Weekly Current Affairs: April week-2 - CRPF Valour Day

President led the nation in saluting Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on its Valour Day on April 9.

President led the nation in saluting Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on its Valour Day on April 9.
On April 9th, 1965 a small contingent of 2nd Bn CRPF, successfully fought and repulsed an attack by a Pakistani Brigade on Sardar Post in the Rann of Kutch, Gujarat, eliminating 34 Pakistani soldiers and capturing 4 alive.
Never in the history of military battles have a handful of policemen fought back a full – fledged infantry Brigade in such a manner.
In this conflict, six valiant CRPF men also attained martyrdom. As a tribute to the saga of the brave men of the Force, 9th April is befittingly celebrated as "Valour Day” in the Force.