(L) Proby SI Suresh Kr Pradhan

Details of duty leading to the death of the Martyr - On 10/12/2000, he was detailed for Special duty around Baghmara Town (on deputation at South Garo Hills for Probation) to collect information on possible presence and movement of extremist and anti-social elements. At about 5:30 pm, while he was performing duty, all of a sudden, around 10 to 15 unknown miscreants stopped his scooter near PHE Quarter and struck him on his head with sticks and iron rods. The Proby officer shouted for help but no one came forward to help him. He was then removed to the hospital and necessary medical assistance was administered. On 11/12/200 morning, on the advice of the Doctor, the officer was shifted to Tura Civil Hospital and from there to Guwahati. But on the way to Guwahati, the Proby officer succumbed to his injuries.