Central Reserve Police Force 84 Battalion celebrates 41st raising day at Chanderkote Ramban
RAMBAN, June 1 — The 84 Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force celebrated its 41st Raising Day with enthusiasm and pride at its Tactical Headquarters in Chanderkote, Ramban.
Raised on June 1, 1985, at the Group Centre CRPF in New Delhi, the battalion has rendered distinguished and selfless service to the nation across various operational theatres, including Jammu and Kashmir, the North Eastern States, and Punjab, where it played a significant role in counter-insurgency and anti-militancy operations.
Since 2010, the battalion has been deployed in Jammu and Kashmir, entrusted with the crucial responsibility of securing a nearly 47-kilometer stretch of National Highway-44, which serves as the lifeline of the Kashmir Valley in Ramban district.
The raising day celebrations commenced at the Sarv Dharm Prarthana Sthal, where officers and personnel prayed for peace, prosperity, and success in the year ahead, while also paying homage to the brave martyrs who made the supreme sacrifice in the service of the nation.
A ceremonial flag hoisting was conducted at the Quarter Guard, followed by a Guard of Honour presented to the Commandant of the 84 Battalion, N Ranbir Singh.
Addressing the troops during a Sainik Sammelan, the Commandant extended his greetings to all ranks and their families, highlighted the glorious history and achievements of the force, and urged personnel to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, dedication, discipline, and patriotism.
As part of the celebrations and in support of environmental conservation, battalion personnel planted 100 saplings in and around the campus to reaffirm their commitment to a sustainable future.
The day featured a colorful mela with food stalls established by various companies of the battalion showcasing cuisines from different regions of the country to reflect the spirit of unity in diversity, alongside recreational games for personnel and their families. In the run-up to the event, several competitions including physical endurance tests, weapon handling, firing, badminton, volleyball, pickleball, and tug of war were organized with enthusiastic participation.
During the celebrations, Commandant N Ranbir Singh formally presented the Director General CRPF Commendation Disc and Certificates to personnel who displayed exceptional dedication during the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2025.
The events concluded with a grand cultural evening showcasing the talents of the personnel, the distribution of trophies and prizes to competition winners, and a traditional Bada Khana attended by personnel and their family members to foster camaraderie.