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22 Jan, 4 tweets, 3 min read
A forgotten action, from a time long gone
#LestWeForgetIndia🇮🇳 Sub Ujeen Singh Shekhawat, #VirChakra (P), 19 GRENADIERS made the supreme sacrifice #OnThisDay 22 January in 2000.
Remember the gallant #IndianBrave & the special mission defending LoC at Pallanwala (Chamb sec) J&K🏵️
During this operation, #IndianBrave Sub Shekhawat displayed rare courage and single-handedly killed two enemy soldiers. A fierce firefight took place, and he was shot in the chest.
Despite grievous wounds, he shouted to his men and relentlessly pursued the mission. He killed three more enemy soldiers before finally succumbing to his wounds. His acts of gallantry encouraged his men to achieve outstanding success in the special operation.
Unmindful of personal danger, Sub Shekawat displayed rare courage and valour of an exceptional order in fighting the enemy and made the supreme sacrifice.
#LestWeForgetIndia🇮🇳 the #IndianBrave was awarded the #VirChakra posthumously.
Remember his service & sacrifice always.🏵️

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