The Supreme Sacrifice

Inspector M.C Sharma, who laid down his life for the motherland has set a very pertinent example for each and every individual of the country. Winner of seven gallantry awards, including the President’s gallantry medal and 150 police rewards, Sharma was also credited with the killing of 35 terrorists and the arrest of 80 others. He always believed in the foremost principle “Work is Worship” and worshipped his work more than anything else in life. For him, his priorities towards his work and towards the country always ranked higher than his personal life.

A father, who was supposed to give blood to his son battling against dengue in a hospital, shed his own blood to protect his countrymen against the evil elements of the society. He was shot thrice in an encounter and succumbed to his injuries in Holy Family Hospital. His wife, who was waiting for him since 3 days, lived on a hope of his early arrival only to receive his body. Inspector M C Sharma was an inspiration to our security forces and will continue to inspire them after his demise too. A brave son, a dutiful husband and now a hero of the nation, Sharma’s contributions towards the county will never be forgotten. People who did not know Inspector Sharma also, will now stand up and give their salutations for the way he battled the terrorists valiantly and went down fighting. He has made the supreme sacrifice in the service of the country. To the others in the police force, he always set an example worthy of emulation.

We should be immensely grateful to such officers like Inspector Sharma. It is due to such officers that we have been able to retain our hard fought freedom. A person who would wake up even by the slightest of noises will never open his eyes again. Paying homage to this victor is the least we can do as citizens of India. As we bid a final adieu to him with tear filled eyes and numb senses, we salute the fearless hero and pray to God to grant everlasting peace to his soul.