NSG names new auditorium after braveheart who lost life in Pathankot attack
The elite commando force inaugurated a new auditorium that is named after Lt. Col. EK NIranjan who lost his life during last year's Pathankot terror attack.
Almost a year after the National Security Guard (NSG) lost Lt. Col. EK Niranjan in the Pathankot terror attack, the force inaugurated an auditorium in his memory at its Manesar headquarters. The brave officer was a member of the NSG's bomb disposal squad, and was killed while defusing a grenade at the scene of the January 2, 2016 terror attack.
Lt. Col. Niranjan was taking part in combing operations after six Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist launched a ghastly attack on the Pathankot Air Base in Punjab.
EMOTIONAL MOMENT
In an emotional moment, the auditorium was inaugurated by Minister of State (Information and Broadcasting) Rajyavardhan Rathore in the presence of Niranjan's parents Shivarajan and Radha Shivarajan and brother, Wing Commander Sharad EK, who is an Air Force officer.
Commenting after the inauguration, which happened during the 17th International Counter Terrorism Seminar, Rathore said, "Brand new auditorium in name of the great martyr will bring in camaraderie, friendship and remind soldiers of supreme sacrifice made by Col Niranjan."
The auditorium has seating capacity of 390 and cost Rs 21 crores to build. Plans for the auditorium were approved in December 2012. According to sources the elite commando force has lost 19 personnel since its formation in 1984. The force plans to honour its martyred soldiers by dedicating building and structures in their name.
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