Remembering Warriors: CRPF Head Constable Sanjay Kumar Sinha was eager to find a groom for his daughter

Sanjay Kumar Sinha, 44, Bihar

CRPF Head Constable Sanjay Kumar Sinha, 44, a resident of Taregana Math in Mausaurhi, was expected to come home later this month to finalise the wedding of his elder daughter Ruby. "He had talked to his father Mahendra Sinha and wife Babita on Wednesday stating he had already applied for leave. He was really excited about looking for a groom for his daughter. Sanjay returned to duty after a month's leave on February 8 and the news of his demise has left the family shattered," said Jitendra, one of Sanjay's relative.

Neighbours recalled him as an amicable person who was always ready to help everyone. "The entire village is in shock and most people went without dinner on Thursday after hearing the sad news," he said.

Sanjay has left behind his wife, two daughters and a son, who is studying at Kota in Rajasthan. His parents also lived with him. Sanjay's brother Shankar Sinha is also in the CRPF and is posted in Nalanda district in Bihar.

Union minister Ashwini Choubey visited the grieving family on Friday and said all possible help will be extended to them. He reassured the family that Sanjay's death will not go in vain when the locals demanded war against terrorism before the election.