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.. from the enemy and turning it on them.
Though severely wounded, he refused to be evacuated so that he does not reduce the numbers available for the fight, by diverting them to take him to safety.
Instead he kept on fighting till the time he could.
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.. from the enemy and turning it on them.
Though severely wounded, he refused to be evacuated so that he does not reduce the numbers available for the fight, by diverting them to take him to safety.
Instead he kept on fighting till the time he could.
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Soon thereafter he succumbed to his injuries, right there on his final battlefield.
This 24 year son of an SBI employee, had done what under normal circumstances, might have been considered impossible.
But circumstances that summer were far from 'normal'.
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Soon thereafter he succumbed to his injuries, right there on his final battlefield.
This 24 year son of an SBI employee, had done what under normal circumstances, might have been considered impossible.
But circumstances that summer were far from 'normal'.
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It was yet another small step in Indian Army's steady march towards the Line of Control, paved by the blood of yet more young men whom delusional Brown Panted Pakistani Generals had failed to take into account as they fantasized about glory in Kargil & Siachen
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It was yet another small step in Indian Army's steady march towards the Line of Control, paved by the blood of yet more young men whom delusional Brown Panted Pakistani Generals had failed to take into account as they fantasized about glory in Kargil & Siachen
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Young Clifford, a keen footballer and an excellent boxer, had put his stamina and skills to brilliant use on a hill so obscure that it didn't even have a name, just called by its map depiction - Pt 4812.
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Young Clifford, a keen footballer and an excellent boxer, had put his stamina and skills to brilliant use on a hill so obscure that it didn't even have a name, just called by its map depiction - Pt 4812.
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Yet it was important enough to him to merit a suicidal climb and a mad charge.
And these were men who did it with a smile.
God Bless Capt Clifford his men that defied all odds to evict the enemy from THEIR land that summer.
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Yet it was important enough to him to merit a suicidal climb and a mad charge.
And these were men who did it with a smile.
God Bless Capt Clifford his men that defied all odds to evict the enemy from THEIR land that summer.
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24yr old Capt Keishing Clifford Nongrum was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his supreme sacrifice.
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24yr old Capt Keishing Clifford Nongrum was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his supreme sacrifice.
13/13
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Nearly two decades later, his brothers in arms came together to fulfill a promise he had made, but could not keep ..
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Nearly two decades later, his brothers in arms came together to fulfill a promise he had made, but could not keep ..
https://twitter.com/CestMoiz/status/1073585071708405760
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First martyrdom anniversary of this one today
First martyrdom anniversary of this one today
https://twitter.com/crpfindia/status/1278512594278440960
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Refer a few tweets above. This one too fell with Capt Clifford this day in 1999, enroute to victory.
Refer a few tweets above. This one too fell with Capt Clifford this day in 1999, enroute to victory.
https://twitter.com/FlagsOfHonour/status/1278327978531807237
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Admiral Jayant Ganpat Nadkarni, CNS from 01 Dec 1987 to 30 Nov 1990.
Passed away this day three years ago.
Admiral Jayant Ganpat Nadkarni, CNS from 01 Dec 1987 to 30 Nov 1990.
Passed away this day three years ago.
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Gp Capt PK Arora, IAF.
Died of a cardiac arrest this two years ago while in harness.
Gp Capt PK Arora, IAF.
Died of a cardiac arrest this two years ago while in harness.
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CT Jay Kumar Mandavi, Chhattisgarh Police.
Martyred fighting Red terror this day in 2012 in Dantewada
CT Jay Kumar Mandavi, Chhattisgarh Police.
Martyred fighting Red terror this day in 2012 in Dantewada
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Lance Naik Md Abdul Kudus.
Martyred this day 32 years ago.
Wonder what his story might have been ..
Lance Naik Md Abdul Kudus.
Martyred this day 32 years ago.
Wonder what his story might have been ..
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CT/GD Darshan Singh, 49 Bn BSF
Martyred this day in '92, during the darkest days of the insurgency
CT/GD Darshan Singh, 49 Bn BSF
Martyred this day in '92, during the darkest days of the insurgency
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'twas a mighty bloody affair indeed. Even took with it the Brigade Commander himself - Brig Md Usman.
Thank God for these men
'twas a mighty bloody affair indeed. Even took with it the Brigade Commander himself - Brig Md Usman.
Thank God for these men
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Brig Mohd Usman, Naushera ka Sher.
Martyred in the thick of battle this day 73 yrs ago
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Brig Mohd Usman, Naushera ka Sher.
Martyred in the thick of battle this day 73 yrs ago
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He was commanding the Indian Army Brigade in Jhangar, riding on a high of brilliant victories recently in this war in a sector that had only seen one setback after another thus far.
The victory at Naushera had already earned him the name, Naushera Ka Sher.
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He was commanding the Indian Army Brigade in Jhangar, riding on a high of brilliant victories recently in this war in a sector that had only seen one setback after another thus far.
The victory at Naushera had already earned him the name, Naushera Ka Sher.
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However, a badly stung enemy was about to launch a final, desperate effort to wrest the lost territory from Brig Usman.
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However, a badly stung enemy was about to launch a final, desperate effort to wrest the lost territory from Brig Usman.
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Early in July 1948, tempo of enemy activities around Jhangar had increased.
Recce reports indicated that he'd brought up artillery guns to pound Jhangar.
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Early in July 1948, tempo of enemy activities around Jhangar had increased.
Recce reports indicated that he'd brought up artillery guns to pound Jhangar.
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At about 1840Hr on 03 Jul 1948, the bombardment started, with four shells landing in the North-West of the camp. Next moment eight more shells landed right into the gun area.
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At about 1840Hr on 03 Jul 1948, the bombardment started, with four shells landing in the North-West of the camp. Next moment eight more shells landed right into the gun area.
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Brig Usman, who was sitting under a rock near his HQ,called his chief gunner & ordered him to engage Pt.3150 with guns immediately.
The chief gunner was surprised when asked to engage a point in the West when enemy guns were firing from South & South-West.
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Brig Usman, who was sitting under a rock near his HQ,called his chief gunner & ordered him to engage Pt.3150 with guns immediately.
The chief gunner was surprised when asked to engage a point in the West when enemy guns were firing from South & South-West.
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Brig Usman repeated his orders.
Only then the chief gunner realised that Pt 3150 was the obvious place where enemy could place an observation post & have a direct view of the Camp as well as those places where shells were falling.
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Brig Usman repeated his orders.
Only then the chief gunner realised that Pt 3150 was the obvious place where enemy could place an observation post & have a direct view of the Camp as well as those places where shells were falling.
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Usman's eight guns engaged the target & enemy shelling stopped.
Usman took advantage of this lull to move from the rocks to a bunker.
As he was entering the bunker, a 25 pounder shell landed near him, killing him & wounding another officer & two other ranks.
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Usman's eight guns engaged the target & enemy shelling stopped.
Usman took advantage of this lull to move from the rocks to a bunker.
As he was entering the bunker, a 25 pounder shell landed near him, killing him & wounding another officer & two other ranks.
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Thus fell Brigadier Mohammad Usman, 'Naushera Ka Sher', in a blaze of glory, less than two weeks shy of his 36th birthday.
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Thus fell Brigadier Mohammad Usman, 'Naushera Ka Sher', in a blaze of glory, less than two weeks shy of his 36th birthday.
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To this day he remains India's highest ranking officer to be martyred in active ops in a war. He was given a State Funeral in Delhi.
Nehru, along with his entire cabinet, witnessed his burial at the Jamia Milia Islamia.
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To this day he remains India's highest ranking officer to be martyred in active ops in a war. He was given a State Funeral in Delhi.
Nehru, along with his entire cabinet, witnessed his burial at the Jamia Milia Islamia.
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Ironically, his last signal message received by the Army HQ in response to a query about his well being by his family contained a characteristically cheerful reply - 'Fit and flourishing, still in the world of the living.'
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Ironically, his last signal message received by the Army HQ in response to a query about his well being by his family contained a characteristically cheerful reply - 'Fit and flourishing, still in the world of the living.'
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Sadly, this message would be received a few hours AFTER he was martyred.
A great leader of men indeed.
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Sadly, this message would be received a few hours AFTER he was martyred.
A great leader of men indeed.
13/13
Here's the story of the #JhangarDay tweeted in Jul 2020, a fierce engagement on which hinged the very future of the First Kashmir War 73 years ago.
Thank God for Brig Mohd Usman and his bunch of tough men that ensured it was WE who prevailed.
Here's the story of the #JhangarDay tweeted in Jul 2020, a fierce engagement on which hinged the very future of the First Kashmir War 73 years ago.
Thank God for Brig Mohd Usman and his bunch of tough men that ensured it was WE who prevailed.
https://twitter.com/CestMoiz/status/1279043469474795522
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Capt Manoj Kumar Pandey, Param Vir Chakra (Posthumous), captor of Khalubar, breathed his last this day in 1999 on the treacherous slopes of 'Bunker Complex', paving the path to further glory for his comrades with his blood in the process.
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Capt Manoj Kumar Pandey, Param Vir Chakra (Posthumous), captor of Khalubar, breathed his last this day in 1999 on the treacherous slopes of 'Bunker Complex', paving the path to further glory for his comrades with his blood in the process.
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His last words, his last order to his men in fact, sum up the kind of man he was. "Na Chhornu" (Don't Spare Them), he commanded his equally brave Gorkha brothers.
And boy, did they follow up their fallen commander's last orders to the 'T'!
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His last words, his last order to his men in fact, sum up the kind of man he was. "Na Chhornu" (Don't Spare Them), he commanded his equally brave Gorkha brothers.
And boy, did they follow up their fallen commander's last orders to the 'T'!
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No prisoners were taken by those maddened hill people that night.
Each & every Packie facing them in Khalubar that night was dispatched to his maker. Thus ended the 24 yr and 8 day long journey of this immortal soul in this world.
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No prisoners were taken by those maddened hill people that night.
Each & every Packie facing them in Khalubar that night was dispatched to his maker. Thus ended the 24 yr and 8 day long journey of this immortal soul in this world.
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However, he wasn't the only one to fall that night. Young Capt Manoj fell not very far from the body of Rifleman Arun Kumar, who too made the supreme sacrifice, providing the all important covering fire to his commander.
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However, he wasn't the only one to fall that night. Young Capt Manoj fell not very far from the body of Rifleman Arun Kumar, who too made the supreme sacrifice, providing the all important covering fire to his commander.
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Also martyred in the same action were Hav Janak Bahadur Rai, Hav Bhim Bahadur Dewan, VrC(P), Hav Ganga Ram Rai, L/Nk Tika Dhoj Lawati, and Rifleman Kalu Ram Rai.
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Also martyred in the same action were Hav Janak Bahadur Rai, Hav Bhim Bahadur Dewan, VrC(P), Hav Ganga Ram Rai, L/Nk Tika Dhoj Lawati, and Rifleman Kalu Ram Rai.
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One officer and six other ranks of 1/11 GR were martyred that night enroute to the Path of Glory of their beloved Paltan, accounting for exactly half the fatalities suffered by battalion during the war.
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One officer and six other ranks of 1/11 GR were martyred that night enroute to the Path of Glory of their beloved Paltan, accounting for exactly half the fatalities suffered by battalion during the war.
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The battalion celebrates its Battle Honour (Batalik) Day today in their memory.
The Paltan earned One PVC & three VrCs on the night of 2-3 Jul 99 at Khalubar, 2 of them Posthumous.
It continues to be amongst the best fighting outfits of Indian Army even today
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The battalion celebrates its Battle Honour (Batalik) Day today in their memory.
The Paltan earned One PVC & three VrCs on the night of 2-3 Jul 99 at Khalubar, 2 of them Posthumous.
It continues to be amongst the best fighting outfits of Indian Army even today
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Here's a short series of tweets on the story of the man that Capt Manoj Kumar Pandey, PVC (P), was, tweeted last year. May have a look.
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Here's a short series of tweets on the story of the man that Capt Manoj Kumar Pandey, PVC (P), was, tweeted last year. May have a look.
https://twitter.com/CestMoiz/status/1264202025774039045
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And there was this short thread on how his boys were still so insanely loyal to him and his memories.
MUST SEE.
I insist 🙏
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And there was this short thread on how his boys were still so insanely loyal to him and his memories.
MUST SEE.
I insist 🙏
https://twitter.com/CestMoiz/status/1117969189145280513
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Capt Sumit Roy, VrC (P)
22nd martyrdom anniversary today.
His story tweeted in this thread quoted here.
Capt Sumit Roy, VrC (P)
22nd martyrdom anniversary today.
His story tweeted in this thread quoted here.
https://twitter.com/CestMoiz/status/1277634563724865538
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Martyrs of 18 Grenadiers, Tiger Hill Paltan, remembered on joyous occasion of the Paltan's Battle Honour Day
Martyrs of 18 Grenadiers, Tiger Hill Paltan, remembered on joyous occasion of the Paltan's Battle Honour Day
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Balwan Jat .. martyred in Mashkoh during the Kargil War, paving with his blood, the way to future victories and glories for his Paltan
Balwan Jat .. martyred in Mashkoh during the Kargil War, paving with his blood, the way to future victories and glories for his Paltan
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Capt Amit Verma, 9 Mahar.
Fell in Turtuk during the Kargil War on this day in 1999.
Capt Amit Verma, 9 Mahar.
Fell in Turtuk during the Kargil War on this day in 1999.
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Maj Kanwar Gulzar Singh, 32 RR / 5/9GR.
It took 18 bullets to stop this Khalsa of Gobind as he and his mates put out the lives of a bunch of Pak sponsored terrorists in Kupwara, this day in 1999, when they were trying to take advantage of the Kargil War
Maj Kanwar Gulzar Singh, 32 RR / 5/9GR.
It took 18 bullets to stop this Khalsa of Gobind as he and his mates put out the lives of a bunch of Pak sponsored terrorists in Kupwara, this day in 1999, when they were trying to take advantage of the Kargil War
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Hav Madan Lal, Vir Chakra (Posth), 18 Grenadiers
Gave up his life while fighting at Tiger Hill this day in 1999 during the Kargil War.
Hav Madan Lal, Vir Chakra (Posth), 18 Grenadiers
Gave up his life while fighting at Tiger Hill this day in 1999 during the Kargil War.
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Capt Umed Singh Mahra, Ashok Chakra (Posthumous), 19 RajRif.
Martyred in Nagaland, this day in 1971.
Here's his story ..
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Capt Umed Singh Mahra, Ashok Chakra (Posthumous), 19 RajRif.
Martyred in Nagaland, this day in 1971.
Here's his story ..
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On 05 Jul 1971, he moved out with a column of 60 men, to raid a hostiles' camp.
They reached their objective after a gruelling 12 hour march over difficult mountainous terrain. As they approached the target, he divided his men into different parties ..
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On 05 Jul 1971, he moved out with a column of 60 men, to raid a hostiles' camp.
They reached their objective after a gruelling 12 hour march over difficult mountainous terrain. As they approached the target, he divided his men into different parties ..
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.. and attacked the camp from two different directions.
When Capt Mahra was just 30m short of the camp, the insurgents opened accurate fire.
Retaliating immediately, he charged at the camp, firing his weapon.
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.. and attacked the camp from two different directions.
When Capt Mahra was just 30m short of the camp, the insurgents opened accurate fire.
Retaliating immediately, he charged at the camp, firing his weapon.
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He shot dead the insurgents in front of him but sustained serious injuries.
Despite profuse bleeding, he continued to encourage his men to charge at the camp.
Inspired by the courageous action of their leader, the men executed a gallant charge.
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He shot dead the insurgents in front of him but sustained serious injuries.
Despite profuse bleeding, he continued to encourage his men to charge at the camp.
Inspired by the courageous action of their leader, the men executed a gallant charge.
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Caught by surprise and bold action by the Rajput Warriors, the Naga insurgents fled, leaving behind their dead, arms and ammo.
Capt Mahra endured the long and arduous journey back after overseeing the successful raid, before he succumbed to his injuries.
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Caught by surprise and bold action by the Rajput Warriors, the Naga insurgents fled, leaving behind their dead, arms and ammo.
Capt Mahra endured the long and arduous journey back after overseeing the successful raid, before he succumbed to his injuries.
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He was awarded a Posthumous Ashok Chakra for his supreme sacrifice.
God bless his soul
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He was awarded a Posthumous Ashok Chakra for his supreme sacrifice.
God bless his soul
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I still remember the footage that Tiger Hill got in that war.
What didn't air into our living rooms that summer was the sheer number of men that 18 Grenadiers lost enroute to the glorious victory.
These ones fell on just this one day ..
I still remember the footage that Tiger Hill got in that war.
What didn't air into our living rooms that summer was the sheer number of men that 18 Grenadiers lost enroute to the glorious victory.
These ones fell on just this one day ..
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Constable Javaid Ahmad Dar, JKP.
Kidnapped by Pakistan sponsored terrorists from his home in Shopian and murdered in cold blood, this day three years ago.
#NeverForget
Constable Javaid Ahmad Dar, JKP.
Kidnapped by Pakistan sponsored terrorists from his home in Shopian and murdered in cold blood, this day three years ago.
#NeverForget
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L/NK Tika Dhoj Lawati, 1/11 Gorkha Rifles
Martyred as the unit wrapped up remaining Packies in Khalubar
L/NK Tika Dhoj Lawati, 1/11 Gorkha Rifles
Martyred as the unit wrapped up remaining Packies in Khalubar
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One amongst the hundreds of fine young men that fell much before their time in Kargil.
One amongst the hundreds of fine young men that fell much before their time in Kargil.
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Martyred this day 31 years ago in Taran Taran, one of the hardest hit areas during the Punjab insurgency
Martyred this day 31 years ago in Taran Taran, one of the hardest hit areas during the Punjab insurgency
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06-07 Jul
Boys of 2nd Battalion The Naga Regiment, martyred during Op Vijay at the icy heights of Twin Bumps.
Far too great a price, but an equally glorious victory indeed.
God bless them all.
06-07 Jul
Boys of 2nd Battalion The Naga Regiment, martyred during Op Vijay at the icy heights of Twin Bumps.
Far too great a price, but an equally glorious victory indeed.
God bless them all.
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Tigers of 8 SIKH that fell enroute to glory in the summer of 1999, bagging the prized Tiger Hill - The Gallant 36 Indeed.
Tigers of 8 SIKH that fell enroute to glory in the summer of 1999, bagging the prized Tiger Hill - The Gallant 36 Indeed.
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These three from the Sikh Regt were eaten up by the accursed 'Jannat' this day in 1991 / 2001
These three from the Sikh Regt were eaten up by the accursed 'Jannat' this day in 1991 / 2001
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In fond memory of the Bhullas of 17 Garhwal Rifles who were martyred in Batalik during Op Vijay
In fond memory of the Bhullas of 17 Garhwal Rifles who were martyred in Batalik during Op Vijay
2/2
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Thought about tweeting his story. But I don't think I could've have bettered this: rediff.com/news/special/t…
A MUST READ
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Thought about tweeting his story. But I don't think I could've have bettered this: rediff.com/news/special/t…
A MUST READ
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Young Dogra 'Sipaiya'
Fell during the other war that didn't stop for the more 'glamorous' one in Kargil
Young Dogra 'Sipaiya'
Fell during the other war that didn't stop for the more 'glamorous' one in Kargil
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Martyrs of 13 JakRif 'Bravest of the Brave', remembered on the joyous occasion of Battle Honour Day
Martyrs of 13 JakRif 'Bravest of the Brave', remembered on the joyous occasion of Battle Honour Day
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Commandos Ajay Pathania, KC(P) and Roop Singh, KC(P).
ITBP Boys, martyred defending the nation's interests in faraway lands of Afghanistan, thanks to Pak sponsored terror at the Embassy of India there, this day in 2008
#NeverForget
Commandos Ajay Pathania, KC(P) and Roop Singh, KC(P).
ITBP Boys, martyred defending the nation's interests in faraway lands of Afghanistan, thanks to Pak sponsored terror at the Embassy of India there, this day in 2008
#NeverForget
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Ref above tweet.
Brig Ravi Datta, Kirti Chakra (P) and Mr V Venkateswara Rao, IFS too were martyred in the same attack in Kabul as those ITBP boys.
Ref above tweet.
Brig Ravi Datta, Kirti Chakra (P) and Mr V Venkateswara Rao, IFS too were martyred in the same attack in Kabul as those ITBP boys.
1/2
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Capt Anuj Nayyar, MVC(P)
Martyred at the age of 24
Ensured he breathed his last only AFTER victory
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Capt Anuj Nayyar, MVC(P)
Martyred at the age of 24
Ensured he breathed his last only AFTER victory
2/2
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A proud father's reaction when the person on the other end of the line went silent since he couldn't bear to break the news of Anuj's martyrdom to Professer Nayyar.
No wonder Capt Anuj grew up to become the kind of man that he was.
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A proud father's reaction when the person on the other end of the line went silent since he couldn't bear to break the news of Anuj's martyrdom to Professer Nayyar.
No wonder Capt Anuj grew up to become the kind of man that he was.
https://twitter.com/CestMoiz/status/751038653569200129
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Nk Rajwinder Singh
53 RR/24 PUNJAB
First martyrdom anniversary today.
Remember him, anyone?
Nk Rajwinder Singh
53 RR/24 PUNJAB
First martyrdom anniversary today.
Remember him, anyone?
https://twitter.com/NorthernComd_IA/status/1280677057161097216
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Lance Naik M Y Ramachandra, 8 MADRAS.
Fell in the Kargil War, this day in 1999
Lance Naik M Y Ramachandra, 8 MADRAS.
Fell in the Kargil War, this day in 1999
https://twitter.com/FlagsOfHonour/status/1412792305484853249
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Capt Arvind Vikram Singh, Shaurya Chakra (Posth), 2 Garhwal Rifles
Martyred this day in 1994, in the process of saving the life of one of his boys during an operation in the Kashmir Valley
Capt Arvind Vikram Singh, Shaurya Chakra (Posth), 2 Garhwal Rifles
Martyred this day in 1994, in the process of saving the life of one of his boys during an operation in the Kashmir Valley
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Rifleman Digamber Singh, Sena Medal, 2 Garhwal Rifles.
Also martyred with Capt Arvind Vikram Singh this day in 1994
Rifleman Digamber Singh, Sena Medal, 2 Garhwal Rifles.
Also martyred with Capt Arvind Vikram Singh this day in 1994
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Far too many obits today ..
Far too many obits today ..
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Refer a few tweets above.
Here's a remembrance for a young soldier in the Valley, by the seniormost one deployed there at that time, @TheSatishDua.
Refer a few tweets above.
Here's a remembrance for a young soldier in the Valley, by the seniormost one deployed there at that time, @TheSatishDua.
https://twitter.com/CestMoiz/status/1282528386569482240
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Capt Sajjan Singh Malik, Kirti Chakra, 10 Para (Special Forces).
Churu ka Chhora, Josh Box, Devil May Care attitude.
17 years today since this one fell.
God Bless his soul
Capt Sajjan Singh Malik, Kirti Chakra, 10 Para (Special Forces).
Churu ka Chhora, Josh Box, Devil May Care attitude.
17 years today since this one fell.
God Bless his soul
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Four men lost in a single day.
Knowing the reputation of Sikh Regiment, am sure they were avenged..
Four men lost in a single day.
Knowing the reputation of Sikh Regiment, am sure they were avenged..
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Bhai Mani Singh, chopped to death piece by piece for sake of his धर्म this day not very long ago ..
Bhai Mani Singh, chopped to death piece by piece for sake of his धर्म this day not very long ago ..
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Martyred earlier today at Sunderbani
Martyred earlier today at Sunderbani
https://twitter.com/Whiteknight_IA/status/1413161167221002241
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Vir Biharis of 1st Battalion, The Bihar Regiment, who fell on the Path of Glory in Batalik during the #Kargil War
#Respect
Vir Biharis of 1st Battalion, The Bihar Regiment, who fell on the Path of Glory in Batalik during the #Kargil War
#Respect
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Martyrs of CRPF - 09 July
Includes FIFTEEN men of the 55th Battalion lost in a single day in Chhattisgarh.
Martyrs of CRPF - 09 July
Includes FIFTEEN men of the 55th Battalion lost in a single day in Chhattisgarh.
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Lt Manpreet Singh, 6 Mahar (Centre guy in the photo) .. yet another youngster amongst the many lost in this three decade old war.
20th martyrdom anniversary today
cc @Aakashveer306 🙏
Lt Manpreet Singh, 6 Mahar (Centre guy in the photo) .. yet another youngster amongst the many lost in this three decade old war.
20th martyrdom anniversary today
cc @Aakashveer306 🙏
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Capt Suraj Sharma, 2 Para (Special Forces).
This 20 year old from Kurseong (Near Darjeeling) was martyred on the night of 08/09 July 2001 in Kupwara.
#LestWeForget
Capt Suraj Sharma, 2 Para (Special Forces).
This 20 year old from Kurseong (Near Darjeeling) was martyred on the night of 08/09 July 2001 in Kupwara.
#LestWeForget
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Paratrooper Dhiren Thapa, 2 Para (SF).
Also martyred along with Capt Suraj above.
(Not many details available regarding him. I'm assuming this to be the case since their mortal remains were flown in together to Bagdogra)
Paratrooper Dhiren Thapa, 2 Para (SF).
Also martyred along with Capt Suraj above.
(Not many details available regarding him. I'm assuming this to be the case since their mortal remains were flown in together to Bagdogra)
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The 13 boys of 163 Infantry Brigade that were martyred during the withdrawal from across the Kishanganga River this day in 1948 during the First Kashmir War.
Here's their story 👇. Do read 🙏
The 13 boys of 163 Infantry Brigade that were martyred during the withdrawal from across the Kishanganga River this day in 1948 during the First Kashmir War.
Here's their story 👇. Do read 🙏
https://twitter.com/CestMoiz/status/1281232135567753216
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The four sappers who too laid down their lives along with their infantry brothers above, while in the process demolishing the vital bridge across the Kishanganga River after a successful withdrawal to own side, this day 73 years ago.
The four sappers who too laid down their lives along with their infantry brothers above, while in the process demolishing the vital bridge across the Kishanganga River after a successful withdrawal to own side, this day 73 years ago.
https://twitter.com/CestMoiz/status/1281232367978287104
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Lt Col Bhupesh Srivastava, Corps of Signals
Succumbed to cardiac arrest earlier today in Lucknow
Lt Col Bhupesh Srivastava, Corps of Signals
Succumbed to cardiac arrest earlier today in Lucknow
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10 Jul
Hav Sambur Gurung, 5/8 Gorkha Rifles.
Bir Gorkhali brother, fell guarding the borders of Mother India in Naushera, this day last year
10 Jul
Hav Sambur Gurung, 5/8 Gorkha Rifles.
Bir Gorkhali brother, fell guarding the borders of Mother India in Naushera, this day last year
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10 Jul
Another young CRPF trooper, martyred in another mad insurgency 30 yrs ago.
God bless his likes
10 Jul
Another young CRPF trooper, martyred in another mad insurgency 30 yrs ago.
God bless his likes
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10 Jul
Khalsa of Gobind.
Fulfilled his obligation to his Motherland this day 20 yrs ago
10 Jul
Khalsa of Gobind.
Fulfilled his obligation to his Motherland this day 20 yrs ago
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10 Jul
2Lt Shailesh Kumar.
Vir Bihari of the Tenth Battalion.
Fell guarding the Holy City of Amritsar from those that wanted to defile it, this day 37 years ago. Earned a posthumous Shaurya Chakra in the process.
10 Jul
2Lt Shailesh Kumar.
Vir Bihari of the Tenth Battalion.
Fell guarding the Holy City of Amritsar from those that wanted to defile it, this day 37 years ago. Earned a posthumous Shaurya Chakra in the process.
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10 Jul
The seven men of 2/4 and 2/8 Gorkha Rifles that fell this day in 1948 in Leh during the First Kashmir War. Here's their story 👇
10 Jul
The seven men of 2/4 and 2/8 Gorkha Rifles that fell this day in 1948 in Leh during the First Kashmir War. Here's their story 👇
https://twitter.com/CestMoiz/status/1281595652804231168
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Last of the young men of Capt Manoj Pandey's 1/11 Gorkha Rifles to fall in Op Vijay
#LestWeForget
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Last of the young men of Capt Manoj Pandey's 1/11 Gorkha Rifles to fall in Op Vijay
#LestWeForget
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Seeing the above obit got me thinking.
The #KargilWar was more than a month and a half old. These men, and others like them who lived to tell their stories, must have been in atleast a couple of major attacks / skirmishes if not more, by now.
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Seeing the above obit got me thinking.
The #KargilWar was more than a month and a half old. These men, and others like them who lived to tell their stories, must have been in atleast a couple of major attacks / skirmishes if not more, by now.
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They would have been under devastating fire on a number of occasions, not just when in an assault, but also from enemy artillery.
They would have seen dead enemy soldiers from close quarters and realized they too were fellow humans mostly just following orders
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They would have been under devastating fire on a number of occasions, not just when in an assault, but also from enemy artillery.
They would have seen dead enemy soldiers from close quarters and realized they too were fellow humans mostly just following orders
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They would have seen their comrades and leaders fall, mortally wounded.
They would have prepared their mortal remains for the journey back home.
Before seeing them off, they would have prayed to Durga Mata to give them their well earned moksh.
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They would have seen their comrades and leaders fall, mortally wounded.
They would have prepared their mortal remains for the journey back home.
Before seeing them off, they would have prayed to Durga Mata to give them their well earned moksh.
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And then they would have gone right back into battle.
It was nearly two months since the patrol of Capt Saurabh Kalia went missing.
It was more than a month since the news of their mutilated bodies being returned by a cocky enemy would have reached them.
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And then they would have gone right back into battle.
It was nearly two months since the patrol of Capt Saurabh Kalia went missing.
It was more than a month since the news of their mutilated bodies being returned by a cocky enemy would have reached them.
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It was nearly two months since they themselves would have been engaged with the enemy in Khalubar and thereabouts.
It was nearly two months WITHOUT A SINGLE DAY OF REST.
It was nearly two months WITHOUT ANY WEEKEND.
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It was nearly two months since they themselves would have been engaged with the enemy in Khalubar and thereabouts.
It was nearly two months WITHOUT A SINGLE DAY OF REST.
It was nearly two months WITHOUT ANY WEEKEND.
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It was nearly two months since they would have actually slept on a proper bed with a mattress.
It was nearly two months instead since they would have been sleeping behind the largest rock they could find so that a stray enemy shell doesn't account for them.
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It was nearly two months since they would have actually slept on a proper bed with a mattress.
It was nearly two months instead since they would have been sleeping behind the largest rock they could find so that a stray enemy shell doesn't account for them.
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It was nearly two months since they would have had any sort of break, be it during day or during night
It was two months since they had been living in the very shadows of death
It was two months since they had been regularly cheating death, even as others fell
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It was nearly two months since they would have had any sort of break, be it during day or during night
It was two months since they had been living in the very shadows of death
It was two months since they had been regularly cheating death, even as others fell
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Not just content with cheating death, it was nearly two months since they were regularly mocking it in the face and daring it to claim them even as they went about ridding their Motherland of the unwanted infestation from across.
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Not just content with cheating death, it was nearly two months since they were regularly mocking it in the face and daring it to claim them even as they went about ridding their Motherland of the unwanted infestation from across.
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It was nearly two months since they had been willingly going to sure-shot deaths heroically and steadfastly, without any fuss.
Let me say it again - NEARLY TWO MONTHS.
Let that sink in a bit.
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It was nearly two months since they had been willingly going to sure-shot deaths heroically and steadfastly, without any fuss.
Let me say it again - NEARLY TWO MONTHS.
Let that sink in a bit.
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Yet they carried on, spurred by the prayers of an entire Nation.
This, when lesser mortals like us in other walks of life would have simply given up and quit.
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Yet they carried on, spurred by the prayers of an entire Nation.
This, when lesser mortals like us in other walks of life would have simply given up and quit.
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Seeing this obit, it just makes me wonder what kind of men these would have been.
There didn't seem to be any fatigue of war anywhere in the Indian Army.
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Seeing this obit, it just makes me wonder what kind of men these would have been.
There didn't seem to be any fatigue of war anywhere in the Indian Army.
13/13
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Day after day, night after night, they walked up those jagged slopes, sparring with the enemy - putting their very lives on the line.
Thank God for such men.
Thank God they were willing to give it their all.
Thank God they walked amongst us.
Om Shanti ..
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Day after day, night after night, they walked up those jagged slopes, sparring with the enemy - putting their very lives on the line.
Thank God for such men.
Thank God they were willing to give it their all.
Thank God they walked amongst us.
Om Shanti ..
1/2
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Maj Rama Raghoba Rane, Param Vir Chakra.
Died this day in 1994, two weeks shy of his 78th birthday
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Maj Rama Raghoba Rane, Param Vir Chakra.
Died this day in 1994, two weeks shy of his 78th birthday
2/2
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His was not a mad charge in the heat of the moment, but instead, sustained gallantry over 72hrs.
Here's his story, tweeted as part of my chronology of the First Kashmir War, some months ago.
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His was not a mad charge in the heat of the moment, but instead, sustained gallantry over 72hrs.
Here's his story, tweeted as part of my chronology of the First Kashmir War, some months ago.
https://twitter.com/CestMoiz/status/1249343936469987329
1/3
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Paratrooper Mukut Bihari Meena, Third Battalion The Parachute Regiment (Special Forces).
Fell fighting terrorists in Menganwar, Kupwara, Jammu & Kashmir this day in 2018.
He was 24 years old when he fell.
Third martyrdom anniversary today..
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Paratrooper Mukut Bihari Meena, Third Battalion The Parachute Regiment (Special Forces).
Fell fighting terrorists in Menganwar, Kupwara, Jammu & Kashmir this day in 2018.
He was 24 years old when he fell.
Third martyrdom anniversary today..
2/3
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His last homecoming ..
A son for a flag is a huge sacrifice indeed ..
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His last homecoming ..
A son for a flag is a huge sacrifice indeed ..
https://twitter.com/CestMoiz/status/1018175002053632006
3/3
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Kills something basic .. something primal .. deep within
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Kills something basic .. something primal .. deep within
https://twitter.com/CestMoiz/status/1019577455500255232
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Capt Navita Rajan.
Died this day two years ago, in an unfortunate road accident in Udhampur as her car skidded off the road on National Highway.
Capt Navita Rajan.
Died this day two years ago, in an unfortunate road accident in Udhampur as her car skidded off the road on National Highway.
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Sep Saheb Singh, martyred fighting to retain lands brought back into the folds of the Motherland by his forefathers centuries ago
Sep Saheb Singh, martyred fighting to retain lands brought back into the folds of the Motherland by his forefathers centuries ago
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Naik Arun Kumar Rai, 3/1 GR.
Martyred on the LoC this day five years ago in Keran Sector
#LestWeForget
Naik Arun Kumar Rai, 3/1 GR.
Martyred on the LoC this day five years ago in Keran Sector
#LestWeForget
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Sep Akhilesh Kumar, 51RR.
Martyred fighting Paaki scum in Udhampur this day in 2004
#LestWeForget
Sep Akhilesh Kumar, 51RR.
Martyred fighting Paaki scum in Udhampur this day in 2004
#LestWeForget
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L/Nk Ranjeet Singh and Rifleman Satish Bhagat, Third Battalion The Jammu And Kashmir Rifles.
Martyred fighting scum in Kupwara, this day four years ago
L/Nk Ranjeet Singh and Rifleman Satish Bhagat, Third Battalion The Jammu And Kashmir Rifles.
Martyred fighting scum in Kupwara, this day four years ago
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Climbed up to sure deaths, uncomplainingly.
There were no reporters to chronicle their days of battle, no TV cameras beaming their faces into our drawing rooms.
None of that mattered, though.
There was a job to be done, Paakis to be evicted.
And they did that.
Climbed up to sure deaths, uncomplainingly.
There were no reporters to chronicle their days of battle, no TV cameras beaming their faces into our drawing rooms.
None of that mattered, though.
There was a job to be done, Paakis to be evicted.
And they did that.
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Write on stones no words of sadness
Only the gladness due
That we, who asked most of living
Knew how to give it too
Write on stones no words of sadness
Only the gladness due
That we, who asked most of living
Knew how to give it too
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Fought valiantly for three years plus before finally succumbing to injuries sustained fighting red terror
Fought valiantly for three years plus before finally succumbing to injuries sustained fighting red terror
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A veteran soldier
Must've put in atleast 25yrs service.
Fell in the forefront of fight on terror
A veteran soldier
Must've put in atleast 25yrs service.
Fell in the forefront of fight on terror
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Flt Lt Shikhar
This 26yr old only son of a widowed mother was lost in a MiG21 crash this day in 2013
Flt Lt Shikhar
This 26yr old only son of a widowed mother was lost in a MiG21 crash this day in 2013
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Lance Naik Mohammed Naseer, 15 JakLI.
Martyred guarding the Nation's borders at Rajauri this day four years ago.
Lance Naik Mohammed Naseer, 15 JakLI.
Martyred guarding the Nation's borders at Rajauri this day four years ago.
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The 13 Junior Commissioned Officers of the Assam Regiment, who lost their lives in a building collapse in a civilian area of Solan due to heavy rains this day two years ago
The 13 Junior Commissioned Officers of the Assam Regiment, who lost their lives in a building collapse in a civilian area of Solan due to heavy rains this day two years ago
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BSF Trooper, sacrificed his life fighting to maintain the sanctity of our borders, this day seven years ago
BSF Trooper, sacrificed his life fighting to maintain the sanctity of our borders, this day seven years ago
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Fulfilled his destiny in far away Sierra Leone, in an operation which was as audacious as it gets. Do search for Op Khukri on the www. You'll be amazed what the Indian Army did out there
Fulfilled his destiny in far away Sierra Leone, in an operation which was as audacious as it gets. Do search for Op Khukri on the www. You'll be amazed what the Indian Army did out there
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Constable Mudasir Ahmed, JKP.
Martyred in Pulwama this day three years ago, fighting Pakistan sponsored terror that seeks to destroy his Motherland
Constable Mudasir Ahmed, JKP.
Martyred in Pulwama this day three years ago, fighting Pakistan sponsored terror that seeks to destroy his Motherland
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CT/GD Abdul Rafeek, 19 Bn CRPF. Martyred in Odisha, fighting Maoists, this day 12 years ago
CT/GD Abdul Rafeek, 19 Bn CRPF. Martyred in Odisha, fighting Maoists, this day 12 years ago
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Khalsas of Gobind who fell fighting in the Valley brought back into the folds of the Motherland by their ancestors nearly three centuries ago
Khalsas of Gobind who fell fighting in the Valley brought back into the folds of the Motherland by their ancestors nearly three centuries ago
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This day in 1954, the Indian Army lost Capt Nagpal (Army Medical Corps), three Signallers and 43 others mostly from the garrison manned by 2 Jat, including some enlisted non combatants and some civilians in Gyantse, Tibet ..
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This day in 1954, the Indian Army lost Capt Nagpal (Army Medical Corps), three Signallers and 43 others mostly from the garrison manned by 2 Jat, including some enlisted non combatants and some civilians in Gyantse, Tibet ..
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.. when the Tsangpo burst through anti flood embankments and washed away the Indian Army garrison.
What followed was utter destruction of the town and major loss of life, including 1000+ PLA soldiers stationed there.
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.. when the Tsangpo burst through anti flood embankments and washed away the Indian Army garrison.
What followed was utter destruction of the town and major loss of life, including 1000+ PLA soldiers stationed there.
3/3
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Capt NPP Thorat,the Indian garrison commander, overcame PLA's objections &moved on for rescue ops, in a feat of intrepid gallantry of men against mother nature & the rescue of survivors who'd given up all hope
A nearly forgotten story of our military history
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Capt NPP Thorat,the Indian garrison commander, overcame PLA's objections &moved on for rescue ops, in a feat of intrepid gallantry of men against mother nature & the rescue of survivors who'd given up all hope
A nearly forgotten story of our military history
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Capt Sanjeev Dahiya & 2 Jawans of 5 Rajput, KIA in a friendly fire incident by BSF in Akhnur, 1999
Capt Sanjeev Dahiya & 2 Jawans of 5 Rajput, KIA in a friendly fire incident by BSF in Akhnur, 1999
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16 Jul
HC Satbir Singh, LNk Virender, CTs Ashok Kumar, Mangal Singh, Karamchand, & Rajkumar.
Himveers martyred in Punjab this day 26 years ago.
#LestWeForget
16 Jul
HC Satbir Singh, LNk Virender, CTs Ashok Kumar, Mangal Singh, Karamchand, & Rajkumar.
Himveers martyred in Punjab this day 26 years ago.
#LestWeForget
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Fourth martyrdom anniversary today
Fourth martyrdom anniversary today
https://twitter.com/FlagsOfHonour/status/1284113318131580929
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17 Jul
Lt Akash Chaudhary, 12 SikhLI. Fell into a deep gorge while on a patrol in Assam this day in 2020
17 Jul
Lt Akash Chaudhary, 12 SikhLI. Fell into a deep gorge while on a patrol in Assam this day in 2020
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CHM Piru Singh, Param Vir Chakra (Posthumous), 6 RajRif
Went down in a blaze of glory in Tithwal this day 73 yrs ago. Here's his story ..
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CHM Piru Singh, Param Vir Chakra (Posthumous), 6 RajRif
Went down in a blaze of glory in Tithwal this day 73 yrs ago. Here's his story ..
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His battalion had been tasked to secure two major features critical to continue further ops by Indian Army in the sector.
His 'D' Company launched its attack at 0130Hr.
Enemy was strongly entrenched, knowing the importance of those features.
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His battalion had been tasked to secure two major features critical to continue further ops by Indian Army in the sector.
His 'D' Company launched its attack at 0130Hr.
Enemy was strongly entrenched, knowing the importance of those features.
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The path leading to the forward positions of the feature entrusted to Piru Singh was about 1m wide with sheer falls on either side.
From five well sited bunkers along this narrow path, enemy covered the approach he knew the Indian soldiers would HAVE to take.
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The path leading to the forward positions of the feature entrusted to Piru Singh was about 1m wide with sheer falls on either side.
From five well sited bunkers along this narrow path, enemy covered the approach he knew the Indian soldiers would HAVE to take.
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As 'D' Company advanced along this path, it was subjected to heavy automatic fire: three MMGs fixed on this bottleneck, supported by small arms fire, hand & rifle grenades, 2-inch & 3-inch mortars.
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As 'D' Company advanced along this path, it was subjected to heavy automatic fire: three MMGs fixed on this bottleneck, supported by small arms fire, hand & rifle grenades, 2-inch & 3-inch mortars.
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Terrific fire pinned down own troops.
Within 30 minutes the company suffered 51 casualties, despite the cover of darkness.
It was at this moment of crisis that CHM Piru Singh Shekhawat earned his place in history.
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Terrific fire pinned down own troops.
Within 30 minutes the company suffered 51 casualties, despite the cover of darkness.
It was at this moment of crisis that CHM Piru Singh Shekhawat earned his place in history.
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He personally led the leading section, more than half of which had been mowed down by enemy fire.
He rushed forward to deal with the nearest MMG post that had been playing havoc with his men.
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He personally led the leading section, more than half of which had been mowed down by enemy fire.
He rushed forward to deal with the nearest MMG post that had been playing havoc with his men.
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Enemy grenade splinters ripped thru his clothes and wounded him. But he pushed on, dispatching the crew of the offending MMG with his sten gun, even putting his bayonet to good use.
By this time all his companions lay behind him, dead or wounded.
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Enemy grenade splinters ripped thru his clothes and wounded him. But he pushed on, dispatching the crew of the offending MMG with his sten gun, even putting his bayonet to good use.
By this time all his companions lay behind him, dead or wounded.
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This bunker cleared, he moved on towards the next MMG bunker, hurling grenades.
In doing so, an enemy grenade thrown at him wounded him in the face.
Yet this blood soaked soldier from the lands of the Rajputs, pushed on, clearing this bunker too.
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This bunker cleared, he moved on towards the next MMG bunker, hurling grenades.
In doing so, an enemy grenade thrown at him wounded him in the face.
Yet this blood soaked soldier from the lands of the Rajputs, pushed on, clearing this bunker too.
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After silencing the second bunker, CHM Piru Singh, all alone in this sea of uniformed men, all unfriendly, doggedly charged on.
As he was rushing towards the third one, an enemy bullet hit him in the head and he was seen falling at the edge of the third trench
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After silencing the second bunker, CHM Piru Singh, all alone in this sea of uniformed men, all unfriendly, doggedly charged on.
As he was rushing towards the third one, an enemy bullet hit him in the head and he was seen falling at the edge of the third trench
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Even though dead, Piru Singh wasn't quite done with the job he had taken upon himself.
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Even though dead, Piru Singh wasn't quite done with the job he had taken upon himself.
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Soon there was an explosion inside the trench, indicating that his last grenade too had done its work.
(Incidentally, 51yrs later, a young Manoj Pandey too would fall in much the same way, his last grenade too doing a similar work even after he was martyred)
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Soon there was an explosion inside the trench, indicating that his last grenade too had done its work.
(Incidentally, 51yrs later, a young Manoj Pandey too would fall in much the same way, his last grenade too doing a similar work even after he was martyred)
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CHM Piru Singh Shekhawat, from Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan had claimed for himself fourth of the five Param Vir Chakras that were earned in this epic campaign, and with it, immortality, even as he left for the heavens above.
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CHM Piru Singh Shekhawat, from Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan had claimed for himself fourth of the five Param Vir Chakras that were earned in this epic campaign, and with it, immortality, even as he left for the heavens above.
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"He paid with his life for his singularly brave act, but he left for the rest of his comrades a unique example of single-handed bravery & determined cold courage. The country is grateful", wrote PM Jawaharlal Nehru to Mrs Tarawati, 75 year old mother of ..
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"He paid with his life for his singularly brave act, but he left for the rest of his comrades a unique example of single-handed bravery & determined cold courage. The country is grateful", wrote PM Jawaharlal Nehru to Mrs Tarawati, 75 year old mother of ..
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.. CHM Piru Singh, "for this sacrifice made in service of Motherland, and it is our prayer hat this may give you some peace & solace." Unquote
Photo: PVC Citation of CHM Piru Singh.
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.. CHM Piru Singh, "for this sacrifice made in service of Motherland, and it is our prayer hat this may give you some peace & solace." Unquote
Photo: PVC Citation of CHM Piru Singh.
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Here is his story as told in the serial Param Vir Chakra that aired in the late 80s.
If not the entire video, atleast watch the title song. Still gives me goosebumps despite having heard it 100s of times before.
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Here is his story as told in the serial Param Vir Chakra that aired in the late 80s.
If not the entire video, atleast watch the title song. Still gives me goosebumps despite having heard it 100s of times before.
16/16
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6 RAJRIF suffered hugely that day - 15 KIA, 58 wounded & 7 missing - but the brave Rajputs ultimately prevailed in the end. For more details of the battle, refer this tweet and replies thereto as part of my First Kashmir War series.
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6 RAJRIF suffered hugely that day - 15 KIA, 58 wounded & 7 missing - but the brave Rajputs ultimately prevailed in the end. For more details of the battle, refer this tweet and replies thereto as part of my First Kashmir War series.
https://twitter.com/CestMoiz/status/1284472350805594114
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CISF Boy, martyred in service of the Motherland, this day 21 years ago.
CISF Boy, martyred in service of the Motherland, this day 21 years ago.
https://twitter.com/CISFHQrs/status/887135922004697089
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Rfn Bimal Sinjali, 4/1 GR
This young Kancha was martyred at Nowgam, Kupwara, on the Line of Control this day four years ago.
#LestWeForget
Rfn Bimal Sinjali, 4/1 GR
This young Kancha was martyred at Nowgam, Kupwara, on the Line of Control this day four years ago.
#LestWeForget
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Sep Jaspreet Singh, Sikh Light Infantry
Another youngster who was martyred the same day as his Gorkha brother above on the Line of Control this day four years ago, this one in Naushera
Sep Jaspreet Singh, Sikh Light Infantry
Another youngster who was martyred the same day as his Gorkha brother above on the Line of Control this day four years ago, this one in Naushera
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The 10 CRPF boys martyred in Aurangabad Dist, Bihar in an IED explosion five years ago
The 10 CRPF boys martyred in Aurangabad Dist, Bihar in an IED explosion five years ago
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Sqn Ldr Meet Kumar, IAF.
Martyred in a MiG-21 crash in Kangra District, Himachal Pradesh, this day in 2018
Sqn Ldr Meet Kumar, IAF.
Martyred in a MiG-21 crash in Kangra District, Himachal Pradesh, this day in 2018
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'Grinders' of the 3rd Battalion, fell guarding the Nation's borders this day 22 years ago
'Grinders' of the 3rd Battalion, fell guarding the Nation's borders this day 22 years ago
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Rfn Dev Bahadur. First martyrdom anniversary today.
Rfn Dev Bahadur. First martyrdom anniversary today.
https://twitter.com/NorthernComd_IA/status/1285130953585684482
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2Lt Rajeev Sandhu, Maha Vir Chakra (Posth), Seventh Battalion The Assam Regiment
Earned a warrior's death this day in 1988 in Sri Lanka.
Here's his story ..
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2Lt Rajeev Sandhu, Maha Vir Chakra (Posth), Seventh Battalion The Assam Regiment
Earned a warrior's death this day in 1988 in Sri Lanka.
Here's his story ..
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This day in 1988, this 21 yr old was leading a convoy from Madurengkenikulam to Mangani to collect rations for his battalion when they were ambushed.
He was in the leading jeep which was hit by an RPG round right at the beginning of the ambush, lifting it up..
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This day in 1988, this 21 yr old was leading a convoy from Madurengkenikulam to Mangani to collect rations for his battalion when they were ambushed.
He was in the leading jeep which was hit by an RPG round right at the beginning of the ambush, lifting it up..
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.. and toppling it to a side. This was followed by a furious volley of fire from the LTTE militants.
This was one convoy that both sides, Indians as well as LTTE, knew would never make it to its destination.
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.. and toppling it to a side. This was followed by a furious volley of fire from the LTTE militants.
This was one convoy that both sides, Indians as well as LTTE, knew would never make it to its destination.
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The LTTE militants soon came out to pick up weapons, ammo and equipment of the Indian soldiers.
However, unknown to them, 2Lt Rajeev still breathed, and had managed to drag himself, unseen, to a firing position nearby, despite his legs having been crushed ..
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The LTTE militants soon came out to pick up weapons, ammo and equipment of the Indian soldiers.
However, unknown to them, 2Lt Rajeev still breathed, and had managed to drag himself, unseen, to a firing position nearby, despite his legs having been crushed ..
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.. in the initial RPG blast, and wounded further in the firing that followed.
One LTTE militant, named Kumaran approached the mangled jeep with his comrades to loot whatever he could.
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.. in the initial RPG blast, and wounded further in the firing that followed.
One LTTE militant, named Kumaran approached the mangled jeep with his comrades to loot whatever he could.
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As he came near, 2Lt Rajeev lifted his carbine with his blood soaked hands and sprayed Kumaran with hot lead, killing him instantly.
And this, when Rajeev could have safely stayed hidden and hoped to live.
Instead, he chose to avenge his comrades.
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As he came near, 2Lt Rajeev lifted his carbine with his blood soaked hands and sprayed Kumaran with hot lead, killing him instantly.
And this, when Rajeev could have safely stayed hidden and hoped to live.
Instead, he chose to avenge his comrades.
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Soon a fierce firefight followed, with entire LTTE ambush party on one side and a lone, mortally wounded young 'Rhino' warrior from the Land of Five Rivers on the other, hell bent on making them pay for killing his brothers from the 'Seven Sisters' of the NE.
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Soon a fierce firefight followed, with entire LTTE ambush party on one side and a lone, mortally wounded young 'Rhino' warrior from the Land of Five Rivers on the other, hell bent on making them pay for killing his brothers from the 'Seven Sisters' of the NE.
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Needless to say, 2Lt Rajeev, the only son of Mr DS Sandhu of Chandigarh, was soon dead in far away Sri Lanka, four months short of his 22nd birthday.
Yes, he was THAT young.
He was awarded a posthumous Maha Vir Chakra in recognition of his supreme sacrifice.
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Needless to say, 2Lt Rajeev, the only son of Mr DS Sandhu of Chandigarh, was soon dead in far away Sri Lanka, four months short of his 22nd birthday.
Yes, he was THAT young.
He was awarded a posthumous Maha Vir Chakra in recognition of his supreme sacrifice.
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Before joining the Army, he had won national roller skating championship SEVEN yrs in a row!
He was the youngest officer to earn the Maha Vir Chakra, though at a tremendous cost.
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Before joining the Army, he had won national roller skating championship SEVEN yrs in a row!
He was the youngest officer to earn the Maha Vir Chakra, though at a tremendous cost.
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His parents adopted their martyr son's regiment .. What stoic folks, these ..
God bless them
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His parents adopted their martyr son's regiment .. What stoic folks, these ..
God bless them
https://twitter.com/CestMoiz/status/957250285541384194
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To sacrifice a young son for the sake of the Motherland is no easy thing for anyone to do, especially if destiny wills you to outlive your progeny for more than three decades.
That said, prayers for long life and health of his parents
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To sacrifice a young son for the sake of the Motherland is no easy thing for anyone to do, especially if destiny wills you to outlive your progeny for more than three decades.
That said, prayers for long life and health of his parents
https://twitter.com/CestMoiz/status/1417149528252162048
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A son for a flag is a HUGE sacrifice indeed.
This thing cannot be said enough
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A son for a flag is a HUGE sacrifice indeed.
This thing cannot be said enough
https://twitter.com/CestMoiz/status/1417150356912435201
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Lance Naik Nandeshwar Das, Sep Lawmzuala, Sep Lalbunha Rokhium, Lance Naik Pazawana and Hav Monin Daimary - These were the 'Rhinos' of Seventh Battalion The Assam Regiment that were also martyred with 2Lt Sandhu this day 33 years ago
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Lance Naik Nandeshwar Das, Sep Lawmzuala, Sep Lalbunha Rokhium, Lance Naik Pazawana and Hav Monin Daimary - These were the 'Rhinos' of Seventh Battalion The Assam Regiment that were also martyred with 2Lt Sandhu this day 33 years ago
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Subedar Shashi Kumar - This veteran soldier succumbed this day last year to injuries sustained on the LoC due to ceasefire violation by Pakis a day prior in Naushera's Kalal Sector.
Today is his fourth martyrdom anniversary.
#LestWeForget
Subedar Shashi Kumar - This veteran soldier succumbed this day last year to injuries sustained on the LoC due to ceasefire violation by Pakis a day prior in Naushera's Kalal Sector.
Today is his fourth martyrdom anniversary.
#LestWeForget
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Sqn Ldr Bhanu Pratap Pachauri & Flying Officer Sumit Malhotra.
27 years since these air warriors fell.
Sqn Ldr Bhanu Pratap Pachauri & Flying Officer Sumit Malhotra.
27 years since these air warriors fell.
https://twitter.com/LestWeForgetIN/status/1417001708295626753
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Lt Ravinder Chhikara, KC (P), Sixth Battalion The Grenadiers Regiment
This Balwan Jat led from the front and fought like a Tiger this day 21 years ago, himself taking down three terrorists out of a group of six dispatched that day, before breathing his last.
Lt Ravinder Chhikara, KC (P), Sixth Battalion The Grenadiers Regiment
This Balwan Jat led from the front and fought like a Tiger this day 21 years ago, himself taking down three terrorists out of a group of six dispatched that day, before breathing his last.
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Martyrs of CRPF - 20 Jul
This includes 6 boys of 124th Battalion lost this day in Arunachal 20 years ago.
Martyrs of CRPF - 20 Jul
This includes 6 boys of 124th Battalion lost this day in Arunachal 20 years ago.
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Lt Puneet Nath Datt, Ashok Chakra (Posthumous), 1/11 Gorkha Rifles.
A josh box.
Bravest of the Brave.
Went down guns blazing this day in 1997.
Here's the young martyr's story ..
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Lt Puneet Nath Datt, Ashok Chakra (Posthumous), 1/11 Gorkha Rifles.
A josh box.
Bravest of the Brave.
Went down guns blazing this day in 1997.
Here's the young martyr's story ..
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Lt Puneet was born on 29 Apr 1973, to Maj Pramod Nath Datt of 1/11 Gorkha Rifles and Mrs Anita Datt.
Even as a child, his aim was clear - To join the army. More specifically, to join his father's Paltan - 1/11 Gorkha Rifles.
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Lt Puneet was born on 29 Apr 1973, to Maj Pramod Nath Datt of 1/11 Gorkha Rifles and Mrs Anita Datt.
Even as a child, his aim was clear - To join the army. More specifically, to join his father's Paltan - 1/11 Gorkha Rifles.
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He worked hard towards making that dream come true.
An excellent trainee, he excelled while in NDA & later, the IMA
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He worked hard towards making that dream come true.
An excellent trainee, he excelled while in NDA & later, the IMA
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He achieved his aim when he was commissioned into 1/11 GR in Dec 1995, and moved to Palampur to join his battalion.
A josh box, he'd already proved himself as an excellent leader during his training days.
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He achieved his aim when he was commissioned into 1/11 GR in Dec 1995, and moved to Palampur to join his battalion.
A josh box, he'd already proved himself as an excellent leader during his training days.
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Here too, he carried on in the same zeal, at the same time commencing a love affair with his Enfield. He and his bike travelled up and down the hills, mostly so that a deeply religious Puneet could pay obeisance at the temples that abound in the region.
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Here too, he carried on in the same zeal, at the same time commencing a love affair with his Enfield. He and his bike travelled up and down the hills, mostly so that a deeply religious Puneet could pay obeisance at the temples that abound in the region.
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Then there was the one time when reckless abandon of invincible youth took him on a 12hr nonstop ride from Palampur to Delhi when proceeding on leave!
Happy days in the hills finally came to an end and the Paltan moved to the Valley in the thick of CI Ops.
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Then there was the one time when reckless abandon of invincible youth took him on a 12hr nonstop ride from Palampur to Delhi when proceeding on leave!
Happy days in the hills finally came to an end and the Paltan moved to the Valley in the thick of CI Ops.
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Here again, Puneet was in his element, carrying out successful ops one after another.
However, his moment of glory would come on 20 July 1997 when he & his Gorkhas managed to hole up a group of foreign terrorists in a building in Naoshera locality of Srinagar.
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Here again, Puneet was in his element, carrying out successful ops one after another.
However, his moment of glory would come on 20 July 1997 when he & his Gorkhas managed to hole up a group of foreign terrorists in a building in Naoshera locality of Srinagar.
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Unsurprisingly, this intelligence too had been generated by Lt Puneet Nath Datt himself, via the excellent intelligence network he had created in the area.
The op commenced at 0400Hr in morning. It was a three storied building in a thickly populated area.
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Unsurprisingly, this intelligence too had been generated by Lt Puneet Nath Datt himself, via the excellent intelligence network he had created in the area.
The op commenced at 0400Hr in morning. It was a three storied building in a thickly populated area.
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Adding to the defensibility of the building was a thick boundary wall running all around it.
At daybreak, terrorists realized they were surrounded. Disregarding appeals to surrender, they opened indiscriminate fire.
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Adding to the defensibility of the building was a thick boundary wall running all around it.
At daybreak, terrorists realized they were surrounded. Disregarding appeals to surrender, they opened indiscriminate fire.
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Puneet and his boys had to exercise utmost restraint to prevent collateral damage, making good use of the compound wall for cover.
Sensing that the house afforded excellent protection to the terrorists, Puneet left his cover and blew a hole in the house ..
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Puneet and his boys had to exercise utmost restraint to prevent collateral damage, making good use of the compound wall for cover.
Sensing that the house afforded excellent protection to the terrorists, Puneet left his cover and blew a hole in the house ..
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.. using an explosive charge. This enabled own troops to now fire inside the house. Sensing that his game was up, a terrorist tried to make a break for it and rushed out of the house, firing at own troops.
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.. using an explosive charge. This enabled own troops to now fire inside the house. Sensing that his game was up, a terrorist tried to make a break for it and rushed out of the house, firing at own troops.
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Realizing the imminent danger, Puneet ordered his men to lay low and sprang up to face the terrorist.
In a most audacious eyeball to eyeball encounter, Puneet shot dead the terrorist at near point blank range.
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Realizing the imminent danger, Puneet ordered his men to lay low and sprang up to face the terrorist.
In a most audacious eyeball to eyeball encounter, Puneet shot dead the terrorist at near point blank range.
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Keeping an eye on the situation, he maneuvered his troops to the rear of the building and killed another militant trying to escape from an opening that the militants had created over there.
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Keeping an eye on the situation, he maneuvered his troops to the rear of the building and killed another militant trying to escape from an opening that the militants had created over there.
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However, just as he dispatched this one, the third militant opened up fire on him from a window above, hitting Lt Puneet Nath Datt in his face.
But this young warrior still retained his senses and managed to lob a grenade through the same window from which ..
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However, just as he dispatched this one, the third militant opened up fire on him from a window above, hitting Lt Puneet Nath Datt in his face.
But this young warrior still retained his senses and managed to lob a grenade through the same window from which ..
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.. the terrorist had shot him.
This grenade not only killed the last terrorist, but also set off the huge cache of ammo and explosives they had stashed inside their house, bringing the house down.
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.. the terrorist had shot him.
This grenade not only killed the last terrorist, but also set off the huge cache of ammo and explosives they had stashed inside their house, bringing the house down.
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Job accomplished, Lt Puneet finally succumbed to the grievous injuries he had sustained in the process.
He had turned 24 just three months ago.
Puneet had earned an Ashok Chakra for his Paltan on his last day in this world.
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Job accomplished, Lt Puneet finally succumbed to the grievous injuries he had sustained in the process.
He had turned 24 just three months ago.
Puneet had earned an Ashok Chakra for his Paltan on his last day in this world.
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In an irony of fate, it was also the first day in the Paltan for a young officer by the name of Manoj Kumar Pandey, who would earn a Param Vir Chakra for 1/11 Gorkha Rifles less than two years later.
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In an irony of fate, it was also the first day in the Paltan for a young officer by the name of Manoj Kumar Pandey, who would earn a Param Vir Chakra for 1/11 Gorkha Rifles less than two years later.
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Mrs Anita Datt, mother of Lt Puneet Nath Datt, would soon find herself on the Rajpath to receive her son's Ashok Chakra.
Lt Puneet Nath Datt, Ashok Chakra (Posth), lives on still ..
Today marks his 24th martyrdom anniversary.
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Mrs Anita Datt, mother of Lt Puneet Nath Datt, would soon find herself on the Rajpath to receive her son's Ashok Chakra.
Lt Puneet Nath Datt, Ashok Chakra (Posth), lives on still ..
Today marks his 24th martyrdom anniversary.
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His family & neighbours dedicated a memorial in his name at Defence Colony, New Delhi this day four years ago.
I'd assume that even as I type this, they are gathered there once again today to pay homage to Lt Puneet who grew up there.
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His family & neighbours dedicated a memorial in his name at Defence Colony, New Delhi this day four years ago.
I'd assume that even as I type this, they are gathered there once again today to pay homage to Lt Puneet who grew up there.
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Maj Gurphej Singh Cheema, 13 MAHAR and Lt Archit Verdia, 175 MEDIUM REGIMENT
Maj Gurphej Singh Cheema, 13 MAHAR and Lt Archit Verdia, 175 MEDIUM REGIMENT
https://twitter.com/FlagsOfHonour/status/1417485241267142660
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CT/GD Shiv Narayan Meena, 45th Battalion The ITBP.
Lost his life in a naxal attack in Amghati, Narayanpur, Chattisgarh earlier today.
Om Shanti ..
CT/GD Shiv Narayan Meena, 45th Battalion The ITBP.
Lost his life in a naxal attack in Amghati, Narayanpur, Chattisgarh earlier today.
Om Shanti ..
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A promising future, cut short by a delusional state under an equally delusional dictator hell bent on aiming for the impossible.
Here's his story ..
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A promising future, cut short by a delusional state under an equally delusional dictator hell bent on aiming for the impossible.
Here's his story ..
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Lt Hari Singh Bist was commissioned into 3/11 Gorkha Rifles on 11 Dec 1999.
The unit was deployed in intense CI Ops at about the same time.
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Lt Hari Singh Bist was commissioned into 3/11 Gorkha Rifles on 11 Dec 1999.
The unit was deployed in intense CI Ops at about the same time.
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On 21 Jul 2000 in Majhari Village in Mendhar Tehsil, while approaching a terrorist hideout, Lt Bist's column came under heavy fire from terrorists who were seeking to flee from own troops.
Lt Bist, in a swift action, shot down one terrorist.
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On 21 Jul 2000 in Majhari Village in Mendhar Tehsil, while approaching a terrorist hideout, Lt Bist's column came under heavy fire from terrorists who were seeking to flee from own troops.
Lt Bist, in a swift action, shot down one terrorist.
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He, however, received a volley of bullets from another terrorist from close range.
Despite being grievously wounded, Lt Bist charged at the terrorist and killed him too.
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He, however, received a volley of bullets from another terrorist from close range.
Despite being grievously wounded, Lt Bist charged at the terrorist and killed him too.
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His grievous injuries finally took a toll & the gallant youngster succumbed soon thereafter.
He was awarded a posthumous Shaurya Chakra for his supreme sacrifice.
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His grievous injuries finally took a toll & the gallant youngster succumbed soon thereafter.
He was awarded a posthumous Shaurya Chakra for his supreme sacrifice.
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CRPF trooper, martyred 'coz some delusional fools thought they could break up the Union of India.
CRPF trooper, martyred 'coz some delusional fools thought they could break up the Union of India.
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Salem Ahmed Shah, JKP. Abducted and killed by terrorists in Kulgam.
Yet another one amongst the often forgotten ones .. those who give their all in this fight for their very homeland ..
Today is this one's third martyrdom anniversary.
May God bless his soul ..
Salem Ahmed Shah, JKP. Abducted and killed by terrorists in Kulgam.
Yet another one amongst the often forgotten ones .. those who give their all in this fight for their very homeland ..
Today is this one's third martyrdom anniversary.
May God bless his soul ..
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He was avenged soon enough by his brothers in army, with they killing the three terrorists responsible for his death within 24 hours.
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He was avenged soon enough by his brothers in army, with they killing the three terrorists responsible for his death within 24 hours.
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Came from an excellent lineage of soldiers - the Tololing Paltan.
Third martyrdom anniversary today.
Do spare a moment to say a prayer for him if you can ..
God Bless his soul
Came from an excellent lineage of soldiers - the Tololing Paltan.
Third martyrdom anniversary today.
Do spare a moment to say a prayer for him if you can ..
God Bless his soul
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20 Jul
Maj Bhanu Pratap Singh, Sena Medal (Posth), Eighth Battalion The Rajputana Rifles.
This Churu born Rajput warrior of Mother India sacrificed himself in her defence in Thana Mandi, J&K, this day in 2008, leading from the front while serving in 43 RR.
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Maj Bhanu Pratap Singh, Sena Medal (Posth), Eighth Battalion The Rajputana Rifles.
This Churu born Rajput warrior of Mother India sacrificed himself in her defence in Thana Mandi, J&K, this day in 2008, leading from the front while serving in 43 RR.
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An epitaph for the thousands who have fallen, unknown, unremembered and unwept for ..
God bless them all ..
Om Shanti ..
An epitaph for the thousands who have fallen, unknown, unremembered and unwept for ..
God bless them all ..
Om Shanti ..
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Not many may be aware, but the Assam Rifles too did its bit in fighting terror in faraway J&K.
These six of the 'Tagra Teyees' fell this day in 1995 during one such stint.
Not many may be aware, but the Assam Rifles too did its bit in fighting terror in faraway J&K.
These six of the 'Tagra Teyees' fell this day in 1995 during one such stint.
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Folks like these gave up their lives during the worst period of the insurgency to ensure that the Will of their Motherland prevails.
Folks like these gave up their lives during the worst period of the insurgency to ensure that the Will of their Motherland prevails.
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HC Bhanwar Singh, 192 Bn BSF. Martyred on the LoC this day 13 years ago.
#LestWeForget
HC Bhanwar Singh, 192 Bn BSF. Martyred on the LoC this day 13 years ago.
#LestWeForget
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K-2743, IAF.
Five years today since this bird with 29 souls on board went missing over the Bay of Bengal, as it flew from Chennai to Port Blair.
Lord Varun keeps watch over them ..
Om Shanti ..
K-2743, IAF.
Five years today since this bird with 29 souls on board went missing over the Bay of Bengal, as it flew from Chennai to Port Blair.
Lord Varun keeps watch over them ..
Om Shanti ..
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Nk Mangchon P, Third Battalion The Naga Regiment.
This Nagamese son of Mother India fell in Akhnoor in 2014, countering an infiltration attempt.
Nk Mangchon P, Third Battalion The Naga Regiment.
This Nagamese son of Mother India fell in Akhnoor in 2014, countering an infiltration attempt.
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Brig Pritam Singh, Military Cross, First Battalion The Kumaon Regiment, 'Sher Bachcha'.
The saviour of Poonch in 1947-48 when the thread was really slender indeed. Today is his death anniversary.
Lest We Forget
Brig Pritam Singh, Military Cross, First Battalion The Kumaon Regiment, 'Sher Bachcha'.
The saviour of Poonch in 1947-48 when the thread was really slender indeed. Today is his death anniversary.
Lest We Forget
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Rifleman Md Arif Shafi Alam Khan Pathan, 18 JAK RIF.
Second martyrdom anniversary today.
Rifleman Md Arif Shafi Alam Khan Pathan, 18 JAK RIF.
Second martyrdom anniversary today.
https://twitter.com/FlagsOfHonour/status/1418036873029505027
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Vir Bihari.
Martyred in Gurez 14 yrs ago - a place that most of us wouldn't even be able to point on a map
Vir Bihari.
Martyred in Gurez 14 yrs ago - a place that most of us wouldn't even be able to point on a map
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Fell fighting to ensure the Valley stays as part of the Union, when losing it was a real possibility
Fell fighting to ensure the Valley stays as part of the Union, when losing it was a real possibility
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L/Nk Mohinder Singh, Vir Chakra (Posthumous), 16 SIKH
Fell in Sri Lanka this day in 1988, fighting like a Singh.
Here's his story ..
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L/Nk Mohinder Singh, Vir Chakra (Posthumous), 16 SIKH
Fell in Sri Lanka this day in 1988, fighting like a Singh.
Here's his story ..
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Mohinder Singh was part of a search operation being undertaken by 16 Sikh during Op Pawan this day in 1988 when the troops came under heavy, effective fire, making further advance impossible.
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Mohinder Singh was part of a search operation being undertaken by 16 Sikh during Op Pawan this day in 1988 when the troops came under heavy, effective fire, making further advance impossible.
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One GPMG in particular, firing from a fortified bunker, was exacting a heavy toll. L/Nk Mohinder Singh was manning an LMG and engaged the bunker. But he soon realized that his fire was ineffective on the fortified bunker.
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One GPMG in particular, firing from a fortified bunker, was exacting a heavy toll. L/Nk Mohinder Singh was manning an LMG and engaged the bunker. But he soon realized that his fire was ineffective on the fortified bunker.
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Taking an instantaneous decision, this Khalsa of Gobind rushed the bunker and grabbed the barrel of the GPMG protruding out of the loophole.
He got a full burst in his chest, but the gun was silenced, with the terrorists running away in sheer terror.
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Taking an instantaneous decision, this Khalsa of Gobind rushed the bunker and grabbed the barrel of the GPMG protruding out of the loophole.
He got a full burst in his chest, but the gun was silenced, with the terrorists running away in sheer terror.
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The day was won, but this Singh lay martyred.
He was awarded a Vir Chakra for his supreme sacrifice.
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The day was won, but this Singh lay martyred.
He was awarded a Vir Chakra for his supreme sacrifice.
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One can't even begin to imagine the kind of a person he must have been.
See the smile - Must've been a riot in the lines!
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One can't even begin to imagine the kind of a person he must have been.
See the smile - Must've been a riot in the lines!
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Khalsas of Gobind - amongst the fiercest, AND happiest soldiers on this Earth!
Just look at that smile!
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Khalsas of Gobind - amongst the fiercest, AND happiest soldiers on this Earth!
Just look at that smile!
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Sep Ashuli, Vir Chakra (Posth), 1st Battalion The Naga Regiment.
This son of Mother India fell in Dras in 1999, evicting the Brown Panted Ba$tards who'd dared to violate his Motherland ..
Sep Ashuli, Vir Chakra (Posth), 1st Battalion The Naga Regiment.
This son of Mother India fell in Dras in 1999, evicting the Brown Panted Ba$tards who'd dared to violate his Motherland ..
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BSF boys, martyred in different parts of the Nation this day over the years
BSF boys, martyred in different parts of the Nation this day over the years
https://twitter.com/BSF_India/status/1418564249375240203
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Sep Kamal Vaidya, fell guarding the Motherland in the Krishna Ghati Sector in Poonch yesterday
Sep Kamal Vaidya, fell guarding the Motherland in the Krishna Ghati Sector in Poonch yesterday
https://twitter.com/NorthernComd_IA/status/1418795107159969794
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Constable Shankar Lal Barala, 23rd Battalion The CRPF.
Third martyrdom anniversary today.
Name missed out in the obit above
Constable Shankar Lal Barala, 23rd Battalion The CRPF.
Third martyrdom anniversary today.
Name missed out in the obit above
https://twitter.com/FlagsOfHonour/status/1286652303580082176
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Fell fighting in the accursed 'Jannat' this day some years ago .. yet another name amongst thousands
Fell fighting in the accursed 'Jannat' this day some years ago .. yet another name amongst thousands
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Not all got the recognition due, yet each played his bit in restoring the sanctity of his lands that summer 22 years ago ..
Not all got the recognition due, yet each played his bit in restoring the sanctity of his lands that summer 22 years ago ..
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Veteran
Martyred flying in the civvie street, during a noble task - rescue of those stranded in Kedarnath
Veteran
Martyred flying in the civvie street, during a noble task - rescue of those stranded in Kedarnath
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Nk Thimmaiah KK, Madras Regt/ 25 RR.
14 years since this one fell in the service of the Nation
Nk Thimmaiah KK, Madras Regt/ 25 RR.
14 years since this one fell in the service of the Nation
https://twitter.com/FlagsOfHonour/status/1286465525883666432
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Refer a few tweets above.
Here's another CRPF boy martyred in the line of duty this day nine years ago, this one in Garo Hills.
God Bless his soul
Refer a few tweets above.
Here's another CRPF boy martyred in the line of duty this day nine years ago, this one in Garo Hills.
God Bless his soul
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Nk Kaushal Yadav, Vir Chakra (P), 9 Para(SF)
Martyred this day in Op Vijay, dispatching five Packies in the process
Nk Kaushal Yadav, Vir Chakra (P), 9 Para(SF)
Martyred this day in Op Vijay, dispatching five Packies in the process
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Lt Ribhu Saxena, 22 Rajput.
Martyred this day guarding the Nation's frontiers somewhere ahead of Jammu in 2004.
Yet another forgotten martyr.
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Lt Ribhu Saxena, 22 Rajput.
Martyred this day guarding the Nation's frontiers somewhere ahead of Jammu in 2004.
Yet another forgotten martyr.
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For those who care to know, he was a Delhiite, lived in govt quarters right across the road from Priya Cinema complex in Vasant Vihar.
A road there has been named in his memory.
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For those who care to know, he was a Delhiite, lived in govt quarters right across the road from Priya Cinema complex in Vasant Vihar.
A road there has been named in his memory.
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Chhattisgarh policeman, martyred fighting the Maoists in Narayanpur, this day 11 yrs ago
#Respect
Chhattisgarh policeman, martyred fighting the Maoists in Narayanpur, this day 11 yrs ago
#Respect
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Gunners of 244 Field Regiment,martyred providing the all important fire support to infantry brethren
Gunners of 244 Field Regiment,martyred providing the all important fire support to infantry brethren
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Wonder how many have even heard about the SSB, let alone the blood shed by them for you and me..
Wonder how many have even heard about the SSB, let alone the blood shed by them for you and me..
https://twitter.com/DGSSB/status/1419515010628276226
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In war, there is no one who can be truly 'off duty'.
Gowher Ahmad Tantray, S/o Nazir Ahmad Tantray of Kujar Kulgam of SOG Shopian was killed, while 'off duty', this day four years ago.
#LestWeForget
In war, there is no one who can be truly 'off duty'.
Gowher Ahmad Tantray, S/o Nazir Ahmad Tantray of Kujar Kulgam of SOG Shopian was killed, while 'off duty', this day four years ago.
#LestWeForget
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Martyrs of the BSF - 26 Jul
Martyrs of the BSF - 26 Jul
https://twitter.com/BSF_India/status/1419516072248504321
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Martyrs of CRPF - 27Jul
These folks have shed blood in practically EVERY part of the Nation
#Respect
Martyrs of CRPF - 27Jul
These folks have shed blood in practically EVERY part of the Nation
#Respect
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SSP Baljit Singh, Punjab Police. Martyred in Dinanagar terror attack six years ago
Btw, I wonder how many of us even remember the attack right in the heart of Punjab ..
SSP Baljit Singh, Punjab Police. Martyred in Dinanagar terror attack six years ago
Btw, I wonder how many of us even remember the attack right in the heart of Punjab ..
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A Titan amongst us pygmies .. his absence is still felt very dearly
God Bless his Soul
A Titan amongst us pygmies .. his absence is still felt very dearly
God Bless his Soul
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BSF boys martyred in the line of duty this day over the years
BSF boys martyred in the line of duty this day over the years
https://twitter.com/BSF_India/status/890403499485351936
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LNk (WM) Prem Pal, Vir Chakra (Posth), 19 Garhwal Rifles.
Non Combatant. Displayed nerves of steel over a sustained period of time, and earned a richly deserved award.
What a man he must have been .. it took the enemy quite a few attempts to finally fell him.
LNk (WM) Prem Pal, Vir Chakra (Posth), 19 Garhwal Rifles.
Non Combatant. Displayed nerves of steel over a sustained period of time, and earned a richly deserved award.
What a man he must have been .. it took the enemy quite a few attempts to finally fell him.
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L/Nk Rajinder Singh.
Fell during a ceasefire violation by Pakistan Army in Machhal, J&K, this day in 2019.
L/Nk Rajinder Singh.
Fell during a ceasefire violation by Pakistan Army in Machhal, J&K, this day in 2019.
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Chhattisgarh Policeman, murdered by 'Gandhians with Guns' in Narayanpura, eight yrs ago
Chhattisgarh Policeman, murdered by 'Gandhians with Guns' in Narayanpura, eight yrs ago
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26 Jul
Capt Suparmbeer Kumar, 4 HORSE
26 Jul
Capt Suparmbeer Kumar, 4 HORSE
https://twitter.com/LestWeForgetIN/status/1419942802801131525
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Rifleman Mohan Singh, Vir Chakra (Posth), 11 RAJRIF
Fell in Sri Lanka this day in 1989.
Here's his story ..
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Rifleman Mohan Singh, Vir Chakra (Posth), 11 RAJRIF
Fell in Sri Lanka this day in 1989.
Here's his story ..
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This day in 1989, Rifleman Mohan Singh was deployed in Sri Lanka as part of his battalion, 11 Rajputana Rifles.
The battalion was in receipt of intelligence regarding frequent move of militants in Tanniyuttu town in their area of responsibility.
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This day in 1989, Rifleman Mohan Singh was deployed in Sri Lanka as part of his battalion, 11 Rajputana Rifles.
The battalion was in receipt of intelligence regarding frequent move of militants in Tanniyuttu town in their area of responsibility.
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Accordingly, they had planned an ambush to finish these militants.
Rifleman Mohan Singh was entrusted with the LMG of the ambush platoon.
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Accordingly, they had planned an ambush to finish these militants.
Rifleman Mohan Singh was entrusted with the LMG of the ambush platoon.
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However, since the ambush site was located in a built up area, surprise was lost and the militants came to know of presence of own troops.
At approx 1220Hr, they suddenly opened up heavy fire on the 11 Raj Rif boys from well sited positions.
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However, since the ambush site was located in a built up area, surprise was lost and the militants came to know of presence of own troops.
At approx 1220Hr, they suddenly opened up heavy fire on the 11 Raj Rif boys from well sited positions.
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The ambush party themselves had been ambushed.
However, the men from Rajputana were not ones to be cowed down by this minor hitch.
They hit back. Hard.
Amongst them, Mohan Singh too responded immediately and brought down heavy, effective fire on the militants.
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The ambush party themselves had been ambushed.
However, the men from Rajputana were not ones to be cowed down by this minor hitch.
They hit back. Hard.
Amongst them, Mohan Singh too responded immediately and brought down heavy, effective fire on the militants.
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The Rajputs were at a huge disadvantage tactically, but stubbornly held on.
During the firefight, Mohan Singh noticed a group of militants rushing to the neighbouring section in order to snatch weapons from the injured personnel.
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The Rajputs were at a huge disadvantage tactically, but stubbornly held on.
During the firefight, Mohan Singh noticed a group of militants rushing to the neighbouring section in order to snatch weapons from the injured personnel.
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Unmindful of risk to his own life and with indomitable courage, Mohan came out of his covered position and CHARGED towards the militants with his LMG and brought down heavy fire upon them, inflicting many casualties, while saving his injured comrades' lives.
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Unmindful of risk to his own life and with indomitable courage, Mohan came out of his covered position and CHARGED towards the militants with his LMG and brought down heavy fire upon them, inflicting many casualties, while saving his injured comrades' lives.
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The startled militants fired back, but had to beat a hasty retreat due to this one man charge.
In the process, however, Rifleman Mohan Singh was hit and fell down, dead.
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The startled militants fired back, but had to beat a hasty retreat due to this one man charge.
In the process, however, Rifleman Mohan Singh was hit and fell down, dead.
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But this 27 year old Rajput Warrior from Village Ketoo Kalan, Jodhpur had ensured safety of his comrades & their weapons before breathing his last.
A grateful Nation bestowed upon him, the Vir Chakra on 26 Jan 1990.
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But this 27 year old Rajput Warrior from Village Ketoo Kalan, Jodhpur had ensured safety of his comrades & their weapons before breathing his last.
A grateful Nation bestowed upon him, the Vir Chakra on 26 Jan 1990.
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Sub Basappa Patil and Sep Hasansab Khudavand, 21st Battalion The Madras Regiment.
Martyred in a mine blast in Kargil Sector this day five years ago
Sub Basappa Patil and Sep Hasansab Khudavand, 21st Battalion The Madras Regiment.
Martyred in a mine blast in Kargil Sector this day five years ago
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BSF boy, martyred in the accursed 'Jannat' 16 years ago
BSF boy, martyred in the accursed 'Jannat' 16 years ago
https://twitter.com/BSF_India/status/891109681401344000
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Air Marshal T R Janakiraman, PVSM, AVSM (Retd).
This veteran air warrior passed away this day in 2019.
Air Marshal T R Janakiraman, PVSM, AVSM (Retd).
This veteran air warrior passed away this day in 2019.
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SP Daulat Singh Negi. Martyred fighting ULFA militants in Dibrugarh this day 31 years ago
SP Daulat Singh Negi. Martyred fighting ULFA militants in Dibrugarh this day 31 years ago
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Hav Pranay Kalita, Rfn Ratan Salam & Rfn Methna Konyak, Fourth Battalion The Assam Rifles.
First Martyrdom Anniversary today
Hav Pranay Kalita, Rfn Ratan Salam & Rfn Methna Konyak, Fourth Battalion The Assam Rifles.
First Martyrdom Anniversary today
https://twitter.com/FlagsOfHonour/status/1289213259711619073
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Yet another CRPF trooper, martyred fighting 'Gandhians With Guns' this day four years ago
Yet another CRPF trooper, martyred fighting 'Gandhians With Guns' this day four years ago
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An unpardonable number of our finest have fallen over the years in the accursed Valley ..
An unpardonable number of our finest have fallen over the years in the accursed Valley ..
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Sepoy Babloo Singh & Sepoy Vishal Chaudhary, both Sena Medal (P), 18 JAT/ 61 RR. Fifth Martyrdom Anniversary today
Sepoy Babloo Singh & Sepoy Vishal Chaudhary, both Sena Medal (P), 18 JAT/ 61 RR. Fifth Martyrdom Anniversary today
https://twitter.com/FlagsOfHonour/status/1420923593769340932
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Naseer Ahmed Rather, CRPF.
Yet another local Kashmiri, murdered by Pakistan sponsored loonies in the heart of the accursed Vale.
Today is his third martyrdom anniversary.
I guess none remembers ..
hindustantimes.com/india-news/crp…
Naseer Ahmed Rather, CRPF.
Yet another local Kashmiri, murdered by Pakistan sponsored loonies in the heart of the accursed Vale.
Today is his third martyrdom anniversary.
I guess none remembers ..
hindustantimes.com/india-news/crp…
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Nk Krishan Lal, 18 JAKRIF
Martyred this day two years ago, standing guard for you and me in Sunderbani Sector of the Line of Control.
Nk Krishan Lal, 18 JAKRIF
Martyred this day two years ago, standing guard for you and me in Sunderbani Sector of the Line of Control.
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A Commanding Officer & his buddy fell this day in Uri, fighting Pakistan Army backed infiltrators.
#LestWeForget
A Commanding Officer & his buddy fell this day in Uri, fighting Pakistan Army backed infiltrators.
#LestWeForget
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Udham Singh Shaheed - hanged this day in 1940 for dispatching Michael O' Dwyer in London.
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Udham Singh Shaheed - hanged this day in 1940 for dispatching Michael O' Dwyer in London.
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Michael O' Dwyer was Governor of Punjab in 1919 who ordered, and then later endorsed the Jallianwala Massacre by Brigadier Dyer
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Michael O' Dwyer was Governor of Punjab in 1919 who ordered, and then later endorsed the Jallianwala Massacre by Brigadier Dyer
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A memorial dedicated to Udham Singh, on the GT road, somewhere near Kurukshetra
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A memorial dedicated to Udham Singh, on the GT road, somewhere near Kurukshetra
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Gunner Shiv Prasad Yadav, 11 RR / 72 Field Regiment.
17th Martyrdom Anniversary today.
Gunner Shiv Prasad Yadav, 11 RR / 72 Field Regiment.
17th Martyrdom Anniversary today.
https://twitter.com/TheNasirAhmad/status/1421286098051887110
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A Vir Bihari Tiger.
Fell fighting for the Motherland this day 17 yrs ago, leading from the front.
A Vir Bihari Tiger.
Fell fighting for the Motherland this day 17 yrs ago, leading from the front.
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Martyrs of 24 RR (Bihar), remembered on the joyous occasion of Raising Day of the unit.
Martyrs of 24 RR (Bihar), remembered on the joyous occasion of Raising Day of the unit.
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Martyrs of 19th Battalion, the Jat Regiment.
Yet another Commanding Officer figures in the list
Martyrs of 19th Battalion, the Jat Regiment.
Yet another Commanding Officer figures in the list
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An occasion of joy is as good as any to remember the fallen
Happy Raising Day, 43 Rashtriya Rifles!
An occasion of joy is as good as any to remember the fallen
Happy Raising Day, 43 Rashtriya Rifles!
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27th Battalion The Rashtriya Rifles (Maratha LI)
Try and count the sheer numbers they've lost in 28 years of existence, fighting scum from across
27th Battalion The Rashtriya Rifles (Maratha LI)
Try and count the sheer numbers they've lost in 28 years of existence, fighting scum from across
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Maj Sushil Aima, Kirti Chakra (Posth)
This 32yr old son of Mother India went down in a blaze of glory this day in 1999.
Here's his story ..
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Maj Sushil Aima, Kirti Chakra (Posth)
This 32yr old son of Mother India went down in a blaze of glory this day in 1999.
Here's his story ..
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He was to proceed on leave the next day, to celebrate his 5th wedding anniversary with his family on 02 Aug. Having made necessary arrangements, just as he was to hit bed on night of 31 Jul, intelligence was received about the presence of a large group of ..
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He was to proceed on leave the next day, to celebrate his 5th wedding anniversary with his family on 02 Aug. Having made necessary arrangements, just as he was to hit bed on night of 31 Jul, intelligence was received about the presence of a large group of ..
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.. foreign terrorists on a hill nearby.
Leave plans cast aside, Maj Sushil Aima set off towards an obscure hill feature in Poonch, leading the operation.
He knew his leave plans would need to be reworked.
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.. foreign terrorists on a hill nearby.
Leave plans cast aside, Maj Sushil Aima set off towards an obscure hill feature in Poonch, leading the operation.
He knew his leave plans would need to be reworked.
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Wedding anniversary could be celebrated later, but the scum who had dared desecrate the sacred soil of the Motherland had to be dealt with right now.
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Wedding anniversary could be celebrated later, but the scum who had dared desecrate the sacred soil of the Motherland had to be dealt with right now.
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What followed was a deadly encounter, lasting seven hours.
Such was the engagement that it even degenerated into a brutal hand to hand fight at one point of time.
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What followed was a deadly encounter, lasting seven hours.
Such was the engagement that it even degenerated into a brutal hand to hand fight at one point of time.
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Needless to say, the Ganpats of 17 RR (Maratha LI), led by their equally ferocious Kashmiri Pandit leader, Maj Aima, soon made their presence felt.
The Pakistani terrorists suffered heavy losses, Maj Sushil Aima personally accounting for two of them.
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Needless to say, the Ganpats of 17 RR (Maratha LI), led by their equally ferocious Kashmiri Pandit leader, Maj Aima, soon made their presence felt.
The Pakistani terrorists suffered heavy losses, Maj Sushil Aima personally accounting for two of them.
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However, towards the closing stages of the encounter, Sushil received a gunshot on his left temple.
Despite the serious injury, he dispatched the terrorist who had shot at him, with his pistol.
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However, towards the closing stages of the encounter, Sushil received a gunshot on his left temple.
Despite the serious injury, he dispatched the terrorist who had shot at him, with his pistol.
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Not finished yet, he covered the evacuation of an injured soldier of his, despite his own grievous injury.
The soldier, injured in a grenade blast, managed to crawl to safety under the cover provided by his company commander.
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Not finished yet, he covered the evacuation of an injured soldier of his, despite his own grievous injury.
The soldier, injured in a grenade blast, managed to crawl to safety under the cover provided by his company commander.
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It was only after ensuring safety of that boy of his, that Maj Sushil Aima breathed his last; his Kashmiri Pandit blood mixing with the lands that his people had been driven away from, just about a decade ago.
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It was only after ensuring safety of that boy of his, that Maj Sushil Aima breathed his last; his Kashmiri Pandit blood mixing with the lands that his people had been driven away from, just about a decade ago.
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He died on the eve of his fifth wedding anniversary.
This gentle, bespectacled man had fought the last battle of his life like a tiger, leading from the front. When he left, he did so with the satisfaction and pride at having attained a soldier's death.
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He died on the eve of his fifth wedding anniversary.
This gentle, bespectacled man had fought the last battle of his life like a tiger, leading from the front. When he left, he did so with the satisfaction and pride at having attained a soldier's death.
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Even on his deathbed, his concern for his troops was paramount.
Meanwhile, just about a thousand kilometres away, in Palam Vihar, Gurgaon, his family, waiting for his arrival on leave, received the news of his martyrdom instead.
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Even on his deathbed, his concern for his troops was paramount.
Meanwhile, just about a thousand kilometres away, in Palam Vihar, Gurgaon, his family, waiting for his arrival on leave, received the news of his martyrdom instead.
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Almost the entire neighbourhood turned up for his funeral. The local govt named a nearby road after him.
His then nine month old son must have finished college by now.
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Almost the entire neighbourhood turned up for his funeral. The local govt named a nearby road after him.
His then nine month old son must have finished college by now.
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His wife received the Kirti Chakra that her husband had earned a day before their 5th anniversary.
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His wife received the Kirti Chakra that her husband had earned a day before their 5th anniversary.
https://twitter.com/CestMoiz/status/892381671160504321
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Hav Rajesh, Ashok Chakra (P), 11 RajRif
A Badass Ghatak Platoon Commander, ran thru a hail of bullets for his team, this day in 1999.
Hav Rajesh, Ashok Chakra (P), 11 RajRif
A Badass Ghatak Platoon Commander, ran thru a hail of bullets for his team, this day in 1999.
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Sep Rohin Kumar, 14 Punjab.
First martyrdom anniversary today
Sep Rohin Kumar, 14 Punjab.
First martyrdom anniversary today
https://twitter.com/FlagsOfHonour/status/1421816004733190147
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These three fell a week after Kargil war was officially declared over.
The other 'war' continues still
These three fell a week after Kargil war was officially declared over.
The other 'war' continues still
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Yet another Chhattisgarh policeman.
Martyred fighting Red terrorists in Narayanpura, 2012
Yet another Chhattisgarh policeman.
Martyred fighting Red terrorists in Narayanpura, 2012
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A forgotten conflict .. A forgotten martyr.
Capt Eric James Tucker Ashok Chakra (P), OC 'Bravo Company' 2nd Maratha Light Infantry (Kali Panchwin).
Here's his story ..
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A forgotten conflict .. A forgotten martyr.
Capt Eric James Tucker Ashok Chakra (P), OC 'Bravo Company' 2nd Maratha Light Infantry (Kali Panchwin).
Here's his story ..
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Capt James Tucker was deployed in the Naga Hills in 1957. A mighty dirty campaign out there, he had already proven his mettle a couple of weeks ago, on 18 Jul 1957 when he had outmaneuvered a large group of militants and inflicted heavy casualties on them.
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Capt James Tucker was deployed in the Naga Hills in 1957. A mighty dirty campaign out there, he had already proven his mettle a couple of weeks ago, on 18 Jul 1957 when he had outmaneuvered a large group of militants and inflicted heavy casualties on them.
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Then again, this day in 1957, while proceeding from Khuzami to Kivikhu with a platoon, he was ambushed in the thick undergrowth of the jungle near Milestone 70 by militants bent on revenge, who had obtained advance information about his movement.
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Then again, this day in 1957, while proceeding from Khuzami to Kivikhu with a platoon, he was ambushed in the thick undergrowth of the jungle near Milestone 70 by militants bent on revenge, who had obtained advance information about his movement.
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Undaunted by the inherent disadvantage due to terrain and the fact that initiative lay with militants, Capt James stood his ground and engaged the militants till his last round.
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Undaunted by the inherent disadvantage due to terrain and the fact that initiative lay with militants, Capt James stood his ground and engaged the militants till his last round.
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His ammo exhausted, Capt James Tucker did the only thing that his instincts told him.
No, he didn't try to escape.
Instead, he CHARGED at the militants, bayonet first.
In doing so, he received a fatal burst of automatic fire that felled him on the spot.
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His ammo exhausted, Capt James Tucker did the only thing that his instincts told him.
No, he didn't try to escape.
Instead, he CHARGED at the militants, bayonet first.
In doing so, he received a fatal burst of automatic fire that felled him on the spot.
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Capt James Tucker was awarded the Ashok Chakra posthumously for his supreme sacrifice.
Today his is 64th martyrdom anniversary.
#LestWeForget
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Capt James Tucker was awarded the Ashok Chakra posthumously for his supreme sacrifice.
Today his is 64th martyrdom anniversary.
#LestWeForget
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Lt Sanjeev Jain, Sena Medal (Posth), 7 Dogra
29 years since this young man gave up his life in the service of the Motherland
Lt Sanjeev Jain, Sena Medal (Posth), 7 Dogra
29 years since this young man gave up his life in the service of the Motherland
https://twitter.com/FlagsOfHonour/status/1422217290628673539
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Maj Sylvester Rajesh Ratnam, 21 Jat.
Fell this day in 2002
Maj Sylvester Rajesh Ratnam, 21 Jat.
Fell this day in 2002
https://twitter.com/FlagsOfHonour/status/1422176063564787715
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01 Aug
Sep Jatinder Singh, Shaurya Chakra (Posth), 7 Dogra / 11 RR.
Fell in Kishtwar this day in 2006
01 Aug
Sep Jatinder Singh, Shaurya Chakra (Posth), 7 Dogra / 11 RR.
Fell in Kishtwar this day in 2006
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01 Aug
Maj Shailendra. Passed away yesterday
Om Shanti ..
01 Aug
Maj Shailendra. Passed away yesterday
Om Shanti ..
https://twitter.com/TheWolfpackIN/status/1421882862438027268
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Rfn Ran Bahadur, 5/5 GR (Frontier Force).
True to his name, this Bir Gorkhali fell fighting in the Ranbhoomi on 03 Aug 2013, earning a Shaurya Chakra ..
Rfn Ran Bahadur, 5/5 GR (Frontier Force).
True to his name, this Bir Gorkhali fell fighting in the Ranbhoomi on 03 Aug 2013, earning a Shaurya Chakra ..
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Martyr of CRPF - 03 Aug
Will never grow old .. doesn't look a day older than what he did 26 yrs ago. The brave stay forever young ..
Martyr of CRPF - 03 Aug
Will never grow old .. doesn't look a day older than what he did 26 yrs ago. The brave stay forever young ..
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Martyrs of BSF - 03 Aug
SEVEN men of 105 Bn lost on the same day. A huge loss by any standards.
Martyrs of BSF - 03 Aug
SEVEN men of 105 Bn lost on the same day. A huge loss by any standards.
https://twitter.com/BSF_India/status/892963961108221952
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Two more BSF men lost earlier today, manning the Motherland's borders in Tripura
Two more BSF men lost earlier today, manning the Motherland's borders in Tripura
https://twitter.com/BSF_India/status/1422471569549316099
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Maj Kamlesh Pandey and Sepoy Tanzin Chhultim, 62nd Battalion The Rashtriya Rifles. Marytred in Shopian this day in 2017.
Fourth Martyrdom Anniversary today.
Wonder how many of us remember
Maj Kamlesh Pandey and Sepoy Tanzin Chhultim, 62nd Battalion The Rashtriya Rifles. Marytred in Shopian this day in 2017.
Fourth Martyrdom Anniversary today.
Wonder how many of us remember
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Sowar Vijay Kumar, Kirti Chakra (P), 22 RR / 87 Armoured Regiment. Martyred in Sopore, J&K, this day in 2018.
God bless his soul
Sowar Vijay Kumar, Kirti Chakra (P), 22 RR / 87 Armoured Regiment. Martyred in Sopore, J&K, this day in 2018.
God bless his soul
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20 years today since this 20 year old fell fighting for you and me
20 years today since this 20 year old fell fighting for you and me
https://twitter.com/FlagsOfHonour/status/1422493602354241537
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LNk Iqbal Singh, 4 SIKH. Fvvvvvvvvvvell in the Valley this day in 2001.
Yet another faceless remembrance ..
LNk Iqbal Singh, 4 SIKH. Fvvvvvvvvvvell in the Valley this day in 2001.
Yet another faceless remembrance ..
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Sub Avdesh Thakur, 107 TA Battalion, fell during 'Hifazat' of the North East from vested interests, this day 22 years ago
Sub Avdesh Thakur, 107 TA Battalion, fell during 'Hifazat' of the North East from vested interests, this day 22 years ago
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Martyrs of CRPF - 04 Aug
Including nine men lost on the same day in J&K 16 years ago
LOT of blood spilled by this force
Martyrs of CRPF - 04 Aug
Including nine men lost on the same day in J&K 16 years ago
LOT of blood spilled by this force
#ObituaryOfTheDay
SSB - Yet another band of fine men doing their bit for the Nation under very difficult circumstances
SSB - Yet another band of fine men doing their bit for the Nation under very difficult circumstances
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Martyrs of BSF - 04 Aug
Including TEN men of 172 Bn lost this day in 1991.
#LestWeForget
Martyrs of BSF - 04 Aug
Including TEN men of 172 Bn lost this day in 1991.
#LestWeForget
https://twitter.com/BSF_India/status/893288317885849600
#ObituaryOfTheDay
LNk Bom Bahadur Limbu & Rifleman Parsuram Rai, 1/11 Gorkha Rifles.
Lost in the Naga Hills, this day in 1969
#LestWeForget
LNk Bom Bahadur Limbu & Rifleman Parsuram Rai, 1/11 Gorkha Rifles.
Lost in the Naga Hills, this day in 1969
#LestWeForget
#ObituaryOfTheDay
LNk Debi Kumar Limbu, 1/11 GR.
This one fell in Srinagar in 1997, fighting Paaki scum
LNk Debi Kumar Limbu, 1/11 GR.
This one fell in Srinagar in 1997, fighting Paaki scum
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Sub Belliappa KP, Army Medical Corps. Sacrificed himself this day 19 years ago
Sub Belliappa KP, Army Medical Corps. Sacrificed himself this day 19 years ago
https://twitter.com/FlagsOfHonour/status/1290456021887049733
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Vir Biharis of 21 Bihar, fell repelling an attack on LoC this day eight years ago.
Yes..an ATTACK on their post
Vir Biharis of 21 Bihar, fell repelling an attack on LoC this day eight years ago.
Yes..an ATTACK on their post
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Sep Kittandur Rajesh, BSF
Martyred in the Kokrajhar terror attack on 05 Aug 2016. Name missed out in the tweet above
Sep Kittandur Rajesh, BSF
Martyred in the Kokrajhar terror attack on 05 Aug 2016. Name missed out in the tweet above
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Capt Chander Narain Singh, Maha Vir Chakra (P), 2 Garhwal Rifles.
56 years since this one achieved immortality.
The tricolour was about to be unfurled on the Haji Pir Pass, not very far from where he fell.
Capt Chander Narain Singh, Maha Vir Chakra (P), 2 Garhwal Rifles.
56 years since this one achieved immortality.
The tricolour was about to be unfurled on the Haji Pir Pass, not very far from where he fell.
https://twitter.com/LestWeForgetIN/status/1026112783493095429
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Ek Sau Gyara 'Chak De Yaara' lost him 23 yrs ago during Op Rhino in Nalbari, Assam
Still remembered
Ek Sau Gyara 'Chak De Yaara' lost him 23 yrs ago during Op Rhino in Nalbari, Assam
Still remembered
#ObituaryOfTheDay
L/Nk Kedar Singh, Sena Medal (Posth), 17 Guards.
Fell in the line of duty this day in 1999.
L/Nk Kedar Singh, Sena Medal (Posth), 17 Guards.
Fell in the line of duty this day in 1999.
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Nk Mohinder Singh, 20 Sikh.
Breathed his last in the accursed Valley, this day 21 yrs ago.
Nk Mohinder Singh, 20 Sikh.
Breathed his last in the accursed Valley, this day 21 yrs ago.
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Vir Biharis of 15 Bihar, who were swept away by the Shyok River this day in 2010.
A terrible tragedy indeed ..
Vir Biharis of 15 Bihar, who were swept away by the Shyok River this day in 2010.
A terrible tragedy indeed ..
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Lt Digvijay Panwar, 313 Field Regiment.
This young lad fell fighting ULFA militants this day in 1998.
Lt Digvijay Panwar, 313 Field Regiment.
This young lad fell fighting ULFA militants this day in 1998.
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Capt Mandeep Singh, 4RR / 49 Air Defence Regiment.
Fell in Kupwara during the dirty days of the insurgency, soon after the Kargil War.
Capt Mandeep Singh, 4RR / 49 Air Defence Regiment.
Fell in Kupwara during the dirty days of the insurgency, soon after the Kargil War.
#ObituaryOfTheDay
These 'Bhullas' of 7 Garhwal Rifles fell in the Valley this day in 2001.
They fell in the days leading up to Parakram, as Musharraf overplayed his terror card
#NeverForget
These 'Bhullas' of 7 Garhwal Rifles fell in the Valley this day in 2001.
They fell in the days leading up to Parakram, as Musharraf overplayed his terror card
#NeverForget
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Naik Damodar Thapa, 3/1 GORKHA RIFLES.
Made the supreme sacrifice during Counter Infiltration Operations in the Tangdhar Sector (J&K) on 06 Aug 2014.
Naik Damodar Thapa, 3/1 GORKHA RIFLES.
Made the supreme sacrifice during Counter Infiltration Operations in the Tangdhar Sector (J&K) on 06 Aug 2014.
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Rfn Aamir Hussain Wani, Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry.
This son of the soil fell fighting to keep his lands free from Packie scum, along the Line of Control in Kupwara, this day last year.
Rfn Aamir Hussain Wani, Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry.
This son of the soil fell fighting to keep his lands free from Packie scum, along the Line of Control in Kupwara, this day last year.
1/6
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Nk Ram Kumar, 4 Kumaon, VrC(P)
Fell this day in 1965 in Tithwal, standing like a rock on his post.
Here's his story ..
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Nk Ram Kumar, 4 Kumaon, VrC(P)
Fell this day in 1965 in Tithwal, standing like a rock on his post.
Here's his story ..
2/6
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This day in 1965, enemy launched a fierce attack on Kralpur Bridge in Tithwal, a vital communication link.
Ram Kumar was in charge of the section guarding the bridge.
He & his men stood firm & repelled the attack.
#ObituaryOfTheDay
This day in 1965, enemy launched a fierce attack on Kralpur Bridge in Tithwal, a vital communication link.
Ram Kumar was in charge of the section guarding the bridge.
He & his men stood firm & repelled the attack.
3/6
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During the fierce fight, he and many of his men were injured.
Enemy soon called upon reinforcements, including a demolition team to destroy the bridge.
#ObituaryOfTheDay
During the fierce fight, he and many of his men were injured.
Enemy soon called upon reinforcements, including a demolition team to destroy the bridge.
4/6
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Undeterred by enemy numbers & his own injuries, Nk Ram Kumar did the only thing that could have saved the day.
He CHARGED into the enemy ranks.
ALONE.
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Undeterred by enemy numbers & his own injuries, Nk Ram Kumar did the only thing that could have saved the day.
He CHARGED into the enemy ranks.
ALONE.
5/6
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Seeing the carnage inflicted by this lone Indian soldier, the Brown Panted Paaki Fauj executed their favourite war maneuver - they ran away.
It was only after this that Nk Ram Kumar breathed his last, seeing the bridge safe.
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Seeing the carnage inflicted by this lone Indian soldier, the Brown Panted Paaki Fauj executed their favourite war maneuver - they ran away.
It was only after this that Nk Ram Kumar breathed his last, seeing the bridge safe.
6/6
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This brave son of Mother India was awarded a well earned Vir Chakra for his audacious last stand, and an even more audacious last charge.
God Bless his soul ..
Om Shanti ..
#ObituaryOfTheDay
This brave son of Mother India was awarded a well earned Vir Chakra for his audacious last stand, and an even more audacious last charge.
God Bless his soul ..
Om Shanti ..
#ObituaryOfTheDay
06 Aug
Guardsman.
Fell fighting for the motherland at the peak of his youth, this day 22 yrs ago
#LestWeForget
06 Aug
Guardsman.
Fell fighting for the motherland at the peak of his youth, this day 22 yrs ago
#LestWeForget
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Maj Kaustabh Rane, SM
Gunner Vikramjeet Singh
Rfn Hameer Singh
Rfn Mandeep Singh Rawat.
These four laid down their lives this day in 2018, while foiling an infiltration bid in the Gurez.
Third martyrdom anniversary today.
Remember them, anyone?
Maj Kaustabh Rane, SM
Gunner Vikramjeet Singh
Rfn Hameer Singh
Rfn Mandeep Singh Rawat.
These four laid down their lives this day in 2018, while foiling an infiltration bid in the Gurez.
Third martyrdom anniversary today.
Remember them, anyone?
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Lt Sachin Ajit Mirajkar, Fourth Battalion The Kumaon Regiment
This young man sacrificed himself on this day in 2002, in the service of the Motherland
Lt Sachin Ajit Mirajkar, Fourth Battalion The Kumaon Regiment
This young man sacrificed himself on this day in 2002, in the service of the Motherland
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Wing Commander DV Sathe (Retd).
Died during his second innings on the civvie street in the unfortunate Air India Express crash in Kozhikode this day last year. Even in his last moments, he ensured the safety of the lives of bulk of his passengers by quick action
Wing Commander DV Sathe (Retd).
Died during his second innings on the civvie street in the unfortunate Air India Express crash in Kozhikode this day last year. Even in his last moments, he ensured the safety of the lives of bulk of his passengers by quick action
^^
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Amongst those that came to bid him farewell was a brother of his from Singapore, who had trained together with him many years ago in the National Defence Academy.
Bonds of brotherhood .. unbreakable indeed.
Om Shanti ..
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Amongst those that came to bid him farewell was a brother of his from Singapore, who had trained together with him many years ago in the National Defence Academy.
Bonds of brotherhood .. unbreakable indeed.
Om Shanti ..
https://twitter.com/CestMoiz/status/1300421719635701761
#ObituaryOfTheDay
07 Aug
Capt Prem Kumar Patil, 36 RR / 80 Field Regiment.
This Mumbai lad fell in Gurez in 2015 in an operation wherein he personally accounted for two Packie terrorists
07 Aug
Capt Prem Kumar Patil, 36 RR / 80 Field Regiment.
This Mumbai lad fell in Gurez in 2015 in an operation wherein he personally accounted for two Packie terrorists
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Sapper of 111 'Chak De Yaara', martyred in Assam 23 yrs ago.
A beacon of inspiration for the Paltan
Sapper of 111 'Chak De Yaara', martyred in Assam 23 yrs ago.
A beacon of inspiration for the Paltan
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Maj Sandeep Shankla, Ashok Chakra (P) and Sep Swaran Singh, Kirti Chakra (P)
Born 9 months apart, fell together this day in 1991 in Zafarkhani Village, Kupwara, during perhaps the dirtiest phase of terror in Kashmir when the ..
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Maj Sandeep Shankla, Ashok Chakra (P) and Sep Swaran Singh, Kirti Chakra (P)
Born 9 months apart, fell together this day in 1991 in Zafarkhani Village, Kupwara, during perhaps the dirtiest phase of terror in Kashmir when the ..
2
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.. Valley itself hung by a slender thread.
It was men like these who ensured its continued retention in the Union.
Here is the story of this day 30 years ago, when their blood further enriched their Motherland by flowing into its soil ..
#ObituaryOfTheDay
.. Valley itself hung by a slender thread.
It was men like these who ensured its continued retention in the Union.
Here is the story of this day 30 years ago, when their blood further enriched their Motherland by flowing into its soil ..
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Their moment of glory came when they engaged a huge group of terrorists in Village Zafarkhani.
It was one hell of an engagement between the boys of 18 Dogra, led by Maj Shankla and the rats from across that numbered close to 50.
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Their moment of glory came when they engaged a huge group of terrorists in Village Zafarkhani.
It was one hell of an engagement between the boys of 18 Dogra, led by Maj Shankla and the rats from across that numbered close to 50.
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Needless to say, it was our boys that came up tops that day, dispatching 9 and apprehending 22, along with enough arms & ammo to arm a small militia.
It had been a crazy engagement indeed, with the rats desperate to flee and own boys in no mood to oblige them.
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Needless to say, it was our boys that came up tops that day, dispatching 9 and apprehending 22, along with enough arms & ammo to arm a small militia.
It had been a crazy engagement indeed, with the rats desperate to flee and own boys in no mood to oblige them.
5/5
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Sandeep Shankla and Swaran Singh gave up their lives in the process. A grateful nation bestowed upon them a posthumous Ashok Chakra and Kirti Chakra respectively.
God Bless their souls.
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Sandeep Shankla and Swaran Singh gave up their lives in the process. A grateful nation bestowed upon them a posthumous Ashok Chakra and Kirti Chakra respectively.
God Bless their souls.
#ObituaryOfTheDay
The three @BSF_India boys martyred in Machhil, Kupwara, this day five years ago, in addition to the ones mentioned above. Reduced to a mere statistic, I'd say.
Haven't been able to find their names even on the all knowing 'Google Baba'.
God bless their souls ..
The three @BSF_India boys martyred in Machhil, Kupwara, this day five years ago, in addition to the ones mentioned above. Reduced to a mere statistic, I'd say.
Haven't been able to find their names even on the all knowing 'Google Baba'.
God bless their souls ..
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Sep Pawan Singh Sugra, martyred during a CFV by Paaki fauj in Krishna Ghati Sector of the LoC this day in 2017.
Fourth martyrdom anniversary today.
Anyone remember him?
Sep Pawan Singh Sugra, martyred during a CFV by Paaki fauj in Krishna Ghati Sector of the LoC this day in 2017.
Fourth martyrdom anniversary today.
Anyone remember him?
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Wing Commander Anil Gadgil (Retd), who went on for a second innings with Air India.
Passed away this day in 2019 due to a cardiac arrest.
God bless his soul..
Wing Commander Anil Gadgil (Retd), who went on for a second innings with Air India.
Passed away this day in 2019 due to a cardiac arrest.
God bless his soul..
#ObituaryOfTheDay
'Grinders' of 39 Rashtriya Rifles. Fell during CI Ops in the accursed 'Jannat', this day 16 yrs ago.
'Grinders' of 39 Rashtriya Rifles. Fell during CI Ops in the accursed 'Jannat', this day 16 yrs ago.
#ObituaryOfTheDay
29th martyrdom anniversary of this one today
29th martyrdom anniversary of this one today
https://twitter.com/BSF_India/status/895099599718825985
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1/10
Sep Bashir Ahmed, Sena Medal (Posth).
Martyred in the accursed 'Jannat' six years ago, along with his four legged companion, Mansi.
Here's the story of this son of Mother India hailing from the Kashmir Vale, and his four legged companion.
1/10
Sep Bashir Ahmed, Sena Medal (Posth).
Martyred in the accursed 'Jannat' six years ago, along with his four legged companion, Mansi.
Here's the story of this son of Mother India hailing from the Kashmir Vale, and his four legged companion.
#ObituaryOfTheDay
2/10
This is the story of a unique bond between a dog & its handler - Mansi & Bashir Ahmed War - BOTH of whom fell fighting in Tangdhar, this day six years ago.
2/10
This is the story of a unique bond between a dog & its handler - Mansi & Bashir Ahmed War - BOTH of whom fell fighting in Tangdhar, this day six years ago.
#ObituaryOfTheDay
3/10
The duo were posted in densely forested areas near the Line of Control and had brought successes to the Indian Army by successfully tracking down terrorists, leading to their elimination, on two previous occasions on 25 May & 21 Jul in the same area.
3/10
The duo were posted in densely forested areas near the Line of Control and had brought successes to the Indian Army by successfully tracking down terrorists, leading to their elimination, on two previous occasions on 25 May & 21 Jul in the same area.
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4/10
On night of 08-09 Aug, the two were deployed at a known infiltration route when suddenly Mansi sensed movement & started barking & pulling her handler towards an area where clouds were low, when suddenly the terrorists opened fire & killed her instantly.
4/10
On night of 08-09 Aug, the two were deployed at a known infiltration route when suddenly Mansi sensed movement & started barking & pulling her handler towards an area where clouds were low, when suddenly the terrorists opened fire & killed her instantly.
#ObituaryOfTheDay
5/10
This enraged Bashir, who radioed back about the location of the terrorists and started firing relentlessly at them, alone, maddened by the death of his faithful friend whom he had looked after ever since she had joined his unit.
5/10
This enraged Bashir, who radioed back about the location of the terrorists and started firing relentlessly at them, alone, maddened by the death of his faithful friend whom he had looked after ever since she had joined his unit.
#ObituaryOfTheDay
6/10
As fate would have it, even death couldn't part this man & his faithful canine companion.
He too was soon martyred, having alone engaged a large group of terrorists.
6/10
As fate would have it, even death couldn't part this man & his faithful canine companion.
He too was soon martyred, having alone engaged a large group of terrorists.
#ObituaryOfTheDay
7/10
But his call for reinforcements and his audacious charge that delayed the the terrorists further, had already sealed their fate.
Fellow soldiers soon eliminated the entire group of Paaki infiltrators.
7/10
But his call for reinforcements and his audacious charge that delayed the the terrorists further, had already sealed their fate.
Fellow soldiers soon eliminated the entire group of Paaki infiltrators.
#ObituaryOfTheDay
8/10
Mansi and Bashir were the only casualties on own side.
Mansi was soon laid to rest at her unit lines at Trehgam, while Bashir too was buried not very far, in his native village in Kupwara.
8/10
Mansi and Bashir were the only casualties on own side.
Mansi was soon laid to rest at her unit lines at Trehgam, while Bashir too was buried not very far, in his native village in Kupwara.
#ObituaryOfTheDay
9/10
Bashir Ahmed War, a local Kashmiri lad from Kupwara, was honoured with a posthumous Sena Medal for his gallantry, while Mansi was 'Mentioned-In-Despatches', immortalizing her name too in the Gazette of India, for her supreme sacrifice for the Nation.
9/10
Bashir Ahmed War, a local Kashmiri lad from Kupwara, was honoured with a posthumous Sena Medal for his gallantry, while Mansi was 'Mentioned-In-Despatches', immortalizing her name too in the Gazette of India, for her supreme sacrifice for the Nation.
#ObituaryOfTheDay
10/10
Mansi was four years old when she was martyred.
Bashir would have been in his 20s.
God bless their souls.
10/10
Mansi was four years old when she was martyred.
Bashir would have been in his 20s.
God bless their souls.
#ObituaryOfTheDay
Capt Tarun Kumar, Shaurya Chakra (Posth)
23rd martyrdom anniversary today
#LestWeForget
Capt Tarun Kumar, Shaurya Chakra (Posth)
23rd martyrdom anniversary today
#LestWeForget
https://twitter.com/FlagsOfHonour/status/1159696781065650176
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