Head Constable/Driver Santosh Kumar (Force No. 961180318) served in the Central Reserve Police Force with 129 Battalion. He was a resident of Sulkhanpur village, Chhachha Post, Mainpuri district, Uttar Pradesh.
During his service with 129 Battalion CRPF, Santosh Kumar was posted in the Kokrajhar area of Assam. The battalion was deployed in the region for operational duties, including maintaining security and supporting counter-insurgency responsibilities.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, he continued performing his assigned duties in the high-risk Kokrajhar area. According to the Government of India's Bharat Ke Veer record, he served in the area with dedication and devotion and ultimately lost his life in the line of duty on 23 September 2021.
He was 44 years old at the time of his martyrdom. He is survived by his wife Pravesh Kumari, daughters Purnima, Kajal and Jaya, and son Ansh Kumar.
Santosh Kumar is remembered for continuing his duties in a high-risk environment during the pandemic and making the ultimate sacrifice in the service of the nation.