#ObituaryOfTheDay
Sqn Ldr Jehangir Merwan Engineer (Retd).
Martyred this day in 1965 when a PAF pilot shot down his unarmed civil registered Beechcraft airplane ferrying the then CM of Gujarat, Mr Balwant Rai Mehta.
The enemy we faced then was just as unethical as he is today.
Sqn Ldr Jehangir Merwan Engineer (Retd).
Martyred this day in 1965 when a PAF pilot shot down his unarmed civil registered Beechcraft airplane ferrying the then CM of Gujarat, Mr Balwant Rai Mehta.
The enemy we faced then was just as unethical as he is today.
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Sep Davinder Singh, 14 Sikh, died for the country in the accursed 'Jannat' 19 yrs ago
#LestWeForget
Sep Davinder Singh, 14 Sikh, died for the country in the accursed 'Jannat' 19 yrs ago
#LestWeForget
Martyrs of J&K Police - 20 Sep
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Sepoy Rajesh Khatri.
Martyred in Keran Sector J&K in a Pakistani ceasefire violation this day two years ago.
Today is his second martyrdom anniversary.
Sepoy Rajesh Khatri.
Martyred in Keran Sector J&K in a Pakistani ceasefire violation this day two years ago.
Today is his second martyrdom anniversary.
#ObituaryOfTheDay
The Head Constable of 14th Battalion The SSB, martyred in the line of duty in Ramban, J&K two years ago
The Head Constable of 14th Battalion The SSB, martyred in the line of duty in Ramban, J&K two years ago
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The unnamed & unknown boy that was martyred in Naugan three years ago, fighting Pakis' attempt to push in more terrorists"
The unnamed & unknown boy that was martyred in Naugan three years ago, fighting Pakis' attempt to push in more terrorists"
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Lt Col Terry Nolan CO 2 MARATHA LI (Kali Panchwin).
He laid his life in defence of Hussainiwala Headworks this day in the 1965 war.
Lt Col Terry Nolan CO 2 MARATHA LI (Kali Panchwin).
He laid his life in defence of Hussainiwala Headworks this day in the 1965 war.
#ObituaryOfTheDay
20 Sep
Refer four tweets above.
Here is a name and a face behind the statistic - HC/GD Ram Pravesh Yadav, 14th Battalion SSB
20 Sep
Refer four tweets above.
Here is a name and a face behind the statistic - HC/GD Ram Pravesh Yadav, 14th Battalion SSB
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Wages of War ..
Remembering J&K Policemen Nisar Ahmad, Firdous Kuchay & Kulwant Singh who were abducted by Pak sponsored terrorists from their homes and killed this day last year.
First martyrdom anniversary today.
Do spare a moment in remembrance, if you can.
Wages of War ..
Remembering J&K Policemen Nisar Ahmad, Firdous Kuchay & Kulwant Singh who were abducted by Pak sponsored terrorists from their homes and killed this day last year.
First martyrdom anniversary today.
Do spare a moment in remembrance, if you can.
#ObituaryOfTheDay
19 Sep
A well decorated veteran air warrior with a glorious innings.
God bless his soul..
19 Sep
A well decorated veteran air warrior with a glorious innings.
God bless his soul..
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Signalman Vikram Singh, 5th Battalion The Rashtriya Rifles.
Martyred this day in the line of duty
Signalman Vikram Singh, 5th Battalion The Rashtriya Rifles.
Martyred this day in the line of duty
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Assam Rifles troopers, fell in Tripura, fighting militancy fomented by demographic pressures this day two decades ago
Assam Rifles troopers, fell in Tripura, fighting militancy fomented by demographic pressures this day two decades ago
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Maj J Suresh Suri, Kirti Chakra (Posth), 6 Kumaon / 13 RR
Fell this day in 2009 in Bandipore
Maj J Suresh Suri, Kirti Chakra (Posth), 6 Kumaon / 13 RR
Fell this day in 2009 in Bandipore
4/4
23 Sep 2009, Bonyari, J&K
A Dhruv recovers mortal remains of Major J Suresh Suri, Kirti Chakra (Posth) who was killed in a gunbattle with terrorists the previous night.
23 Sep 2009, Bonyari, J&K
A Dhruv recovers mortal remains of Major J Suresh Suri, Kirti Chakra (Posth) who was killed in a gunbattle with terrorists the previous night.
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Martyred 54 years ago, at the young age of 22.
God Bless him and the hundreds of his brothers who fell in the 1965 war just because a delusional, self styled field marshal thought that 'Hindu morale' could be easily broken.
Martyred 54 years ago, at the young age of 22.
God Bless him and the hundreds of his brothers who fell in the 1965 war just because a delusional, self styled field marshal thought that 'Hindu morale' could be easily broken.
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Training in peacetime ensures success during war
However, at times it too takes away fine men like this one
Maj Dhruv Yadav, 2015
Training in peacetime ensures success during war
However, at times it too takes away fine men like this one
Maj Dhruv Yadav, 2015
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93rd Battalion, CRPF lost these 11 boys this day 18 yrs ago, fighting 'Gandhians With Guns'
93rd Battalion, CRPF lost these 11 boys this day 18 yrs ago, fighting 'Gandhians With Guns'
1/2
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Lt Kanavdeep Singh, 10 Sikh.
A promising, young life cut short in the Valley 16 yrs ago
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Lt Kanavdeep Singh, 10 Sikh.
A promising, young life cut short in the Valley 16 yrs ago
2/2
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Kanavdeeps' mother shouldered his casket, defying all so-called customs.
A poignant scene indeed .. led to one of my most cherished threads ..
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Kanavdeeps' mother shouldered his casket, defying all so-called customs.
A poignant scene indeed .. led to one of my most cherished threads ..
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Hav Nar Bahadur Ale, MVC (P) & Nk Prem Bahadur Gurung, MVC (P), 3/4 GR
Martyred 32 years ago at Siachen, holding their ground.
No Paki won any territory that day.
They, and their brothers in arms ensured it.
Hav Nar Bahadur Ale, MVC (P) & Nk Prem Bahadur Gurung, MVC (P), 3/4 GR
Martyred 32 years ago at Siachen, holding their ground.
No Paki won any territory that day.
They, and their brothers in arms ensured it.
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Sub Gurnam Singh, Ashok Chakra (P), Corps of Engineers
Sacrificed himself during a live mine accident in 1973 at the College of Military Engineering, Pune, saving many other lives by doing so.
Sub Gurnam Singh, Ashok Chakra (P), Corps of Engineers
Sacrificed himself during a live mine accident in 1973 at the College of Military Engineering, Pune, saving many other lives by doing so.
#ObituaryOfTheDay
HC/GD Dibakar Nayak. This CISF trooper made the supreme sacrifice this day six years ago.
#LestWeForget
HC/GD Dibakar Nayak. This CISF trooper made the supreme sacrifice this day six years ago.
#LestWeForget
#ObituaryOfTheDay
21 Sep
3Jat lost more than 80boys in the attack on Dograi in a single night,but singlehandedly routed an entire Paki battalion, accounting for more than 250enemy fatalities
Some badass men Pakis ran into that night
JAT BALWAN JAI BHAGWAN!
21 Sep
3Jat lost more than 80boys in the attack on Dograi in a single night,but singlehandedly routed an entire Paki battalion, accounting for more than 250enemy fatalities
Some badass men Pakis ran into that night
JAT BALWAN JAI BHAGWAN!
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Nk Sovaran Singh, 5 RR (Jat)
Yet another name amongst the 1000s that have made the supreme sacrifice fighting Paki terror
Nk Sovaran Singh, 5 RR (Jat)
Yet another name amongst the 1000s that have made the supreme sacrifice fighting Paki terror
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Martyrs of CRPF - 24 Sep
Includes six boys of the 137th Battalion that fell together in Manipur this day in 1997
#LestWeForgot
Martyrs of CRPF - 24 Sep
Includes six boys of the 137th Battalion that fell together in Manipur this day in 1997
#LestWeForgot
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Refer two tweets above.
Yet another CRPF boy, martyred in the line of duty this day, seven years ago.
Name missed out in the above obit.
Refer two tweets above.
Yet another CRPF boy, martyred in the line of duty this day, seven years ago.
Name missed out in the above obit.
2/2
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Loved ones gave him a sendoff fit for a soldier husband / father.
God bless him and those that he left behind ..
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Loved ones gave him a sendoff fit for a soldier husband / father.
God bless him and those that he left behind ..
#ObituaryOfTheDay
In memory of the immortals of 9 Mahar, who fell during the 1965 war.
A lovely obit.
Quote - '.. instrumental in establishing moral ascendancy over a rampant enemy ..'
Pretty much sums up the delusional Self Styled Field Marshal in the neighbourhood!
In memory of the immortals of 9 Mahar, who fell during the 1965 war.
A lovely obit.
Quote - '.. instrumental in establishing moral ascendancy over a rampant enemy ..'
Pretty much sums up the delusional Self Styled Field Marshal in the neighbourhood!
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Hav Bahadur Singh Bohra, 10 Para(SF), VrC(P)
Fell this day, fighting scum from across
#NeverForget
Hav Bahadur Singh Bohra, 10 Para(SF), VrC(P)
Fell this day, fighting scum from across
#NeverForget
1
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Col Desmond Hayde, the maverick who led his band of Jats across the Ichhogil 54 years ago.
This Bawra, Balwan Jat passed away this day in 2013.
There have only been a handful like him.
Glad I walked on this planet for a while at the same time that he did.
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Col Desmond Hayde, the maverick who led his band of Jats across the Ichhogil 54 years ago.
This Bawra, Balwan Jat passed away this day in 2013.
There have only been a handful like him.
Glad I walked on this planet for a while at the same time that he did.
2
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'Sabhi Jawan Mere Peechhe .. Dahine se Charge'
Sub Paale Ram, 3 JAT, during the battle for Dograi, 1965, when stalled by enemy machinegun fire.
Junior Leadership at its Best!
THIS is the kind of junior leader he created - One that would take charge when needed
#ObituaryOfTheDay
'Sabhi Jawan Mere Peechhe .. Dahine se Charge'
Sub Paale Ram, 3 JAT, during the battle for Dograi, 1965, when stalled by enemy machinegun fire.
Junior Leadership at its Best!
THIS is the kind of junior leader he created - One that would take charge when needed
3
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Oh, by the way, Subedar Paale Ram led that assauld from the front, silencing the offending machine gun, taking SIX bullets to his stomach and chest.
Yet, this Balwan Jat survived to receive his Vir Chakra himself and tell his tale!
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Oh, by the way, Subedar Paale Ram led that assauld from the front, silencing the offending machine gun, taking SIX bullets to his stomach and chest.
Yet, this Balwan Jat survived to receive his Vir Chakra himself and tell his tale!
4
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Simple orders by Lt Col Desmond Hayde to his Jats -
Kal Subah Kahan Milna hai, zinda ya murda?
Answer: Dograi
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Simple orders by Lt Col Desmond Hayde to his Jats -
Kal Subah Kahan Milna hai, zinda ya murda?
Answer: Dograi
5
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Second order for his Jats
'Agar CO Sahab ko chot lag gayi ya maare gaye to kya karna hai?'
Answer: CO Sahab ko utha kar Dograi le jana hai
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Second order for his Jats
'Agar CO Sahab ko chot lag gayi ya maare gaye to kya karna hai?'
Answer: CO Sahab ko utha kar Dograi le jana hai
6
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Such was the leader, Lt Col Desmond E Hayde, that led his Jats across the Ichhogil in the very first days of the 1965 war.
The unit was ordered to withdraw subsequently due to non availability of reinforcements.
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Such was the leader, Lt Col Desmond E Hayde, that led his Jats across the Ichhogil in the very first days of the 1965 war.
The unit was ordered to withdraw subsequently due to non availability of reinforcements.
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Then about two weeks later the men of 3 JAT wrested the town of Dograi from Pakis once again.
The best compliment to them came from an enemy JCO as he fled across the Ichhogil. 'Only my old Paltan could've done this', he'd shouted as he withdrew.
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Then about two weeks later the men of 3 JAT wrested the town of Dograi from Pakis once again.
The best compliment to them came from an enemy JCO as he fled across the Ichhogil. 'Only my old Paltan could've done this', he'd shouted as he withdrew.
8/8
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Apparently, he was part of 3 JAT before independence!
Photo: Victory march by 3 JAT, led by Lt Col Desmond E Hayde, MVC.
God Bless him and his Balwan Jats of the Third Battalion, who continue to be amongst the best fighting outfits of Indian Army to this day
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Apparently, he was part of 3 JAT before independence!
Photo: Victory march by 3 JAT, led by Lt Col Desmond E Hayde, MVC.
God Bless him and his Balwan Jats of the Third Battalion, who continue to be amongst the best fighting outfits of Indian Army to this day
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Martyrs of 13 Kumaon, the RezangLa Battalion, who fell for the motherland this day in 1994.
Martyrs of 13 Kumaon, the RezangLa Battalion, who fell for the motherland this day in 1994.
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Sub Jagat Singh, 5 JAT, Sena Medal.
Fell fighting those that wanted to harm the motherland
Sub Jagat Singh, 5 JAT, Sena Medal.
Fell fighting those that wanted to harm the motherland
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Fifth anniversary of the terror attack on 16 Cav, Samba.
Remember that?
Believe it or not, but we've been under attack from across for long.
Fifth anniversary of the terror attack on 16 Cav, Samba.
Remember that?
Believe it or not, but we've been under attack from across for long.
1
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Capt Vinayak Gore.
This Mumbaikar was martyred in cross border firing on the LoC in 1995
#LestWeForget
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Capt Vinayak Gore.
This Mumbaikar was martyred in cross border firing on the LoC in 1995
#LestWeForget
2
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^^ His last photo, in his Karmbhoomi, clicked on 20 Sep 1995, six days before he was martyred
#ObituaryOfTheDay
^^ His last photo, in his Karmbhoomi, clicked on 20 Sep 1995, six days before he was martyred
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^^
Amongst those who came to pay respects during his last journey was the then CM of Maharashtra.
A road in Mumbai was named after him.
#ObituaryOfTheDay
^^
Amongst those who came to pay respects during his last journey was the then CM of Maharashtra.
A road in Mumbai was named after him.
4/4
A piece on his last journey home. Do read.
A piece on his last journey home. Do read.
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Capt Vishal 'Blondie' Bhandral, KC (P). Died fighting Paki scum in the valley this day in 2006.
Capt Vishal 'Blondie' Bhandral, KC (P). Died fighting Paki scum in the valley this day in 2006.
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Ct Rameez Ahmad Parray, BSF.
Martyred in a targeted killing when visiting home on leave this day two years ago.
#LestWeForget
Ct Rameez Ahmad Parray, BSF.
Martyred in a targeted killing when visiting home on leave this day two years ago.
#LestWeForget
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Sep Happy Singh.
This Khalsa of Gobind was martyred fighting Paki scum in Operation Qazigund in Anantnag this day last year.
First martyrdom anniversary today.
Do spare a moment to remember him, if you can.
Sep Happy Singh.
This Khalsa of Gobind was martyred fighting Paki scum in Operation Qazigund in Anantnag this day last year.
First martyrdom anniversary today.
Do spare a moment to remember him, if you can.
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Lt Col Rajneesh Parmar and Capt Kazlang Wangdi, Royal Bhutanese Army. Marytred in a Cheetah crash earlier today at Yongphula, Bhutan.
God bless their souls ..
Fly on with angels, brothers ..
Lt Col Rajneesh Parmar and Capt Kazlang Wangdi, Royal Bhutanese Army. Marytred in a Cheetah crash earlier today at Yongphula, Bhutan.
God bless their souls ..
Fly on with angels, brothers ..
#ObituaryOfTheDay
24yr old youngster .. at the launchpad of a noble career
Fell this day at Siachen.
#ForeverMissed
24yr old youngster .. at the launchpad of a noble career
Fell this day at Siachen.
#ForeverMissed
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Guardsman Ram Awatar, this 'tank buster' was martyred fighting enemies of the nation this day 18 yrs ago.
#LestWeForget
Guardsman Ram Awatar, this 'tank buster' was martyred fighting enemies of the nation this day 18 yrs ago.
#LestWeForget
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Martyrs of CRPF - 28 Sep
Including 5 boys of 54th Bn lost this day in a single operation in Assam, 1998
Martyrs of CRPF - 28 Sep
Including 5 boys of 54th Bn lost this day in a single operation in Assam, 1998
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Lt Sushil Khajuria, Kirti Chakra (P)
This youngster sacrificed himself this day in 2011 in Kupwara, trying to save the life of one of his boys
Lt Sushil Khajuria, Kirti Chakra (P)
This youngster sacrificed himself this day in 2011 in Kupwara, trying to save the life of one of his boys
#ObituaryOfTheDay
The three more boys, including two JKP Policemen that too were martyred in the same engagement as Lt Khajuria.
The three more boys, including two JKP Policemen that too were martyred in the same engagement as Lt Khajuria.
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Naik Rajendra Singh.
This 27 year old from Jaisalmer sacrificed himself in the line of duty in the Batote encounter earlier today in the accursed 'Jannat'.
Naik Rajendra Singh.
This 27 year old from Jaisalmer sacrificed himself in the line of duty in the Batote encounter earlier today in the accursed 'Jannat'.
#ObituaryOfTheDay
We may never have gone to war as such, during Op Parakram, but we did lose a large number of our finest ..
We may never have gone to war as such, during Op Parakram, but we did lose a large number of our finest ..
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Const Lekh Raj, 127 Battalion CRPF
This 24 year old fell this day, fighting one of India's deadliest insurgencies.
Const Lekh Raj, 127 Battalion CRPF
This 24 year old fell this day, fighting one of India's deadliest insurgencies.
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Martyrs of 4 Bihar & 6 Bihar, fondly remembered by comrades on the units' Raising Days
See the faces of the 2016 Uri martyrs
Martyrs of 4 Bihar & 6 Bihar, fondly remembered by comrades on the units' Raising Days
See the faces of the 2016 Uri martyrs
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Martyrs of 1871 Field Regiment, remembered by their successors on the occasion of Raising Day..
Martyrs of 1871 Field Regiment, remembered by their successors on the occasion of Raising Day..
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Gunner Ram Lal, martyred in the accursed valley, this day 12 years ago
#LestWeForget
Gunner Ram Lal, martyred in the accursed valley, this day 12 years ago
#LestWeForget
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Martyrs of 52nd Battalion The Rashtriya Rifles, remembered on the unit's 18th Raising Day
Martyrs of 52nd Battalion The Rashtriya Rifles, remembered on the unit's 18th Raising Day
#ObituaryOfTheDay
These three officers were martyred when their Cheetah helicopter crashed in Bareilly this day in 2014
These three officers were martyred when their Cheetah helicopter crashed in Bareilly this day in 2014
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Chhattisgarh Policeman, murdered by Red terrorists in Bijapur, 12 yrs ago.
#NeverForget
Chhattisgarh Policeman, murdered by Red terrorists in Bijapur, 12 yrs ago.
#NeverForget
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Capt Dilip Kumar Jha, Kirti Chakra (Marnoparant)
This 25yr old officer of the Ordnance Corps..
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Capt Dilip Kumar Jha, Kirti Chakra (Marnoparant)
This 25yr old officer of the Ordnance Corps..
#ObituaryOfTheDay
2/n
.. was undergoing his compulsory infantry attachment with 7 Jat in Mendhar, J&K when his team intercepted a group of 6 terrorists.
2/n
.. was undergoing his compulsory infantry attachment with 7 Jat in Mendhar, J&K when his team intercepted a group of 6 terrorists.
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They killed them all. But in the engagement, Capt Dilip took a bullet just below his bulletproof vest as he led his men from the front. He was our only casualty that day.
#ObituaryOfTheDay
They killed them all. But in the engagement, Capt Dilip took a bullet just below his bulletproof vest as he led his men from the front. He was our only casualty that day.
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His martyrdom seemed just another statistic at first, until the news trickled down to Delhi & the production house that had produced the series 'Commando' for BBC, based on the training in the Indian Army's Commando School in Belgaum.
#ObituaryOfTheDay
His martyrdom seemed just another statistic at first, until the news trickled down to Delhi & the production house that had produced the series 'Commando' for BBC, based on the training in the Indian Army's Commando School in Belgaum.
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Capt Dilip was one of the two commandos featured in the documentary as he underwent the gruelling commando course at Belgaum.
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Capt Dilip was one of the two commandos featured in the documentary as he underwent the gruelling commando course at Belgaum.
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The production house folks did the least they could - handing over tapes of the series to his family for them to have something more to remember him by.
#ObituaryOfTheDay
The production house folks did the least they could - handing over tapes of the series to his family for them to have something more to remember him by.
7/7
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That was Miditech Media, who also sent a camera team to his native place in Darbhanga, Bihar to shoot his funeral.
Sadly, I'm unable to find the documentary on YouTube anymore. It has been taken down by the user.
He was a tough one.
God Bless his soul.
#ObituaryOfTheDay
That was Miditech Media, who also sent a camera team to his native place in Darbhanga, Bihar to shoot his funeral.
Sadly, I'm unable to find the documentary on YouTube anymore. It has been taken down by the user.
He was a tough one.
God Bless his soul.
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Head Constable Ashiq Hussain, JKP.
Shot dead by terrorists in Pulwama, J&K, this day two years ago.
He was attending a wedding function.
#LestWeForget
Head Constable Ashiq Hussain, JKP.
Shot dead by terrorists in Pulwama, J&K, this day two years ago.
He was attending a wedding function.
#LestWeForget
#ObituaryOfTheDay
L/Nk Jagjit Singh, 2 Sikh.
Fell in 1992, but not before earning himself a Kirti Chakra
L/Nk Jagjit Singh, 2 Sikh.
Fell in 1992, but not before earning himself a Kirti Chakra
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Nk Jaswinder Singh, 17 Sikh.
Fell fighting in the accursed 'Jannat' 19 yrs ago.
#NeverForget
Nk Jaswinder Singh, 17 Sikh.
Fell fighting in the accursed 'Jannat' 19 yrs ago.
#NeverForget
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Martyrs of The Sikh Regiment - 03 Oct.
One more name in addition to the two above.
Martyrs of The Sikh Regiment - 03 Oct.
One more name in addition to the two above.
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Constable Nitin Kumar, 24yrs of age.
Martyred this day three years ago in Baramula.
Constable Nitin Kumar, 24yrs of age.
Martyred this day three years ago in Baramula.
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Bir Gorkhali friend of India from Nepal. Made the supreme sacrifice for the sake of the Tricolour.
Second Martyrdom anniversary today.
Bir Gorkhali friend of India from Nepal. Made the supreme sacrifice for the sake of the Tricolour.
Second Martyrdom anniversary today.
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Martyrs of BSF - 03 Oct.
Add to this, ASI BK Yadav who too was martyred this day two years ago
Martyrs of BSF - 03 Oct.
Add to this, ASI BK Yadav who too was martyred this day two years ago
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01 Oct
Const Manaru Ram Banjam, Chhattisgarh Police, martyred in Bastar nine yrs ago, fighting red scum
01 Oct
Const Manaru Ram Banjam, Chhattisgarh Police, martyred in Bastar nine yrs ago, fighting red scum
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Gunners of 321 Field Regiment
Martyred this day 23 years ago. Yet some still ask when was the last time we've been on war
Gunners of 321 Field Regiment
Martyred this day 23 years ago. Yet some still ask when was the last time we've been on war
#ObituaryOfTheDay
This 26 year old fell in the line of duty this day 18 years ago, earning a Shaurya Chakra in the process.
This 26 year old fell in the line of duty this day 18 years ago, earning a Shaurya Chakra in the process.
#ObituaryOfTheDay
L/Nk Satnam Singh, 2 Sikh. Fell in 1992, during the darkest days of Kashmir Insurgency.
L/Nk Satnam Singh, 2 Sikh. Fell in 1992, during the darkest days of Kashmir Insurgency.
1/2
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Capt Shashikant Sharma, Sena Medal (Gallantry), 12 JAKLI
Martyred this day at the famous Bana Post in the process of a retaliatory attack on an unworthy enemy at insane heights in excess of 21000 feet above sea level, this day in 1998.
#LestWeForget
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Capt Shashikant Sharma, Sena Medal (Gallantry), 12 JAKLI
Martyred this day at the famous Bana Post in the process of a retaliatory attack on an unworthy enemy at insane heights in excess of 21000 feet above sea level, this day in 1998.
#LestWeForget
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Wg Cdr Vikas Upadhyay, Sqn Ldr Shishir Tewari, Master Warrant Officer AK Singh, Sergeant Satish Kumar.
These Air Warriors fell during an air support mission in High Altitude Area of Arunachal Pradesh, somewhere ahead of Tawang, this day two years ago.
Wg Cdr Vikas Upadhyay, Sqn Ldr Shishir Tewari, Master Warrant Officer AK Singh, Sergeant Satish Kumar.
These Air Warriors fell during an air support mission in High Altitude Area of Arunachal Pradesh, somewhere ahead of Tawang, this day two years ago.
^^
2/2
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Shaheed Wing Commander Vikas Upadhyay Chowk, In Sector 7, Dwarka, New Delhi.
He lived nearby.
God bless his soul
2/2
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Shaheed Wing Commander Vikas Upadhyay Chowk, In Sector 7, Dwarka, New Delhi.
He lived nearby.
God bless his soul
^^
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Sep HN Deka & Sep E Balaji.
Also martyred in the same crash as above while supplying their brothers deployed in far flung areas.
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Sep HN Deka & Sep E Balaji.
Also martyred in the same crash as above while supplying their brothers deployed in far flung areas.
#ObituaryOfTheDay
These two 'Grinders' of 19th Battalion were martyred this day 3yrs apart; yet more names amongst the 1000s that've fallen
These two 'Grinders' of 19th Battalion were martyred this day 3yrs apart; yet more names amongst the 1000s that've fallen
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Sep Govind Prasad, 5RR.
Martyred this day in a war that many folks don't even realise we're fighting for past 30yrs
Sep Govind Prasad, 5RR.
Martyred this day in a war that many folks don't even realise we're fighting for past 30yrs
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13th martyrdom anniversary of this Kashmiri soldier .. fell fighting scum from across that wanted to desecrate his homeland
13th martyrdom anniversary of this Kashmiri soldier .. fell fighting scum from across that wanted to desecrate his homeland
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Lt Parthiban Kirti Chakra (Posth), 5 JAKLI
This 23yr old from Tirunelveli too made the supreme sacrifice along with his Kashmiri brother mentioned in the tweet above.
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Lt Parthiban Kirti Chakra (Posth), 5 JAKLI
This 23yr old from Tirunelveli too made the supreme sacrifice along with his Kashmiri brother mentioned in the tweet above.
3/3
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They wouldn't even have dreamt that they will go to this part of their Nation, if not for the supreme sacrifice of their son..
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They wouldn't even have dreamt that they will go to this part of their Nation, if not for the supreme sacrifice of their son..
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The unnamed JKP policeman martyred in Kulgam three years ago.
One wonders how many such men have fallen over the years.. unknown and unwept
The unnamed JKP policeman martyred in Kulgam three years ago.
One wonders how many such men have fallen over the years.. unknown and unwept
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Balwan Jat, martyred fighting scum from across, even as rest of the Valley grappled with the horrific earthquake that day
Balwan Jat, martyred fighting scum from across, even as rest of the Valley grappled with the horrific earthquake that day
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Wing Commander Ramesh 'Joe' Bakshi, an outstanding pilot and then CO No.7 Squadron 'BattleAxe'. Martyred in the fatal Mirage 2000 crash on 08 October 1989, during the 57th #AirForceDay celebrations at Palam, New Delhi.
Wing Commander Ramesh 'Joe' Bakshi, an outstanding pilot and then CO No.7 Squadron 'BattleAxe'. Martyred in the fatal Mirage 2000 crash on 08 October 1989, during the 57th #AirForceDay celebrations at Palam, New Delhi.
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Martyrs of The Sikh Regiment, who fell in Op Pawan; a crazy war in a far away land..
Martyrs of The Sikh Regiment, who fell in Op Pawan; a crazy war in a far away land..
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Balwan Jat, earned a Kirti Chakra for himself at only 24 yrs of age, making the supreme sacrifice in the process.
Balwan Jat, earned a Kirti Chakra for himself at only 24 yrs of age, making the supreme sacrifice in the process.
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Died fighting to ensure Kashmir stayed on in the Union, during a time when the thread joining it with the Union was really slender indeed.
Died fighting to ensure Kashmir stayed on in the Union, during a time when the thread joining it with the Union was really slender indeed.
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30 Khalsas of the ill fated platoon of 13 Sikh LI, who were heli dropped for a raid on Jaffna University on night 11/12 Oct, 1987 during Op Pawan.
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30 Khalsas of the ill fated platoon of 13 Sikh LI, who were heli dropped for a raid on Jaffna University on night 11/12 Oct, 1987 during Op Pawan.
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Leaked intel meant the LTTE knew of the plan and after the first wave landed, none else were able to do so.
As a result, instead of the 360 men planned to be dropped, only 30 could do so.
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Leaked intel meant the LTTE knew of the plan and after the first wave landed, none else were able to do so.
As a result, instead of the 360 men planned to be dropped, only 30 could do so.
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Undaunted, these Khalsas of Govind moved on to link up with men of 10 Para Battalion as was originally planned, though with 12 times lesser numbers.
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Undaunted, these Khalsas of Govind moved on to link up with men of 10 Para Battalion as was originally planned, though with 12 times lesser numbers.
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It was a fierce fight, with no side asking for any quarters, and none giving any.
So much so that the last three men alive put in a bayonet charge instead of surrendering.
Two of them died & one badly wounded was taken prisoner.
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It was a fierce fight, with no side asking for any quarters, and none giving any.
So much so that the last three men alive put in a bayonet charge instead of surrendering.
Two of them died & one badly wounded was taken prisoner.
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Bodies of the fallen Khalsas lay sprawled on a roadside for next few days where they were dumped by the enemy, and burnt thereafter using a can of petrol.
Sepoy Gora Singh was the sole survivor and told of their saga of valour after his release.
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Bodies of the fallen Khalsas lay sprawled on a roadside for next few days where they were dumped by the enemy, and burnt thereafter using a can of petrol.
Sepoy Gora Singh was the sole survivor and told of their saga of valour after his release.
6/6
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Wherever the Paltan, 13 Sikh LI is today, they would be having the yearly Ardas after bhog of the Akhand Paath in memory of their braves.
As for rest of the nation, no one remembers.
God bless their souls.
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Wherever the Paltan, 13 Sikh LI is today, they would be having the yearly Ardas after bhog of the Akhand Paath in memory of their braves.
As for rest of the nation, no one remembers.
God bless their souls.
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Sergeant K. Milind Kishore, Shaurya Chakra (P) and Corporal Nilesh Kumar Nayan, Shaurya Chakra (P) - the two IAF Garud commandoes KIA in an encounter with terrorists in Hajin, Bandipur this day two years ago.
Sergeant K. Milind Kishore, Shaurya Chakra (P) and Corporal Nilesh Kumar Nayan, Shaurya Chakra (P) - the two IAF Garud commandoes KIA in an encounter with terrorists in Hajin, Bandipur this day two years ago.
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11 Oct
Refer two tweets above. Here are the names of the Khalsas who chose to fight to the death instead of surrender that day in a faraway battlefield.
Saragarhi was not an aberration.
These folks have proved it over and over again.
11 Oct
Refer two tweets above. Here are the names of the Khalsas who chose to fight to the death instead of surrender that day in a faraway battlefield.
Saragarhi was not an aberration.
These folks have proved it over and over again.
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31 years ago, this day Hav Pandurang Kakfale, deployed with his battalion in IPKF, was one of the section commanders of the company tasked to assault and capture Maruthnamadam town.
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31 years ago, this day Hav Pandurang Kakfale, deployed with his battalion in IPKF, was one of the section commanders of the company tasked to assault and capture Maruthnamadam town.
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The enemy offered stiff resistance, and Kakfale was soon wounded.
Unmindful of his injuries, he continued leading his section and personally destroyed a bunker housing a machine gun that had stalled their advance.
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The enemy offered stiff resistance, and Kakfale was soon wounded.
Unmindful of his injuries, he continued leading his section and personally destroyed a bunker housing a machine gun that had stalled their advance.
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In the process, however, he received one final, fatal burst and fell on the battlefield, dead, but not before he had cleared the way for his comrades to push on.
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In the process, however, he received one final, fatal burst and fell on the battlefield, dead, but not before he had cleared the way for his comrades to push on.
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He was awarded the Vir Chakra for his gallantry on his final battlefield.
#LestWeForget
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He was awarded the Vir Chakra for his gallantry on his final battlefield.
#LestWeForget
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Three against hundreds.
Still stuck at this thought since yesterday.
What men those must have been .. What a night that must've been.
Can't even begin to imagine.
Three against hundreds.
Still stuck at this thought since yesterday.
What men those must have been .. What a night that must've been.
Can't even begin to imagine.
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11 Oct
Yet another Bir Gorkhali brother sacrifices himself for the Motherland
Om Shanti..
11 Oct
Yet another Bir Gorkhali brother sacrifices himself for the Motherland
Om Shanti..
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24th martyrdom anniversary of these two Khalsas who fell to preserve the unity of the Republic.
24th martyrdom anniversary of these two Khalsas who fell to preserve the unity of the Republic.
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1 SIKH - The saviours of Kashmir.
Heralded an epic campaign. Lost many on the way.
#Respect
1 SIKH - The saviours of Kashmir.
Heralded an epic campaign. Lost many on the way.
#Respect
1/2
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Young lad, martyred trying to evacuate innocent school kids during an encounter in Shopiyan, Kashmir, during an encounter, this day 13 years ago.
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Young lad, martyred trying to evacuate innocent school kids during an encounter in Shopiyan, Kashmir, during an encounter, this day 13 years ago.
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Shopiyan was amongst the 'hottest' towns last stone pelting season, as also in those preceding it.
Wonder how many of those kids that he saved at the cost of his life were part of those crowds as young adults ..
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Shopiyan was amongst the 'hottest' towns last stone pelting season, as also in those preceding it.
Wonder how many of those kids that he saved at the cost of his life were part of those crowds as young adults ..
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Gunner Gursahib Singh, 30 RR / 171 Medium Regiment.
Sacrificed his life while fighting terrorists in Handwara, five yrs ago
Gunner Gursahib Singh, 30 RR / 171 Medium Regiment.
Sacrificed his life while fighting terrorists in Handwara, five yrs ago
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1/2
Today marks 21 years since this young tiger roared into a terrorist hideout in Pulwama, guns blazing, leading his men from the front, killing 9 terrorists before breathing his last.
1/2
Today marks 21 years since this young tiger roared into a terrorist hideout in Pulwama, guns blazing, leading his men from the front, killing 9 terrorists before breathing his last.
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2/2
Regulars on the Old Delhi-Jaipur Road (Gurgaon) might recognise the road & crossing named after this local lad of Sector 14
2/2
Regulars on the Old Delhi-Jaipur Road (Gurgaon) might recognise the road & crossing named after this local lad of Sector 14
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Shaheed Khurshid Ahmed, JKP
Martyred in the line of duty this day two years ago, defending his motherland from scum that wants to desecrate it
Shaheed Khurshid Ahmed, JKP
Martyred in the line of duty this day two years ago, defending his motherland from scum that wants to desecrate it
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CT/GD Ghansham Gurjar, SSB.
Martyred in the accursed 'Jannat' this day three years ago
CT/GD Ghansham Gurjar, SSB.
Martyred in the accursed 'Jannat' this day three years ago
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14 Oct
Lt Col Arun Kumar Chhabra, Sena Medal, Second in Command of 10 Para (Scorpions).
Martyred during an operation during Op Pawan this day in 1989, personally leading an operation against a heavily fortified LTTE stronghold.
14 Oct
Lt Col Arun Kumar Chhabra, Sena Medal, Second in Command of 10 Para (Scorpions).
Martyred during an operation during Op Pawan this day in 1989, personally leading an operation against a heavily fortified LTTE stronghold.
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Men of 10 Para Commando Battalion (Scorpions) who fell in the line of duty during Op Pawan.
Men of 10 Para Commando Battalion (Scorpions) who fell in the line of duty during Op Pawan.
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Veer Bihari Martyrs of 9 & 14 Bihar & 4 RR(Bihar), remembered on the occasion of Raising Day of the three units
Veer Bihari Martyrs of 9 & 14 Bihar & 4 RR(Bihar), remembered on the occasion of Raising Day of the three units
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'Grinder' of 39th Battalion, The Rashtriya Rifles, martyred fighting scum from across this day 17 years ago
'Grinder' of 39th Battalion, The Rashtriya Rifles, martyred fighting scum from across this day 17 years ago
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Rfn Shyam Rai.
From Kirant Region of Nepal. Must not have been a day over 22yrs old.
18 years today since he fell
#LestWeForget
Rfn Shyam Rai.
From Kirant Region of Nepal. Must not have been a day over 22yrs old.
18 years today since he fell
#LestWeForget
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Capt Sunil Chander,VrC (Posth)
Fell when trying to resupply his besieged comrades during Op Pawan
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Capt Sunil Chander,VrC (Posth)
Fell when trying to resupply his besieged comrades during Op Pawan
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Sep Prabhakar Patre, 8 Mahar, VrC (Posth).
Also fell with his company cmndr, Capt Sunil Chander
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Sep Prabhakar Patre, 8 Mahar, VrC (Posth).
Also fell with his company cmndr, Capt Sunil Chander
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Today marks 32 years since these two from 8th Battalion The Mahar Regiment laid down their lives in a remote battlefield in a now forgotten war.
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Today marks 32 years since these two from 8th Battalion The Mahar Regiment laid down their lives in a remote battlefield in a now forgotten war.
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One of the companies of their battalion was surrounded by the LTTE & under repeated attacks for some time, running low on ammo.
Capt Sunil and Sepoy Prabhakar were part of the party that was tasked to resupply ammo to the besieged troops.
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One of the companies of their battalion was surrounded by the LTTE & under repeated attacks for some time, running low on ammo.
Capt Sunil and Sepoy Prabhakar were part of the party that was tasked to resupply ammo to the besieged troops.
5
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The task in itself may sound simple, but it was far from that.
Just imagine, a company of an Indian Army battalion inside a war zone, actually besieged & running out of ammo.
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The task in itself may sound simple, but it was far from that.
Just imagine, a company of an Indian Army battalion inside a war zone, actually besieged & running out of ammo.
6
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Just imagine the kind of enemy that must have engaged it, and the sheer numbers that might be in the vicinity, for the simple task of PREVENTING any resupplies or reinforcements to the surrounded company.
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Just imagine the kind of enemy that must have engaged it, and the sheer numbers that might be in the vicinity, for the simple task of PREVENTING any resupplies or reinforcements to the surrounded company.
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And this was exactly the task that Capt Sunil and his men were ordered to do.
They too knew the odds. They knew the enemy would be waiting for them.
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And this was exactly the task that Capt Sunil and his men were ordered to do.
They too knew the odds. They knew the enemy would be waiting for them.
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But comrades were in danger. This was a job from which not everyone would come back alive. They knew this too.
They also knew that earlier attempts at resupply using helicopters had failed due to enemy fire.
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But comrades were in danger. This was a job from which not everyone would come back alive. They knew this too.
They also knew that earlier attempts at resupply using helicopters had failed due to enemy fire.
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It was this same enemy through which they would have to physically make their way, loaded with supplies that would slow them down.
Yet they bashed on.
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It was this same enemy through which they would have to physically make their way, loaded with supplies that would slow them down.
Yet they bashed on.
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And it turned out to be exactly how they had expected it to be - Bloody.
The enemy was determined not to let them reach their comrades, just as they were determined to do so.
In the end, the good guys prevailed.
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And it turned out to be exactly how they had expected it to be - Bloody.
The enemy was determined not to let them reach their comrades, just as they were determined to do so.
In the end, the good guys prevailed.
11
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Capt Sunil and his team broke through the tight LTTE cordon and reached their besieged comrades with the much needed ammo, literally saving their lives.
But in doing so, Capt Sunil and Sepoy Prabhakar were grievously wounded.
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Capt Sunil and his team broke through the tight LTTE cordon and reached their besieged comrades with the much needed ammo, literally saving their lives.
But in doing so, Capt Sunil and Sepoy Prabhakar were grievously wounded.
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Yet they hung on & chose to breathe their last only AFTER the job had been successfully accomplished.
They ensured that they broke thru to the besieged company with life saving supplies, and only then did they succumb to the injuries sustained in the process.
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Yet they hung on & chose to breathe their last only AFTER the job had been successfully accomplished.
They ensured that they broke thru to the besieged company with life saving supplies, and only then did they succumb to the injuries sustained in the process.
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It must have been one hell of a fight. And these two & their comrades must have been one hell of fighters.
In the end these two men & their comrades CHOSE to go to certain deaths, steadfastly, heroically, and without any fuss, for the sake of their comrades.
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It must have been one hell of a fight. And these two & their comrades must have been one hell of fighters.
In the end these two men & their comrades CHOSE to go to certain deaths, steadfastly, heroically, and without any fuss, for the sake of their comrades.
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A grateful nation acknowledged their selfless sacrifice & bestowed a Vir Chakra upon each of these martyrs.
Om Shanti..
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A grateful nation acknowledged their selfless sacrifice & bestowed a Vir Chakra upon each of these martyrs.
Om Shanti..
15/15
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Capt Sunil was an alumnus of Sainik School Lucknow, the same school from where Capt Manoj Pandey too would graduate some years later.
The school has chosen to immortalize this valiant alumnus by an yearly debate competition
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Capt Sunil was an alumnus of Sainik School Lucknow, the same school from where Capt Manoj Pandey too would graduate some years later.
The school has chosen to immortalize this valiant alumnus by an yearly debate competition
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Sep Sudheesh Kumar, KIA in Rajauri three years ago at the peak of his youth.
Martyred at 24 yrs of age
Sep Sudheesh Kumar, KIA in Rajauri three years ago at the peak of his youth.
Martyred at 24 yrs of age
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A pilot who flew around 120 aircraft types and versions during his lifetime.
Air Marshal Prithi Singh,PVSM AVSM VM Bar ADC, (April 8, 1934-October 16, 2012), former AOC-in-C Western Air Command.
Passed away this day seven years ago.
A pilot who flew around 120 aircraft types and versions during his lifetime.
Air Marshal Prithi Singh,PVSM AVSM VM Bar ADC, (April 8, 1934-October 16, 2012), former AOC-in-C Western Air Command.
Passed away this day seven years ago.
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17 Oct
Chhattisgarh Policemen, fell to an IED triggered by red terrorists 18 yrs ago.
#NeverForget
17 Oct
Chhattisgarh Policemen, fell to an IED triggered by red terrorists 18 yrs ago.
#NeverForget
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Kiranti Veer, from Kirant region of Nepal.
Fell this day 19 yrs ago fighting Paki intruders.
Kiranti Veer, from Kirant region of Nepal.
Fell this day 19 yrs ago fighting Paki intruders.
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17 Oct
2Lt RS Nagar, VrC (Posth), 16 Sikh
Fell this day in 1987 in Sri Lanka at a young age
#LestWeForget
17 Oct
2Lt RS Nagar, VrC (Posth), 16 Sikh
Fell this day in 1987 in Sri Lanka at a young age
#LestWeForget
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17 Oct
'Grinder' of 39th Battalion RR, martyred fighting scum from across 15 yrs ago
Just look at his eyes in the photo.
Intense..
17 Oct
'Grinder' of 39th Battalion RR, martyred fighting scum from across 15 yrs ago
Just look at his eyes in the photo.
Intense..
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17 Oct
Kamal Kishore, JK Police who lost his life during an encounter between militants and security forces in Srinagar
this day last year.
17 Oct
Kamal Kishore, JK Police who lost his life during an encounter between militants and security forces in Srinagar
this day last year.
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18 Oct
Martyrs of 1st Battalion The Bihar Regiment, remembered on one of their Battle Honour Days
One fine fighting outfit, this
18 Oct
Martyrs of 1st Battalion The Bihar Regiment, remembered on one of their Battle Honour Days
One fine fighting outfit, this
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18 Oct
Life, to be sure,
Is nothing much to lose,
But young men think it is,
And we were young..
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18 Oct
Life, to be sure,
Is nothing much to lose,
But young men think it is,
And we were young..
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This 25 year old from Haryana was serving with Third Battalion The Rajput Regiment in the badlands of Kupwara when he earned martyrdom and at the same time, immortality, this day in 2003.
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This 25 year old from Haryana was serving with Third Battalion The Rajput Regiment in the badlands of Kupwara when he earned martyrdom and at the same time, immortality, this day in 2003.
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His moment of glory came when a search party led by him through a dense forest suddenly came under heavy fire by militants waiting in ambush.
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His moment of glory came when a search party led by him through a dense forest suddenly came under heavy fire by militants waiting in ambush.
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It was sheer bad luck for the militants that day, however.
They had unluckily, engaged a patrol of Rajput warriors led by a fearless Jat!
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It was sheer bad luck for the militants that day, however.
They had unluckily, engaged a patrol of Rajput warriors led by a fearless Jat!
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Unsurprisingly,without sparing even a single moment to think about his personal safety, Lt Atri charged ferociously TOWARDS the militants who were still bringing down heavy fire on his 'boys', some of whom would've easily been a decade & a half older to him
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Unsurprisingly,without sparing even a single moment to think about his personal safety, Lt Atri charged ferociously TOWARDS the militants who were still bringing down heavy fire on his 'boys', some of whom would've easily been a decade & a half older to him
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By doing this, Lt Atri ensured that all fire was directed towards him and his men got a chance to seek cover.
His charge resulted in total disarray in the militants' ranks & the killing of two of them.
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By doing this, Lt Atri ensured that all fire was directed towards him and his men got a chance to seek cover.
His charge resulted in total disarray in the militants' ranks & the killing of two of them.
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However, Lt Atri too was seriously injured in the process.
Yet, determined to protect his men from harm, Atri kept the militants engaged, soon accounting for yet another militant before breathing his last.
All this happened literally in the blink of an eye.
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However, Lt Atri too was seriously injured in the process.
Yet, determined to protect his men from harm, Atri kept the militants engaged, soon accounting for yet another militant before breathing his last.
All this happened literally in the blink of an eye.
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Soon, his enraged Rajputs rallied & took out the remaining five terrorists too. No prisoners were taken alive in that forest that day.
Not when their young leader lay dead.
No terrorist saw the next dawn.
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Soon, his enraged Rajputs rallied & took out the remaining five terrorists too. No prisoners were taken alive in that forest that day.
Not when their young leader lay dead.
No terrorist saw the next dawn.
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However, the gallant young Lt Dheerendra Singh Atri lay martyred, having lived up to, & died by the Chetwode motto all army officers swear by.
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However, the gallant young Lt Dheerendra Singh Atri lay martyred, having lived up to, & died by the Chetwode motto all army officers swear by.
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A grateful nation bestowed upon this young warrior, The Kirti Chakra, for his supreme sacrifice.
The same was received from the President, Dr Kalam, by the father of Lt Dheerendra Atri, Brig DS Atri, VSM, a still serving officer at the time.
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A grateful nation bestowed upon this young warrior, The Kirti Chakra, for his supreme sacrifice.
The same was received from the President, Dr Kalam, by the father of Lt Dheerendra Atri, Brig DS Atri, VSM, a still serving officer at the time.
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An indomitable warrior and compassionate human being - This obit says a lot about the kind of person he was.
No wonder that with such a lineage this Paltan achieved the impossible during the Kargil War.
Om Shanti ..
An indomitable warrior and compassionate human being - This obit says a lot about the kind of person he was.
No wonder that with such a lineage this Paltan achieved the impossible during the Kargil War.
Om Shanti ..
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19 Oct
Am willing to wager that this lad wouldn't have been a day over 21yrs of age when he fell.
#Respect
19 Oct
Am willing to wager that this lad wouldn't have been a day over 21yrs of age when he fell.
#Respect
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19 Oct
Head Constable Phuljems Minj, Chhattisgarh Police.
Murdered by 'Gandhians with Guns', 11years ago.
#LestWeForget
19 Oct
Head Constable Phuljems Minj, Chhattisgarh Police.
Murdered by 'Gandhians with Guns', 11years ago.
#LestWeForget
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19 Oct
Veteran officers, martyred when their chopper went down during Anti Naxal Ops eight yrs ago
19 Oct
Veteran officers, martyred when their chopper went down during Anti Naxal Ops eight yrs ago
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20 Oct
The thousands who were sent to their deaths by a blinkered political & a spineless military leadership in the China war of 1962
20 Oct
The thousands who were sent to their deaths by a blinkered political & a spineless military leadership in the China war of 1962
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Capt Mahabir Prasad, MVC(P) - fell after a heroic last stand at Namka Chu, this day 57 yrs ago
Capt Mahabir Prasad, MVC(P) - fell after a heroic last stand at Namka Chu, this day 57 yrs ago
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20 Oct
Nk Roshan Singh, 1 Sikh & his section worth of troops,all of whom fought literally to the last man last round at Namka Chu this day in 1962
20 Oct
Nk Roshan Singh, 1 Sikh & his section worth of troops,all of whom fought literally to the last man last round at Namka Chu this day in 1962
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20 Oct
Capt Mangat, blown apart along with all his men manning his Signals bunker this day in 1962
20 Oct
Capt Mangat, blown apart along with all his men manning his Signals bunker this day in 1962
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20 Oct
The scores of ill equipped soldiers of Indian Army that fell this first day in a war that anyone who cared, KNEW was coming
20 Oct
The scores of ill equipped soldiers of Indian Army that fell this first day in a war that anyone who cared, KNEW was coming
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20 Oct
'I say with pride that at no stage did any of my jawans suggest that we withdraw or tried to run away from the fight'
What men must those have been..going into the jaws of inevitable death heroically & steadfastly, without any fuss
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20 Oct
'I say with pride that at no stage did any of my jawans suggest that we withdraw or tried to run away from the fight'
What men must those have been..going into the jaws of inevitable death heroically & steadfastly, without any fuss
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20 Oct
The four Assam Rifles boys that were martyred while on a routine patrol this day in 1975, when the Chinese crossed 500m inside sovereign Indian territory across the Tulung La Pass in Arunachal Pradesh and ambushed them.
20 Oct
The four Assam Rifles boys that were martyred while on a routine patrol this day in 1975, when the Chinese crossed 500m inside sovereign Indian territory across the Tulung La Pass in Arunachal Pradesh and ambushed them.
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21 Oct
SIX men of Chhattisgarh Police fell in a single engagement 8 yrs ago in Bastar.
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21 Oct
SIX men of Chhattisgarh Police fell in a single engagement 8 yrs ago in Bastar.
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21 Oct
Guardsman Rajaseb Babu Maniyar was all of 26yrs old when he achieved immortal fame this day 32 yrs ago in a faraway battlefield in Sri Lanka.
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21 Oct
Guardsman Rajaseb Babu Maniyar was all of 26yrs old when he achieved immortal fame this day 32 yrs ago in a faraway battlefield in Sri Lanka.
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Maniyar was a light machine gunner with with the rear platoon of 'B' Company of 6 Guards who'd been ordered to join their Brigade HQ location at Kepai by capturing all enemy positions enroute.
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Maniyar was a light machine gunner with with the rear platoon of 'B' Company of 6 Guards who'd been ordered to join their Brigade HQ location at Kepai by capturing all enemy positions enroute.
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To do so, the company had to move through a militant infested area along a heavily mined road.
They HAD to move along the road due to the vehicles that had to move with them.
The Company had progressed hardly 200 yards when they came under heavy fire.
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To do so, the company had to move through a militant infested area along a heavily mined road.
They HAD to move along the road due to the vehicles that had to move with them.
The Company had progressed hardly 200 yards when they came under heavy fire.
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The forward elements were pinned down & unable to retaliate effectively.
At this point the company commander ordered the rear platoon to attack the enemy from a flank.
The platoon commander, in turn, ordered Maniyar to deploy his LMG & cover the platoon's move
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The forward elements were pinned down & unable to retaliate effectively.
At this point the company commander ordered the rear platoon to attack the enemy from a flank.
The platoon commander, in turn, ordered Maniyar to deploy his LMG & cover the platoon's move
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While executing this order, Maniyar himself came under very heavy fire that prevented him from carrying out his task. He decided to move to an alternate position.
But in doing so, he was hit by a bullet in his abdomen.
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While executing this order, Maniyar himself came under very heavy fire that prevented him from carrying out his task. He decided to move to an alternate position.
But in doing so, he was hit by a bullet in his abdomen.
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Regardless, he brought his LMG into action from the new position & continued to cover his platoon's move.
Soon he noticed that the enemy had opened up another position near him within grenade range.
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Regardless, he brought his LMG into action from the new position & continued to cover his platoon's move.
Soon he noticed that the enemy had opened up another position near him within grenade range.
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He did tneedful and silenced the position by lobbing a grenade.
But by now, he had lost a large amount of blood and soon succumbed.
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He did tneedful and silenced the position by lobbing a grenade.
But by now, he had lost a large amount of blood and soon succumbed.
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His gallant actions saved not only the lives of his platoon mates but also enabled them to relieve the pressure on the forward platoon that was pinned down.
Guardsman Maniyar was awarded the Vir Chakra for his supreme sacrifice
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His gallant actions saved not only the lives of his platoon mates but also enabled them to relieve the pressure on the forward platoon that was pinned down.
Guardsman Maniyar was awarded the Vir Chakra for his supreme sacrifice
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21 Oct
Opening shots of 1962 war were actually fired this day in 1959
Yet we failed to see the writing on the wall
21 Oct
Opening shots of 1962 war were actually fired this day in 1959
Yet we failed to see the writing on the wall
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21 Oct
CT/GD Vijay Kumar, 42nd Battalion, SSB.
Martyred in the line of duty one year ago
21 Oct
CT/GD Vijay Kumar, 42nd Battalion, SSB.
Martyred in the line of duty one year ago
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22 Oct
Constable Gurnam Singh, BSF.
Martyred in cross border firing three years ago
22 Oct
Constable Gurnam Singh, BSF.
Martyred in cross border firing three years ago
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22 Oct
This one sacrificed himself for the sake of the Union of India during the darkest days of the Kashmir insurgency, earning a Shaurya Chakra in the process
22 Oct
This one sacrificed himself for the sake of the Union of India during the darkest days of the Kashmir insurgency, earning a Shaurya Chakra in the process
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22 Oct
Khalsa of Gobind, martyred fighting for the Motherland this day 19 years ago
22 Oct
Khalsa of Gobind, martyred fighting for the Motherland this day 19 years ago
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21 Oct
Nk Bahadur Singh, 6 Kumaon, VrC(P)
Held on 2 HIS land against Chinese hordes in the farthest corner of the Motherland - Kibithu - in 1962, till his last breath
21 Oct
Nk Bahadur Singh, 6 Kumaon, VrC(P)
Held on 2 HIS land against Chinese hordes in the farthest corner of the Motherland - Kibithu - in 1962, till his last breath
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Another young man, in the peak of his youth, felled by 'Gandhians with Guns', this day nine years ago
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Another young man, in the peak of his youth, felled by 'Gandhians with Guns', this day nine years ago
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Subedar Duni Chand, J&K State Forces. Martyred this day in 1947, in one of the first engagements with Paki raiders ahead of Uri
Subedar Duni Chand, J&K State Forces. Martyred this day in 1947, in one of the first engagements with Paki raiders ahead of Uri
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Maj SS Gahlawat, Shaurya Chakra
This Vir Madrasi was martyred this day 21 yrs ago in the bad days of the Kashmir insurgency.
Btw, not many organizations in the country will refer to a 'Gahlawat' as a Vir Madrasi!
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Maj SS Gahlawat, Shaurya Chakra
This Vir Madrasi was martyred this day 21 yrs ago in the bad days of the Kashmir insurgency.
Btw, not many organizations in the country will refer to a 'Gahlawat' as a Vir Madrasi!
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Subedar Joginder Singh, Param Vir Chakra (Posthumous) & the Khalsas of his platoon who refused to retreat in front of immense Chinese hordes this day in 1962.
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Subedar Joginder Singh, Param Vir Chakra (Posthumous) & the Khalsas of his platoon who refused to retreat in front of immense Chinese hordes this day in 1962.
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Joginder Singh was commanding a platoon of 20 soldiers to form the guards of IB Ridge & Twin Peaks near the BumLa Pass that formed one of the major routes of ingress for the PLA in 1962.
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Joginder Singh was commanding a platoon of 20 soldiers to form the guards of IB Ridge & Twin Peaks near the BumLa Pass that formed one of the major routes of ingress for the PLA in 1962.
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The Chinese, who were eyeing the capture of Tawang, knew they couldn't do so without capturing the Twin Peaks because Indian soldiers deployed here could see every movement of the Chinese from miles away.
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The Chinese, who were eyeing the capture of Tawang, knew they couldn't do so without capturing the Twin Peaks because Indian soldiers deployed here could see every movement of the Chinese from miles away.
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It was therefore certain that the Chinese would put all their effort to capture IB Ridge & Twin Peaks.
And the expected attack commenced at 0530Hr on 23 Oct when the PLA opened a very heavy attack on the Bumla axis with intention of breaking through to Tawang.
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It was therefore certain that the Chinese would put all their effort to capture IB Ridge & Twin Peaks.
And the expected attack commenced at 0530Hr on 23 Oct when the PLA opened a very heavy attack on the Bumla axis with intention of breaking through to Tawang.
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The leading battalion of the enemy attacked the ridge in three waves, each about 200 strong. There were only Subedar Joginder's platoon of 20 men defending the features, mind you.
But these Khalsas of Gobind were in no mood to retreat that morning.
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The leading battalion of the enemy attacked the ridge in three waves, each about 200 strong. There were only Subedar Joginder's platoon of 20 men defending the features, mind you.
But these Khalsas of Gobind were in no mood to retreat that morning.
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They hung on with a stubbornness that Khalsas are well known for.
Subedar Joginder Singh had deployed his platoon well and his men mowed down the first wave with ruthless efficiency.
The enemy was temporarily halted by the heavy losses.
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They hung on with a stubbornness that Khalsas are well known for.
Subedar Joginder Singh had deployed his platoon well and his men mowed down the first wave with ruthless efficiency.
The enemy was temporarily halted by the heavy losses.
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Within a few minutes, a second wave came over and was dealt with similarly,
However, by now the defenders were running low on ammo.
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Within a few minutes, a second wave came over and was dealt with similarly,
However, by now the defenders were running low on ammo.
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Subedar Joginder asked his company HQ for more ammo, but the same wasn't possible due to Chinese pressure. The company commander, Lt Haripal Kaushik advised Sub Joginder to withdraw back to the company HQ.
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Subedar Joginder asked his company HQ for more ammo, but the same wasn't possible due to Chinese pressure. The company commander, Lt Haripal Kaushik advised Sub Joginder to withdraw back to the company HQ.
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However, Subedar Joginder refused to abandon his position and assured that the enemy would not be allowed to get through till the time they lived.
Soon he was wounded in his thigh, yet he stayed put, still leading his men.
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However, Subedar Joginder refused to abandon his position and assured that the enemy would not be allowed to get through till the time they lived.
Soon he was wounded in his thigh, yet he stayed put, still leading his men.
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With such an audacious leader, the Khalsas held on stubbornly, refusing to oblige the Chinese despite all that they threw on that piece of ground. Soon came the third attack. Sub Joginder himself manned an LMG and mowed down more attackers.
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With such an audacious leader, the Khalsas held on stubbornly, refusing to oblige the Chinese despite all that they threw on that piece of ground. Soon came the third attack. Sub Joginder himself manned an LMG and mowed down more attackers.
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Talking about that 'piece of ground', here is what it looked like. This is the exact spot where these successors of Saragarhi Warriors put up their last stand.
I'm sure Hav Ishar Singh and his men would have been proud of them.
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Talking about that 'piece of ground', here is what it looked like. This is the exact spot where these successors of Saragarhi Warriors put up their last stand.
I'm sure Hav Ishar Singh and his men would have been proud of them.
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However, ammo was on the verge of running out and the Chinese kept coming.
When the attackers finally closed in, Sub Joginder and his remaining men fixed bayonets on their ancient rifles and came out of their trenches to meet the enemy head on.
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However, ammo was on the verge of running out and the Chinese kept coming.
When the attackers finally closed in, Sub Joginder and his remaining men fixed bayonets on their ancient rifles and came out of their trenches to meet the enemy head on.
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Not one of them even thought about showing his back to the enemy, or surrendering.
The hills of Budhhist populated NEFA echoed with their war cry 'Jo Boley So Nihal' and the ferocious warriors of 1st Battalion The Sikh Regiment fell upon the Chinese hordes.
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Not one of them even thought about showing his back to the enemy, or surrendering.
The hills of Budhhist populated NEFA echoed with their war cry 'Jo Boley So Nihal' and the ferocious warriors of 1st Battalion The Sikh Regiment fell upon the Chinese hordes.
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Many more Chinese fell to their bayonets before the sheer difference in numbers decided the outcome.
A mortally wounded Sub Joginder Singh was taken prisoner and he died some days later due to his injuries and frostbite while in Chinese custody.
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Many more Chinese fell to their bayonets before the sheer difference in numbers decided the outcome.
A mortally wounded Sub Joginder Singh was taken prisoner and he died some days later due to his injuries and frostbite while in Chinese custody.
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Today a memorial marks the place where Sub Joginder Singh and his 20 men made their last, stubborn stand 57 yrs ago.
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Today a memorial marks the place where Sub Joginder Singh and his 20 men made their last, stubborn stand 57 yrs ago.
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Sub Joginder Singh Sahnan from Moga, was awarded a well deserved Param Vir Chakra.
He was 41 yrs and 27 days old on the day he was martyred
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Sub Joginder Singh Sahnan from Moga, was awarded a well deserved Param Vir Chakra.
He was 41 yrs and 27 days old on the day he was martyred
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In a remarkable gesture, when the Chinese learnt of his award, they repatriated his ashes with full military honours to the battalion on 17 May 1963.
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In a remarkable gesture, when the Chinese learnt of his award, they repatriated his ashes with full military honours to the battalion on 17 May 1963.
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The urn containing his ashes was brought to the Sikh Regimental Centre at Meerut where a special ceremony was held in his memory at the Gurudwara Saheb, before it was handed over to his widow.
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The urn containing his ashes was brought to the Sikh Regimental Centre at Meerut where a special ceremony was held in his memory at the Gurudwara Saheb, before it was handed over to his widow.
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Thousands like him died that winter, many of them unsung, but not due to lack of guts.
God bless them all.
Jai Hind
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Thousands like him died that winter, many of them unsung, but not due to lack of guts.
God bless them all.
Jai Hind
