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Nk Sovaran Singh, 5 RR (Jat)
Yet another name amongst the 1000s that have made the supreme sacrifice fighting Pakistan sponsored terror
Nk Sovaran Singh, 5 RR (Jat)
Yet another name amongst the 1000s that have made the supreme sacrifice fighting Pakistan sponsored terror
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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
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Refer two tweets above.
Yet another CRPF boy, martyred in the line of duty this day, eight 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, eight years ago.
Name missed out in the above obit.
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Lance Naik Sandeep Singh, Shaurya Chakra (Posth), 4 Para.
This Khalsa of Gobind sacrificed himself in the process of fighting Pakistan sponsored terrorism on his soil in Tangdhar, this day in 2018.
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Lance Naik Sandeep Singh, Shaurya Chakra (Posth), 4 Para.
This Khalsa of Gobind sacrificed himself in the process of fighting Pakistan sponsored terrorism on his soil in Tangdhar, this day in 2018.
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Loved ones gave him a sendoff fit for a soldier husband / father.
God bless him and those that he left behind ..
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Loved ones gave him a sendoff fit for a soldier husband / father.
God bless him and those that he left behind ..
https://twitter.com/CestMoiz/status/1044579620476125184
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Gone, but NEVER forgotten.
Glad to see the young lad growing up.
God Bless him ..
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Gone, but NEVER forgotten.
Glad to see the young lad growing up.
God Bless him ..
https://twitter.com/CestMoiz/status/1309118368323174401
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Today was the day he finally decided to leave.
He fought well.
May God bless his soul ..
Today was the day he finally decided to leave.
He fought well.
May God bless his soul ..
https://twitter.com/CestMoiz/status/1305854287059333120
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Yet another one falls in the accursed 'Jannat'.
Here's to hoping that an end is brought to this senseless war being waged from Rawalpindi soon.
Yet another one falls in the accursed 'Jannat'.
Here's to hoping that an end is brought to this senseless war being waged from Rawalpindi soon.
https://twitter.com/FlagsOfHonour/status/1309100874103500801
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Martyrs of The BSF - 24 Sep
Martyrs of The BSF - 24 Sep
https://twitter.com/BSF_India/status/1176556119231275008
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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), Ashok Chakra(P)
Fell this day, fighting scum from across in Kupwara, J&K, this day in 2008
#NeverForget
Hav Bahadur Singh Bohra, 10 Para(SF), Ashok Chakra(P)
Fell this day, fighting scum from across in Kupwara, J&K, this day in 2008
#NeverForget
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Brig Desmond Hayde, the maverick who led his band of Balwan Jats across the Ichhogil 55yrs 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
Brig Desmond Hayde, the maverick who led his band of Balwan Jats across the Ichhogil 55yrs 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.
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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
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Oh, by the way, Subedar Paale Ram led that assault from the front, silencing the offending machine gun, taking SIX bullets to his stomach & chest.
Yet, this Balwan Jat survived to receive his Vir Chakra himself & tell his tale!
It was a CRAZY night at Dograi!
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Oh, by the way, Subedar Paale Ram led that assault from the front, silencing the offending machine gun, taking SIX bullets to his stomach & chest.
Yet, this Balwan Jat survived to receive his Vir Chakra himself & tell his tale!
It was a CRAZY night at Dograi!
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Simple orders by Lt Col Desmond Hayde, Commanding Officer, to his Jats -
Kal Subah Kahan Milna hai, zinda ya murda?
Answer: Dograi
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Simple orders by Lt Col Desmond Hayde, Commanding Officer, to his Jats -
Kal Subah Kahan Milna hai, zinda ya murda?
Answer: Dograi
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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
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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, however, 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, however, 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, in the process routing an entire battalion of Pakistan Army.
80 Jats fell, fatally wounded that night, yet they scripted history just because their CO wanted Dograi!
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Then about two weeks later the men of 3 JAT wrested the town of Dograi from Pakis once AGAIN, in the process routing an entire battalion of Pakistan Army.
80 Jats fell, fatally wounded that night, yet they scripted history just because their CO wanted Dograi!
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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.
Apparently, he was part of 3 JAT before independence!
Photo: Victory march by 3 JAT, led by Lt Col Hayde.
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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.
Apparently, he was part of 3 JAT before independence!
Photo: Victory march by 3 JAT, led by Lt Col Hayde.
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Lt Col Desmond E Hayde was awarded a richly deserved Maha Vir Chakra for his exploits in the 1965 war.
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
Lt Col Desmond E Hayde was awarded a richly deserved Maha Vir Chakra for his exploits in the 1965 war.
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.
A rich haul of gallantry awards was earned by these men, including an Ashok Chakra. Thank God for these soldiers of Mother India ..
Martyrs of 13 Kumaon, the RezangLa Battalion, who fell for the Motherland this day in 1994.
A rich haul of gallantry awards was earned by these men, including an Ashok Chakra. Thank God for these soldiers of Mother India ..
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Sub Jagat Singh, Sena Medal, 5 RR (Jat).
Fell fighting those that wanted to harm the Motherland
Sub Jagat Singh, Sena Medal, 5 RR (Jat).
Fell fighting those that wanted to harm the Motherland
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Sixth anniversary of the terror attack on 16 Cav, Samba.
Remember that, anyone?
Believe it or not, but we've been under attack from across for far too long.
Sixth anniversary of the terror attack on 16 Cav, Samba.
Remember that, anyone?
Believe it or not, but we've been under attack from across for far too long.
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Capt Vinayak Gore.
This young Mumbaikar was martyred in cross border firing on the LoC, this day in 1995
#LestWeForget
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Capt Vinayak Gore.
This young Mumbaikar was martyred in cross border firing on the LoC, this day in 1995
#LestWeForget
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^^ His last photo, in his Karmbhoomi, clicked on 20 Sep 1995, six days before he was martyred
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^^ 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 Chief Minister 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 Chief Minister of Maharashtra.
A road in Mumbai was named after him.
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A piece on his last journey home.
Do read.
I Insist.
A piece on his last journey home.
Do read.
I Insist.
https://twitter.com/CestMoiz/status/913010079464488960
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Capt Vishal 'Blondie' Bhandral, KC (P). Died fighting Paaki scum in the Kashmir Valley this day in 2006.
Capt Vishal 'Blondie' Bhandral, KC (P). Died fighting Paaki scum in the Kashmir Valley this day in 2006.
Replying to
@CestMoiz
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Ct Rameez Ahmad Parray, BSF.
Martyred in a targeted killing when visiting home on leave this day three years ago.
#LestWeForget
@CestMoiz
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Ct Rameez Ahmad Parray, BSF.
Martyred in a targeted killing when visiting home on leave this day three years ago.
#LestWeForget
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Sepoy Happy Singh, 19 Rashtriya Rifles / 14 SikhLI.
This Khalsa of Gobind was martyred fighting Paaki scum in Operation Qazigund in Anantnag this day two years ago
Sepoy Happy Singh, 19 Rashtriya Rifles / 14 SikhLI.
This Khalsa of Gobind was martyred fighting Paaki scum in Operation Qazigund in Anantnag this day two years ago
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Lt Col Rajneesh 'Osho' Parmar, 75 Armoured Regiment / Army Aviation and Capt Kazlang Wangdi, Royal Bhutanese Army. Marytred in a Cheetah crash this day last at Yongphula, Bhutan.
God bless their souls ..
Fly on with angels, brothers ..
Lt Col Rajneesh 'Osho' Parmar, 75 Armoured Regiment / Army Aviation and Capt Kazlang Wangdi, Royal Bhutanese Army. Marytred in a Cheetah crash this day last at Yongphula, Bhutan.
God bless their souls ..
Fly on with angels, brothers ..
^^
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It was Lt Col Rajneesh's birthday as well, on the day he fell.
#ObituaryOfTheDay
It was Lt Col Rajneesh's birthday as well, on the day he fell.
https://twitter.com/CestMoiz/status/1178001910479110144
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Martyrs of the BSF - 27 Sep
Martyrs of the BSF - 27 Sep
https://twitter.com/FlagsOfHonour/status/1310226191140319232?s=19
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24yr old youngster .. at the launchpad of a noble career
Fell this day in 1997 at Siachen.
#ForeverMissed
24yr old youngster .. at the launchpad of a noble career
Fell this day in 1997 at Siachen.
#ForeverMissed
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Guardsman Ram Awatar, this 'tank buster' was martyred fighting enemies of the Nation this day 19 yrs ago.
#LestWeForget
Guardsman Ram Awatar, this 'tank buster' was martyred fighting enemies of the Nation this day 19 yrs ago.
#LestWeForget
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Martyrs of CRPF - 28 Sep
Including five boys of 54th Bn lost this day in a single operation in Assam, 1998
Martyrs of CRPF - 28 Sep
Including five boys of 54th Bn lost this day in a single operation in Assam, 1998
https://twitter.com/crpfindia/status/781052111106834433
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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, killing two hardcore terrorists in the process
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, killing two hardcore terrorists in the process
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Kills something deep within ..
Kills something deep within ..
https://twitter.com/CestMoiz/status/913271878445182976
^^
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A sibling bids farewell ..
#ObituaryOfTheDay
A sibling bids farewell ..
https://twitter.com/CestMoiz/status/1310605935686168577
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Major Avinash Singh Bhadauria, Kirti Chakra (Posth), 8RR / 18 Madras.
Fought like a Tiger, taking down four Pakistan trained terrorists in Doda, this day in 2001.
Major Avinash Singh Bhadauria, Kirti Chakra (Posth), 8RR / 18 Madras.
Fought like a Tiger, taking down four Pakistan trained terrorists in Doda, this day in 2001.
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Naik Rajendra Singh.
This 27 year old from Jaisalmer sacrificed himself in the line of duty in the Batote encounter in the accursed 'Jannat', this day last year.
Remember him, anyone?
Naik Rajendra Singh.
This 27 year old from Jaisalmer sacrificed himself in the line of duty in the Batote encounter in the accursed 'Jannat', this day last year.
Remember him, anyone?
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Martyrs of BSF - 28 Sep
Martyrs of BSF - 28 Sep
https://twitter.com/FlagsOfHonour/status/1310548372638507008
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28 Sep
The three more boys, including two JKP Policemen that too were martyred in the same engagement as Lt Khajuria.
28 Sep
The three more boys, including two JKP Policemen that too were martyred in the same engagement as Lt Khajuria.
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Flying Officer Rajendra Singh of No 1 Sqn RIAF.
Lost flying back to sqn base at Imphal this day in 1944. An outstandingly combat-experienced veteran; was in First Burma 1942. His body was recovered only on 5 Oct.
Flying Officer Rajendra Singh of No 1 Sqn RIAF.
Lost flying back to sqn base at Imphal this day in 1944. An outstandingly combat-experienced veteran; was in First Burma 1942. His body was recovered only on 5 Oct.
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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 ..
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Const Lekh Raj, 127 Battalion CRPF
This 24 year old fell this day in 1994, fighting one of India's deadliest insurgencies.
Const Lekh Raj, 127 Battalion CRPF
This 24 year old fell this day in 1994, fighting one of India's deadliest insurgencies.
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29 Sep
Maj Shaurya Chakravarti, martyred in a Cheetah chopper crash in 2006
29 Sep
Maj Shaurya Chakravarti, martyred in a Cheetah chopper crash in 2006
https://twitter.com/manhasvikas41/status/1311281211394859008
^^
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29 Sep
Maj Rohit Yadav, the second pilot of the ill-fated Cheetah of the Combat Aviation Training School, Nasik that crashed this day in 2006
#ObituaryOfTheDay
29 Sep
Maj Rohit Yadav, the second pilot of the ill-fated Cheetah of the Combat Aviation Training School, Nasik that crashed this day in 2006
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Subedar Tika Bahadur Thapa, Maha Vir Chakra (Posth), 4/8 Gorkha Rifles.
Martyred on the ceasefire line in J&K this day in the 1965 War, defending HIS land from Paaki hordes.
The ceasefire was officially one week old this day, btw.
Subedar Tika Bahadur Thapa, Maha Vir Chakra (Posth), 4/8 Gorkha Rifles.
Martyred on the ceasefire line in J&K this day in the 1965 War, defending HIS land from Paaki hordes.
The ceasefire was officially one week old this day, btw.
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Martyrs of the BSF - 01 Oct
Martyrs of the BSF - 01 Oct
https://twitter.com/BSF_India/status/1179096919227764736
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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
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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..
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Gunner Ram Lal, martyred in the accursed valley, this day 13 years ago
#LestWeForget
Gunner Ram Lal, martyred in the accursed valley, this day 13 years ago
#LestWeForget
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Martyrs of 52nd Battalion The Rashtriya Rifles, remembered on the unit's 19th Raising Day
Martyrs of 52nd Battalion The Rashtriya Rifles, remembered on the unit's 19th Raising Day
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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
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30 Sep
Lance Naik Karnail Singh, Jammu and Kashmir Rifles.
Fell manning the Line of Control in the Krishna Ghati Sector yesterday.
30 Sep
Lance Naik Karnail Singh, Jammu and Kashmir Rifles.
Fell manning the Line of Control in the Krishna Ghati Sector yesterday.
#ObituaryOfTheDay
01 Oct
Const Manaru Ram Banjam, Chhattisgarh Police, martyred in Bastar 10 yrs ago, fighting red scum
01 Oct
Const Manaru Ram Banjam, Chhattisgarh Police, martyred in Bastar 10 yrs ago, fighting red scum
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Martyrs of the BSF - 01 Oct
Martyrs of the BSF - 01 Oct
https://twitter.com/BSF_India/status/1179096919227764736
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Major Dinesh Raghu Raman, Ashok Chakra (Posth), 34 RR / 19 JAT.
Fell in Baramula this day in 2007, leading an operation, personally killing two hardcore terrorists and retrieving to safety, three injured colleagues.
A true warrior, this one.
Om Shati ..
Major Dinesh Raghu Raman, Ashok Chakra (Posth), 34 RR / 19 JAT.
Fell in Baramula this day in 2007, leading an operation, personally killing two hardcore terrorists and retrieving to safety, three injured colleagues.
A true warrior, this one.
Om Shati ..
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Major Kumandur Prabhakar Vinay, Kirti Chakra(P), 34 RR / 37 Medium Regiment.
This Bangalore born Gunner was on a tour of duty in Baramula when he too fell in the same operation as Maj Dinesh above. He too personally accounted for two terrorists before falling.
Major Kumandur Prabhakar Vinay, Kirti Chakra(P), 34 RR / 37 Medium Regiment.
This Bangalore born Gunner was on a tour of duty in Baramula when he too fell in the same operation as Maj Dinesh above. He too personally accounted for two terrorists before falling.
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Chhattisgarh Policeman, murdered by Red terrorists in Bijapur, 13 yrs ago.
#NeverForget
Chhattisgarh Policeman, murdered by Red terrorists in Bijapur, 13 yrs ago.
#NeverForget
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This 25yr old officer of the Ordnance Corps was undergoing his mandatory infantry attachment with 7th Battalion The Jat Regiment in Mendhar, J&K when his team intercepted a group of 6 terrorists.
#ObituaryOfTheDay
This 25yr old officer of the Ordnance Corps was undergoing his mandatory infantry attachment with 7th Battalion The Jat Regiment 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.
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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 three years ago.
He was attending a wedding function.
#LestWeForget
Head Constable Ashiq Hussain, JKP.
Shot dead by terrorists in Pulwama, J&K, this day three years ago.
He was attending a wedding function.
#LestWeForget
#ObituaryOfTheDay
01 Oct
These two fell at the LoC in the Naugam Sector yesterday.
01 Oct
These two fell at the LoC in the Naugam Sector yesterday.
https://twitter.com/NorthernComd_IA/status/1311832050488414210
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L/Nk Jagjit Singh, 2 Sikh.
Fell this day in 1992, but not before earning himself a Kirti Chakra
L/Nk Jagjit Singh, 2 Sikh.
Fell this day in 1992, but not before earning himself a Kirti Chakra
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Nk Jaswinder Singh, 17 Sikh.
Fell fighting in the accursed 'Jannat' this day two decades ago.
#NeverForget
Nk Jaswinder Singh, 17 Sikh.
Fell fighting in the accursed 'Jannat' this day two decades ago.
#NeverForget
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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 BSF.
This 24yr old was martyred this day four years ago in Baramula.
Constable Nitin Kumar BSF.
This 24yr old was martyred this day four years ago in Baramula.
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Martyrs of BSF - 03 Oct (in addition to Constable Nitin Kumar in the tweet above).
Martyrs of BSF - 03 Oct (in addition to Constable Nitin Kumar in the tweet above).
https://twitter.com/BSF_India/status/1179775732550995973
^^
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Add to the above, ASI BK Yadav of BSF who too was martyred this day three years ago
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Add to the above, ASI BK Yadav of BSF who too was martyred this day three years ago
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Naik Mahendra Chemjung, - Yet another Bir Gorkhali soldier of India, hailing from Nepal. Made the supreme sacrifice in Krishna Ghati sector of the Line of Control for the sake of the Tricolour this day in 2017.
Third Martyrdom anniversary today.
Naik Mahendra Chemjung, - Yet another Bir Gorkhali soldier of India, hailing from Nepal. Made the supreme sacrifice in Krishna Ghati sector of the Line of Control for the sake of the Tricolour this day in 2017.
Third Martyrdom anniversary today.
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He finally left for the heavens above this day, having fought not only on the battlefield but also in the aftermath of the grave injuries sustained there.
Gave up his life while saving that of his crew.
He finally left for the heavens above this day, having fought not only on the battlefield but also in the aftermath of the grave injuries sustained there.
Gave up his life while saving that of his crew.
https://twitter.com/CestMoiz/status/1307311629630148608
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Gunners of 321 Field Regiment
Martyred this day 24 years ago. Yet some still ask when was the last time we've been on war
Gunners of 321 Field Regiment
Martyred this day 24 years ago. Yet some still ask when was the last time we've been on war
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This 26 year old fell in the line of duty this day 19 years ago, earning a Shaurya Chakra in the process.
This 26 year old fell in the line of duty this day 19 years ago, earning a Shaurya Chakra in the process.
#ObituaryOfTheDay
L/Nk Satnam Singh, 2 Sikh.
Fell in 1992, during the darkest days of the Kashmir Insurgency.
L/Nk Satnam Singh, 2 Sikh.
Fell in 1992, during the darkest days of the Kashmir Insurgency.
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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
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The two CRPF personnel martyred in the accursed 'Jannat', earlier today
The two CRPF personnel martyred in the accursed 'Jannat', earlier today
https://twitter.com/kashmir_watch/status/1313084922786013185
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Lance Naik Gyan Singh Parihar, 25th Battalion The Rashtriya Rifles.
Fell in Poonch this day, six years ago
Lance Naik Gyan Singh Parihar, 25th Battalion The Rashtriya Rifles.
Fell in Poonch this day, six years ago
https://twitter.com/manhasvikas41/status/1313080092407427073
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05 Oct
Subedar Sukhdev Singh, 16 Grenadiers.
Martyred manning the Line of Control in Rajauri
05 Oct
Subedar Sukhdev Singh, 16 Grenadiers.
Martyred manning the Line of Control in Rajauri
https://twitter.com/FlagsOfHonour/status/1313366581028806656
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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 three 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 three years ago.
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Shaheed Wing Commander Vikas Upadhyay Chowk, In Sector 7, Dwarka, New Delhi.
He lived nearby.
God bless his soul
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Shaheed Wing Commander Vikas Upadhyay Chowk, In Sector 7, Dwarka, New Delhi.
He lived nearby.
God bless his soul
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Sep HN Deka & Sep E Balaji.
Also martyred in the same crash as above while supplying their brothers deployed in far flung areas.
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Sep HN Deka & Sep E Balaji.
Also martyred in the same crash as above while supplying their brothers deployed in far flung areas.
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The last journey homewards, of Sep E Balaji.
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The last journey homewards, of Sep E Balaji.
https://twitter.com/CestMoiz/status/917723162900553728
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Maj Ritesh Sharma, 17 Jat
Spent the summer of '99 in clearing Paaki intruders from Mashkoh in Op Vijay. Thereafter moved to Kupwara with his battalion where he fell this day in 1999, fighting yet more scum from across, 21 days shy of his 26th B'day
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Maj Ritesh Sharma, 17 Jat
Spent the summer of '99 in clearing Paaki intruders from Mashkoh in Op Vijay. Thereafter moved to Kupwara with his battalion where he fell this day in 1999, fighting yet more scum from across, 21 days shy of his 26th B'day
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Boys of 41st Battalion The SSB. Fell fighting Red terror in Dantewada, this day nine years ago.
#LestWeForget
Boys of 41st Battalion The SSB. Fell fighting Red terror in Dantewada, this day nine years ago.
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These two 'Grinders' of 19th Battalion were martyred this day three years apart; yet more names amongst the thousands that've fallen
These two 'Grinders' of 19th Battalion were martyred this day three years apart; yet more names amongst the thousands that've fallen
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Sep Govind Prasad, 5RR (Jat Regiment).
Martyred this day in a war that many folks don't even realize we're fighting for past 30yrs
Sep Govind Prasad, 5RR (Jat Regiment).
Martyred this day in a war that many folks don't even realize we're fighting for past 30yrs
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14th martyrdom anniversary of this Kashmiri soldier .. fell fighting scum from across that wanted to desecrate his homeland
14th 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.
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They wouldn't even have dreamt that they will ever 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 ever go to this part of their Nation, if not for the supreme sacrifice of their son ..
https://twitter.com/CestMoiz/status/1048838557887082496
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The unnamed JKP policeman martyred in Kulgam, this day four years ago.
One wonders how many such men have fallen over the years .. unknown and unwept
The unnamed JKP policeman martyred in Kulgam, this day four years ago.
One wonders how many such men have fallen over the years .. unknown and unwept
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SI Altaf Ahmed.
Fifth martyrdom anniversary of this one today.
SI Altaf Ahmed.
Fifth martyrdom anniversary of this one today.
https://twitter.com/Leopard212/status/917346657418723328
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04 Oct
Air Vice Marshal Sindhaghatta Subbaramu, AVSM, Vir Chakra (Retd).
This veteran air warrior passed away earlier this week. He had flown 32 combat missions in the 13 day long 1971 War.
God bless his soul
04 Oct
Air Vice Marshal Sindhaghatta Subbaramu, AVSM, Vir Chakra (Retd).
This veteran air warrior passed away earlier this week. He had flown 32 combat missions in the 13 day long 1971 War.
God bless his soul
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06 Oct
Yet another Kashmiri soldier, who sacrificed himself for the sake of his Motherland.
06 Oct
Yet another Kashmiri soldier, who sacrificed himself for the sake of his Motherland.
https://twitter.com/JmuKmrPolice/status/1313547473596555264
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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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Today marks 33 years since this photo was clicked.
God bless their souls ..
Today marks 33 years since this photo was clicked.
God bless their souls ..
https://twitter.com/CestMoiz/status/784979606029930496
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Naik Chain Singh, Maha Vir Chakra (Posth), 9 Punjab
The one who chose to stay behind.
Here's his story ..
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Naik Chain Singh, Maha Vir Chakra (Posth), 9 Punjab
The one who chose to stay behind.
Here's his story ..
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Nk Chain Singh was born in Village Bhain Bangar in Gurdaspur, Punjab on 19 Oct 1931.
At exactly 20yrs of age, he got enrolled into 9th Battalion The Punjab Regiment.
Just about 11 years later, he found himself in command of a section in Tsangle, NEFA.
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Nk Chain Singh was born in Village Bhain Bangar in Gurdaspur, Punjab on 19 Oct 1931.
At exactly 20yrs of age, he got enrolled into 9th Battalion The Punjab Regiment.
Just about 11 years later, he found himself in command of a section in Tsangle, NEFA.
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On 09 Oct 1962, his platoon was ordered to move from Tsangle and reinforce a vital position at Tsengjong, north of the Namka Chu river.
Later at night, one more platoon joined them to increase the strength of the position to 56 men.
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On 09 Oct 1962, his platoon was ordered to move from Tsangle and reinforce a vital position at Tsengjong, north of the Namka Chu river.
Later at night, one more platoon joined them to increase the strength of the position to 56 men.
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The troops had limited ammunition to fight with & hardly any time to prepare their defences.
On the morning of 10th Oct 1962, more than 500 Chinese, concentrated in the north and east of this post, started shelling it with guns and mortars.
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The troops had limited ammunition to fight with & hardly any time to prepare their defences.
On the morning of 10th Oct 1962, more than 500 Chinese, concentrated in the north and east of this post, started shelling it with guns and mortars.
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Soon came the much expected physical assault. Although outnumbered nearly 10 to 1 and with a limited quantity of ammunition, own troops held their own and beat back the attack with heavy casualties to the Chinese.
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Soon came the much expected physical assault. Although outnumbered nearly 10 to 1 and with a limited quantity of ammunition, own troops held their own and beat back the attack with heavy casualties to the Chinese.
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However, the determined & logistically/numerically superior enemy soon launched a second, even stronger attack.
Once again, the Punjabis refused to give in, or for that matter, die. Instead, they held their own, littering the battlefield with Chinese corpses.
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However, the determined & logistically/numerically superior enemy soon launched a second, even stronger attack.
Once again, the Punjabis refused to give in, or for that matter, die. Instead, they held their own, littering the battlefield with Chinese corpses.
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But the poor logistics soon forced their hand and realizing the rapidly exhausting state of ammo, the company commander ordered own troops to pull back.
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But the poor logistics soon forced their hand and realizing the rapidly exhausting state of ammo, the company commander ordered own troops to pull back.
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However, the troops were still in contact with the enemy, & couldn't just get up & move back.
It was at this stage that Nk Chain Singh took charge of his section's LMG & let loose a hail of bullets on the enemy, giving cover to own troops for their withdrawal.
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However, the troops were still in contact with the enemy, & couldn't just get up & move back.
It was at this stage that Nk Chain Singh took charge of his section's LMG & let loose a hail of bullets on the enemy, giving cover to own troops for their withdrawal.
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With most of enemy fire now directed at this lone warrior, the inevitable soon happened - he got hit by enemy machine gun fire.
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With most of enemy fire now directed at this lone warrior, the inevitable soon happened - he got hit by enemy machine gun fire.
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Grievously wounded, he still kept up an effective fusillade of fire on the Chinese, giving all the cover that he could give as his comrades made their way to safety.
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Grievously wounded, he still kept up an effective fusillade of fire on the Chinese, giving all the cover that he could give as his comrades made their way to safety.
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However he could not continue long as another final, fatal burst from the enemy gun hit him in the head killing him instantaneously.
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However he could not continue long as another final, fatal burst from the enemy gun hit him in the head killing him instantaneously.
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This brave son of Mother India had sacrificed himself for the sake of his fellow brothers in arms, in a part of his Nation that couldn't possibly have been much farther from his birthplace.
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This brave son of Mother India had sacrificed himself for the sake of his fellow brothers in arms, in a part of his Nation that couldn't possibly have been much farther from his birthplace.
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Thus ended the 30 years and 356 day journey of Nk Chain Singh in that lifetime
A grateful Nation honoured his supreme sacrifice with a posthumous Maha Vir Chakra.
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Thus ended the 30 years and 356 day journey of Nk Chain Singh in that lifetime
A grateful Nation honoured his supreme sacrifice with a posthumous Maha Vir Chakra.
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