The document summarizes the 1965 battle of Sardar Post between the CRPF and Pakistani forces in the Rann of Kutch region. A small contingent of the CRPF heroically defended their border post for over 12 hours against heavy attack from two battalions of the Pakistani army despite being outnumbered and outgunned. Their valiant defense repelled the enemy attack. Several CRPF officers and men were decorated for their bravery in this historic battle that highlighted the dedication and courage of the Indian police forces.

1. A saga of the brave hearts of CRPF in the Rann of Kutch 9 April, 1965

8. The aftermath It is a unique and unparallel feat in military history of war, where a heavily outnumbered and out gunned small contingent of Paramilitary personnel beating back a regular army infantry brigade and holding them at bay for over 12 long hours. The then Home Minister shri G.L. Nanda described the heroic deed of the border force at sardar post, “ I would like to pay tribute to the gallantry of the police force at the sardar post which for over 12hours heroically defended against such heavy odds and repulsed the attack by two battalions of the Pakistani army.”

9. The heroic deeds of the following CRPF officers and men recognised by nation. They were decorated with the president’s police and fire services medal for gallantry and police medal for gallantry; [i] President’s Police and Fire service medal for Gallantry. Shri D.S. Paul, Dy.s.p. OC coy. Subedar Kabeerman Subba HC. Ranjit Singh CT. Vishwanath Singh CT. Madanlal Dutta CT. Sheo Ram [ii] Police medal for Gallantry. Subedar Balbir Singh Jamadar Jai Narian Singh HC. Bhawan Ram HC. Mahdeo Nilgude CT. Sucha Singh CT. Kishan Singh CT. Munni Singh. Besides these awards for conspicuous bravery a number of other personnel whose contribution Button in defending the sardar post was invaluable was given out of turn promotion and cash rewards.

10. “ This battle will go down in the history of Indian police, nay in the history of military battle.”

11. A Visit by DAGOs 40 th batch to SARDAR POST कर्तव्यपथ पर शाहिद हुए साथियों को श्रद्धांजली VALOUR DAY 2009

13. Importance of the SAGA in Present Scenario Source of inspiration in face of fighting with deteriorating internal security scenario. Service & Loyalty Team spirit Working efficiently with limited resources Benchmark of dedication & Bravery Need of sound infrastructure in Border areas