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08 May
Khalsa of Gobind.
Hung on for nearly two weeks before finally losing the battle to injuries sustained after getting trapped in an avalanche in the world's highest battlefield.
God bless his soul
08 May
Khalsa of Gobind.
Hung on for nearly two weeks before finally losing the battle to injuries sustained after getting trapped in an avalanche in the world's highest battlefield.
God bless his soul
https://twitter.com/capt_amarinder/status/1391348076070141955
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30 years since these Himveers gave up their lives for the sake of the Motherland
30 years since these Himveers gave up their lives for the sake of the Motherland
https://twitter.com/ITBP_official/status/994232777246572551
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Four full years since this young Kashmiri life was brutally ended .. Three full years ..
Let that sink in ..
Lt Ummer Fayaz, 2 RajRif
Four full years since this young Kashmiri life was brutally ended .. Three full years ..
Let that sink in ..
Lt Ummer Fayaz, 2 RajRif
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Brothers from the fraternity of arms made sure they were there in full strength to see off this younger brother of theirs from the lands of Rishi Kashyap.
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Brothers from the fraternity of arms made sure they were there in full strength to see off this younger brother of theirs from the lands of Rishi Kashyap.
https://twitter.com/CestMoiz/status/985127274080034817
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Manipur is one of the relatively lesser known insurgencies, and one of the deadliest ones.
This one fell over there this day 24 years ago
#LestWeForget
Manipur is one of the relatively lesser known insurgencies, and one of the deadliest ones.
This one fell over there this day 24 years ago
#LestWeForget
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SI Shyam Kishore Sharma, Chhattisgarh Police (Madanwada).
Martyred this day last year, fighting Red scum in an operation where four ANEs were dispatched by him and his fellow policemen.
Remember him, anyone?
SI Shyam Kishore Sharma, Chhattisgarh Police (Madanwada).
Martyred this day last year, fighting Red scum in an operation where four ANEs were dispatched by him and his fellow policemen.
Remember him, anyone?
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These two of Fifth Battalion The Sikh Regiment fell in the accursed Valley this day 23 years ago
These two of Fifth Battalion The Sikh Regiment fell in the accursed Valley this day 23 years ago
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A truly Badass Veteran, this one!
Was in the founding gang of the Meghdoot Force - the forbearers of India’s Special Forces.
The first Subedar Major of the First Special Forces Battalion of Indian Army.
His two grandsons are serving JCOs in the special forces.
A truly Badass Veteran, this one!
Was in the founding gang of the Meghdoot Force - the forbearers of India’s Special Forces.
The first Subedar Major of the First Special Forces Battalion of Indian Army.
His two grandsons are serving JCOs in the special forces.
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Yet another CRPF boy that fell earlier today in this long running war against red terror
Yet another CRPF boy that fell earlier today in this long running war against red terror
https://twitter.com/FlagsOfHonour/status/1392082852372570112
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Sgct Shamim Ahmad, JKP.
Sacrificed his life for the Nation while successfully thwarting weapon snatching bid at guard post in Wardwan, Soibug Budgam this day in 2018.
Today is his third martyrdom anniversary.
#LestWeForget
Sgct Shamim Ahmad, JKP.
Sacrificed his life for the Nation while successfully thwarting weapon snatching bid at guard post in Wardwan, Soibug Budgam this day in 2018.
Today is his third martyrdom anniversary.
#LestWeForget
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Flt Lt Amit Singh - Fell from the sky this day 16 years ago during what turned out to be his last sortie.
Martyred when his Jaguar crashed in Gorakhpur this day in 2005, due to some issue with its auxiliary fuel tank
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Flt Lt Amit Singh - Fell from the sky this day 16 years ago during what turned out to be his last sortie.
Martyred when his Jaguar crashed in Gorakhpur this day in 2005, due to some issue with its auxiliary fuel tank
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Dec 2001: Amit got commissioned with top honours in his flying course and earned the coveted Sword of Honour.
He dreamt of flying the Sukhoi 30 later in his career
timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad…
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Dec 2001: Amit got commissioned with top honours in his flying course and earned the coveted Sword of Honour.
He dreamt of flying the Sukhoi 30 later in his career
timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad…
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May 2005 : Flt Lt Amit Singh - A promising life cut short by a technical fault. Even in death, he chose to steer his plane away from habitation and into an open field, sacrificing himself in the process.
God bless his soul ..
hindustantimes.com/india/jaguar-c…
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May 2005 : Flt Lt Amit Singh - A promising life cut short by a technical fault. Even in death, he chose to steer his plane away from habitation and into an open field, sacrificing himself in the process.
God bless his soul ..
hindustantimes.com/india/jaguar-c…
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Sepoy Sangat Singh, Shaurya Chakra (Posth), 30th Battalion The Rashtriya Rifles/The Mahar Regiment.
11th martyrdom anniversary of this Khalsa of Gobind today.
This young lad from Ropar, Punjab earned martyrdom, and along with it, immortality in a small hamlet ..
Sepoy Sangat Singh, Shaurya Chakra (Posth), 30th Battalion The Rashtriya Rifles/The Mahar Regiment.
11th martyrdom anniversary of this Khalsa of Gobind today.
This young lad from Ropar, Punjab earned martyrdom, and along with it, immortality in a small hamlet ..
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.. near Handwara, called Sanzipora when he found himself as part of a team that was launched to neutralize terrorists reported in that area.
Once contact was established, the terrorists tried to escape the dragnet placed by own troops and made a desperate ..
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.. near Handwara, called Sanzipora when he found himself as part of a team that was launched to neutralize terrorists reported in that area.
Once contact was established, the terrorists tried to escape the dragnet placed by own troops and made a desperate ..
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.. bid for it. However, Sangat Singh displayed extreme tactical acumen and quick thinking under such rapidly developing circumstances and despite being wounded in the leg in the engagement, crawled towards a nullah from where he anticipated the terrorists ..
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.. bid for it. However, Sangat Singh displayed extreme tactical acumen and quick thinking under such rapidly developing circumstances and despite being wounded in the leg in the engagement, crawled towards a nullah from where he anticipated the terrorists ..
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.. might try to escape.
This young lad from Hari Singh Nalwa's lands was proved absolutely correct in his anticipation of events when two terrorists trying to flee from their deaths came across this Khalsa of Gobind, alone.
Despite being critically injured ..
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.. might try to escape.
This young lad from Hari Singh Nalwa's lands was proved absolutely correct in his anticipation of events when two terrorists trying to flee from their deaths came across this Khalsa of Gobind, alone.
Despite being critically injured ..
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..in the engagement thus far, this young Khalsa of Gobind did not disappoint his warrior lineage & chose to give battle instead of seeking cover.
Needless to say, he killed them both in a most audacious close quarter battle at near point-blank range, putting..
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..in the engagement thus far, this young Khalsa of Gobind did not disappoint his warrior lineage & chose to give battle instead of seeking cover.
Needless to say, he killed them both in a most audacious close quarter battle at near point-blank range, putting..
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.. his gun as well as grenades to good use.
However, single-handed battle at such close quarters with two desperate terrorists resulted in further injuries to Sepoy Sangat Singh.
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.. his gun as well as grenades to good use.
However, single-handed battle at such close quarters with two desperate terrorists resulted in further injuries to Sepoy Sangat Singh.
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This young warrior from the lands of Maharaja Ranjit Singh soon breathed his last, though with the satisfaction of a job executed with clinical perfection.
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This young warrior from the lands of Maharaja Ranjit Singh soon breathed his last, though with the satisfaction of a job executed with clinical perfection.
8/8
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A grateful Nation honoured his supreme sacrifice with a well deserved Shaurya Chakra, that was received by his mother, Mrs Sarwani Devi.
God bless his soul ..
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A grateful Nation honoured his supreme sacrifice with a well deserved Shaurya Chakra, that was received by his mother, Mrs Sarwani Devi.
God bless his soul ..
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Pilot Officer Subbaraman Radhakrishnan.
Martyred this day 53 yrs ago, at the very beginning of a promising career at a time when IAF was working hard to imbibe the lessons of the 1965 war, leading to the spectacular success in 1971.
Courtesy: @ArunKrishnan_
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Pilot Officer Subbaraman Radhakrishnan.
Martyred this day 53 yrs ago, at the very beginning of a promising career at a time when IAF was working hard to imbibe the lessons of the 1965 war, leading to the spectacular success in 1971.
Courtesy: @ArunKrishnan_
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Lance Naik Omvir Singh, 21 Rashtriya Rifles
Five years today since this one fell
Lance Naik Omvir Singh, 21 Rashtriya Rifles
Five years today since this one fell
https://twitter.com/priority_n/status/1391948589363089408
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First Param Vir of Manoj Pandey's 1/11 GR to be martyred in Kargil
13 more, including Capt Manoj Pandey himself, would fall on the Paltan's Path to Glory that summer.
(Erroneously mentioned as the second martyr in the obit below)
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First Param Vir of Manoj Pandey's 1/11 GR to be martyred in Kargil
13 more, including Capt Manoj Pandey himself, would fall on the Paltan's Path to Glory that summer.
(Erroneously mentioned as the second martyr in the obit below)
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His mortal remains could only be recovered two years later.
Was cremated in Khalubar itself & ashes sent to his family.
God bless his soul ..
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His mortal remains could only be recovered two years later.
Was cremated in Khalubar itself & ashes sent to his family.
God bless his soul ..
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32 years since these two fell
32 years since these two fell
https://twitter.com/FlagsOfHonour/status/1392114140446089216
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Constable Mandeep Singh, 182 Battalion, CRPF.
Martyred this day three years ago in Pulwama, at the peak of his youth.
#LestWeForget
Constable Mandeep Singh, 182 Battalion, CRPF.
Martyred this day three years ago in Pulwama, at the peak of his youth.
#LestWeForget
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21 years today since this Prahari of Mother India fell in the line of duty
21 years today since this Prahari of Mother India fell in the line of duty
https://twitter.com/BSF_India/status/1392465860871131138
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Chhattisgarh Policemen that fell this day over the years
Far too many.
Thankfully things better now.
Chhattisgarh Policemen that fell this day over the years
Far too many.
Thankfully things better now.
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This 'Bhulla' fell fighting terror in 1972.
Wonder what his story might have been ..
This 'Bhulla' fell fighting terror in 1972.
Wonder what his story might have been ..
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19 years since these Himveers laid down their lives in the service of the Nation.
#NeverForget
19 years since these Himveers laid down their lives in the service of the Nation.
#NeverForget
https://twitter.com/ITBP_official/status/1392785379707682820
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CISF boys, martyred this day nine years ago in an attack on the NMDC plant at Kirandul
CISF boys, martyred this day nine years ago in an attack on the NMDC plant at Kirandul
https://twitter.com/CISFHQrs/status/995559103358423041
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One decade today, since these two BSF personnel fell in the line of duty due to a chopper crash
One decade today, since these two BSF personnel fell in the line of duty due to a chopper crash
https://twitter.com/BSF_India/status/1392693886837874692
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20th martyrdom anniversary of this Khalsa of Gobind.
Fell fighting scum from across
20th martyrdom anniversary of this Khalsa of Gobind.
Fell fighting scum from across
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LNk/GD Biralal, 35 Bn CRPF
Martyred this day in Jharkhand 31 yrs ago.
Still remembered
LNk/GD Biralal, 35 Bn CRPF
Martyred this day in Jharkhand 31 yrs ago.
Still remembered
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An occasion of joy is as good as any to remember the fallen
Happy Raising Day to team 'Victory Sure'!
An occasion of joy is as good as any to remember the fallen
Happy Raising Day to team 'Victory Sure'!
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How easily we forget ..
#KaluchakMassacre
How easily we forget ..
#KaluchakMassacre
https://twitter.com/megirish2001/status/1393136987813466115
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Flt Lt Jagan Nath Vijayraghavan, Kirti Chakra (Posth). Sacrificed himself for the sake of his ward, this day 59yrs ago when during a training sortie, he took over controls of an unresponsive aircraft, enabling his pupil to safely eject, while he himself perished
Flt Lt Jagan Nath Vijayraghavan, Kirti Chakra (Posth). Sacrificed himself for the sake of his ward, this day 59yrs ago when during a training sortie, he took over controls of an unresponsive aircraft, enabling his pupil to safely eject, while he himself perished
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Lt Col Robert TA and Spr/OPEM Sapala Shanmukha Rao.
Taken by an avalanche in Sikkim this day last year.
Lt Col Robert TA and Spr/OPEM Sapala Shanmukha Rao.
Taken by an avalanche in Sikkim this day last year.
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Martyrs of BSF - 14 May
Martyrs of BSF - 14 May
https://twitter.com/FlagsOfHonour/status/1260939666003382273
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This young lad was the second loss for Manoj Pandey's 1/11 GR that summer of 1999.
He fell, so that others could carry on towards further glory ..
This young lad was the second loss for Manoj Pandey's 1/11 GR that summer of 1999.
He fell, so that others could carry on towards further glory ..
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This CRPF trooper went down in a feat of glory, fighting enemies of the Nation, this day 21 years ago
This CRPF trooper went down in a feat of glory, fighting enemies of the Nation, this day 21 years ago
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SPO Bilal Ahmad, JKP.
Three years since this son of the soil made the supreme sacrifice while fighting Pakistan sponsored terror in his Motherland, in Bijbehara.
SPO Bilal Ahmad, JKP.
Three years since this son of the soil made the supreme sacrifice while fighting Pakistan sponsored terror in his Motherland, in Bijbehara.
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This day in 1999 Capt Saurabh Kalia's patrol was engaged by Paakis in Kaksar. They fought back till the time they ran out of ammunition.
Remember, it was still the early days and the Indian Army were still looking to fix the numbers and extent of infiltration.
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This day in 1999 Capt Saurabh Kalia's patrol was engaged by Paakis in Kaksar. They fought back till the time they ran out of ammunition.
Remember, it was still the early days and the Indian Army were still looking to fix the numbers and extent of infiltration.
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Surrounded, the men of 4 Jat - Lt Saurabh Kalia & Sepoys Arjun Ram, Bhanwar Lal Bagaria, Bhika Ram, Moola Ram and Naresh Singh were captured alive before Indian reinforcements could reach them.
Radio Skardu announced their capture some time later.
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Surrounded, the men of 4 Jat - Lt Saurabh Kalia & Sepoys Arjun Ram, Bhanwar Lal Bagaria, Bhika Ram, Moola Ram and Naresh Singh were captured alive before Indian reinforcements could reach them.
Radio Skardu announced their capture some time later.
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What followed was 22 days of inhuman torture that belies description, before their mortal remains were handed back to the Indian Army.
Their mutilated bodies was how the world saw the Kargil War begin.
Photo: Floral tributes to Lt Kalia and his men of 4 Jat.
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What followed was 22 days of inhuman torture that belies description, before their mortal remains were handed back to the Indian Army.
Their mutilated bodies was how the world saw the Kargil War begin.
Photo: Floral tributes to Lt Kalia and his men of 4 Jat.
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The Bastards in Khaki tortured their bodies.
But they couldn't dim the glory of their martyrdom.
What irks is that to this day, no one has called it a war crime.
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The Bastards in Khaki tortured their bodies.
But they couldn't dim the glory of their martyrdom.
What irks is that to this day, no one has called it a war crime.
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Sixth Battalion of Pak Army's NLI was the battalion that was deployed in the area where Kalia and his men went missing and it is a fair assumption that it was they who captured them.
Incidentally, 6 NLI lost 150 odd men in an avalanche at Gyari in 2012.
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Sixth Battalion of Pak Army's NLI was the battalion that was deployed in the area where Kalia and his men went missing and it is a fair assumption that it was they who captured them.
Incidentally, 6 NLI lost 150 odd men in an avalanche at Gyari in 2012.
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Nature delivered justice in its own way; something that has been denied otherwise to the families of the departed.
Hope the Balwan Jats are at peace wherever they are.
God bless their souls.
Nature delivered justice in its own way; something that has been denied otherwise to the families of the departed.
Hope the Balwan Jats are at peace wherever they are.
God bless their souls.
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Here are the photos of those men who were last contacted alive this day in 1999.
Take a good look at them. We STILL owe the unworthy enemy the retribution that will be commensurate to their misdeeds.
:fin:
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Here are the photos of those men who were last contacted alive this day in 1999.
Take a good look at them. We STILL owe the unworthy enemy the retribution that will be commensurate to their misdeeds.
:fin:
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Rakshaks from 7 Garhwal Rifles, who fell in the line of duty this day in 1996.
Still remembered ..
Rakshaks from 7 Garhwal Rifles, who fell in the line of duty this day in 1996.
Still remembered ..
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Maj Ashok Anand, Shaurya Chakra (P).
Fell fighting insurgents in Mizoram this day FIFTY FIVE years ago.
Still remembered ..
#LestWeForget
Maj Ashok Anand, Shaurya Chakra (P).
Fell fighting insurgents in Mizoram this day FIFTY FIVE years ago.
Still remembered ..
#LestWeForget
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Sepoy Sandeep.
Martyred in the line of duty in Dalipura, Pulwama, this day two years ago.
Remember him, anyone?
Sepoy Sandeep.
Martyred in the line of duty in Dalipura, Pulwama, this day two years ago.
Remember him, anyone?
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Seventh death anniversary today of Lt Gen RP Agrawal, former DGOS of the Indian Army
Seventh death anniversary today of Lt Gen RP Agrawal, former DGOS of the Indian Army
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Inspector Nathu Ram, 6th Battalion The Indo Tibetan Border Police.
Martyred in 2002, fighting militants at Bijbehra Road, Anantnag
Inspector Nathu Ram, 6th Battalion The Indo Tibetan Border Police.
Martyred in 2002, fighting militants at Bijbehra Road, Anantnag
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Refer three tweets above.
This is Sepoy Rohit Kumar Yadav. He too was martyred with his brother, Sepoy Sandeep, in another part of the accursed 'Jannat' - Handew, Shopian, this day in 2019.
Today is his second martyrdom anniversary as well.
Refer three tweets above.
This is Sepoy Rohit Kumar Yadav. He too was martyred with his brother, Sepoy Sandeep, in another part of the accursed 'Jannat' - Handew, Shopian, this day in 2019.
Today is his second martyrdom anniversary as well.
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Maj Gen KL Rattan, Maha Vir Chakra.
He orchestrated the epic defence of Poonch in the 1971 War. Passed away this day last year.
Maj Gen KL Rattan, Maha Vir Chakra.
He orchestrated the epic defence of Poonch in the 1971 War. Passed away this day last year.
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15 May
Lost in a long forgotten war in a faraway land, this day 32 years ago
15 May
Lost in a long forgotten war in a faraway land, this day 32 years ago
https://twitter.com/FlagsOfHonour/status/1393591229242175493
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16 May
Lt Col Himanshu Bisht, 91 Field Regiment. Died due to cardiac arrest last year.
16 May
Lt Col Himanshu Bisht, 91 Field Regiment. Died due to cardiac arrest last year.
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Capt Amit Bhardwaj, Fourth Battalion The Jat Regiment.
Martyred in #KargilWar on 17 May 1999 as he went looking for the the missing patrol of his immediate junior, Lt Saurabh Kalia.
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Capt Amit Bhardwaj, Fourth Battalion The Jat Regiment.
Martyred in #KargilWar on 17 May 1999 as he went looking for the the missing patrol of his immediate junior, Lt Saurabh Kalia.
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Upon being engaged by a numerically superior enemy, he ordered his patrol to withdraw, choosing to stay behind with a selected few to provide covering fire to them.
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Upon being engaged by a numerically superior enemy, he ordered his patrol to withdraw, choosing to stay behind with a selected few to provide covering fire to them.
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Shortly thereafter, Capt Amit and five of his men made the supreme sacrifice, but ensured the safe withdrawal of the rest of the patrol.
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Shortly thereafter, Capt Amit and five of his men made the supreme sacrifice, but ensured the safe withdrawal of the rest of the patrol.
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Thereafter, these six martyrs stayed on their final battlefield for the next FIFTY SIX days before the Army could finally reach where they'd reached, and recover their mortal remains.
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Thereafter, these six martyrs stayed on their final battlefield for the next FIFTY SIX days before the Army could finally reach where they'd reached, and recover their mortal remains.
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Capt Amit Bhardwaj was finally brought home in Jaipur on 15 Jul 1999.
Thousands turned up to pay their last respects to this brave son of their soil.
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Capt Amit Bhardwaj was finally brought home in Jaipur on 15 Jul 1999.
Thousands turned up to pay their last respects to this brave son of their soil.
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In a unique gesture, his mortal remains were kept at the Albert Hall where 257 years ago, Maharaja Jai Singh's mortal remains were kept for similar homage.
God bless Capt Amit and his Balwan Jats that fell this day that summer.
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In a unique gesture, his mortal remains were kept at the Albert Hall where 257 years ago, Maharaja Jai Singh's mortal remains were kept for similar homage.
God bless Capt Amit and his Balwan Jats that fell this day that summer.
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He had just turned 27 years old at the time he made the supreme sacrifice for OUR flag.
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He had just turned 27 years old at the time he made the supreme sacrifice for OUR flag.
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Brave parents of the martyr with their martyr son .. no words can describe this
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Brave parents of the martyr with their martyr son .. no words can describe this
https://twitter.com/CestMoiz/status/957247854602366977
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How can a parent ever let go of a child?
They will travel practically EVERYWHERE that their child has been.
God bless them.
Their sacrifices are no less.
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How can a parent ever let go of a child?
They will travel practically EVERYWHERE that their child has been.
God bless them.
Their sacrifices are no less.
https://twitter.com/CestMoiz/status/890894960102326272
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Apparently, this is an yearly affair. Must be going on today as well.
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Apparently, this is an yearly affair. Must be going on today as well.
https://twitter.com/CestMoiz/status/1132835318183354369
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Major Baljit Singh Randhawa, 4th Battalion The Rajput Regiment Maha Vir Chakra (Posthumous)
Martyred this day in 1965.
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Major Baljit Singh Randhawa, 4th Battalion The Rajput Regiment Maha Vir Chakra (Posthumous)
Martyred this day in 1965.
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During the prelim ops leading up to the 1965 war, Maj Randhawa was tasked to recapture some posts occupied by Paakis in Kargil, as well as establish further posts in order to plug infiltration routes into the Valley.
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During the prelim ops leading up to the 1965 war, Maj Randhawa was tasked to recapture some posts occupied by Paakis in Kargil, as well as establish further posts in order to plug infiltration routes into the Valley.
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The Pakistani posts were well defended with machine guns and mortars. Add to that the extremely difficult terrain, and the Rajputs had a difficult task at hand.
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The Pakistani posts were well defended with machine guns and mortars. Add to that the extremely difficult terrain, and the Rajputs had a difficult task at hand.
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Yet, undaunted, they moved in to attack at 2am in the dead of the night under sub zero temperatures and a cold, gusty wind.
As they climbed towards their objective, the attackers came under intense enemy fire.
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Yet, undaunted, they moved in to attack at 2am in the dead of the night under sub zero temperatures and a cold, gusty wind.
As they climbed towards their objective, the attackers came under intense enemy fire.
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Realizing the danger to his troops, Maj Randhawa ordered them to take cover and like the true leader that he was, chose to move ahead with a handful of boys, soon wresting one post from the Paakis.
An enemy machine gun deterred further advance.
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Realizing the danger to his troops, Maj Randhawa ordered them to take cover and like the true leader that he was, chose to move ahead with a handful of boys, soon wresting one post from the Paakis.
An enemy machine gun deterred further advance.
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Regardless, Maj Randhawa led the assault on the machine gun bunker. In the process, he took a burst and fell down mortally wounded.
However, this Tiger continued to exhort his troops to advance till his last breath, not permitting any man to halt for his aid.
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Regardless, Maj Randhawa led the assault on the machine gun bunker. In the process, he took a burst and fell down mortally wounded.
However, this Tiger continued to exhort his troops to advance till his last breath, not permitting any man to halt for his aid.
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He soon left for his heavenly abode, satisfied that his boys were well on their way to victory.
A grateful nation awarded this martyr the Maha Vir Chakra for his sacrifice.
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He soon left for his heavenly abode, satisfied that his boys were well on their way to victory.
A grateful nation awarded this martyr the Maha Vir Chakra for his sacrifice.
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Lance Naik Raj Singh, 10 RR / 5 Rajput.
First martyrdom anniversary of this one today. Fell fighting Pakistan sponsored terror in Doda, J&K, this day last year.
Remember him, anyone??
Lance Naik Raj Singh, 10 RR / 5 Rajput.
First martyrdom anniversary of this one today. Fell fighting Pakistan sponsored terror in Doda, J&K, this day last year.
Remember him, anyone??
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Tenth martyrdom anniversary of this one, murdered by Maoists .. fell this day in 2011 in Bastar.
Tenth martyrdom anniversary of this one, murdered by Maoists .. fell this day in 2011 in Bastar.
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Constable Sitaram Upadhyaya of @BSF_India.
Martyred fighting Pak forces this day in 2018 in the Arnia Sector, J&K. He left behind a 3 year old daughter & a 1 year old son.
Today is his third martyrdom anniversary.
Do spare a moment to remember him, if you can.
Constable Sitaram Upadhyaya of @BSF_India.
Martyred fighting Pak forces this day in 2018 in the Arnia Sector, J&K. He left behind a 3 year old daughter & a 1 year old son.
Today is his third martyrdom anniversary.
Do spare a moment to remember him, if you can.
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Martyrs of BSF - 18 May.
Yet more Rakshaks that have fallen on this day over the years. May God bless them all
Martyrs of BSF - 18 May.
Yet more Rakshaks that have fallen on this day over the years. May God bless them all
https://twitter.com/BSF_India/status/1394654988974977024
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Ullaskar Datta - Yet another name amongst the thousands and the lakhs that were murdered by the Empire that sought to 'civilize' the world's oldest surviving civilization.
Ullaskar Datta - Yet another name amongst the thousands and the lakhs that were murdered by the Empire that sought to 'civilize' the world's oldest surviving civilization.
https://twitter.com/tathagata2/status/1129265821853802496
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Subedar Lobzang Chhotak, Vir Chakra (Posthumous), Ladakh Scouts.
Fell in the very earliest stages of the Kargil War this day in 1999, in a daring dash towards Victory
Subedar Lobzang Chhotak, Vir Chakra (Posthumous), Ladakh Scouts.
Fell in the very earliest stages of the Kargil War this day in 1999, in a daring dash towards Victory
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This 32 year old fell fighting for the nation in South Kashmir in 1999.
Earned a Sena Medal in the process.
This 32 year old fell fighting for the nation in South Kashmir in 1999.
Earned a Sena Medal in the process.
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Commando Surjan Singh Bhandari, Kirti Chakra (Posthumous), Garhwal Scouts / NSG.
This Bhulla fought a really long battle indeed, before finally conceding to Yamaraj.
Commando Surjan Singh Bhandari, Kirti Chakra (Posthumous), Garhwal Scouts / NSG.
This Bhulla fought a really long battle indeed, before finally conceding to Yamaraj.
https://twitter.com/FlagsOfHonour/status/1394847496816316418
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Martyrs of BSF - 19 May
Martyrs of BSF - 19 May
https://twitter.com/FlagsOfHonour/status/1262675362942607360
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25th martyrdom anniversary of this Veer Bihari.
Fell during the darkest days of Kashmir insurgency as the Indian Army strove to get the upper hand.
25th martyrdom anniversary of this Veer Bihari.
Fell during the darkest days of Kashmir insurgency as the Indian Army strove to get the upper hand.
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Farewell salutes to Sep Mushtaq Ahmed Mir of Badgam, Srinagar.
Fell in May 2014 fighting scum from across that covet his lands .. OUR lands.
Farewell salutes to Sep Mushtaq Ahmed Mir of Badgam, Srinagar.
Fell in May 2014 fighting scum from across that covet his lands .. OUR lands.
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Today is the 89th death anniversary of Bipin Chandra Pal, from the trio of 'Lal Bal Pal', referred to as one of mightiest prophets of Nationalism by Sri Aurobindo.
Today is the 89th death anniversary of Bipin Chandra Pal, from the trio of 'Lal Bal Pal', referred to as one of mightiest prophets of Nationalism by Sri Aurobindo.
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Hav Dambar Bahadur Pun, Sena Medal
Hav Giris Gurung, Kirti Chakra
Rifleman Rabin Sharma, Sena Medal
These three Bir Gorkhali brothers from 4/1 GR fell this day in 2017 in Nowgam.
A HUGE loss for any unit under any circumstances ..
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Hav Dambar Bahadur Pun, Sena Medal
Hav Giris Gurung, Kirti Chakra
Rifleman Rabin Sharma, Sena Medal
These three Bir Gorkhali brothers from 4/1 GR fell this day in 2017 in Nowgam.
A HUGE loss for any unit under any circumstances ..
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Mortal remains of the three couldn't travel back to their homes in Nepal and they were consigned to flames in their alma mater in Subathu (Himachal Pradesh) - 14 Gorkha Training Centre.
Their military careers commenced, and ended thus, at the same place.
God Bless them all.
Mortal remains of the three couldn't travel back to their homes in Nepal and they were consigned to flames in their alma mater in Subathu (Himachal Pradesh) - 14 Gorkha Training Centre.
Their military careers commenced, and ended thus, at the same place.
God Bless them all.
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Naik Deepak Kumar Nainwal, 1 Mahar.
Sustained bullet injuries in Kulgam, J&K on 10 April 2018 while fighting Pakistan sponsored terrorists. Succumbed to his injuries two days later, on 20 May 2018
Third martyrdom anniversary today.
How easily we forget ..
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Naik Deepak Kumar Nainwal, 1 Mahar.
Sustained bullet injuries in Kulgam, J&K on 10 April 2018 while fighting Pakistan sponsored terrorists. Succumbed to his injuries two days later, on 20 May 2018
Third martyrdom anniversary today.
How easily we forget ..
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Nothing that the Nation can offer to his little one can compensate her loss, except perhaps keeping the memory of her father alive.
THIS is the debt we owe to her - simple, yet difficult to repay.
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Nothing that the Nation can offer to his little one can compensate her loss, except perhaps keeping the memory of her father alive.
THIS is the debt we owe to her - simple, yet difficult to repay.
https://twitter.com/CestMoiz/status/1130458369523765248
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2Lt Rishi Malhotra, Kirti Chakra (Posthumous).
Martyred in Doda in 1994, at a time when the insurgency was at its worst. It is thanks to sacrifices of countless such young men that the Union of India has prevailed.
Om Shanti ..
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2Lt Rishi Malhotra, Kirti Chakra (Posthumous).
Martyred in Doda in 1994, at a time when the insurgency was at its worst. It is thanks to sacrifices of countless such young men that the Union of India has prevailed.
Om Shanti ..
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I'll just leave this tweet here without any further comment because no words can do justice when it comes to describing this moment ..
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I'll just leave this tweet here without any further comment because no words can do justice when it comes to describing this moment ..
https://twitter.com/CestMoiz/status/957289297891049472
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First martyrdom anniversary of these two BSF boys today.
Remember them, anyone?
First martyrdom anniversary of these two BSF boys today.
Remember them, anyone?
https://twitter.com/AdityaRajKaul/status/1263144823374020609
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Sep Jaswinder Singh, 8 Sikh.
Youngest among three sons of a blind farmer from Punjab, he joined the army at 17 years of age.
Always the adventurous kind, the army provided him with a perfect way of life as he wanted.
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Sep Jaswinder Singh, 8 Sikh.
Youngest among three sons of a blind farmer from Punjab, he joined the army at 17 years of age.
Always the adventurous kind, the army provided him with a perfect way of life as he wanted.
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His final adventure came within a few years, on 21 May 1999, at the soon to be famous Tiger Hill.
Info about enemy occupying this dominant feature was still sketchy.
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His final adventure came within a few years, on 21 May 1999, at the soon to be famous Tiger Hill.
Info about enemy occupying this dominant feature was still sketchy.
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Jaswinder was part of an advance patrol sent to probe the feature and find out the extent of enemy intrusion.
A firefight soon ensued and Jaswinder was hit in both his thighs.
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Jaswinder was part of an advance patrol sent to probe the feature and find out the extent of enemy intrusion.
A firefight soon ensued and Jaswinder was hit in both his thighs.
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Undaunted, he kept crawling ahead in the snow & returning fire, until he received a final, fatal bullet.
He left behind a blind father and his bride of four months, Gurdial Kaur.
God bless him and those that he left behind ..
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Undaunted, he kept crawling ahead in the snow & returning fire, until he received a final, fatal bullet.
He left behind a blind father and his bride of four months, Gurdial Kaur.
God bless him and those that he left behind ..
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This is what his father, Joginder Singh had to say about his martyr son
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This is what his father, Joginder Singh had to say about his martyr son
https://twitter.com/CestMoiz/status/740065043614695425
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And the young wife, widowed at 20 years of age, at a time when most young girls are looking to start their lives, had these words ..
Hats off to these simple folks, thanks to whom our borders are safe.
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And the young wife, widowed at 20 years of age, at a time when most young girls are looking to start their lives, had these words ..
Hats off to these simple folks, thanks to whom our borders are safe.
https://twitter.com/CestMoiz/status/740065748148752384
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Amongst the first ones to fall in Kargil
Sadly many more of India's finest would follow in the days to come, enroute to eventual victory and glory to the Motherland.
Amongst the first ones to fall in Kargil
Sadly many more of India's finest would follow in the days to come, enroute to eventual victory and glory to the Motherland.
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HC Anoop Singh, JKP. Killed by Pak Sponsored Terrorists in Pulwama this day last year.
Yet another son of the soil falls in the lands of Rishi Kashyap.
8 years before, his brother too had been murdered by terrorists in Srinagar, near Chhatti Patshahi Gurudwara..
HC Anoop Singh, JKP. Killed by Pak Sponsored Terrorists in Pulwama this day last year.
Yet another son of the soil falls in the lands of Rishi Kashyap.
8 years before, his brother too had been murdered by terrorists in Srinagar, near Chhatti Patshahi Gurudwara..
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Sqn Ldr Abhinav Choudhary, IAF.
Lost in a pre-dawn MiG 21 crash in Moga, Punjab earlier this day at about 0200Hr.
Sqn Ldr Abhinav Choudhary, IAF.
Lost in a pre-dawn MiG 21 crash in Moga, Punjab earlier this day at about 0200Hr.
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Hav Mukhtiar Singh, 22 Sikh.
Fell 21 yrs ago, fighting to retain the lands brought into the folds of the Union of India by his predecessors of The Sikh Regiment.
Hav Mukhtiar Singh, 22 Sikh.
Fell 21 yrs ago, fighting to retain the lands brought into the folds of the Union of India by his predecessors of The Sikh Regiment.
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Yet another Khalsa of 22 Sikh.
Made the supreme sacrifice in the Valley, this day 25 years ago.
Still remembered.
Yet another Khalsa of 22 Sikh.
Made the supreme sacrifice in the Valley, this day 25 years ago.
Still remembered.
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LNk Raj Kumar - First fatal casualty of 18 Grenadiers, enroute to eventual victory at Tololing, 1999.
A total of 6 officers and 39 other ranks fell in a short span of 14 days, enroute to Tololing Peak in the summer of '99 ..
God Bless their souls ..
LNk Raj Kumar - First fatal casualty of 18 Grenadiers, enroute to eventual victory at Tololing, 1999.
A total of 6 officers and 39 other ranks fell in a short span of 14 days, enroute to Tololing Peak in the summer of '99 ..
God Bless their souls ..
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Nk Gawade Pandurang Mahadev, SC(Posth), 41RR.
Sustained grievous injuries while leading his column during an operation in Kupwara on 21 May 2016.
Fought on valiantly with death till he finally succumbed a day later.
5 terrorists were killed by his unit in the op
Nk Gawade Pandurang Mahadev, SC(Posth), 41RR.
Sustained grievous injuries while leading his column during an operation in Kupwara on 21 May 2016.
Fought on valiantly with death till he finally succumbed a day later.
5 terrorists were killed by his unit in the op
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The men of 1 Patiala and 5 Kashmir Infantry that were lost this day in 1948, guarding the Nation's frontiers ahead of Zoji La Pass, at Gumri.
Do read their story here 👇
The men of 1 Patiala and 5 Kashmir Infantry that were lost this day in 1948, guarding the Nation's frontiers ahead of Zoji La Pass, at Gumri.
Do read their story here 👇
https://twitter.com/CestMoiz/status/1263860264828575744
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The scores of boys of mixed entities lost this day in 1948 at the Shingo River, enroute to reinforcing the beleaguered Skardu Garrison. This is their story 👇
The scores of boys of mixed entities lost this day in 1948 at the Shingo River, enroute to reinforcing the beleaguered Skardu Garrison. This is their story 👇
https://twitter.com/CestMoiz/status/1263858608548216833
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The 10 men lost by 2nd Battalion The Dogra Regiment as it fought to reclaim national territories from Pakistan in Uri Sector, this day in 1948, during the First Kashmir War. It was one hell of an engagement!
The 10 men lost by 2nd Battalion The Dogra Regiment as it fought to reclaim national territories from Pakistan in Uri Sector, this day in 1948, during the First Kashmir War. It was one hell of an engagement!
https://twitter.com/CestMoiz/status/1263855985103384577
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21 May
Maj Gurdial Singh Jallanwalia - The oldest gunner of Indian Army. Passed away at the age of 103 years last year. He was a veteran of WW2 and two wars against Pakistan.
21 May
Maj Gurdial Singh Jallanwalia - The oldest gunner of Indian Army. Passed away at the age of 103 years last year. He was a veteran of WW2 and two wars against Pakistan.
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Assistant Sub Inspector Ghulam Mohammad and Head Constable Nazir Ahmad, JKP. Shot dead by terrorists this day five years ago.
#LestWeForget
Assistant Sub Inspector Ghulam Mohammad and Head Constable Nazir Ahmad, JKP. Shot dead by terrorists this day five years ago.
#LestWeForget
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Both from Chhattisgarh Police, murdered this same day in 2005 at different places by 'Gandhians With Guns'
Both from Chhattisgarh Police, murdered this same day in 2005 at different places by 'Gandhians With Guns'
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And then there are these six Chhattisgarh Policemen who fell to an IED this day in 2011
And then there are these six Chhattisgarh Policemen who fell to an IED this day in 2011
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Hira Singh (11 Sikh) & Swaran Singh (6 Sikh), fell this day in different yrs.
Names do bring a smile!
Hira Singh (11 Sikh) & Swaran Singh (6 Sikh), fell this day in different yrs.
Names do bring a smile!
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The six Assam Rifles boys KIA in an ambush in Chandel, Manipur this day five years ago
The six Assam Rifles boys KIA in an ambush in Chandel, Manipur this day five years ago
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Subedar Abdul Sattar,13 Grenadiers.
Got severely burnt when trying to save weapons & equipment in a forward post in Gurez. Hung on to life for 8 days before finally breathing his last, this day 3 yrs ago.
(Btw, how many of us can actually locate Gurez on a map?)
Subedar Abdul Sattar,13 Grenadiers.
Got severely burnt when trying to save weapons & equipment in a forward post in Gurez. Hung on to life for 8 days before finally breathing his last, this day 3 yrs ago.
(Btw, how many of us can actually locate Gurez on a map?)
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Sqn Ldr Divesh Pankaj and Flight Lieutenant S Achudev.
Martyred when their Sukhoi 30 crashed in Arunachal Pradesh, this day four years ago.
Remember them, anyone?
Sqn Ldr Divesh Pankaj and Flight Lieutenant S Achudev.
Martyred when their Sukhoi 30 crashed in Arunachal Pradesh, this day four years ago.
Remember them, anyone?
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Today is his eighth martyrdom anniversary.
KIA when his Cheetah Helicopter crashed near Bhim Post in Siachen in 2012.
Earned a posthumous Shaurya Chakra
I had tweeted this at that time.
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Today is his eighth martyrdom anniversary.
KIA when his Cheetah Helicopter crashed near Bhim Post in Siachen in 2012.
Earned a posthumous Shaurya Chakra
I had tweeted this at that time.
https://twitter.com/CestMoiz/status/205542461857218561
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A handsome young man, probably with a young child or two, taken away at peak of his youth.
One can only guess as to what might have caused the crash, but fact remains that he was flying a machine that would, in all probability, have been about as old as him
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A handsome young man, probably with a young child or two, taken away at peak of his youth.
One can only guess as to what might have caused the crash, but fact remains that he was flying a machine that would, in all probability, have been about as old as him
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Interestingly, while searching for him on google, I came across this report of his crash.
Just read the last para - It says that the army is looking to replace the Cheetahs IN THE NEAR FUTURE.
This was in 2012.
The wait is not yet over.
The Cheetah slogs on
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Interestingly, while searching for him on google, I came across this report of his crash.
Just read the last para - It says that the army is looking to replace the Cheetahs IN THE NEAR FUTURE.
This was in 2012.
The wait is not yet over.
The Cheetah slogs on
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Martyrs of BSF - 23 May
SEVEN Rakshaks fell this day in 2004 in Anantnag.
Martyrs of BSF - 23 May
SEVEN Rakshaks fell this day in 2004 in Anantnag.
https://twitter.com/BSF_India/status/1396364246410170369
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Lt Gen Premindra Singh Bhagat, PVSM, VC.
This daredevil Sapper passed away this day in 1975
Lt Gen Premindra Singh Bhagat, PVSM, VC.
This daredevil Sapper passed away this day in 1975
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20th martyrdom anniversary of this one today
20th martyrdom anniversary of this one today
https://twitter.com/crpfindia/status/999512787675156480
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Martyrs of CRPF - 24 May
They've died by the dozens, in every single part of the country, fighting enemies of the Nation
Martyrs of CRPF - 24 May
They've died by the dozens, in every single part of the country, fighting enemies of the Nation
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Ninth martyrdom anniversary of this CRPF trooper, murdered by 'Gandhians with Guns' in 2012
Ninth martyrdom anniversary of this CRPF trooper, murdered by 'Gandhians with Guns' in 2012
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These two Khalsas of Gobind fell 10 years apart, guarding our borders from those that wish ill of the Motherland
These two Khalsas of Gobind fell 10 years apart, guarding our borders from those that wish ill of the Motherland
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This 'Grinder' of the Third Battalion sacrificed himself guarding the Nation's borders this day eight years ago
This 'Grinder' of the Third Battalion sacrificed himself guarding the Nation's borders this day eight years ago
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Yet another CRPF trooper, martyred fighting Red Terror in Sukma this day three years ago.
Yet another CRPF trooper, martyred fighting Red Terror in Sukma this day three years ago.
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Three years today since this legend passed on
Three years today since this legend passed on
https://twitter.com/FlagsOfHonour/status/1396664224101789701
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10 men in a single op
At times it seems these folks were used as mere cannon fodder
10 men in a single op
At times it seems these folks were used as mere cannon fodder
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Life, to be sure,
Is nothing much to lose,
But young men think it is,
And we were young ..
God bless this young 'Veer Bihari' Khalsa of Gobind, who sacrificed himself while leading from front.
It is to such men that the Nation owes a huge, unpayable debt.
Life, to be sure,
Is nothing much to lose,
But young men think it is,
And we were young ..
God bless this young 'Veer Bihari' Khalsa of Gobind, who sacrificed himself while leading from front.
It is to such men that the Nation owes a huge, unpayable debt.
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A decorated officer of 19 Sikh & a young soldier of 3 Sikh, both fell this day in the accursed 'Jannat'.
A decorated officer of 19 Sikh & a young soldier of 3 Sikh, both fell this day in the accursed 'Jannat'.
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Martyrs of BSF - 25 May
Look at the sheer magnitude of numbers martyred in Meghalay this day in 1971, no doubt a prelude to the upcoming war in East Pakistan.
Martyrs of BSF - 25 May
Look at the sheer magnitude of numbers martyred in Meghalay this day in 1971, no doubt a prelude to the upcoming war in East Pakistan.
https://twitter.com/BSF_India/status/867786459486474240
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Soldiering is not confined merely to wars / operations. Training for war while in peace is a big part too.
Fourth martyrdom anniversary of this one today, who died doing just that
Soldiering is not confined merely to wars / operations. Training for war while in peace is a big part too.
Fourth martyrdom anniversary of this one today, who died doing just that
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'Himveers' lost 25 years ago in service of the Nation.
Still missed
'Himveers' lost 25 years ago in service of the Nation.
Still missed
https://twitter.com/ITBP_official/status/867650806161354752
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Refer a few tweets above. I got the date wrong.
His 22nd martyrdom anniversary falls today.
18 Grenadiers, the Tiger Hill Paltan a LOT of fine men enroute to glory that summer.
#LestWeForget
Refer a few tweets above. I got the date wrong.
His 22nd martyrdom anniversary falls today.
18 Grenadiers, the Tiger Hill Paltan a LOT of fine men enroute to glory that summer.
#LestWeForget
https://twitter.com/CestMoiz/status/1396143599356551174
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Sepoy Dharma Ram Beniwal, Shaurya Chakra (P), fell this day five years ago. Here's his story:-
This young son of Barmer, Rajasthan was posted to First Battalion The Rashtriya Rifles in the Valley.
On 25 May 2015, he was part of a team that established contact with an ..
Sepoy Dharma Ram Beniwal, Shaurya Chakra (P), fell this day five years ago. Here's his story:-
This young son of Barmer, Rajasthan was posted to First Battalion The Rashtriya Rifles in the Valley.
On 25 May 2015, he was part of a team that established contact with an ..
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.. LeT terrorist in Kulgam.
In the encounter, Beniwal was at the forefront, getting hit twice in the process.
But he ensured that the terrorist was dispatched to his maker for daring to violate his Motherland.
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.. LeT terrorist in Kulgam.
In the encounter, Beniwal was at the forefront, getting hit twice in the process.
But he ensured that the terrorist was dispatched to his maker for daring to violate his Motherland.
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He succumbed to his injuries later at a military hospital in Srinagar, having earned his Shaurya Chakra, even if at the cost of his life. His medal was received by his wife in Delhi soon thereafter.
God bless his soul ..
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He succumbed to his injuries later at a military hospital in Srinagar, having earned his Shaurya Chakra, even if at the cost of his life. His medal was received by his wife in Delhi soon thereafter.
God bless his soul ..
https://twitter.com/CestMoiz/status/1132286082190434304
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Nb Sub Dina Nath Ram & Rifleman Kalidas Sharma.
These two Assam Rifles troopers were martyred in Mon, Nagaland this day in 2019 in yet another insurgency supported by yet another neighbour.
Second martyrdom anniversary today
Nb Sub Dina Nath Ram & Rifleman Kalidas Sharma.
These two Assam Rifles troopers were martyred in Mon, Nagaland this day in 2019 in yet another insurgency supported by yet another neighbour.
Second martyrdom anniversary today
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Sep Kamaljit Singh, 3 Sikh .. breathed his last fighting scum from across, this day in 2005.
Sep Kamaljit Singh, 3 Sikh .. breathed his last fighting scum from across, this day in 2005.
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Martyred in Siachen this day in 1988, but not before restoring the situation following unsuccessful Paaki counter attacks to retake their prized 'Qaid' Post that they'd lost to a diminutive Khalsa, Bana Singh some days back that year.
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Martyred in Siachen this day in 1988, but not before restoring the situation following unsuccessful Paaki counter attacks to retake their prized 'Qaid' Post that they'd lost to a diminutive Khalsa, Bana Singh some days back that year.
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These Paaki attacks were in all probability, planned by a certain Brigadier Pervez Musharraf; yet another 'feather' in his cap when it came to trying his bravado against the Indian Army, all thanks to young men like this one.
God Bless His Soul
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These Paaki attacks were in all probability, planned by a certain Brigadier Pervez Musharraf; yet another 'feather' in his cap when it came to trying his bravado against the Indian Army, all thanks to young men like this one.
God Bless His Soul
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L/Nk Ram Kumar Pradhan, 1/11 Gorkha Rifles.
Martyred on the Path of Glory this day in Kargil, 1999
L/Nk Ram Kumar Pradhan, 1/11 Gorkha Rifles.
Martyred on the Path of Glory this day in Kargil, 1999
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Today is the fourth death anniversary of KPS Gill. His contribution to the Nation is immeasurable.
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Today is the fourth death anniversary of KPS Gill. His contribution to the Nation is immeasurable.
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On his fourth death anniversary, it might be worth revisiting this letter that KPS Gill wrote to the then Prime Minister, IK Gujral after the suicide of SSP Sandhu.
Brutal indeed.
Worth a read in full.
Do Read it.
I INSIST 🙏
satp.org/satporgtp/kpsg…
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On his fourth death anniversary, it might be worth revisiting this letter that KPS Gill wrote to the then Prime Minister, IK Gujral after the suicide of SSP Sandhu.
Brutal indeed.
Worth a read in full.
Do Read it.
I INSIST 🙏
satp.org/satporgtp/kpsg…
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Veer Biharis who fell in 1965 in the opening stages of what would turn into an all out war in September
Veer Biharis who fell in 1965 in the opening stages of what would turn into an all out war in September
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Hav Hangpan Dada, 35 RR, Ashok Chakra (Posth)
This 36yr old from Arunachal gave up his life in Kupwara this day five years ago
Hav Hangpan Dada, 35 RR, Ashok Chakra (Posth)
This 36yr old from Arunachal gave up his life in Kupwara this day five years ago
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In memory of Hav Hangpan Dada ..
MUST WATCH
In memory of Hav Hangpan Dada ..
MUST WATCH
https://twitter.com/CestMoiz/status/1132812706740748289
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I had put out these three tweets on the day he was martyred, anticipating atleast a Chakra series award.
Glad that the Nation chose to bestow the highest, The Ashok Chakra, upon him.
I had put out these three tweets on the day he was martyred, anticipating atleast a Chakra series award.
Glad that the Nation chose to bestow the highest, The Ashok Chakra, upon him.
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Sqn Ldr Ajay Ahuja, VrC (P)
Shot down by a US supplied Stinger
Ejected over Batalik during the Kargil War
Murdered by an unworthy enemy upon landing
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Sqn Ldr Ajay Ahuja, VrC (P)
Shot down by a US supplied Stinger
Ejected over Batalik during the Kargil War
Murdered by an unworthy enemy upon landing
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While firing air to ground weapons one MiG-27 aircraft had an engine malfunction over target area in Batalik sector on Indian side of the LoC.
Flt Lt Nachiketa ("Nachi"), the pilot of this aircraft, informed this on the radio to his ..
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While firing air to ground weapons one MiG-27 aircraft had an engine malfunction over target area in Batalik sector on Indian side of the LoC.
Flt Lt Nachiketa ("Nachi"), the pilot of this aircraft, informed this on the radio to his ..
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.. leader, calling out "Nachi engine flame out, relighting".
After a while he made another call "Nachi ejecting now."
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.. leader, calling out "Nachi engine flame out, relighting".
After a while he made another call "Nachi ejecting now."
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Sqn Ldr Ajay Ahuja, also airborne on a mission at the same time, stayed over the area in an attempt to spot the landing of the ejected pilot so as to direct the rescue helicopter, despite knowing enemy SAMs were deployed in the area.
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Sqn Ldr Ajay Ahuja, also airborne on a mission at the same time, stayed over the area in an attempt to spot the landing of the ejected pilot so as to direct the rescue helicopter, despite knowing enemy SAMs were deployed in the area.
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While orbiting the area, he was hit by a Stinger, supplied by the US to Afghan Mujahideen via the Pakis many years ago, and ejected.
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While orbiting the area, he was hit by a Stinger, supplied by the US to Afghan Mujahideen via the Pakis many years ago, and ejected.
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His aircraft (MiG-21M #C1539) was on own side of the LoC when he was hit. He ejected successfully, only to be murdered on ground as his parachute drifted across to the Indian areas occupied by Paakis.
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His aircraft (MiG-21M #C1539) was on own side of the LoC when he was hit. He ejected successfully, only to be murdered on ground as his parachute drifted across to the Indian areas occupied by Paakis.
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His Post Mortem Report said:
Penetrating gunshot wound; entry near right ear, exit near the external orifice of left ear.
Gunshot wound: entry 2cm medial 2 right nipple, exit near left iliac crest damaging internal viscera like liver, intestine and peritonium.
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His Post Mortem Report said:
Penetrating gunshot wound; entry near right ear, exit near the external orifice of left ear.
Gunshot wound: entry 2cm medial 2 right nipple, exit near left iliac crest damaging internal viscera like liver, intestine and peritonium.
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Compound comminuted fracture left knee.
Multiple puncture wounds over left and right thighs, rupture of right lung, injury to neck vessels, small intestine & left liver.
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Compound comminuted fracture left knee.
Multiple puncture wounds over left and right thighs, rupture of right lung, injury to neck vessels, small intestine & left liver.
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Less the knee fracture, NONE of the injuries can be attributed to an ejection.
The man was still alive when he landed.
Murdered in cold blood by an unworthy enemy.
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Less the knee fracture, NONE of the injuries can be attributed to an ejection.
The man was still alive when he landed.
Murdered in cold blood by an unworthy enemy.
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His wife would soon find herself in New Delhi, accepting his Vir Chakra from a grateful Nation
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His wife would soon find herself in New Delhi, accepting his Vir Chakra from a grateful Nation
https://twitter.com/CestMoiz/status/736183427095879680
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And hardly a few weeks later, the 'system' would be back in its element - demanding a bribe for releasing his rightful dues to his next of kin.
Thank God he himself wasn't there to see this happen ..
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And hardly a few weeks later, the 'system' would be back in its element - demanding a bribe for releasing his rightful dues to his next of kin.
Thank God he himself wasn't there to see this happen ..
https://twitter.com/CestMoiz/status/957266224680808453
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However, his brothers in arms remember him still.
The most famous amongst them, the then Air Chief, did his own bit in his own way to commemorate his 18th martyrdom anniversary.
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However, his brothers in arms remember him still.
The most famous amongst them, the then Air Chief, did his own bit in his own way to commemorate his 18th martyrdom anniversary.
https://twitter.com/CestMoiz/status/1085564295872679937
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Squadron Leader Saurabh Raghuvanshi, VM
Seven years today since this guardian angel our ours fell from the skies
Squadron Leader Saurabh Raghuvanshi, VM
Seven years today since this guardian angel our ours fell from the skies
https://twitter.com/shubham_jain999/status/1265528367111122944
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^^ His story.
Bird hit while preparing for landing. Steered away from populated areas, sacrificing himself in the process.
^^ His story.
Bird hit while preparing for landing. Steered away from populated areas, sacrificing himself in the process.
https://twitter.com/shubham_jain999/status/1265662480715378690
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Major Rahul Singh, Rashtriya Rifles, deployed along Line of Control in Machhil Sector.
Complained of severe chest pain during patrolling and succumbed while undergoing medical treatment this day two years ago.
Major Rahul Singh, Rashtriya Rifles, deployed along Line of Control in Machhil Sector.
Complained of severe chest pain during patrolling and succumbed while undergoing medical treatment this day two years ago.
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'Grinders' of the 18th Battalion that fell enroute to victory at the formidable Tololing Massif, this day 22 years ago.
'Grinders' of the 18th Battalion that fell enroute to victory at the formidable Tololing Massif, this day 22 years ago.
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Sqn Ldr Pundir, Flt Lt Muhilan, Sgt Sahu and Sgt PVNR Prasad.
Crew of the IAF Mi-17 shot down in Tololing during the Kargil War this day in 1999 by an American missile, apparently supplied to Afghan Mujahideen via Pakistan.
Sqn Ldr Pundir, Flt Lt Muhilan, Sgt Sahu and Sgt PVNR Prasad.
Crew of the IAF Mi-17 shot down in Tololing during the Kargil War this day in 1999 by an American missile, apparently supplied to Afghan Mujahideen via Pakistan.
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NINE men of CG Police, lost in a single incident this day 14 years ago.
A LOT of lessons to be learnt at all levels.
NINE men of CG Police, lost in a single incident this day 14 years ago.
A LOT of lessons to be learnt at all levels.
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Himveer of Third Battalion, The ITBP.
Martyred this day 16 years ago.
God bless his soul ..
Himveer of Third Battalion, The ITBP.
Martyred this day 16 years ago.
God bless his soul ..
https://twitter.com/ITBP_official/status/1398268710310191111
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The Hero of Batalik.
Fell in Kargil, leading from the front in days when info about enemy was still sketchy.
A real Tiger ..
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The Hero of Batalik.
Fell in Kargil, leading from the front in days when info about enemy was still sketchy.
A real Tiger ..
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Maj Sarvanan - Even after death, his body lay staking claim on land that was rightfully HIS, till it was recovered when own troops could finally reach where he did, 37 days later
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Maj Sarvanan - Even after death, his body lay staking claim on land that was rightfully HIS, till it was recovered when own troops could finally reach where he did, 37 days later
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Naik Ganesh & Sepoy Pramod, who too lay in snow and rocks of Batalik with their platoon commander, Maj Sarvanan for 45 days.
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Naik Ganesh & Sepoy Pramod, who too lay in snow and rocks of Batalik with their platoon commander, Maj Sarvanan for 45 days.
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Naik Shatrughan - sole survivor who told the story of Maj Sarvanan & his buddies.
Died later of injuries suffered in the attack.
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Naik Shatrughan - sole survivor who told the story of Maj Sarvanan & his buddies.
Died later of injuries suffered in the attack.
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Without knowing it beforehand, Maj 'Genghis' Sarvanan had taken on an enemy entrenched in well fortified bunkers. He very nearly reached his objective before he was martyred.
What fine men, these, that came into their own that summer.
Hats off indeed.
Without knowing it beforehand, Maj 'Genghis' Sarvanan had taken on an enemy entrenched in well fortified bunkers. He very nearly reached his objective before he was martyred.
What fine men, these, that came into their own that summer.
Hats off indeed.
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Sixth martyrdom anniversary of this Chhattisgarh Policeman. Felled by 'Gandhians With Guns' in Sukma
Sixth martyrdom anniversary of this Chhattisgarh Policeman. Felled by 'Gandhians With Guns' in Sukma
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2Lt SS Poondir and the 19 men of 19 Kumaon who perished in an avalanche in #Siachen this day in 1984
#LestWeForget
2Lt SS Poondir and the 19 men of 19 Kumaon who perished in an avalanche in #Siachen this day in 1984
#LestWeForget
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2Lt Rajiv Pandey, Vir Chakra (Posth) and his ten men, who were martyred in the first attempt to take the Qaid Post in Siachen, this day in 1987
It was using ropes fixed by them before they fell, that Bana Singh ultimately succeeded.
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2Lt Rajiv Pandey, Vir Chakra (Posth) and his ten men, who were martyred in the first attempt to take the Qaid Post in Siachen, this day in 1987
It was using ropes fixed by them before they fell, that Bana Singh ultimately succeeded.
#LestWeForget
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Sepoy Emmanuel Tigga, First Battalion The Bihar Regiment
This Vir Bihari, in the prime of his youth, sacrificed himself for the sake of his Comrades and his leader during an encounter with terrorists during Op Rakshak in Punjab, this day in 1992
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Sepoy Emmanuel Tigga, First Battalion The Bihar Regiment
This Vir Bihari, in the prime of his youth, sacrificed himself for the sake of his Comrades and his leader during an encounter with terrorists during Op Rakshak in Punjab, this day in 1992
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Cannot help but going thru this obit over and over again.
What a crazy day that would have been - a young Veer Bihari lad in a mad charge, taking down FOUR Khalistani terrorists and ensuring dispatch of two more before he fell ..
Cannot help but going thru this obit over and over again.
What a crazy day that would have been - a young Veer Bihari lad in a mad charge, taking down FOUR Khalistani terrorists and ensuring dispatch of two more before he fell ..
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Reminds me of a few lines I've tweeted many times before -
Life, to be sure,
Is nothing much to lose,
But young men think it is,
And we were young ..
God bless young Emmanuel and the thousands like him who've sacrificed themselves for us ..
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Reminds me of a few lines I've tweeted many times before -
Life, to be sure,
Is nothing much to lose,
But young men think it is,
And we were young ..
God bless young Emmanuel and the thousands like him who've sacrificed themselves for us ..
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Such simple words, perfectly sum up the madness of an encounter that wouldn't have lasted more than a few minutes, yet whoever wrote these, captures it in a way that is indescribable.
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Such simple words, perfectly sum up the madness of an encounter that wouldn't have lasted more than a few minutes, yet whoever wrote these, captures it in a way that is indescribable.
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Yes, young Emmanuel died so that his colleagues.. his brothers.. could live and fight; and WIN.
Earned a Mentioned in Despatches in the process.
He rests here, all of 26 yrs (age mentioned incorrectly in the obit above).
God bless this young warrior's soul.
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Yes, young Emmanuel died so that his colleagues.. his brothers.. could live and fight; and WIN.
Earned a Mentioned in Despatches in the process.
He rests here, all of 26 yrs (age mentioned incorrectly in the obit above).
God bless this young warrior's soul.
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Sub Harphool Singh Kulhari, 17 JAT
Fell in Op Vijay on 30 May 1999, at the head of a valiant, victorious charge
Sub Harphool Singh Kulhari, 17 JAT
Fell in Op Vijay on 30 May 1999, at the head of a valiant, victorious charge
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Seventh martyrdom anniversary of this martyr, who fell for the motherland in Narayanpur, Chhattisgarh
Seventh martyrdom anniversary of this martyr, who fell for the motherland in Narayanpur, Chhattisgarh
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Col RR Gaur, CO 9 SikhLI.
This Tiger fell leading from the front during the dirtiest days of J&K Ops in 1995
Col RR Gaur, CO 9 SikhLI.
This Tiger fell leading from the front during the dirtiest days of J&K Ops in 1995
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Along with their Tiger, four more Singhs of Ninth Battalion The Sikh Light Infantry too made the supreme sacrifice this day 26 years ago.
#LestWeForget
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Along with their Tiger, four more Singhs of Ninth Battalion The Sikh Light Infantry too made the supreme sacrifice this day 26 years ago.
#LestWeForget
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Veer Biharis, who fell enroute to Tololing Top right behind their leader, Maj Sarvanan, this day in 1999
(Looks like all names have been erroneously printed the same)
Veer Biharis, who fell enroute to Tololing Top right behind their leader, Maj Sarvanan, this day in 1999
(Looks like all names have been erroneously printed the same)
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Maj Rajesh Adhikari, Maha Vir Chakra (Posthumous) - Hero of Tololing - fell on 30 May 1999, leading his troops from the front, advancing relentlessly through a blaze of enemy fire.
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Maj Rajesh Adhikari, Maha Vir Chakra (Posthumous) - Hero of Tololing - fell on 30 May 1999, leading his troops from the front, advancing relentlessly through a blaze of enemy fire.
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Adhikari was leading the central arm of three 10-man teams trying to capture a position at more than 15,000 feet. He led his team with great tact and skill and ensured that they came as close to their objective as they could, despite the well entrenched enemy.
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Adhikari was leading the central arm of three 10-man teams trying to capture a position at more than 15,000 feet. He led his team with great tact and skill and ensured that they came as close to their objective as they could, despite the well entrenched enemy.
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Remember, info about the enemy was still sketchy at that stage. Pakis were there in much greater numbers and with much greater preparation than what was assumed.
Yet, young officers like Rajesh Adhikari & their equally ferocious men climbed up uncomplainingly.
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Remember, info about the enemy was still sketchy at that stage. Pakis were there in much greater numbers and with much greater preparation than what was assumed.
Yet, young officers like Rajesh Adhikari & their equally ferocious men climbed up uncomplainingly.
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Not just that, they also achieved successes beyond anyone's wildest expectations.
Major Adhikari was mortally wounded enroute to his objective, yet he refused to be evacuated and continued to lead his men against withering enemy fire.
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Not just that, they also achieved successes beyond anyone's wildest expectations.
Major Adhikari was mortally wounded enroute to his objective, yet he refused to be evacuated and continued to lead his men against withering enemy fire.
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Not just that, but despite his grievous injuries, he still led the physical assault on yet another bunker and dispatched the Paakis manning it.
Finally, he fell, lifeless, but even in death he had ensured a foothold just 20 metres short of the objective.
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Not just that, but despite his grievous injuries, he still led the physical assault on yet another bunker and dispatched the Paakis manning it.
Finally, he fell, lifeless, but even in death he had ensured a foothold just 20 metres short of the objective.
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It was a foothold that would facilitate the ultimate capture of his objective and finally, the Tololing Massif itself by his brothers of 18 Grenadiers.
Btw, he wasn't even originally from 18 Grenadiers - he had been commissioned into the Mechanised Infantry.
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It was a foothold that would facilitate the ultimate capture of his objective and finally, the Tololing Massif itself by his brothers of 18 Grenadiers.
Btw, he wasn't even originally from 18 Grenadiers - he had been commissioned into the Mechanised Infantry.
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That summer he was on an attachment with the infantry battalion, 18 Grenadiers. Yet he gave it his all, and vice versa too - his men too gave their all under his leadership.
Such were the folks that ensured victory that summer at such insane altitudes.
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That summer he was on an attachment with the infantry battalion, 18 Grenadiers. Yet he gave it his all, and vice versa too - his men too gave their all under his leadership.
Such were the folks that ensured victory that summer at such insane altitudes.
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A valiant Kumaoni by birth, he fell just 11 days short of his first wedding anniversary, with an unread letter from his wife in his pocket, that he had said that he planned to read later, in peace, after the operation.
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A valiant Kumaoni by birth, he fell just 11 days short of his first wedding anniversary, with an unread letter from his wife in his pocket, that he had said that he planned to read later, in peace, after the operation.
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Sadly, he never got the chance. That night three teams of 10 men began their assault. Adhikari led the central team, three metres ahead of his men.
Hit on the chest, he grimly drove forward. The bunker fell, but Adhikari lay dead 20m short of his objective.
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Sadly, he never got the chance. That night three teams of 10 men began their assault. Adhikari led the central team, three metres ahead of his men.
Hit on the chest, he grimly drove forward. The bunker fell, but Adhikari lay dead 20m short of his objective.
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His mortal remains were finally recovered about a week later & sent back to his family in Nainital.
A screenshot of his MVC citation, sourced from Wikipedia.
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His mortal remains were finally recovered about a week later & sent back to his family in Nainital.
A screenshot of his MVC citation, sourced from Wikipedia.
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Nk Birender Singh and L/Nk Rajender Kumar Yadav, Sena Medal.
Also martyred with Maj Rajesh Adhikari this day in 1999
#LestWeForget
Nk Birender Singh and L/Nk Rajender Kumar Yadav, Sena Medal.
Also martyred with Maj Rajesh Adhikari this day in 1999
#LestWeForget
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Martyrs of ITBP - 30 May
Martyrs of ITBP - 30 May
https://twitter.com/ITBP_official/status/869416776290902016
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30 May
Refer a few tweets above, the boys of 1 Bihar were, in all probability, martyred at Jubar, not Tololing
30 May
Refer a few tweets above, the boys of 1 Bihar were, in all probability, martyred at Jubar, not Tololing
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These Khalsas of Gobind fell fighting in the same valley that their forefathers had captured some generations ago
These Khalsas of Gobind fell fighting in the same valley that their forefathers had captured some generations ago
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The two officers & 17 DSC/DFS boys martyred fighting the blaze in Pulgaon Ammo Depot this day five years ago.
As good as forgotten.
The bureaucracy KNEW things weren't fine, yet they slept on it.
NO such ba$tard will be tried for murder.
indianexpress.com/article/india/…
The two officers & 17 DSC/DFS boys martyred fighting the blaze in Pulgaon Ammo Depot this day five years ago.
As good as forgotten.
The bureaucracy KNEW things weren't fine, yet they slept on it.
NO such ba$tard will be tried for murder.
indianexpress.com/article/india/…
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Names and faces of the two officers who led from the front, fighting the deadly blaze in order to ensure safety of the rest of the deadly ammunition stored next to it.
Saved an entire town, but gave up their lives in the process.
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Names and faces of the two officers who led from the front, fighting the deadly blaze in order to ensure safety of the rest of the deadly ammunition stored next to it.
Saved an entire town, but gave up their lives in the process.
https://twitter.com/FlagsOfHonour/status/1267417515417726977
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Four DSC and 13 Defence Fire Safety personnel too died fighting the deadly blaze. Names seem to be lost forever
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Four DSC and 13 Defence Fire Safety personnel too died fighting the deadly blaze. Names seem to be lost forever
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31 May
Group Captain Manmohan Bir Singh Talwar, Maha Vir Chakra.
This veteran of the 1971 war passed away this day two years ago.
God Bless his soul
31 May
Group Captain Manmohan Bir Singh Talwar, Maha Vir Chakra.
This veteran of the 1971 war passed away this day two years ago.
God Bless his soul
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In memory of Vir Biharis of the Tenth & the Eleventh Battalions, The Bihar Regiment, on their Raising Day.
In memory of Vir Biharis of the Tenth & the Eleventh Battalions, The Bihar Regiment, on their Raising Day.
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Martyrs of 17 JAT - yet another Paltan that covered itself with glory in the Kargil War. Just try and count the number of names if you can ..
Martyrs of 17 JAT - yet another Paltan that covered itself with glory in the Kargil War. Just try and count the number of names if you can ..
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Martyrs of 212 Rocket Regiment (Kargil), remembered on the occasion of the 38th Raising Day of the unit.
Fell in Op Rakshak & Op Vijay respectively.
Martyrs of 212 Rocket Regiment (Kargil), remembered on the occasion of the 38th Raising Day of the unit.
Fell in Op Rakshak & Op Vijay respectively.
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Even as war raged in Kargil, good folks in Valley still carried on fighting the 'other' war against enemies of the Nation ..
Even as war raged in Kargil, good folks in Valley still carried on fighting the 'other' war against enemies of the Nation ..
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This day in 1999, Lt Col R Vishwanathan, 18 Grenadiers, wrote a letter to his wife.
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This day in 1999, Lt Col R Vishwanathan, 18 Grenadiers, wrote a letter to his wife.
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It was crisp and to the point: 'I am proceeding to an unknown destination. It could be dangerous.'
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It was crisp and to the point: 'I am proceeding to an unknown destination. It could be dangerous.'
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He didn't get to post it.
However, Mrs Jalaja did receive the letter four days later, along with his bullet ridden body.
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He didn't get to post it.
However, Mrs Jalaja did receive the letter four days later, along with his bullet ridden body.
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That night, Vishwanathan had been on a leader's mission. Three of his men lay dead on the route to Tololing Top.
He HAD to retrieve them.
It was the least he could do.
Leading from the front this night, he crawled up towards the well entrenched enemy.
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That night, Vishwanathan had been on a leader's mission. Three of his men lay dead on the route to Tololing Top.
He HAD to retrieve them.
It was the least he could do.
Leading from the front this night, he crawled up towards the well entrenched enemy.
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The enemy wasn't a fool either. He had catered for every possibility in order to safeguard his positions.
ALL, except one - sheer guts of the Indian armymen hell-bent upon throwing him back to the hell hole he called home.
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The enemy wasn't a fool either. He had catered for every possibility in order to safeguard his positions.
ALL, except one - sheer guts of the Indian armymen hell-bent upon throwing him back to the hell hole he called home.
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Vishwanathan too did his bit in gaining vital ground, building upon what his comrades had achieved a few days earlier.
He captured three enemy bunkers before bullet injuries on the thigh and groin stopped him.
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Vishwanathan too did his bit in gaining vital ground, building upon what his comrades had achieved a few days earlier.
He captured three enemy bunkers before bullet injuries on the thigh and groin stopped him.
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First aid didn't work and Lt Col Ramakrishnan Vishwanathan breathed his last while being evacuated to Dras. This brave son of Mother India died in a part of country that couldn't possibly have been much farther from his native Kerala.
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First aid didn't work and Lt Col Ramakrishnan Vishwanathan breathed his last while being evacuated to Dras. This brave son of Mother India died in a part of country that couldn't possibly have been much farther from his native Kerala.
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He was the highest ranking officer that fell in the Kargil War.
Photo: Lt Col Vishwanathan on his final journey homewards, atop shoulders of his brothers in arms, who too had put themselves in the line of fire right behind their valiant leader.
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He was the highest ranking officer that fell in the Kargil War.
Photo: Lt Col Vishwanathan on his final journey homewards, atop shoulders of his brothers in arms, who too had put themselves in the line of fire right behind their valiant leader.
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A grateful Nation bestowed the Vir Chakra upon him.
Photo: Mrs Jalaja Vishwanathan receives her husband's Vir Chakra from the President of India
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A grateful Nation bestowed the Vir Chakra upon him.
Photo: Mrs Jalaja Vishwanathan receives her husband's Vir Chakra from the President of India
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Capt PV Vikram, Sena Medal
This Gunner fell along with two of his buddies, supporting his infantrymen during the #KargilWar
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Capt PV Vikram, Sena Medal
This Gunner fell along with two of his buddies, supporting his infantrymen during the #KargilWar
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Memories of Capt PV Vikram
Memories of Capt PV Vikram
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Refer a few tweets above.
Lt Col R Vishwanathan, VrC(P) wasn't the only 'Grinder' of the 18th Battalion who fell on the night of 2/3 June 1999.
5 more of his men fell with him that night.
2 more VrC and 3 Sena Medals were earned that night.
God Bless their souls
Refer a few tweets above.
Lt Col R Vishwanathan, VrC(P) wasn't the only 'Grinder' of the 18th Battalion who fell on the night of 2/3 June 1999.
5 more of his men fell with him that night.
2 more VrC and 3 Sena Medals were earned that night.
God Bless their souls
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Refer above tweet. Here is the story of Lance Hav Ram Kumar, Vir Chakra (Posth), 18 Grenadiers.
Fell during an assault on Tololing on night 02/03 June 1999, at a piece of INDIAN land 15,000 feet above sea level.
As part of the assault group, Ram Kumar..
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Refer above tweet. Here is the story of Lance Hav Ram Kumar, Vir Chakra (Posth), 18 Grenadiers.
Fell during an assault on Tololing on night 02/03 June 1999, at a piece of INDIAN land 15,000 feet above sea level.
As part of the assault group, Ram Kumar..
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.. was at the head of the attack. When they encountered a machine gun bunker, Ram Kumar volunteered to clear it and started crawling towards it. The three Packies manning the bunker brought down heavy fire on Ram Kumar.
Undaunted, he kept ..
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.. was at the head of the attack. When they encountered a machine gun bunker, Ram Kumar volunteered to clear it and started crawling towards it. The three Packies manning the bunker brought down heavy fire on Ram Kumar.
Undaunted, he kept ..
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.. closing in with his increasingly panicking prey who threw everything they had, on him.
Finally, the inevitable happened. As he came close, two bullets found their mark, injuring him in shoulder and waist.
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.. closing in with his increasingly panicking prey who threw everything they had, on him.
Finally, the inevitable happened. As he came close, two bullets found their mark, injuring him in shoulder and waist.
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Unmindful of his injuries, this Param Vir crawled his way closer to the enemy and lobbed a grenade inside the bunker, killing one Paki instantaneously. The other two, however, managed to rush out.
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Unmindful of his injuries, this Param Vir crawled his way closer to the enemy and lobbed a grenade inside the bunker, killing one Paki instantaneously. The other two, however, managed to rush out.
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What followed was an insane hand to hand combat in which a blood soaked Ram Kumar dispatched these two back to their maker for daring to set foot on HIS Motherland, as also paving the way for his brothers to eventually recapture Tololing.
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What followed was an insane hand to hand combat in which a blood soaked Ram Kumar dispatched these two back to their maker for daring to set foot on HIS Motherland, as also paving the way for his brothers to eventually recapture Tololing.
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Task successfully accomplished, Lance Havaldar Ram Kumar left for his heavenly abode soon.
A grateful Nation bestowed the Vir Chakra upon its brave son, for his supreme sacrifice.
God Bless his soul
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Task successfully accomplished, Lance Havaldar Ram Kumar left for his heavenly abode soon.
A grateful Nation bestowed the Vir Chakra upon its brave son, for his supreme sacrifice.
God Bless his soul
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Martyred on 03 Jun 2007, fighting to maintain the sanctity of the Nation's borders
Martyred on 03 Jun 2007, fighting to maintain the sanctity of the Nation's borders
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Nk Dipak Maity and Gunner Manivannan G, martyred in the terror attack on their convoy in Qazigund this day four years ago.
Nk Dipak Maity and Gunner Manivannan G, martyred in the terror attack on their convoy in Qazigund this day four years ago.
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2Lt PM Raman, Ashok Chakra (P), Third Battalion The Sikh Light Infantry
Fell fighting for the motherland, this day 65 years ago, in a nondescript place about as far away from his place of birth as could be.
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2Lt PM Raman, Ashok Chakra (P), Third Battalion The Sikh Light Infantry
Fell fighting for the motherland, this day 65 years ago, in a nondescript place about as far away from his place of birth as could be.
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^^His story
Just try and imagine the sight - A young Thambi warrior leading Khalsas in a fight to the finish against Naga insurgents ..
MUST READ
coloursofglory.org/outnumbered-15…
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^^His story
Just try and imagine the sight - A young Thambi warrior leading Khalsas in a fight to the finish against Naga insurgents ..
MUST READ
coloursofglory.org/outnumbered-15…
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Major Mehta Singh, Kirti Chakra(P), 3 SikhLI, who also fell with his ward, 2Lt Raman this day 65 years ago, when he chose to charge headlong into the 550+ Naga rebels and physically linked up with 2Lt Raman, breaking the ambush.
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Major Mehta Singh, Kirti Chakra(P), 3 SikhLI, who also fell with his ward, 2Lt Raman this day 65 years ago, when he chose to charge headlong into the 550+ Naga rebels and physically linked up with 2Lt Raman, breaking the ambush.
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Sep Gurtej Singh, Shaurya Chakra (Posth), 16 RR (Sikh Regiment)
This brave Khalsa of Gobind fell in Poonch this day in 2003, dispatching two terrorists in a most audacious encounter
Sep Gurtej Singh, Shaurya Chakra (Posth), 16 RR (Sikh Regiment)
This brave Khalsa of Gobind fell in Poonch this day in 2003, dispatching two terrorists in a most audacious encounter
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Two years already.
Remember them, anyone?
Two years already.
Remember them, anyone?
https://twitter.com/FlagsOfHonour/status/1400384196535668738
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04 Jun
Six years since the ambush in Manipur claimed 16 men of 6 Dogra.
They were avenged shortly thereafter, by a team led by a Manipuri officer
04 Jun
Six years since the ambush in Manipur claimed 16 men of 6 Dogra.
They were avenged shortly thereafter, by a team led by a Manipuri officer
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04 Jun
A total of 18 men were lost that day.
Here are their names and faces .. fathers, brothers, sons, friends, husbands ..
04 Jun
A total of 18 men were lost that day.
Here are their names and faces .. fathers, brothers, sons, friends, husbands ..
https://twitter.com/FlagsOfHonour/status/1268384416406974470?s=19
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04 Jun
CISF boys, martyred in the line of duty 18 years ago
#LestWeForget
04 Jun
CISF boys, martyred in the line of duty 18 years ago
#LestWeForget
https://twitter.com/CISFHQrs/status/871243049707253763
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04 Jun
The Khalsas of 1 Sikh that fell this day in 1948 in the battle for Mir Kalsi Ridge ahead of Tithwal.
30 against 200.
Yet they prevailed.
Here's the story of that day. Gave me goosebumps just typing it.
Must Read.
04 Jun
The Khalsas of 1 Sikh that fell this day in 1948 in the battle for Mir Kalsi Ridge ahead of Tithwal.
30 against 200.
Yet they prevailed.
Here's the story of that day. Gave me goosebumps just typing it.
Must Read.
https://twitter.com/CestMoiz/status/1268553509114388480
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Boys of 62nd Bn CRPF, martyred in the war against Red terror this day 14 years ago
Boys of 62nd Bn CRPF, martyred in the war against Red terror this day 14 years ago
https://twitter.com/crpfindia/status/871435749073199107
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Nk Bachittar Singh, Vir Chakra (Posthumous).
Martyred this day, during opening stages of the 1965 war.
Here's his story ..
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Nk Bachittar Singh, Vir Chakra (Posthumous).
Martyred this day, during opening stages of the 1965 war.
Here's his story ..
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He attained martyrdom in a most audacious attack on Kala Pahar (West of Kargil) by 1 Guards. Pakis put up fierce resistance at those insane altitudes, but still came up short in front of the Indian infantryman - gunner combo.
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He attained martyrdom in a most audacious attack on Kala Pahar (West of Kargil) by 1 Guards. Pakis put up fierce resistance at those insane altitudes, but still came up short in front of the Indian infantryman - gunner combo.
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Three and a half hours was all it took the Indian Army to evict them in an engagement which soon degenerated into a hand to hand fight.
It was here that Bachittar Singh proved his mettle.
This Khalsa of Gobind was right there in the front, doing his bit in ..
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Three and a half hours was all it took the Indian Army to evict them in an engagement which soon degenerated into a hand to hand fight.
It was here that Bachittar Singh proved his mettle.
This Khalsa of Gobind was right there in the front, doing his bit in ..
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.. evicting the Paakis that had dared set foot on his motherland, making the supreme sacrifice in the process. But before he fell, he had made enough of an impact on the battlefield to earn his Vir Chakra
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.. evicting the Paakis that had dared set foot on his motherland, making the supreme sacrifice in the process. But before he fell, he had made enough of an impact on the battlefield to earn his Vir Chakra
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The six other men of 1 Guards who too fell early in the morning along with Bachittar Singh while recapturing Kala Pahar, this day 56 years ago.
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The six other men of 1 Guards who too fell early in the morning along with Bachittar Singh while recapturing Kala Pahar, this day 56 years ago.
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Air Commodore Sanjai Chauhan, martyred when his Jaguar crashed this day three years ago in Kutch, Mundra (Gujarat).
Air Commodore Sanjai Chauhan, martyred when his Jaguar crashed this day three years ago in Kutch, Mundra (Gujarat).
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Major Surinder Singh, Vir Chakra (Marnoparant), 16th Battalion The Rajputana Rifles.
Martyred this day in 1989, while leading from the front during Operation Pawan, a sadly forgotten war that took thousands of sons of Mother India.
Major Surinder Singh, Vir Chakra (Marnoparant), 16th Battalion The Rajputana Rifles.
Martyred this day in 1989, while leading from the front during Operation Pawan, a sadly forgotten war that took thousands of sons of Mother India.
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Havildar Mathiazhagan P, The Madras Regiment.
Martyred in the line of duty along the LoC in Subderbani Sector this day last year.
Havildar Mathiazhagan P, The Madras Regiment.
Martyred in the line of duty along the LoC in Subderbani Sector this day last year.
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Died fighting separatists in Sukma in 2008
One of many that have fallen in the war over the years
Died fighting separatists in Sukma in 2008
One of many that have fallen in the war over the years
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CT/GD Balbir Singh, 33 Bn BSF.
Martyred this day 31 years ago, fighting terror in Punjab
CT/GD Balbir Singh, 33 Bn BSF.
Martyred this day 31 years ago, fighting terror in Punjab
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Martyrs of 11th Battalion The Rajputana Rifles.
Fine men that fell in line of duty over the years.
One Ashok Chakra, One Kirti Chakra, FOUR Vir Chakras and three Shaurya Chakras.
One hell of a fighting outfit, this!
Martyrs of 11th Battalion The Rajputana Rifles.
Fine men that fell in line of duty over the years.
One Ashok Chakra, One Kirti Chakra, FOUR Vir Chakras and three Shaurya Chakras.
One hell of a fighting outfit, this!
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The above names include Capt Haneefuddin, Vir Chakra (Posthumous), who fell this day in 1999.
The battlefield where he fell is today called Sub Sector Haneef, in his honour.
Here's his story ..
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The above names include Capt Haneefuddin, Vir Chakra (Posthumous), who fell this day in 1999.
The battlefield where he fell is today called Sub Sector Haneef, in his honour.
Here's his story ..
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Capt Haneefuddin, 11 RajRif
Chose to hold on to HIS land and fight to the end in Turtuk at an altitude of 18000 feet above sea level, where let alone fighting, even breathing is a major exercise.
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Capt Haneefuddin, 11 RajRif
Chose to hold on to HIS land and fight to the end in Turtuk at an altitude of 18000 feet above sea level, where let alone fighting, even breathing is a major exercise.
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However, this day in 1999, Capt Haneef and his Rajputs did exactly this.
Armed only with small arms, they held enemy hordes at bay till they ran out of ammunition, laying down their lives in the process.
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However, this day in 1999, Capt Haneef and his Rajputs did exactly this.
Armed only with small arms, they held enemy hordes at bay till they ran out of ammunition, laying down their lives in the process.
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24 year old Haneef from Delhi was a young man full of life. A singer / musician par excellence, he'd just started a band in his Paltan.
A dashing young man, he was crowned 'Mr Shivaji' while doing his graduation at Shivaji College, Delhi.
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24 year old Haneef from Delhi was a young man full of life. A singer / musician par excellence, he'd just started a band in his Paltan.
A dashing young man, he was crowned 'Mr Shivaji' while doing his graduation at Shivaji College, Delhi.
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Commissioned into the army on 7 June 1997, this day in 1999 he'd completed exactly 2 yrs of service when he volunteered to lead a special mission patrol to occupy a post at 18,500 feet in Turtuk in order to get a commanding view of enemy dispositions & his ..
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Commissioned into the army on 7 June 1997, this day in 1999 he'd completed exactly 2 yrs of service when he volunteered to lead a special mission patrol to occupy a post at 18,500 feet in Turtuk in order to get a commanding view of enemy dispositions & his ..
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.. movements across the LoC.
Enroute, he and his boys came under effective fire while advancing in sub zero temperature along a razor sharp ridge.
Haneef bore the brunt of the fire but in spite of grave injuries, took position & returned fire, in order to ..
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.. movements across the LoC.
Enroute, he and his boys came under effective fire while advancing in sub zero temperature along a razor sharp ridge.
Haneef bore the brunt of the fire but in spite of grave injuries, took position & returned fire, in order to ..
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.. extricate his pinned down patrol.
Hit repeatedly by small arms and arty fire, he kept the enemy engaged, enabling his men to reach a safer location.
In doing so, he made the supreme sacrifice, earning a Vir Chakra.
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.. extricate his pinned down patrol.
Hit repeatedly by small arms and arty fire, he kept the enemy engaged, enabling his men to reach a safer location.
In doing so, he made the supreme sacrifice, earning a Vir Chakra.
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His glorious martyrdom left an indelible mark on the battlefield which was renamed Sub Sector Haneef in his memory by the Indian Army.
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His glorious martyrdom left an indelible mark on the battlefield which was renamed Sub Sector Haneef in his memory by the Indian Army.
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Three tweets from #ThoseThatWait series.
MUST SEE.
Good parenting is indeed a great contributing factor that goes into the making of heroes
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Three tweets from #ThoseThatWait series.
MUST SEE.
Good parenting is indeed a great contributing factor that goes into the making of heroes
https://twitter.com/CestMoiz/status/739794571438084096
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Video: Final homecoming of Captain Haneefuddin Mohammad, Vir Chakra (Marnoparant)
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Video: Final homecoming of Captain Haneefuddin Mohammad, Vir Chakra (Marnoparant)
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Also to fall that day with their young leader, Capt Haneefuddin Mohammad, were Naib Subedar Mangej Singh, Vir Chakra (Posth) and Rifleman Parvesh.
These men of 11 RajRif KNEW it was a suicidal mission that they had volunteered for.
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Also to fall that day with their young leader, Capt Haneefuddin Mohammad, were Naib Subedar Mangej Singh, Vir Chakra (Posth) and Rifleman Parvesh.
These men of 11 RajRif KNEW it was a suicidal mission that they had volunteered for.
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The orders were dangerously simple - take a day patrol, DRAW FIRE and then observe the enemy, from closer distance and find out their dispositions in order to prepare for eventual capture of Point 5720.
Yes, they were to make themselves as LIVE BAIT to find ..
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The orders were dangerously simple - take a day patrol, DRAW FIRE and then observe the enemy, from closer distance and find out their dispositions in order to prepare for eventual capture of Point 5720.
Yes, they were to make themselves as LIVE BAIT to find ..
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.. how the enemy was deployed.
Accompanied by Naib Subedar Mangej Singh and a few soldiers of the Ghatak Platoon, Haneef's patrol skirted the Karchan Glacier and reached approximately 200m close to the enemy, when they were caught in heavy automatic fire.
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.. how the enemy was deployed.
Accompanied by Naib Subedar Mangej Singh and a few soldiers of the Ghatak Platoon, Haneef's patrol skirted the Karchan Glacier and reached approximately 200m close to the enemy, when they were caught in heavy automatic fire.
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Though the patrol was able to fulfill its task, identify eight enemy bunkers and obtain details of deployment of automatic weapons, without which later attacks wouldn't have been successful, the brave, young and gallant Haneefuddin, Nb Sub Mangej Singh and ..
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Though the patrol was able to fulfill its task, identify eight enemy bunkers and obtain details of deployment of automatic weapons, without which later attacks wouldn't have been successful, the brave, young and gallant Haneefuddin, Nb Sub Mangej Singh and ..
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.. Rifleman Parvesh were fatally wounded.
They had reached so close to the enemy that an initial attempt on 6th June to recover their bodies failed.
In fact it was only on night 17-18 July that the bodies of Capt Haneefuddin and Rifleman Parvesh could be ..
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.. Rifleman Parvesh were fatally wounded.
They had reached so close to the enemy that an initial attempt on 6th June to recover their bodies failed.
In fact it was only on night 17-18 July that the bodies of Capt Haneefuddin and Rifleman Parvesh could be ..
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.. retrieved by their comrades while crawling under enemy fire, while that of Nb Sub Mangej could only be extricated after the capture of Point 5590 on 04 August 1999.
God Bless their souls ..
Jai Hind
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.. retrieved by their comrades while crawling under enemy fire, while that of Nb Sub Mangej could only be extricated after the capture of Point 5590 on 04 August 1999.
God Bless their souls ..
Jai Hind
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This 'Grinder' of Utkrisht Unnees fell in the faraway battlefields of Sri Lanka, this day 32 years ago.
This 'Grinder' of Utkrisht Unnees fell in the faraway battlefields of Sri Lanka, this day 32 years ago.
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2Lt Ramesh Rawat. This young lad from Pauri, Garhwal was martyred in Sri Lanka this day 32 years ago, far away from his home.
2Lt Ramesh Rawat. This young lad from Pauri, Garhwal was martyred in Sri Lanka this day 32 years ago, far away from his home.
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Brothers in arms consigned him to the eternal flame on the battlefield itself; only his ashes making it back home ..
Om Shanti ..
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Brothers in arms consigned him to the eternal flame on the battlefield itself; only his ashes making it back home ..
Om Shanti ..
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This one from 11 RajRif was martyred during the darkest days of the Kashmir insurgency, 29 years ago, earning a Sena Medal (Gallantry), in the process
This one from 11 RajRif was martyred during the darkest days of the Kashmir insurgency, 29 years ago, earning a Sena Medal (Gallantry), in the process
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Hav Manzoor Ahmed Beigh, Territorial Army.
This unarmed soldier was murdered by terrorists when on leave to celebrate Eid with his family at his home in Sadoora (Anantnag) this day two years ago.
Hav Manzoor Ahmed Beigh, Territorial Army.
This unarmed soldier was murdered by terrorists when on leave to celebrate Eid with his family at his home in Sadoora (Anantnag) this day two years ago.
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Maj Rushikesh Vallabh Bhai Ramani, Sena Medal (Posth), 23 Punjab
It took 12 bullets to stop him on the night of 06/07 June 2009 in Kupwara.
Here's his story ..
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Maj Rushikesh Vallabh Bhai Ramani, Sena Medal (Posth), 23 Punjab
It took 12 bullets to stop him on the night of 06/07 June 2009 in Kupwara.
Here's his story ..
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Deployed on the Line of Control ahead of Kupwara, Rushikesh, when intel came of a possible infiltration attempt through his area, Rushikesh planned an operation to thwart the same.
Towards midnight of 06-07 Jun 2009, Major RV Ramani noticed a group of ..
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Deployed on the Line of Control ahead of Kupwara, Rushikesh, when intel came of a possible infiltration attempt through his area, Rushikesh planned an operation to thwart the same.
Towards midnight of 06-07 Jun 2009, Major RV Ramani noticed a group of ..
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.. five terrorists trying to stealthily infiltrate past the 'Gulab' post near the LoC.
Thanks to the intel and good planning, Rushikesh & his men were able to establish contact with the terrorists about an hour past midnight.
An intense firefight soon ensued.
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.. five terrorists trying to stealthily infiltrate past the 'Gulab' post near the LoC.
Thanks to the intel and good planning, Rushikesh & his men were able to establish contact with the terrorists about an hour past midnight.
An intense firefight soon ensued.
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The terrorists tried their best to flee from the trap that Rushikesh and his boys of the Longewala fame 23 Punjab had laid, but it was a lost cause.
Yet, the night was dark, the forests in the area thick and a heavy downpour to add to the challenges.
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The terrorists tried their best to flee from the trap that Rushikesh and his boys of the Longewala fame 23 Punjab had laid, but it was a lost cause.
Yet, the night was dark, the forests in the area thick and a heavy downpour to add to the challenges.
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Difficult as the operation was, thanks to the adverse conditions, Rushikesh didn't let them break contact, even at the cost of getting separated from the rest of his team in the midst of the intense engagement.
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Difficult as the operation was, thanks to the adverse conditions, Rushikesh didn't let them break contact, even at the cost of getting separated from the rest of his team in the midst of the intense engagement.
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Resultantly, Rushikesh & his buddy, just the two of them, found themselves face to face with the five terrorists from Pakistan.
Yet, the odds were still better than what their predecessors of 23 Punjab had faced in Longewala 38 yrs ago.
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Resultantly, Rushikesh & his buddy, just the two of them, found themselves face to face with the five terrorists from Pakistan.
Yet, the odds were still better than what their predecessors of 23 Punjab had faced in Longewala 38 yrs ago.
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Undaunted, Rushikesh and his buddy opened fire.
The terrorists too did the same, and soon there were an insane number of bullets flying in both directions.
The inevitable soon happened - Rushikesh got hit in his chest and abdomen.
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Undaunted, Rushikesh and his buddy opened fire.
The terrorists too did the same, and soon there were an insane number of bullets flying in both directions.
The inevitable soon happened - Rushikesh got hit in his chest and abdomen.
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Where a lesser mortal might have given up, Rushikesh seemed to be further spurred by this and continued to engage the terrorists along with his buddy.
Despite grievous injuries, he himself took down three of the terrorists.
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Where a lesser mortal might have given up, Rushikesh seemed to be further spurred by this and continued to engage the terrorists along with his buddy.
Despite grievous injuries, he himself took down three of the terrorists.
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All this would have happened in a matter of seconds.
However, despite his injuries, he ensured that even the remaining two terrorists were kept engaged and not permitted to escape while the rest of his men arrived, guided by the sounds of the gunfire.
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All this would have happened in a matter of seconds.
However, despite his injuries, he ensured that even the remaining two terrorists were kept engaged and not permitted to escape while the rest of his men arrived, guided by the sounds of the gunfire.
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Men of 23 Punjab soon dispatched the balance terrorists.
But at tremendous cost of their young company commander.
Rushikesh was four months & a day short of his 26th birthday.
He had taken 12 bullets to his chest & abdomen, NEVER showing his back to the enemy
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Men of 23 Punjab soon dispatched the balance terrorists.
But at tremendous cost of their young company commander.
Rushikesh was four months & a day short of his 26th birthday.
He had taken 12 bullets to his chest & abdomen, NEVER showing his back to the enemy
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Mortal remains of this young son of Mother India soon found their way back to his hometown, Ahmedabad for his final journey.
He was welcomed by a huge sea of humanity grieving his loss.
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Mortal remains of this young son of Mother India soon found their way back to his hometown, Ahmedabad for his final journey.
He was welcomed by a huge sea of humanity grieving his loss.
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Amongst those that came by to pay their respects when his mortal remains were brought back home, was the then Chief Minister of Gujarat, @narendramodi
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Amongst those that came by to pay their respects when his mortal remains were brought back home, was the then Chief Minister of Gujarat, @narendramodi
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Chief Minister @narendramodi at the funeral of Gujarat's son, Maj Rushikesh Ramani, SM (P)
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Chief Minister @narendramodi at the funeral of Gujarat's son, Maj Rushikesh Ramani, SM (P)
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A documentary on Major Rushikesh Vallabh Bhai Ramani, Sena Medal (Marnoparant).
Worth a watch
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A documentary on Major Rushikesh Vallabh Bhai Ramani, Sena Medal (Marnoparant).
Worth a watch
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Can a parent ever let go of his / her child?
Do read this letter.
I insist.
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Can a parent ever let go of his / her child?
Do read this letter.
I insist.
https://twitter.com/CestMoiz/status/1136819501813587968
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A veteran soldier, would've put in atleast 25 years of service. Fell facing the enemy.
A veteran soldier, would've put in atleast 25 years of service. Fell facing the enemy.
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These two Khalsas of Gobind fell in the Kashmir Valley 26 yrs ago - will NEVER be forgotten.
These two Khalsas of Gobind fell in the Kashmir Valley 26 yrs ago - will NEVER be forgotten.
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This CRPF boy fell fighting 'Gandhians With Guns' this day three years ago.
#LestWeForget
This CRPF boy fell fighting 'Gandhians With Guns' this day three years ago.
#LestWeForget
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Maj David Manlun, Kirti Chakra (P)
This young man from Manipur, himself the son of a veteran soldier, laid down his life for the Nation this day four years ago, as most of us slept.
Wonder how many remember him on his fourth martyrdom anniversary..
Maj David Manlun, Kirti Chakra (P)
This young man from Manipur, himself the son of a veteran soldier, laid down his life for the Nation this day four years ago, as most of us slept.
Wonder how many remember him on his fourth martyrdom anniversary..
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A rarity - seeing the obit of a soldier martyred in Op Bluestar.
Published in 2015, not published thereafter.
Come to think of it, with so much tamasha each anniversary, the most forgotten folks are the ..
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A rarity - seeing the obit of a soldier martyred in Op Bluestar.
Published in 2015, not published thereafter.
Come to think of it, with so much tamasha each anniversary, the most forgotten folks are the ..
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.. soldiers, from ALL parts of the nation, who fell in the Harmandir Saheb over those fateful days, flushing out the scum that had desecrated the Holy place and wanted to break apart the nation.
If nothing else, the army too is a ..
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.. soldiers, from ALL parts of the nation, who fell in the Harmandir Saheb over those fateful days, flushing out the scum that had desecrated the Holy place and wanted to break apart the nation.
If nothing else, the army too is a ..
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.. victim of Op #BlueStar, unable at times to even acknowledge/mourn its dead openly.
Heck, even ADGPI, generally very regular with obits of gallantry awardees, is unable to publish any remembrance for martyrs of Op Bluestar.
Cannot really blame them either.
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.. victim of Op #BlueStar, unable at times to even acknowledge/mourn its dead openly.
Heck, even ADGPI, generally very regular with obits of gallantry awardees, is unable to publish any remembrance for martyrs of Op Bluestar.
Cannot really blame them either.
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Hats off to the braves who went to their deaths, heroically & steadfastly, without any fuss; hamstrung by self imposed rules of engagement.
They were from Punjab, Madras, Tibetan Diaspora, Garhwal Hills, Plains of Central India - EVERY part of the Nation.
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Hats off to the braves who went to their deaths, heroically & steadfastly, without any fuss; hamstrung by self imposed rules of engagement.
They were from Punjab, Madras, Tibetan Diaspora, Garhwal Hills, Plains of Central India - EVERY part of the Nation.
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These air warriors & others who were amongst the 13 personnel martyred in an An-32 crash in Arunachal, this day 12 years ago.
#LestWeForget
These air warriors & others who were amongst the 13 personnel martyred in an An-32 crash in Arunachal, this day 12 years ago.
#LestWeForget
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Same day. Two different incidents. SEVEN Chhattisgarh Policemen martyred.
A bloody day indeed.
Same day. Two different incidents. SEVEN Chhattisgarh Policemen martyred.
A bloody day indeed.
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Capt Saurabh Kalia with his parents - 1998
Mutilated and murdered by Paakies, alongwith ..
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Capt Saurabh Kalia with his parents - 1998
Mutilated and murdered by Paakies, alongwith ..
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.. Sepoys Arjun Ram, Bhanwar Lal, Bhika Ram, Moola Ram & Naresh Singh of 4 Jat
#NeverForget
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.. Sepoys Arjun Ram, Bhanwar Lal, Bhika Ram, Moola Ram & Naresh Singh of 4 Jat
#NeverForget
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A shame that to this day, one doesn't know the exact dates of their deaths. All that their loved ones have is the day their mortal remains were handed over by a cocky enemy - 09 June 1999.
To this day NO ONE has called it a war crime.
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A shame that to this day, one doesn't know the exact dates of their deaths. All that their loved ones have is the day their mortal remains were handed over by a cocky enemy - 09 June 1999.
To this day NO ONE has called it a war crime.
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Eyes gouged out, multiple other wounds, nails pulled out, cigarette burns all over body, the body itself so emaciated that it could hardly be recognizable as that of someone who was so young and so fit ..
The post mortem report too brings it out only partially
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Eyes gouged out, multiple other wounds, nails pulled out, cigarette burns all over body, the body itself so emaciated that it could hardly be recognizable as that of someone who was so young and so fit ..
The post mortem report too brings it out only partially
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6 NLI was the Pak Army unit deployed in the area where Kalia & his men went missing.
In a strange twist of fate, on 7 Apr 2012 they lost 129 men in an avalanche in Gyari, near Siachen.
Karma had come calling on those bastards, unworthy of being called soldiers
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6 NLI was the Pak Army unit deployed in the area where Kalia & his men went missing.
In a strange twist of fate, on 7 Apr 2012 they lost 129 men in an avalanche in Gyari, near Siachen.
Karma had come calling on those bastards, unworthy of being called soldiers
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The bastards in Khaki tortured their bodies.
But they couldnt dim the glory of their martyrdom. They will remain immortal.
Period.
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The bastards in Khaki tortured their bodies.
But they couldnt dim the glory of their martyrdom. They will remain immortal.
Period.
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Today is the 305th martyrdom anniversary of this legendary Khalsa warrior - Banda Singh Bahadur, who too was put to death by his captors much the same way that their successors, the Paakis did to Saurabh Kalia & his men almost to the date, 283 years later.
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Today is the 305th martyrdom anniversary of this legendary Khalsa warrior - Banda Singh Bahadur, who too was put to death by his captors much the same way that their successors, the Paakis did to Saurabh Kalia & his men almost to the date, 283 years later.
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In March 1715, Banda Singh Bahadur was in the village of Gurdas Nangal, Gurdaspur, Punjab, when the Mughal army laid siege to the Khalsa forces.
The Sikhs fought and defended the small fort for eight months.
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In March 1715, Banda Singh Bahadur was in the village of Gurdas Nangal, Gurdaspur, Punjab, when the Mughal army laid siege to the Khalsa forces.
The Sikhs fought and defended the small fort for eight months.
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On 07 December 1715, Banda Singh Bahadur was captured from the Gurdas Nangal fort and put in an iron cage.
The remaining Sikhs were captured and chained.
The captives were brought to Delhi in a procession with the 780 Sikh ..
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On 07 December 1715, Banda Singh Bahadur was captured from the Gurdas Nangal fort and put in an iron cage.
The remaining Sikhs were captured and chained.
The captives were brought to Delhi in a procession with the 780 Sikh ..
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.. prisoners, 2,000 Sikh heads hung on spears, and 700 cartloads of heads of slaughtered Sikhs to terrorize the population.
They were put in the Delhi fort and pressurized to give up their faith and become Muslims.
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.. prisoners, 2,000 Sikh heads hung on spears, and 700 cartloads of heads of slaughtered Sikhs to terrorize the population.
They were put in the Delhi fort and pressurized to give up their faith and become Muslims.
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On firm refusal all of them were ordered to be executed.
Everyday 100 Sikhs were brought out of the fort, given a last chance to convert and live, and then murdered in public when each and every one of them refused.
This continued for approximately seven days.
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On firm refusal all of them were ordered to be executed.
Everyday 100 Sikhs were brought out of the fort, given a last chance to convert and live, and then murdered in public when each and every one of them refused.
This continued for approximately seven days.
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Finally, after many months of confinement, on 09 June 1716, Banda Singh's little son was dismembered, limb by limb, in front of him.
Yet he refused to convert.
Thus, his eyes were gouged out, his limbs severed, his skin removed, and then he was finally killed
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Finally, after many months of confinement, on 09 June 1716, Banda Singh's little son was dismembered, limb by limb, in front of him.
Yet he refused to convert.
Thus, his eyes were gouged out, his limbs severed, his skin removed, and then he was finally killed
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Thus ended the time on this earth, of one of the greatest Sikh Generals. The first one to establish a Khalsa kingdom in Punjab. Here is the story of the Battle of Sirhind that enabled it.
Do read it.
I insist.
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Thus ended the time on this earth, of one of the greatest Sikh Generals. The first one to establish a Khalsa kingdom in Punjab. Here is the story of the Battle of Sirhind that enabled it.
Do read it.
I insist.
https://twitter.com/CestMoiz/status/1261890475126075398
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He and his Khalsas died happily for the sake of their Dharam.
It was due to their blood that Khalsas saw the lasting glory that came their way just a few years later.
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He and his Khalsas died happily for the sake of their Dharam.
It was due to their blood that Khalsas saw the lasting glory that came their way just a few years later.
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Adding on to Banda's obit ..
Last moments of Banda Singh Bahadur, in path of his Guru's Will.
A lasting Sikh empire was but a few years away.
Thank God such men walked our lands
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Adding on to Banda's obit ..
Last moments of Banda Singh Bahadur, in path of his Guru's Will.
A lasting Sikh empire was but a few years away.
Thank God such men walked our lands
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Quote
"All observers, Indian and European, unite in remarking on the wonderful patience and resolution with which these men met their fate. Their attachment and devotion to their leader were wonderful to behold.
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"All observers, Indian and European, unite in remarking on the wonderful patience and resolution with which these men met their fate. Their attachment and devotion to their leader were wonderful to behold.
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They had no fear of death, and they called the executioner 'Mukta', or the Deliverer."
- William Irvine, Later Mughals, Vol II
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They had no fear of death, and they called the executioner 'Mukta', or the Deliverer."
- William Irvine, Later Mughals, Vol II
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Thus ended the story of Banda Bahadur, the man chosen by Guru Gobind Singh to carry on the fight against tyranny - Victorious even in defeat.
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Thus ended the story of Banda Bahadur, the man chosen by Guru Gobind Singh to carry on the fight against tyranny - Victorious even in defeat.
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Rabindranath Tagore's Tribute to Banda Singh Bahadar
sikhchic.com/our_heroes/rab…
Sheer Magic in prose
a MUST read!
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Rabindranath Tagore's Tribute to Banda Singh Bahadar
sikhchic.com/our_heroes/rab…
Sheer Magic in prose
a MUST read!
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Capt Amol Kalia, Vir Chakra (Posthumous) and his 13 men - Each and every one of whom made the supreme sacrifice at the 16000+ feet icy heights of Batalik during the Kargil war on night 09 - 10 June in 1999.
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Capt Amol Kalia, Vir Chakra (Posthumous) and his 13 men - Each and every one of whom made the supreme sacrifice at the 16000+ feet icy heights of Batalik during the Kargil war on night 09 - 10 June in 1999.
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These mountain warfare specialists had to put all their mountaineering skills to test in order to close in with the well entrenched enemy, despite all attempts by him to prevent them from doing so.
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These mountain warfare specialists had to put all their mountaineering skills to test in order to close in with the well entrenched enemy, despite all attempts by him to prevent them from doing so.
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A bloody, seven hour long battle soon ensued, during which Capt Amol and his men succeeded in capturing the position.
The desperate enemy soon counter attacked.
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A bloody, seven hour long battle soon ensued, during which Capt Amol and his men succeeded in capturing the position.
The desperate enemy soon counter attacked.
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Amol personally took charge of the machine gun when both men manning it were KIA and kept up a furious rain of hot metal on the Pakis.
When the guns finally fell silent, ALL Indian soldiers and 25+ Pakis lay dead.
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Amol personally took charge of the machine gun when both men manning it were KIA and kept up a furious rain of hot metal on the Pakis.
When the guns finally fell silent, ALL Indian soldiers and 25+ Pakis lay dead.
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The difference, though, was that the Indians lay victorious on atop the feature while Pakistanis lay littered on the lower reaches, killed by the megalomania of their Chief who thought he could just walk in & stay on in Kargil.
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The difference, though, was that the Indians lay victorious on atop the feature while Pakistanis lay littered on the lower reaches, killed by the megalomania of their Chief who thought he could just walk in & stay on in Kargil.
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Too bad that idiot had not counted on the furious reaction by Param Virs such as Amol Kalia and his boys & many more such young men that summer.
Thank God they lived amongst us, just 22 years ago ..
Om Shanti ..
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Too bad that idiot had not counted on the furious reaction by Param Virs such as Amol Kalia and his boys & many more such young men that summer.
Thank God they lived amongst us, just 22 years ago ..
Om Shanti ..
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Maj Vikas Yadav, Sena Medal (Posth), fell this day 25 years ago in the accursed 'Jannat'
Maj Vikas Yadav, Sena Medal (Posth), fell this day 25 years ago in the accursed 'Jannat'
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