post, 6th Bn TSR. As a part of routine duty, he along with 07 other were left Tuikarma Railway protection post on 27.08.2007 at 0800 hrs to lay ROP along the Railway track in between Tuikarma Post and Rani Chowmuhani which is about 8 km stretch. When they came to the diversion point of first ROP point two Rfn including Jayanta Roy left the party to occupy the first Rly ROP point located on the southern side of the track at a height of about 100 fits while the remaining Jawans continued to follow the main Rly track to further occupy the remaining two ROP posts normally manned by the said post. But no sooner had the two Rfn (including Rfn Jayanta Roy) climbed to the 1st ROP point they were heavily fired upon by a group of unknown NLFT (BM) extremists who were waiting in ambush in the thick bushes nearby said top of the 1st ROP point. As a result Rfn Jayanta Roy of 3rd Bn TSR was hit by several bullets fired from AK series weapons before he could realize anything, and died on the spot.

He was performing the duties of escort commander of Commandant’s escort. On 20.02.2006 Commandant, 3rd Bn TSR was returning from PTC, Narsingarh by a escort convey consisting of three vehicles i.e. Maruti Gypsy, Bullet proof commander jeep (Pilot jeep) and a TATA 3 tonner (Escort). There were total 15 Jawans in the escort party including 03 drivers. At about 1645 hrs while the party reached near Chamal Cherra under west District extremist had dropped heavy fired on the escort party. The extremists had taken positions on an extended hillock from where almost one and half KM of road is exposed to the effective firing range of AK-47/SLR and LMG. Immediately injured party was brought to Kulai Hospital from the Jeoalcherra CRPF camp. After reaching to Kulai Hospital first aid was given to injured persons where from they were referred to GB Hospital. Escort commander Havildar Lourentus Soreng succumbed to injuries in the route of G B hospital.

Padma Sadhan jamatia was appointed in the 3rd Battalion TSR on 14.08.1996. He hailed from Village-Tairupa, PO-Killa, PS-Killa, District-Tripura South. On 17.04.2000, this valiant Rifleman (GD) of the 3rd Battalion TSR sacrificed his life while fighting the extremists at Santinagar about 15 KM North-East from Kalayanpur PS under West Tripura District (undivided).

Kali Pada Debnath was appointed in the 3rd Battalion TSR on 13.08.1996. He hailed from Village-Harihardula, PO-Kunaban, PS-Bishalgarh, District-Sepahijala. On 17.04.2000, this courageous Rifleman sacrificed his life while fighting the extremists at Santinagar, Kalayanpur PS under West Tripura District (undivided).

Laxman Debnath was appointed in the 3rd Battalion TSR on 13.08.1996. He hailed from Village-Durga Nagar, PO- Durga Nagar, PS-Jirania, District-Tripura West On 12.02.1998, this valiant Rifleman sacrificed his life while fighting the extremists at Champarai Para, PS- Ganga Nagar under Dhalai District.

Samsul Hague was appointed in the 3rd Battalion TSR on 12.08.1996. He hailed from Village-Kalacherra, PO-Kalacherra, PS-Dharamanagar, District-Tripura North. On 12.02.1998, this brave Rifleman sacrificed his life while fighting the extremists at Champaral Para, PS- Ganga Nagar under Dhalai District.

Bapi Malakar was appointed in the 3rd Battalion TSR on 14.08.1996. He hailed from Village-Rajnagar, PO- Rajnagar, PS-P.R, Bari, District-Tripura South. On 12.02.1998 this fearless Rifleman sacrificed his life while fighting the extremists at Champarai Para, PS- Ganga Nagar under Dhalai District.

Bikash Chowdhury was appointed in the 3rd Battalion TSR on 13.08.1996. He hailed from Village-Chanbaria, PO-Naba Santigani, PS-Takariala, District-Sepahijala. On 12.02.1998, this fearless Rifleman sacrificed his life while fighting the extremists at Champarai Para, PS- Gaga Nagar under Dhalai District.

On 12.02.98 at 1145 hrs one platoon TSR of ex-Champarai Para post of 3rd Bn TSR led by NK Sandhya Ram Debbarma was coming to Dalubari Coy HQr in three vehicles bearing registration No. TR-02-1502, TR-01-1922 and one water tanker bearing No. TRP-154. While the party reached at K C about 3 km North-West from Champarai Para camp, a group of extremists (suspected to be NLFT) ambushed the convey by opening fire from three directions. The driver (civilian) of TR-02-1502 (truck) becomes the first causality by the fire of extremists and as a result the driver died on the spot and lost control of vehicle which fell into a 30 ft. ditch.. The exchange of fire continued for about 15 minutes and the extremists ultimately withdrawn after inflicting substantial casualties. No. 96030655 Rifleman (GD) Ravi Charan Debbarma succumbed to his injury along with 7 others inmates and one civil driver.