On 9 April 1965, a small contingent of the Second Battalion of the CRPF thwarted an attack by a Pakistani brigade (more than 3000 personnel) at the Sardar check post near the Rann of Kutch in Gujarat.

The gallantry day (Shaurya Day) of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is observed every year on 9 April, as a tribute to the brave men of the force. The 56th CRPF Bravery Day is being observed in 2021.

According to the CRPF website, on 9 April 1965, a small contingent of the second battalion of the CRPF thwarted the attack of a Pakistani brigade (more than 3000 personnel) at the Sardar check post near the Rann of Kutch in Gujarat, by the CRPF forces. 34 Pakistani soldiers were killed and 4 soldiers were captured.

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