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Naik Subash Thapa, 3/5 Gorkha Rifles.
This 25 year old Bir Gorkhali soldier, hailing from Bagdogra, was martyred on the LoC this day last year in Naushera.
Today is his first martyrdom anniversary.
Remember him, anyone?
Naik Subash Thapa, 3/5 Gorkha Rifles.
This 25 year old Bir Gorkhali soldier, hailing from Bagdogra, was martyred on the LoC this day last year in Naushera.
Today is his first martyrdom anniversary.
Remember him, anyone?
^^
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The local community came together and ensured that their young martyr is immortalized, forever inspiring the next generation, many of whom too will join the Indian Army like Subash and countless others before him.
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The local community came together and ensured that their young martyr is immortalized, forever inspiring the next generation, many of whom too will join the Indian Army like Subash and countless others before him.
https://twitter.com/TheDarjChron/status/1294644350492655619
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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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29 of the 30 Khalsas of the ill fated platoon of 'D' Company, 13 SikhLI, who were heli-dropped for a raid on Jaffna University on night 11/12 Oct, 1987 during Op Pawan.
Worthy successors to their warrior forefathers, they scripted a saga of bravery that night.
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29 of the 30 Khalsas of the ill fated platoon of 'D' Company, 13 SikhLI, who were heli-dropped for a raid on Jaffna University on night 11/12 Oct, 1987 during Op Pawan.
Worthy successors to their warrior forefathers, they scripted a saga of bravery that night.
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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 Gobind 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 Gobind 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 an audacious bayonet charge instead of surrendering.
Two of them died and 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 an audacious bayonet charge instead of surrendering.
Two of them died and one badly wounded was taken prisoner.
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Bodies of the fallen Khalsa warriors 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 Khalsa warriors 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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They had fallen in the battlefield in true warrior traditions, choosing death over the ignominy of surrender. They went to their deaths, heroically and steadfastly, without any fuss, playing the cards dealt to them by fate, to the best of their abilities.
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They had fallen in the battlefield in true warrior traditions, choosing death over the ignominy of surrender. They went to their deaths, heroically and steadfastly, without any fuss, playing the cards dealt to them by fate, to the best of their abilities.
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In the process, they earned for their Paltan, four Vir Chakras and Six Sena Medals, plus an everlasting name in the glorious military history of the Nation.
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In the process, they earned for their Paltan, four Vir Chakras and Six Sena Medals, plus an everlasting name in the glorious military history of the Nation.
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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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Naik Babu Lal, Naik Ganga Ram, VrC, Naik Lakhmi Singh, Naik Umesh Pandey, Naik Manohar Singh Rathore and Paratrooper Manuwa Kujur.
These were the men of 10 Para who too fell with their SikhLI brethren that night in Jaffna.
Naik Babu Lal, Naik Ganga Ram, VrC, Naik Lakhmi Singh, Naik Umesh Pandey, Naik Manohar Singh Rathore and Paratrooper Manuwa Kujur.
These were the men of 10 Para who too fell with their SikhLI brethren that night in Jaffna.
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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 three 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 three years ago.
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Sub Nand Kishore, Vir Chakra (Posth), 4 Kumaon.
This Vir Ahir from Rewari was a man possessed, this day in 1965, as he ordered even Yamraj to wait till he was done hoisting the Tricolour on the objective he was tasked to capture.
Sub Nand Kishore, Vir Chakra (Posth), 4 Kumaon.
This Vir Ahir from Rewari was a man possessed, this day in 1965, as he ordered even Yamraj to wait till he was done hoisting the Tricolour on the objective he was tasked to capture.
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10 Oct
Hav Malkiat Singh, Vir Chakra (Posth), 9 Punjab.
Also fell in the same battle as Nk Chain Singh (Refer a few tweets above) in 1962
10 Oct
Hav Malkiat Singh, Vir Chakra (Posth), 9 Punjab.
Also fell in the same battle as Nk Chain Singh (Refer a few tweets above) in 1962
https://twitter.com/FlagsOfHonour/status/1314948185249505282
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Lt Dilip Gupte, 56th Engineer Regiment
Martyred in the 1965 war, in an op that continued even after the ceasefire. Was providing engineer support to 4 Kumaon this day when his position was attacked by the enemy near the Jura Bridge in Tithwal.
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Lt Dilip Gupte, 56th Engineer Regiment
Martyred in the 1965 war, in an op that continued even after the ceasefire. Was providing engineer support to 4 Kumaon this day when his position was attacked by the enemy near the Jura Bridge in Tithwal.
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He fought off the enemy hordes along with his Kumaoni brothers from the infantry. Such was the fight that when bullets ran out, they decided to enforce their will by putting their bayonets and rifle butts to good use.
The enemy fled, just like he had done ..
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He fought off the enemy hordes along with his Kumaoni brothers from the infantry. Such was the fight that when bullets ran out, they decided to enforce their will by putting their bayonets and rifle butts to good use.
The enemy fled, just like he had done ..
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.. so many times before.
But this young, 23 year old lad, born into a family of doctors, lay martyred, along with quite a few of his fellow infantrymen.
God bless his soul ..
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.. so many times before.
But this young, 23 year old lad, born into a family of doctors, lay martyred, along with quite a few of his fellow infantrymen.
God bless his soul ..
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Capt Karunakaran, Maj Bisht, and 39 other men of 4 Kumaon that were martyred this day in the same operation as Lt Dilip Gupte above, in 1965.
Capt Karunakaran, Maj Bisht, and 39 other men of 4 Kumaon that were martyred this day in the same operation as Lt Dilip Gupte above, in 1965.
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On this day 32 years ago, 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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On this day 32 years ago, 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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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 ..
https://twitter.com/CestMoiz/status/1315182762652033027
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Signalman Santosh Gope.
Martyred on the LoC this day last year in a ceasefire violation in Rampur Sector, near Baramula.
First martyrdom anniversary today.
Signalman Santosh Gope.
Martyred on the LoC this day last year in a ceasefire violation in Rampur Sector, near Baramula.
First martyrdom anniversary today.
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25th martyrdom anniversary of these two Khalsas who fell to preserve the unity of the Republic.
25th 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
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Young lad, martyred trying to evacuate innocent school kids during an encounter in Shopiyan, Kashmir, during an encounter, this day 14 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 14 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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Incidentally, the above obituary has consistently figured in this thread, whenever I replug it. May have a look
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Incidentally, the above obituary has consistently figured in this thread, whenever I replug it. May have a look
https://twitter.com/CestMoiz/status/1274347431912591360
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Gunner Gursahib Singh, Sena Medal (Posth), 30 RR / 171 Medium Regiment.
Sacrificed his life while fighting terrorists in Handwara, this day six yrs ago
Gunner Gursahib Singh, Sena Medal (Posth), 30 RR / 171 Medium Regiment.
Sacrificed his life while fighting terrorists in Handwara, this day six yrs ago
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33rd martyrdom anniversary today.
#LestWeForget
33rd martyrdom anniversary today.
#LestWeForget
https://twitter.com/CestMoiz/status/1314600102376374274
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Maj Ngangom Joy Dutta Singh, Vir Chakra (Posth), 4/5 GR.
Also martyred in the same operation as above, while extricating besieged comrades of 13 SikhLI & 10 Para.
Bloodied his Khukri with plenty of LTTE blood before ultimately falling.
Maj Ngangom Joy Dutta Singh, Vir Chakra (Posth), 4/5 GR.
Also martyred in the same operation as above, while extricating besieged comrades of 13 SikhLI & 10 Para.
Bloodied his Khukri with plenty of LTTE blood before ultimately falling.
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Today marks 22 years since this young tiger roared into a terrorist hideout in Pulwama, guns blazing, leading his men from the front, killing NINE terrorists before breathing his last.
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Today marks 22 years since this young tiger roared into a terrorist hideout in Pulwama, guns blazing, leading his men from the front, killing NINE terrorists before breathing his last.
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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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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 three years ago, defending his Motherland from scum that want to desecrate it
Shaheed Khurshid Ahmed, JKP
Martyred in the line of duty this day three years ago, defending his Motherland from scum that want to desecrate it
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CT/GD Ghansham Gurjar, SSB.
Martyred in the accursed 'Jannat' this day four years ago
CT/GD Ghansham Gurjar, SSB.
Martyred in the accursed 'Jannat' this day four years ago
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Lt Col Arun Kumar Chhabra, Sena Medal, Second in Command of 10 Para (Scorpions).
Martyred during Op Pawan this day in 1989, personally leading an operation against a heavily fortified LTTE stronghold.
Lt Col Arun Kumar Chhabra, Sena Medal, Second in Command of 10 Para (Scorpions).
Martyred during Op Pawan this day in 1989, personally leading an operation against a heavily fortified LTTE stronghold.
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First Martyrdom Anniversary today
First Martyrdom Anniversary today
https://twitter.com/FlagsOfHonour/status/1316414184637321216?s=19
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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 18 years ago
'Grinder' of 39th Battalion, The Rashtriya Rifles, martyred fighting scum from across this day 18 years ago
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L/Nk Mohammad Firoz Khan, Sena Medal (Posth), 38 Rashtriya Rifles / Madras Regiment.
This son of Mother India fell guarding the LoC in Poonch this day in 2013.
L/Nk Mohammad Firoz Khan, Sena Medal (Posth), 38 Rashtriya Rifles / Madras Regiment.
This son of Mother India fell guarding the LoC in Poonch this day in 2013.
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Rfn Shyam Rai.
From Kirant Region of Nepal. Must not have been a day over 22yrs old.
19 years today since he fell
#LestWeForget
Rfn Shyam Rai.
From Kirant Region of Nepal. Must not have been a day over 22yrs old.
19 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 Commander, Capt Sunil Chander
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Sep Prabhakar Patre, 8 Mahar, VrC (Posth).
Also fell with his Company Commander, Capt Sunil Chander
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Today marks 32 years since these two from Eighth Battalion The Mahar Regiment laid down their lives in a remote battlefield in a now forgotten war.
Here is their story ..
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Today marks 32 years since these two from Eighth Battalion The Mahar Regiment laid down their lives in a remote battlefield in a now forgotten war.
Here is their story ..
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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.
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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.
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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 fight 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 fight 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.
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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 some badass fighters.
In the end these two men & their comrades CHOSE to go to certain deaths, steadfastly and heroically, 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 some badass fighters.
In the end these two men & their comrades CHOSE to go to certain deaths, steadfastly and heroically, 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..
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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 with 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 with an yearly debate competition
https://twitter.com/CestMoiz/status/919783211567259648
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Sep Sudheesh Kumar, KIA in Rajauri this day four years ago at the peak of his youth.
He was a mere 24 yrs of age
Sep Sudheesh Kumar, KIA in Rajauri this day four years ago at the peak of his youth.
He was a mere 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 eight 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 eight years ago.
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Kamal Kishore, JK Police (SOG) who lost his life during an encounter between militants and security forces in Srinagar this day two years ago.
Kamal Kishore, JK Police (SOG) who lost his life during an encounter between militants and security forces in Srinagar this day two years ago.
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'Grinder' of 39th Battalion RR, martyred fighting scum from across 16 yrs ago
Just look at his eyes.
Intense ..
'Grinder' of 39th Battalion RR, martyred fighting scum from across 16 yrs ago
Just look at his eyes.
Intense ..
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2Lt RS Nagar, VrC (Posth), 16 Sikh
Fell this day in 1987 in Sri Lanka at a young age
#LestWeForget
2Lt RS Nagar, VrC (Posth), 16 Sikh
Fell this day in 1987 in Sri Lanka at a young age
#LestWeForget
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Kiranti Veer, from Kirant region of Nepal.
This Bir Gorkhali soldier of Mother India fell this day 20 yrs ago fighting Paaki intruders.
Kiranti Veer, from Kirant region of Nepal.
This Bir Gorkhali soldier of Mother India fell this day 20 yrs ago fighting Paaki intruders.
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Chhattisgarh Policemen, fell to an IED triggered by red terrorists 19 yrs ago.
#NeverForget
Chhattisgarh Policemen, fell to an IED triggered by red terrorists 19 yrs ago.
#NeverForget
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Martyrs of 1st Battalion The Bihar Regiment, remembered on one of their Battle Honour Days.
One fine fighting outfit, this.
#Respect
Martyrs of 1st Battalion The Bihar Regiment, remembered on one of their Battle Honour Days.
One fine fighting outfit, this.
#Respect
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Life, to be sure,
Is nothing much to lose,
But young men think it is,
And we were young..
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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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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, and 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, and 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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His memory was recently immortalized in his place of birth.
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His memory was recently immortalized in his place of birth.
https://twitter.com/CestMoiz/status/1316173887470743552
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A strange quirk of fate .. NOTHING else can explain this photograph and the unique circumstances that it captured.
God bless them all ..
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A strange quirk of fate .. NOTHING else can explain this photograph and the unique circumstances that it captured.
God bless them all ..
https://twitter.com/CestMoiz/status/1187000993994686465
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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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19529 F(P) Flt Lt Pankaj Ahluwalia, 101 Squadron IAF.
This 27 year old was martyred this day in 1994 when his MiG 21M crashed near Sirsa.
19529 F(P) Flt Lt Pankaj Ahluwalia, 101 Squadron IAF.
This 27 year old was martyred this day in 1994 when his MiG 21M crashed near Sirsa.
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Am willing to wager that this lad wouldn't have been a day over 21yrs of age when he fell.
#Respect
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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Head Constable Phuljems Minj, Chhattisgarh Police.
Murdered by 'Gandhians with Guns', this day 12 years ago.
#LestWeForget
Head Constable Phuljems Minj, Chhattisgarh Police.
Murdered by 'Gandhians with Guns', this day 12 years ago.
#LestWeForget
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Veteran officers, martyred when their chopper went down during Anti Naxal Ops this day nine yrs ago
Veteran officers, martyred when their chopper went down during Anti Naxal Ops this day nine yrs ago
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Col Sangram Singh Bhati, Shaurya Chakra, 10 Para (Special Forces).
Passed away this day two years ago .. gone far too soon.
God Bless his soul
Col Sangram Singh Bhati, Shaurya Chakra, 10 Para (Special Forces).
Passed away this day two years ago .. gone far too soon.
God Bless his soul
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Hav Saroop Singh, Maha Vir Chakra (Posth), 14 J&K Militia.
This Khalsa of Gobind was manning the Bhujang Post in Ladakh when Chinese hordes came calling, this day in 1962.
He stood like a rock.
Right upto his last breath.
God Bless his soul.
Hav Saroop Singh, Maha Vir Chakra (Posth), 14 J&K Militia.
This Khalsa of Gobind was manning the Bhujang Post in Ladakh when Chinese hordes came calling, this day in 1962.
He stood like a rock.
Right upto his last breath.
God Bless his soul.
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Yet another son of Kashmir martyred in Pak sponsored terror in his homeland.
Yet another son of Kashmir martyred in Pak sponsored terror in his homeland.
https://twitter.com/kashmir_watch/status/1318190345671168000
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The thousands who were sent to their deaths by a blinkered political & a spineless military leadership in the China war of 1962 that commenced this day.
A few will be remembered here in this very thread. All others will stay unnamed, but not forgotten ..
The thousands who were sent to their deaths by a blinkered political & a spineless military leadership in the China war of 1962 that commenced this day.
A few will be remembered here in this very thread. All others will stay unnamed, but not forgotten ..
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Capt Mahabir Prasad, MVC(P) - fell after a heroic last stand at Namka Chu, this day 58 yrs ago
Capt Mahabir Prasad, MVC(P) - fell after a heroic last stand at Namka Chu, this day 58 yrs ago
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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
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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Capt Mangat, blown apart along with all his men manning his Signals bunker this day in 1962
Capt Mangat, blown apart along with all his men manning his Signals bunker this day in 1962
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The scores of ill equipped soldiers of Indian Army that fell in 1962 in this (officially) first day in a war that anyone who cared, KNEW was coming.
The scores of ill equipped soldiers of Indian Army that fell in 1962 in this (officially) first day in a war that anyone who cared, KNEW was coming.
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'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
rediff.com/news/slide-sho…
'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
rediff.com/news/slide-sho…
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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.
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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In fact, they were captured and then tortured to death by the PLA.
stratnewsglobal.com/tulung-la-1975…
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In fact, they were captured and then tortured to death by the PLA.
stratnewsglobal.com/tulung-la-1975…
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Hav Padam Bahadur Shrestha and Rifleman Gamil Kumar Shrestha, 3/9 Gorkha Rifles.
Martyred this day last year during a ceasefire violation at the LoC in Tangdhar Sector.
First Martyrdom Anniversary today.
Remember them, anyone
Hav Padam Bahadur Shrestha and Rifleman Gamil Kumar Shrestha, 3/9 Gorkha Rifles.
Martyred this day last year during a ceasefire violation at the LoC in Tangdhar Sector.
First Martyrdom Anniversary today.
Remember them, anyone
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They were seen off by brothers in arms in a poignant ceremony at Srinagar, with crisp salutes and wreaths by military hierarchy right upto the very top guy in the Valley ..
God bless their souls ..
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They were seen off by brothers in arms in a poignant ceremony at Srinagar, with crisp salutes and wreaths by military hierarchy right upto the very top guy in the Valley ..
God bless their souls ..
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Maj Vinod Kumar Rana, Deccan Horse / 37 Rashtriya Rifles.
Fell this day in 2002 in J&K
Maj Vinod Kumar Rana, Deccan Horse / 37 Rashtriya Rifles.
Fell this day in 2002 in J&K
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SSB trooper.
Fell this day two years ago.
SSB trooper.
Fell this day two years ago.
https://twitter.com/DGSSB/status/1318800551216246784
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SIX men of Chhattisgarh Police fell in a single engagement this day nine yrs ago in Bastar.
#NeverForget
SIX men of Chhattisgarh Police fell in a single engagement this day nine yrs ago in Bastar.
#NeverForget
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Guardsman Rajaseb Babu Maniyar, Vir Chakra (Posthumous), 6 Guards was all of 26 years old when he achieved immortality this day 33 yrs ago in a faraway battlefield in Sri Lanka.
Here's his story ..
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Guardsman Rajaseb Babu Maniyar, Vir Chakra (Posthumous), 6 Guards was all of 26 years old when he achieved immortality this day 33 yrs ago in a faraway battlefield in Sri Lanka.
Here's his story ..
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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, young 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, young 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 the needful 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 the needful 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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Opening shots of the 1962 war were actually fired this day in 1959
Yet we failed to see the writing on the wall.
Opening shots of the 1962 war were actually fired this day in 1959
Yet we failed to see the writing on the wall.
https://twitter.com/crpfindia/status/1318732089206829056
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Second martyrdom anniversary today ..
Second martyrdom anniversary today ..
https://twitter.com/FlagsOfHonour/status/1318823790621622272
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Nk Bahadur Singh, 6 Kumaon, VrC(P)
Held on to HIS land against Chinese hordes in the farthest corner of the Motherland - Kibithu - in 1962, till his last breath
Nk Bahadur Singh, 6 Kumaon, VrC(P)
Held on to HIS land against Chinese hordes in the farthest corner of the Motherland - Kibithu - in 1962, till his last breath
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Constable Gurnam Singh, BSF.
Martyred in cross border firing this day four years ago
Constable Gurnam Singh, BSF.
Martyred in cross border firing this day four years ago
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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
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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Naib Subedar Sunil Ravsaheb Valte, 24th Battalion The Maratha Light Infantry.
Martyred this day last year in cross LoC firing in the Naushera Sector
Naib Subedar Sunil Ravsaheb Valte, 24th Battalion The Maratha Light Infantry.
Martyred this day last year in cross LoC firing in the Naushera Sector
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Nk Munshi Ram, Vir Chakra (Posth), 5 Jat
This Balwan Jat fell this day in Ladakh in the 1962 War, bringing in much needed replenishments to his comrades.
Nk Munshi Ram, Vir Chakra (Posth), 5 Jat
This Balwan Jat fell this day in Ladakh in the 1962 War, bringing in much needed replenishments to his comrades.
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Another young man, in the peak of his youth, felled by 'Gandhians with Guns', this day ten years ago
#LestWeForget
Another young man, in the peak of his youth, felled by 'Gandhians with Guns', this day ten 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 Paaki raiders ahead of Uri
Subedar Duni Chand, J&K State Forces. Martyred this day in 1947, in one of the first engagements with Paaki raiders ahead of Uri
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Maj SS Gahlawat, Shaurya Chakra
This Vir Madrasi was martyred this day 23 yrs ago in the bad days of the Kashmir insurgency.
Maj SS Gahlawat, Shaurya Chakra
This Vir Madrasi was martyred this day 23 yrs ago in the bad days of the Kashmir insurgency.
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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.
https://twitter.com/Leopard212/status/922297838326784000
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However, ammo was on the verge of running out and the Chinese kept coming.
When the attackers finally closed in one last time, 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 one last time, 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 First 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 First 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 58 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 58 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 and ill-equipped, 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 and ill-equipped, but not due to lack of guts.
God bless them all.
Jai Hind
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Diana, a four legged veteran sniffer dog of the Narcotics Department, Coimbatore.
Second death anniversary today.
Diana, a four legged veteran sniffer dog of the Narcotics Department, Coimbatore.
Second death anniversary today.
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HC Sushil Kumar, BSF. Martyred four years ago in cross border firing by Pakistan Rangers in RS Pura
HC Sushil Kumar, BSF. Martyred four years ago in cross border firing by Pakistan Rangers in RS Pura
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It is thanks to sacrifices by men like these that Assam Rifles has stood like a solid rock in path of NE insurgents
God Bless their souls ..
It is thanks to sacrifices by men like these that Assam Rifles has stood like a solid rock in path of NE insurgents
God Bless their souls ..
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CISF boys, martyred in the line of duty this day 11 years ago, fighting 'Gandhians With Guns'
CISF boys, martyred in the line of duty this day 11 years ago, fighting 'Gandhians With Guns'
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This Bhulla breathed his last 24 yrs ago, killed in a road accident while on duty in Leh.
This Bhulla breathed his last 24 yrs ago, killed in a road accident while on duty in Leh.
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Sep Kewal Singh, Maha Vir Chakra (Posthumous)
This 29 year old from Village Kangniwala, Jalandhar was holding a forward defensive location in Walong, NEFA on the night of 26 Oct 1962, under constant attack by the Chinese.
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Sep Kewal Singh, Maha Vir Chakra (Posthumous)
This 29 year old from Village Kangniwala, Jalandhar was holding a forward defensive location in Walong, NEFA on the night of 26 Oct 1962, under constant attack by the Chinese.
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During one such attack, some of them got dangerously close to own defences. Sepoy Kewal Singh, on his own initiative, got out of his trench and charged the enemy with bayonet fixed to his ancient, bolt operated Lee Enfield rifle.
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During one such attack, some of them got dangerously close to own defences. Sepoy Kewal Singh, on his own initiative, got out of his trench and charged the enemy with bayonet fixed to his ancient, bolt operated Lee Enfield rifle.
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This lone, fearless Khalsa of Gobind killed many PLA soldiers, sustaining serious injuries in the process on himself too.
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This lone, fearless Khalsa of Gobind killed many PLA soldiers, sustaining serious injuries in the process on himself too.
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However, despite such grievous injuries, he bayoneted yet another Chinese soldier before finally breathing his last in perhaps the farthest part of his Nation from home.
However, despite such grievous injuries, he bayoneted yet another Chinese soldier before finally breathing his last in perhaps the farthest part of his Nation from home.
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For this act of selfless gallantry, Sep Kewal Singh, 4th Battalion The Sikh Regiment, was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra.
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For this act of selfless gallantry, Sep Kewal Singh, 4th Battalion The Sikh Regiment, was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra.
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This piece chronicling the exploits of Sepoy Kewal Singh and his comrades in Walong in 1962 was published in Pune Newsline on 07 Nov 1998. Very moving. I still retain the original cutout.
Download, zoom and read.
Worth it
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This piece chronicling the exploits of Sepoy Kewal Singh and his comrades in Walong in 1962 was published in Pune Newsline on 07 Nov 1998. Very moving. I still retain the original cutout.
Download, zoom and read.
Worth it
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Martyrs of CRPF - 26 Oct.
More names in addition to those mentioned above
Martyrs of CRPF - 26 Oct.
More names in addition to those mentioned above
https://twitter.com/crpfindia/status/923441367677898752
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Brig Rajendra Singh, MVC (Posth), J&K State Forces, martyred in Boniyar this day in 1947, but not before buying enough time for Indian Army to fly in and save the Valley a day later.
Brig Rajendra Singh, MVC (Posth), J&K State Forces, martyred in Boniyar this day in 1947, but not before buying enough time for Indian Army to fly in and save the Valley a day later.
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Second martyrdom anniversary of these three boys today. Martyred in different operations in Pulwama and Sopore in 2018
Second martyrdom anniversary of these three boys today. Martyred in different operations in Pulwama and Sopore in 2018
https://twitter.com/adgpi/status/1055783921022001153
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CT Raghuveer Singh, Third Battalion ITBP.
31 years since this one fell in the line of duty.
CT Raghuveer Singh, Third Battalion ITBP.
31 years since this one fell in the line of duty.
https://twitter.com/ITBP_official/status/1055779698779676672
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Refer six tweets above. Here is the best resolution scan of the newspaper cutting that I have, in case you still find the above clipping a bit low in resolution.
But either way, do read.
Even if as a tribute to the fallen.
I insist.
Refer six tweets above. Here is the best resolution scan of the newspaper cutting that I have, in case you still find the above clipping a bit low in resolution.
But either way, do read.
Even if as a tribute to the fallen.
I insist.
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Sep Sonam Rabgais, VrC, Ladakh Scouts
This Leh born was fighting for safety of his very home in 1962
Did not withdraw an inch, preferring martyrdom instead.
Sep Sonam Rabgais, VrC, Ladakh Scouts
This Leh born was fighting for safety of his very home in 1962
Did not withdraw an inch, preferring martyrdom instead.
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'Bhulla' Sandeep Singh Rawat of Garhwal Rifles, martyred on the LC four years ago
'Bhulla' Sandeep Singh Rawat of Garhwal Rifles, martyred on the LC four years ago
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This 'Grinder' of 39 RR fell fighting for the Motherland 14 yrs ago.
#LestWeForget
This 'Grinder' of 39 RR fell fighting for the Motherland 14 yrs ago.
#LestWeForget
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Lt Col Dewan Ranjit Rai, MVC (Posth) - the Tiger that led the first Indian troops into the Valley this day in 1947 - just in time to save Srinagar town from the rape and pillage that had fallen Muzaffarabad and Baramula, and ultimate loss.
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Lt Col Dewan Ranjit Rai, MVC (Posth) - the Tiger that led the first Indian troops into the Valley this day in 1947 - just in time to save Srinagar town from the rape and pillage that had fallen Muzaffarabad and Baramula, and ultimate loss.
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A bold Commander, he made the fateful decision to go out and seek the enemy, instead of waiting for him to make his next move.
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A bold Commander, he made the fateful decision to go out and seek the enemy, instead of waiting for him to make his next move.
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Leading from the front, he managed to surprise the advancing enemy & impose enough caution & delay on him to help build up of more forces in his wake, making capture of Srinagar a dream for him that continues to be so even today, 73 yrs later.
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Leading from the front, he managed to surprise the advancing enemy & impose enough caution & delay on him to help build up of more forces in his wake, making capture of Srinagar a dream for him that continues to be so even today, 73 yrs later.
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Unfortunately, a sad epilogue was written to his story by the great 'Indian' bureaucracy.
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Unfortunately, a sad epilogue was written to his story by the great 'Indian' bureaucracy.
https://twitter.com/CestMoiz/status/1188304465096523778
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ASI/EXE Rajendra Prasad, CISF.
Martyred in the accursed 'Jannat' this day in 2018.
Today is his second martyrdom anniversary.
ASI/EXE Rajendra Prasad, CISF.
Martyred in the accursed 'Jannat' this day in 2018.
Today is his second martyrdom anniversary.
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Yet more CRPF boys, martyred this day two years ago
Yet more CRPF boys, martyred this day two years ago
https://twitter.com/crpfindia/status/1056231307460657156
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1/8 GR earned a Param Vir Chakra this day in 1962.
The Gorkhas simply refused to oblige the PLA, stubbornly staying put on THEIR land.
Many fell in the process, but NONE withdrew.
God bless these fearsome fighters ..
1/8 GR earned a Param Vir Chakra this day in 1962.
The Gorkhas simply refused to oblige the PLA, stubbornly staying put on THEIR land.
Many fell in the process, but NONE withdrew.
God bless these fearsome fighters ..
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Capt Sanjay Chauhan, Shaurya Chakra (Posth), 16 RajRif.
He and three more of his boys fell this day in Chowkibal, this day in 1994, taking down eight hardcore terrorists in the process.
Capt Sanjay Chauhan, Shaurya Chakra (Posth), 16 RajRif.
He and three more of his boys fell this day in Chowkibal, this day in 1994, taking down eight hardcore terrorists in the process.
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SI Imtiaz Ahmed Mir, JKP.
Second martyrdom anniversary today.
Killed by terrorists in Wahibugh near Romshi Nalla in Pulwama district, when going to meet his parents this day in 2018.
SI Imtiaz Ahmed Mir, JKP.
Second martyrdom anniversary today.
Killed by terrorists in Wahibugh near Romshi Nalla in Pulwama district, when going to meet his parents this day in 2018.
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Nb Sub Rajesh Kumar, Kirti Chakra (Posth)
Fell in Kupwara this day in 2014, leading from the front
Nb Sub Rajesh Kumar, Kirti Chakra (Posth)
Fell in Kupwara this day in 2014, leading from the front
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Sep Mandeep Singh 17 SIKH. Martyred along Line of Control, in Machil Sector this day in 2016.
Mutilated by Pak BAT.
Avenged suitably and soon enough.
God bless his soul
Sep Mandeep Singh 17 SIKH. Martyred along Line of Control, in Machil Sector this day in 2016.
Mutilated by Pak BAT.
Avenged suitably and soon enough.
God bless his soul
^^
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This is the lioness that this Singh left behind.
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This is the lioness that this Singh left behind.
https://twitter.com/CestMoiz/status/957264326129168384
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Sowar Samod Kumar, The Rashtriya Rifles.
Fell fighting for the Union Of India.
Fifth martyrdom anniversary today
Sowar Samod Kumar, The Rashtriya Rifles.
Fell fighting for the Union Of India.
Fifth martyrdom anniversary today
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Chhattisgarh Policeman
Felled by 'Gandhians with Guns' in Bijapur this day ten years ago
Chhattisgarh Policeman
Felled by 'Gandhians with Guns' in Bijapur this day ten years ago
^^
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Lt Col BK Pande & Capt Arjun Sardana
Pilots of the chopper that went down near Mana Pass while ferrying Maj Gen DP Singh on a reconnaissance of forward areas close to the border with China
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Lt Col BK Pande & Capt Arjun Sardana
Pilots of the chopper that went down near Mana Pass while ferrying Maj Gen DP Singh on a reconnaissance of forward areas close to the border with China
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Constable Nitin Subhash, BSF, martyred in Machil sector while retaliating to ceasefire violations by Pakis four years ago
Constable Nitin Subhash, BSF, martyred in Machil sector while retaliating to ceasefire violations by Pakis four years ago
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JKP Constable Zaheer Abbas Khan, SOG, martyred this day two years ago in an encounter with Packie scum in Bandipora, in HIS lands
JKP Constable Zaheer Abbas Khan, SOG, martyred this day two years ago in an encounter with Packie scum in Bandipora, in HIS lands
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Martyrs of BSF - 29 Oct, in addition to the one mentioned three tweets above
Martyrs of BSF - 29 Oct, in addition to the one mentioned three tweets above
https://twitter.com/BSF_India/status/1189242881502072832
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Khalsas of 10 SIKH and 20 SIKH, KIA in the accursed Valley this day in 1990 and 1999 respectively
Khalsas of 10 SIKH and 20 SIKH, KIA in the accursed Valley this day in 1990 and 1999 respectively
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Capt Rudolph David Rosario, VrC (P)
This day in 1962, he was commanding a company of 2 Sikh LI at a bridge on the Sela-Jang Road, short of Tawang.
The enemy was nearing.
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Capt Rudolph David Rosario, VrC (P)
This day in 1962, he was commanding a company of 2 Sikh LI at a bridge on the Sela-Jang Road, short of Tawang.
The enemy was nearing.
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In order to gather more info, he took out a patrol to find out the condition of the bridge across river Tawang Chu and whether the enemy was making any attempts to reconstruct it.
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In order to gather more info, he took out a patrol to find out the condition of the bridge across river Tawang Chu and whether the enemy was making any attempts to reconstruct it.
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The patrol came under mortar fire. Realising the danger to his men, he deployed the patrol & moved forward alone towards the bridge.
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The patrol came under mortar fire. Realising the danger to his men, he deployed the patrol & moved forward alone towards the bridge.
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As he approached within 500 yards of the bridge, the enemy opened a heavy volume of machine gun & small arms fire from the far bank of the river. Undaunted, Captain Rosario crawled forward to about 150 yards & collected vital information.
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As he approached within 500 yards of the bridge, the enemy opened a heavy volume of machine gun & small arms fire from the far bank of the river. Undaunted, Captain Rosario crawled forward to about 150 yards & collected vital information.
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In this operation, Capt Rosario remained under continuous heavy enemy mortar, machine gun and small arms fire for over thirty minutes.
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In this operation, Capt Rosario remained under continuous heavy enemy mortar, machine gun and small arms fire for over thirty minutes.
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In subsequent operations too, when enemy contacted his main defences at Sela Pass, Capt Rosario gave an excellent account of himself. Later, while withdrawing, he brought out 1 officer & 6 of his men, but himself died from injuries sustained during the action.
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In subsequent operations too, when enemy contacted his main defences at Sela Pass, Capt Rosario gave an excellent account of himself. Later, while withdrawing, he brought out 1 officer & 6 of his men, but himself died from injuries sustained during the action.
7/7
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Capt Rudolph David Rosario was awarded a posthumous Vir Chakra for gallantry in face of tremendous odds.
He was a mere 23 years and 9 months old on the day he gave up his young life for the sake of his Nation.
#LestWeForget
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Capt Rudolph David Rosario was awarded a posthumous Vir Chakra for gallantry in face of tremendous odds.
He was a mere 23 years and 9 months old on the day he gave up his young life for the sake of his Nation.
#LestWeForget
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A Name Upon A Grave shar.es/1aECwK
On the unsung dead of the Indian Army
Worth a read
A Name Upon A Grave shar.es/1aECwK
On the unsung dead of the Indian Army
Worth a read
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Spr Venkata Sivaiah Gavini, 10 Engr Regt
Fell near the Sela Pass this day in 2004.
Spr Venkata Sivaiah Gavini, 10 Engr Regt
Fell near the Sela Pass this day in 2004.
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Lt Col Ajit Bhandarkar, Shaurya Chakra (Posthumous).
This day in 1999, Lt Col Ajit's unit had received intelligence inputs about the presence of militants in Faizalabad village in Poonch district.
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Lt Col Ajit Bhandarkar, Shaurya Chakra (Posthumous).
This day in 1999, Lt Col Ajit's unit had received intelligence inputs about the presence of militants in Faizalabad village in Poonch district.
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After assessing the situation, a decision was taken to launch an operation under the leadership of Lt Col Ajit . A cordon and search operation was launched to eliminate five hardcore militants hiding in the village.
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After assessing the situation, a decision was taken to launch an operation under the leadership of Lt Col Ajit . A cordon and search operation was launched to eliminate five hardcore militants hiding in the village.
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The first one was dispatched soon enough.
A second militant hiding inside the nullah, however, fired indiscriminately, and injured Lt Col Ajit grievously. Despite being injured, he moved ahead and lobbed a grenade on the militants.
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The first one was dispatched soon enough.
A second militant hiding inside the nullah, however, fired indiscriminately, and injured Lt Col Ajit grievously. Despite being injured, he moved ahead and lobbed a grenade on the militants.
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He then crawled forward and shot down yet another militant. His daredevil action resulted in the elimination of three hardcore militants.
Lt Col Ajit , however later succumbed to his injuries and was martyred.
He then crawled forward and shot down yet another militant. His daredevil action resulted in the elimination of three hardcore militants.
Lt Col Ajit , however later succumbed to his injuries and was martyred.
5/5
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A grateful nation further honoured Lt Col Ajit Bhandarkar's supreme sacrifice by awarding him a posthumous Shaurya Chakra
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A grateful nation further honoured Lt Col Ajit Bhandarkar's supreme sacrifice by awarding him a posthumous Shaurya Chakra
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31 Oct 1984
Nb Sub Jang Bahadur Singh (Retd), Bombay Sappers.
Employed as an engineer in DDA.
Involved in organising the 1982 Asiad Games.
This veteran soldier/engineer was murdered by frenzied mobs on streets of Delhi after a 'big tree had fallen'.
31 Oct 1984
Nb Sub Jang Bahadur Singh (Retd), Bombay Sappers.
Employed as an engineer in DDA.
Involved in organising the 1982 Asiad Games.
This veteran soldier/engineer was murdered by frenzied mobs on streets of Delhi after a 'big tree had fallen'.
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Martyrs of 141 Medium Regiment (Kargil) in Op Vijay - They fell on the Path of Glory for the Paltan
Martyrs of 141 Medium Regiment (Kargil) in Op Vijay - They fell on the Path of Glory for the Paltan
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Hav Rajendra Singh, Nk Surendra Bahadur, Hav Tej Ram & Nk Ummed Ali.
6 RajRif lost these four men this day 19 yrs ago
Hav Rajendra Singh, Nk Surendra Bahadur, Hav Tej Ram & Nk Ummed Ali.
6 RajRif lost these four men this day 19 yrs ago
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A Bir Gorkhali brother, martyred fighting in the accursed 'Jannat', this day 20 years ago
A Bir Gorkhali brother, martyred fighting in the accursed 'Jannat', this day 20 years ago
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Flt Lt Clifford Joseph Mendoza, his crew and passengers, that were martyred when their Dakota crashed #2dayin1947 near the Banihal Pass.
Other crew members were - Fg Offr Umesh Sunder Thonse, Fg Offr Trevor Reginald Peters, LAC R Singh and LAC Madan Prakash
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Flt Lt Clifford Joseph Mendoza, his crew and passengers, that were martyred when their Dakota crashed #2dayin1947 near the Banihal Pass.
Other crew members were - Fg Offr Umesh Sunder Thonse, Fg Offr Trevor Reginald Peters, LAC R Singh and LAC Madan Prakash
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These were the 20 Air Warriors that were being ferried by the ill fated aircraft.
Details courtesy @bharatrakshak
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These were the 20 Air Warriors that were being ferried by the ill fated aircraft.
Details courtesy @bharatrakshak
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Maj Puran Singh, VrC (Posth)
Fell this day in 1965 in a patrol clash with Pakis in Rajasthan
Maj Puran Singh, VrC (Posth)
Fell this day in 1965 in a patrol clash with Pakis in Rajasthan
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Maj Ravi Vaish, 5/11 Gorkha Rifles. This young man, from Aliganj, Lucknow was martyred in an ambush in Ukhrul, Manipur this day in 2007. He was on deputation to 1st Battalion The Assam Rifles at that time.
#LestWeForget
Maj Ravi Vaish, 5/11 Gorkha Rifles. This young man, from Aliganj, Lucknow was martyred in an ambush in Ukhrul, Manipur this day in 2007. He was on deputation to 1st Battalion The Assam Rifles at that time.
#LestWeForget
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Hav Gyaneshwar Prasad and Rifleman H Sahini, 1 Assam Rifles. Also martyred in the same ambush with Maj Ravi Vaish.
Hav Gyaneshwar Prasad and Rifleman H Sahini, 1 Assam Rifles. Also martyred in the same ambush with Maj Ravi Vaish.
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'Follow Me' is the best way to command & Indian Army officers prove it time and again.
Comes at a VERY heavy cost, though.
'Follow Me' is the best way to command & Indian Army officers prove it time and again.
Comes at a VERY heavy cost, though.
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30 Oct
Lt Col Inderjit Singh (Retd), The Grenadiers Regiment.
This veteran passed away yesterday. He was one of the spearheads of the movement for grant of OROP to veteran faujis.
30 Oct
Lt Col Inderjit Singh (Retd), The Grenadiers Regiment.
This veteran passed away yesterday. He was one of the spearheads of the movement for grant of OROP to veteran faujis.
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Martyrs of 3 Bihar and 17 Bihar, remembered on the joyous occasion of the units' Raising Day
Martyrs of 3 Bihar and 17 Bihar, remembered on the joyous occasion of the units' Raising Day
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L/Nk Sukhdev Singh, 8 SIKH.
Fell in the Valley this day 27 years ago, fighting unwanted scum from across
L/Nk Sukhdev Singh, 8 SIKH.
Fell in the Valley this day 27 years ago, fighting unwanted scum from across
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Martyrs of 21st Battalion The Jat Regiment, remembered on the joyous occasion of their Paltan's Raising Day
Martyrs of 21st Battalion The Jat Regiment, remembered on the joyous occasion of their Paltan's Raising Day
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Sep Bhosale Mahendra Ganpat, 15th Battalion The Maratha Light Infantry.
Martyred this day 22 years ago.
Sep Bhosale Mahendra Ganpat, 15th Battalion The Maratha Light Infantry.
Martyred this day 22 years ago.
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LNk Dwarka Nath, 9 Punjab. Martyred in 2002
LNk Dwarka Nath, 9 Punjab. Martyred in 2002
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Lt Gautam Jain, Sena Medal (Posth), 173 Field Regiment
Fell at the peak of his youth 19 yrs ago in Rajauri
Lt Gautam Jain, Sena Medal (Posth), 173 Field Regiment
Fell at the peak of his youth 19 yrs ago in Rajauri
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Naik Bhagwan Singh, also martyred with Lt Gautam Jain above in the same operation
Naik Bhagwan Singh, also martyred with Lt Gautam Jain above in the same operation
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Sep Rajinder Singh, Shaurya Chakra (Posth), 22 Punjab
Martyred this day 22 yrs ago
Sep Rajinder Singh, Shaurya Chakra (Posth), 22 Punjab
Martyred this day 22 yrs ago
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Two different Hoshiar Singhs.
Two different units.
Two different operations.
One single flag.
THEIR Flag.
OUR Flag.
#NeverForget
Two different Hoshiar Singhs.
Two different units.
Two different operations.
One single flag.
THEIR Flag.
OUR Flag.
#NeverForget
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Lt Col Shanti Swaroop Rana, Ashok Chakra (Marnoparant) was commissioned into 3 Bihar
This day 24 years ago he was serving with 13 Rashtriya Rifles, when he was tasked with destroying two terrorist camps inside the infamous Haphruda Forest near Kupwara.
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Lt Col Shanti Swaroop Rana, Ashok Chakra (Marnoparant) was commissioned into 3 Bihar
This day 24 years ago he was serving with 13 Rashtriya Rifles, when he was tasked with destroying two terrorist camps inside the infamous Haphruda Forest near Kupwara.
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He spotted 4 well fortified hideouts stocked heavily with arms & ammo including huge quantity of explosives.
In a gallant and swift strike, he destroyed these hideouts.
Soon another well concealed hideout came to his notice.
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He spotted 4 well fortified hideouts stocked heavily with arms & ammo including huge quantity of explosives.
In a gallant and swift strike, he destroyed these hideouts.
Soon another well concealed hideout came to his notice.
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During the action that followed, the terrorists resorted to heavy firing from their well fortified bunker. Lt Col Rana organised his troops, crawled towards the bunker and threw hand grenades inside.
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During the action that followed, the terrorists resorted to heavy firing from their well fortified bunker. Lt Col Rana organised his troops, crawled towards the bunker and threw hand grenades inside.
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Consequent to this, two foreign terrorists rushed out of the bunker, firing heavily. However, Lt Col Rana dispatched them to their maker instantly.
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Consequent to this, two foreign terrorists rushed out of the bunker, firing heavily. However, Lt Col Rana dispatched them to their maker instantly.
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But another group of terrorists opened up on Rana and his men from yet another hidden location, wounding Lt Col Rana seriously.
Undaunted, he kept guiding further ops by shouting commands to his men and they dutifully finished off those terrorists as well.
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But another group of terrorists opened up on Rana and his men from yet another hidden location, wounding Lt Col Rana seriously.
Undaunted, he kept guiding further ops by shouting commands to his men and they dutifully finished off those terrorists as well.
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Soon, he saw another terrorist moving towards his men from a concealed location.
With no time to warn them, Rana summoned all his remaining strength & despite his serious injuries, CHARGED into the terrorist & killed him too in an audacious hand to hand combat
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Soon, he saw another terrorist moving towards his men from a concealed location.
With no time to warn them, Rana summoned all his remaining strength & despite his serious injuries, CHARGED into the terrorist & killed him too in an audacious hand to hand combat
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In the process, however, this Veer Bihari, born in the land of brave Jats, finally breathed his last.
But he had done his bit, saving the lives of his boys, more than living up to the Chewode Motto that he and all other Indian Army officers swear by.
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In the process, however, this Veer Bihari, born in the land of brave Jats, finally breathed his last.
But he had done his bit, saving the lives of his boys, more than living up to the Chewode Motto that he and all other Indian Army officers swear by.
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He was awarded a posthumous Ashok Chakra for his audacious gallantry and supreme sacrifice.
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He was awarded a posthumous Ashok Chakra for his audacious gallantry and supreme sacrifice.
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Nk Darshan Singh, Maha Vir Chakra (Posth), 5 Sikh LI
Martyred this day 55 years ago
This one showed first hand what leadership under fire means.
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Nk Darshan Singh, Maha Vir Chakra (Posth), 5 Sikh LI
Martyred this day 55 years ago
This one showed first hand what leadership under fire means.
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This day in 1965, Nk Darshan Singh was ordered to lead his section to destroy a Paaki bunker in Mendhar, J&K.
Even though heavily defended, the bunker had to go because it was making the lives of own troops difficult.
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This day in 1965, Nk Darshan Singh was ordered to lead his section to destroy a Paaki bunker in Mendhar, J&K.
Even though heavily defended, the bunker had to go because it was making the lives of own troops difficult.
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As ordered, Darshan Singh moved out towards the objective, and charged, leading his men from the front.
Soon, however, his left leg was blown off by a landmine.
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As ordered, Darshan Singh moved out towards the objective, and charged, leading his men from the front.
Soon, however, his left leg was blown off by a landmine.
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Undaunted, this Khalsa of Gobind continued to crawl forward towards an ever thickening wall of fire and closed in with the enemy, exhorting his men.
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Undaunted, this Khalsa of Gobind continued to crawl forward towards an ever thickening wall of fire and closed in with the enemy, exhorting his men.
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As he was cutting the barbed wire obstacle right next to the offending bunker, he crawled over yet another mine which wounded him even more severely and immobilizing him.
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As he was cutting the barbed wire obstacle right next to the offending bunker, he crawled over yet another mine which wounded him even more severely and immobilizing him.
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Yet he kept on a steady barrage of fire on the enemy, accounting for quite a few.
At the same time, his men, charged up by the sheer audacity of their fearless leader, closed in with the enemy and dispatched each and every one of them to their maker.
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Yet he kept on a steady barrage of fire on the enemy, accounting for quite a few.
At the same time, his men, charged up by the sheer audacity of their fearless leader, closed in with the enemy and dispatched each and every one of them to their maker.
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The offending bunker was soon captured by the Khalsas of 5 Sikh LI, but at the cost of the life of their brave leader.
Nk Darshan Singh, having overseen the successful accomplishment of the task assigned to him, finally breathed his last.
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The offending bunker was soon captured by the Khalsas of 5 Sikh LI, but at the cost of the life of their brave leader.
Nk Darshan Singh, having overseen the successful accomplishment of the task assigned to him, finally breathed his last.
8/8
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A grateful Nation acknowledged his supreme sacrifice by conferring a posthumous Maha Vir Chakra upon him.
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A grateful Nation acknowledged his supreme sacrifice by conferring a posthumous Maha Vir Chakra upon him.
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Subedar Piara Singh, Vir Chakra (Posthumous).
Probably martyred in the same operation as Nk Darshan Singh above.
Subedar Piara Singh, Vir Chakra (Posthumous).
Probably martyred in the same operation as Nk Darshan Singh above.
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Capt Gautam Mubayi, Maha Vir Chakra (Posth), 2 Dogra.
He was all of 22 years of age when he sacrificed himself, leading an attack to dislodge Paaki encroachments in the Mendhar Sector in the aftermath of the 1965 war.
Capt Gautam Mubayi, Maha Vir Chakra (Posth), 2 Dogra.
He was all of 22 years of age when he sacrificed himself, leading an attack to dislodge Paaki encroachments in the Mendhar Sector in the aftermath of the 1965 war.
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Signalman Kushwah Pradip Singh and Sepoy Suraj Singh.
These two were martyred fighting Paaki scum in Pulwama this day in 2017.
Today is their third martyrdom anniversary.
Wonder how many of us remember them ..
Signalman Kushwah Pradip Singh and Sepoy Suraj Singh.
These two were martyred fighting Paaki scum in Pulwama this day in 2017.
Today is their third martyrdom anniversary.
Wonder how many of us remember them ..
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Maj P Purushottam, Defence PRO, Srinagar.
Sacrificed himself in order to save the journos sitting with him in his office, when a group of terrorists stormed in. He hid the journalists & even though unarmed, engaged them.
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Maj P Purushottam, Defence PRO, Srinagar.
Sacrificed himself in order to save the journos sitting with him in his office, when a group of terrorists stormed in. He hid the journalists & even though unarmed, engaged them.
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He fell, fatally wounded, but not before ensuring that his charges were safe. NONE of them suffered any injuries whatsoever, thanks to the supreme sacrifice of Maj Purushottam.
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He fell, fatally wounded, but not before ensuring that his charges were safe. NONE of them suffered any injuries whatsoever, thanks to the supreme sacrifice of Maj Purushottam.
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The five other Defence PRO personnel who too were martyred in the same attack with Maj Purushottam this day in 1999
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The five other Defence PRO personnel who too were martyred in the same attack with Maj Purushottam this day in 1999
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Khalsas of the Sikh Regiment, that fell in the Valley this day in 1990 & 2000 respectively.
Still remembered
Still missed
Khalsas of the Sikh Regiment, that fell in the Valley this day in 1990 & 2000 respectively.
Still remembered
Still missed
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This day in 1965, 7 Sikh lost 20 men capturing a hilltop called the OP Hill.
They fell, but ensured a spectacular success for their Paltan
This day in 1965, 7 Sikh lost 20 men capturing a hilltop called the OP Hill.
They fell, but ensured a spectacular success for their Paltan
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Maj Somnath Sharma, Param Vir Chakra (Marnoparant)
Became immortal this day in 1947.
Recounting his last day alive in subsequent tweets.
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Maj Somnath Sharma, Param Vir Chakra (Marnoparant)
Became immortal this day in 1947.
Recounting his last day alive in subsequent tweets.
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This day in 1947, at 8am, Maj Somnath Sharma, 4 Kumaon & Capt Ronnie Wood, 1 Kumaon reported to HQ 161 Brigade to discuss the day's patrol pgme.
Maj Somnath was a veteran of bitter battles in Arakan in WW2.
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This day in 1947, at 8am, Maj Somnath Sharma, 4 Kumaon & Capt Ronnie Wood, 1 Kumaon reported to HQ 161 Brigade to discuss the day's patrol pgme.
Maj Somnath was a veteran of bitter battles in Arakan in WW2.
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His right arm was still in plaster due to a hockey injury suffered when playing with his troops some days ago.
This is probably one of his last photos alive, taken at the Srinagar Airfield.
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His right arm was still in plaster due to a hockey injury suffered when playing with his troops some days ago.
This is probably one of his last photos alive, taken at the Srinagar Airfield.
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Ignoring medical advice, he had bulldozed his way into joining his own Company as it flew into the Valley on 01 Nov 1947
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Ignoring medical advice, he had bulldozed his way into joining his own Company as it flew into the Valley on 01 Nov 1947
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This day, two Companies of 4 Kumaon moved out on a patrol towards Badgam, followed shortly by another company of 1 Kumaon.
The Company of 1 Kumaon subsequently moved on towards Magam and thereafter returned to the airfield at about 1 pm.
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This day, two Companies of 4 Kumaon moved out on a patrol towards Badgam, followed shortly by another company of 1 Kumaon.
The Company of 1 Kumaon subsequently moved on towards Magam and thereafter returned to the airfield at about 1 pm.
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That done, Maj Somnath was also ordered to start thinning out. At 2pm, one company of 4 Kumaon moved back.
Maj Somnath reported that all was quiet with villagers going about their daily business.
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That done, Maj Somnath was also ordered to start thinning out. At 2pm, one company of 4 Kumaon moved back.
Maj Somnath reported that all was quiet with villagers going about their daily business.
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Little did he know that there was a huge force of raiders was gathering in the vicinity, trying to skirt the Pattan route blocked by 1 Sikh.
Had the second Company too moved back at 2pm, this route to airfield would have been unguarded.
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Little did he know that there was a huge force of raiders was gathering in the vicinity, trying to skirt the Pattan route blocked by 1 Sikh.
Had the second Company too moved back at 2pm, this route to airfield would have been unguarded.
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Too bad for the enemy, it wasn't so.
At about 2.30pm,Maj Somnath reported that he was under ineffective, long range fire from ppl located in houses in Badgam but he wasn't returning the fire for the fear of hurting innocent villagers.
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Too bad for the enemy, it wasn't so.
At about 2.30pm,Maj Somnath reported that he was under ineffective, long range fire from ppl located in houses in Badgam but he wasn't returning the fire for the fear of hurting innocent villagers.
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Suddenly, a large force appeared in front.
A full scale frontal attack was now underway on his location, with the Kumaonis hugely outnumbered by the enemy.
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Suddenly, a large force appeared in front.
A full scale frontal attack was now underway on his location, with the Kumaonis hugely outnumbered by the enemy.
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The firing from the houses in Badgam was just a distraction as the main force of raiders built up on a different flank.
Yet the tenacious Kumaonis, under their gutsy leader, dug in and refused to cede any ground to their uninvited 'guests'.
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The firing from the houses in Badgam was just a distraction as the main force of raiders built up on a different flank.
Yet the tenacious Kumaonis, under their gutsy leader, dug in and refused to cede any ground to their uninvited 'guests'.
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The enemy had made a militarily brilliant plan which was doomed to failure due to one small fact - the Kumaonis under Maj Somnath Sharma simply refused to play by their rules!
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The enemy had made a militarily brilliant plan which was doomed to failure due to one small fact - the Kumaonis under Maj Somnath Sharma simply refused to play by their rules!
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An epic battle followed, upon which would hinge the fate of the entire campaign - If the raiders captured the airfield, all would be lost and the troops ahead would be outflanked.
Upon the Kumaonis rested the fate of the Valley this day.
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An epic battle followed, upon which would hinge the fate of the entire campaign - If the raiders captured the airfield, all would be lost and the troops ahead would be outflanked.
Upon the Kumaonis rested the fate of the Valley this day.
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And they rose to the occasion, ensuring that the airfield would not fall .. not this day .. not on their watch in any case.
Maj Somnath reported that he was engaging the enemy with all he had, but he was outnumbered & enemy was gaining ground.
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And they rose to the occasion, ensuring that the airfield would not fall .. not this day .. not on their watch in any case.
Maj Somnath reported that he was engaging the enemy with all he had, but he was outnumbered & enemy was gaining ground.
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Even as automatics and mortars rained deadly fire on them & covered the advancing enemy, Maj Somnath Sharma rallied his boys and they fought back like men possessed, inflicting serious casualties on the raiders, losing their own too, in the process.
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Even as automatics and mortars rained deadly fire on them & covered the advancing enemy, Maj Somnath Sharma rallied his boys and they fought back like men possessed, inflicting serious casualties on the raiders, losing their own too, in the process.
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Soon HQ 161 Brigade would receive his last transmission from battlefield, that would define the last stand of Maj Somnath Sharma.
Words that echo in the Valley to this day ..
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Soon HQ 161 Brigade would receive his last transmission from battlefield, that would define the last stand of Maj Somnath Sharma.
Words that echo in the Valley to this day ..
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"The enemy are only 50 yards from us. We are heavily outnumbered. We are under devastating fire. I shall not withdraw an inch but will fight to the last man & last round"
Immortal last words by the Paramveer who went down shortly thereafter.
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"The enemy are only 50 yards from us. We are heavily outnumbered. We are under devastating fire. I shall not withdraw an inch but will fight to the last man & last round"
Immortal last words by the Paramveer who went down shortly thereafter.
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This man didn't have to be there.
In fact he had been ORDERED to stay in Delhi due to his injury.
Yet he chose to go on with his boys and made a place for himself in Indian military history.
But his story doesn't finish with his martyrdom. It carries on ..
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This man didn't have to be there.
In fact he had been ORDERED to stay in Delhi due to his injury.
Yet he chose to go on with his boys and made a place for himself in Indian military history.
But his story doesn't finish with his martyrdom. It carries on ..
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By the time the epic Battle of Badgam was over, less than 100 Kumaonis had held back nearly 700 raiders & saved the Srinagar Airfield.
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By the time the epic Battle of Badgam was over, less than 100 Kumaonis had held back nearly 700 raiders & saved the Srinagar Airfield.
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The Kumaonis lost 15 killed, including Maj Somnath Sharma and 26 wounded. One ammo truck too was looted by enemy but they failed their objective, losing many more than they killed.
This was the closest they would get to the Airfield.
EVER.
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The Kumaonis lost 15 killed, including Maj Somnath Sharma and 26 wounded. One ammo truck too was looted by enemy but they failed their objective, losing many more than they killed.
This was the closest they would get to the Airfield.
EVER.
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Hereafter, the raiders would 'advance' in only one direction - BACK to where they came from, i.e Westwards.
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Hereafter, the raiders would 'advance' in only one direction - BACK to where they came from, i.e Westwards.
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However, the danger to the airfield was still not over.
In evening, 1 Punjab moved double quick to take up more blocking positions to secure the airfield.
Now at night, they waited.
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However, the danger to the airfield was still not over.
In evening, 1 Punjab moved double quick to take up more blocking positions to secure the airfield.
Now at night, they waited.
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The airfield was still vulnerable. Another determined attack by the enemy, and it could still fall .. especially at night.
Yet the enemy failed to make good this opportunity of a lifetime.
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The airfield was still vulnerable. Another determined attack by the enemy, and it could still fall .. especially at night.
Yet the enemy failed to make good this opportunity of a lifetime.
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Reason?
Khurshid, the leader of that party was injured in the leg by a bullet. Leaderless, the Pathans dithered on further course of action.
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Reason?
Khurshid, the leader of that party was injured in the leg by a bullet. Leaderless, the Pathans dithered on further course of action.
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Ironically, Maj Somnath Sharma had saved the airfield not only in the afternoon through his supreme sacrifice, but at night too by leaving the raiders leaderless.
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Ironically, Maj Somnath Sharma had saved the airfield not only in the afternoon through his supreme sacrifice, but at night too by leaving the raiders leaderless.
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So much so, that on return to Karachi, Khurshid - the leader of the raiders in that battle - stated that he'd run into an entire Indian Brigade and ROUTED it, when it was just one company of less than 100 troops that he'd encountered!
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So much so, that on return to Karachi, Khurshid - the leader of the raiders in that battle - stated that he'd run into an entire Indian Brigade and ROUTED it, when it was just one company of less than 100 troops that he'd encountered!
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A few months later, Khurshid died, possibly of the same wounds that he had suffered at the hands of Maj Somnath's boys in Badgam.
Atleast now he could reconcile the Indians' strength with his Maker!
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A few months later, Khurshid died, possibly of the same wounds that he had suffered at the hands of Maj Somnath's boys in Badgam.
Atleast now he could reconcile the Indians' strength with his Maker!
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Maj Somnath's body was recovered after three days, once the situation had stabilized.
Disfigured beyond recognition, it was identified by the few pages of the Bhagwad Gita that he always kept in his pocket and his empty pistol holster.
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Maj Somnath's body was recovered after three days, once the situation had stabilized.
Disfigured beyond recognition, it was identified by the few pages of the Bhagwad Gita that he always kept in his pocket and his empty pistol holster.
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Major Somnath Sharma had lived, and died by the code of the warrior.
And claimed for himself the first Param Vir Chakra awarded by the Nation.
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Major Somnath Sharma had lived, and died by the code of the warrior.
And claimed for himself the first Param Vir Chakra awarded by the Nation.
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The story of Maj Somnath Sharma, PVC (P), telecast in the 80s in the TV series 'Param Vir Chakra'
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The story of Maj Somnath Sharma, PVC (P), telecast in the 80s in the TV series 'Param Vir Chakra'
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God bless him and his men that fell that afternoon, 73 years ago.
Let their story never be forgotten.
Ever.
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God bless him and his men that fell that afternoon, 73 years ago.
Let their story never be forgotten.
Ever.
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