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08 Jul
Nk Jasvir Singh, 6 JAKRIF
Martyred at the Line of Control in Kupwara Sector yesterday
08 Jul
Nk Jasvir Singh, 6 JAKRIF
Martyred at the Line of Control in Kupwara Sector yesterday
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Vir Biharis of First Battalion, The Bihar Regiment, who fell on the Path of Glory in Batalik during the #KargilWar
Vir Biharis of First Battalion, The Bihar Regiment, who fell on the Path of Glory in Batalik during the #KargilWar
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Martyrs of CRPF - 09 July
Includes FIFTEEN men of the 55th Battalion lost in a single day in Chhattisgarh in 2007.
Martyrs of CRPF - 09 July
Includes FIFTEEN men of the 55th Battalion lost in a single day in Chhattisgarh in 2007.
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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.
21st 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.
21st 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.
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.
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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 74 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 74 years ago.
https://twitter.com/CestMoiz/status/1281232367978287104
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Lt Col Bhupesh Srivastava, Corps of Signals
Succumbed to cardiac arrest in Lucknow this day last year
Lt Col Bhupesh Srivastava, Corps of Signals
Succumbed to cardiac arrest in Lucknow this day last year
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Nb Sub Ravindra Singh Rathore, PARA (SF)
Fell in Surankote this day 21 years ago
Nb Sub Ravindra Singh Rathore, PARA (SF)
Fell in Surankote this day 21 years ago
https://twitter.com/aaliayub9/status/1545645990749032449
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Hav Sambur Gurung, 5/8 Gorkha Rifles.
Bir Gorkhali brother, fell guarding the borders of Mother India in Naushera, this day two years ago
Hav Sambur Gurung, 5/8 Gorkha Rifles.
Bir Gorkhali brother, fell guarding the borders of Mother India in Naushera, this day two years ago
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Another young CRPF trooper, martyred in another mad insurgency 31 yrs ago.
God bless his likes
Another young CRPF trooper, martyred in another mad insurgency 31 yrs ago.
God bless his likes
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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 38 years ago. Earned a posthumous Shaurya Chakra in the process.
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 38 years ago. Earned a posthumous Shaurya Chakra in the process.
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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 👇
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
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Last of the young men of Capt Manoj Pandey's 1/11 Gorkha Rifles to fall in Op Vijay
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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 ..
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10 Jul
Lt Gen Ravindra Thodge, PVSM, AVSM, Sena Medal, VSM (Retd)
10 Jul
Lt Gen Ravindra Thodge, PVSM, AVSM, Sena Medal, VSM (Retd)
https://twitter.com/army_pa1/status/1546119605361704961
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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
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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.
Fourth 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.
Fourth 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
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Kills something basic .. something primal .. deep within
https://twitter.com/CestMoiz/status/1019577455500255232
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Capt Navita Rajan.
Died this day three years ago, in an unfortunate road accident in Udhampur as her car skidded off the National Highway.
Capt Navita Rajan.
Died this day three years ago, in an unfortunate road accident in Udhampur as her car skidded off the 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 six years ago in Keran Sector
Naik Arun Kumar Rai, 3/1 GR.
Martyred on the LoC this day six years ago in Keran Sector
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Sep Akhilesh Kumar, 51RR.
Martyred fighting Paaki scum in Udhampur this day in 2004
Sep Akhilesh Kumar, 51RR.
Martyred fighting Paaki scum in Udhampur this day in 2004
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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 five years ago
L/Nk Ranjeet Singh and Rifleman Satish Bhagat, Third Battalion The Jammu And Kashmir Rifles.
Martyred fighting scum in Kupwara, this day five 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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Sapper Satish Suresh Pehare, Sena Medal, 115 Engr Regt
Second martyrdom anniversary today
Sapper Satish Suresh Pehare, Sena Medal, 115 Engr Regt
Second martyrdom anniversary today
https://twitter.com/FlagsOfHonour/status/1547429707171635200
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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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Balwan Jat
A veteran soldier
Must've put in atleast 25yrs service.
Fell in the forefront of fight on terror
Balwan Jat
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 five years ago.
Lance Naik Mohammed Naseer, 15 JakLI.
Martyred guarding the Nation's borders at Rajauri this day five 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 three 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 three years ago
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Yet another young man who gave up his life for the sake of the Motherland, this day in 1991
Yet another young man who gave up his life for the sake of the Motherland, this day in 1991
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BSF Trooper, sacrificed his life fighting to maintain the sanctity of our borders, this day eight years ago
BSF Trooper, sacrificed his life fighting to maintain the sanctity of our borders, this day eight 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.
Sadly, not many talk about it, or for that matter, know about it.
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.
Sadly, not many talk about it, or for that matter, know about it.
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Constable Mudasir Ahmed, JKP.
Martyred in Pulwama this day four years ago, fighting Pakistan sponsored terror that seeks to destroy his Motherland
Constable Mudasir Ahmed, JKP.
Martyred in Pulwama this day four years ago, fighting Pakistan sponsored terror that seeks to destroy his Motherland
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HC Satbir Singh, LNk Virender, CTs Ashok Kumar, Mangal Singh, Karamchand, & Rajkumar.
Himveers martyred in Punjab this day 27 years ago.
HC Satbir Singh, LNk Virender, CTs Ashok Kumar, Mangal Singh, Karamchand, & Rajkumar.
Himveers martyred in Punjab this day 27 years ago.
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CT/GD Abdul Rafeek, 19 Bn CRPF. Martyred in Odisha, fighting Maoists, this day 13 years ago
CT/GD Abdul Rafeek, 19 Bn CRPF. Martyred in Odisha, fighting Maoists, this day 13 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.
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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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Maj Shikhar Thapa.
Fifth martyrdom anniversary of this Bir Gorkhali today
Maj Shikhar Thapa.
Fifth martyrdom anniversary of this Bir Gorkhali today
https://twitter.com/FlagsOfHonour/status/1284113318131580929
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Lt Akash Chaudhary, 12 SikhLI. Fell into a deep gorge while on a patrol in Assam this day in 2020
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 74 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 74 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 brav 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 brav 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, 51 yrs 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, 51 yrs 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.
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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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Rfn Bimal Sinjali, 4/1 GR
This young Kancha was martyred at Nowgam, Kupwara, on the Line of Control this day five years ago.
Rfn Bimal Sinjali, 4/1 GR
This young Kancha was martyred at Nowgam, Kupwara, on the Line of Control this day five years ago.
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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 five 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 five years ago, this one in Naushera
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The 10 CRPF boys martyred in Aurangabad Dist, Bihar in an IED explosion this day six years ago
The 10 CRPF boys martyred in Aurangabad Dist, Bihar in an IED explosion this day six 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 23 years ago
'Grinders' of the 3rd Battalion, fell guarding the Nation's borders this day 23 years ago
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Rfn Dev Bahadur. Second martyrdom anniversary today.
Rfn Dev Bahadur. Second martyrdom anniversary today.
https://twitter.com/NorthernComd_IA/status/1285130953585684482
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Lance Naik Uma Maheshwara Rao Laveti, Corps of Engineers. Fell in Batalik this day two years ago
Lance Naik Uma Maheshwara Rao Laveti, Corps of Engineers. Fell in Batalik this day two years ago
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18th death anniversary today
18th death anniversary today
https://twitter.com/LestWeForgetIN/status/1416957661594013698
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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 leader, 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 leader, 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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2Lt Rajeev Sandhu's school immortalized this gallant alumnus of theirs by installing a statue that inspires young kids even today.
A wonderfully sculpted statue, I'd say. Perfectly captures the brave lad.
May God Bless his soul ..
(HT @atheMyajnaS)
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2Lt Rajeev Sandhu's school immortalized this gallant alumnus of theirs by installing a statue that inspires young kids even today.
A wonderfully sculpted statue, I'd say. Perfectly captures the brave lad.
May God Bless his soul ..
(HT @atheMyajnaS)
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Lance Naik Nandeshwar Das, Sep Lawmzuala, Sep Lalbunga Rokhium, Lance Naik Pazawana, Sep Anirudh Bodoloi, Sep LH Kuki and Hav Monin Daimary - These were the 'Rhinos' of 7th Battalion The Assam Regiment that were martyred with 2Lt Sandhu this day 34 yrs ago
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Lance Naik Nandeshwar Das, Sep Lawmzuala, Sep Lalbunga Rokhium, Lance Naik Pazawana, Sep Anirudh Bodoloi, Sep LH Kuki and Hav Monin Daimary - These were the 'Rhinos' of 7th Battalion The Assam Regiment that were martyred with 2Lt Sandhu this day 34 yrs ago
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Subedar Shashi Kumar - This veteran soldier succumbed this day five years ago to injuries sustained on the LoC due to ceasefire violation by Paakis a day prior in Naushera's Kalal Sector.
Subedar Shashi Kumar - This veteran soldier succumbed this day five years ago to injuries sustained on the LoC due to ceasefire violation by Paakis a day prior in Naushera's Kalal Sector.
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Sqn Ldr Bhanu Pratap Pachauri & Flying Officer Sumit Malhotra.
28 years since these air warriors fell in a MiG 21 crash during a training mission.
Sqn Ldr Bhanu Pratap Pachauri & Flying Officer Sumit Malhotra.
28 years since these air warriors fell in a MiG 21 crash during a training mission.
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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 22 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 22 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 21 years ago.
Martyrs of CRPF - 20 Jul
This includes 6 boys of 124th Battalion lost this day in Arunachal 21 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 25th 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 25th martyrdom anniversary.
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His family & neighbours dedicated a memorial in his name at Defence Colony, New Delhi this day five years ago.
I'd assume that even as I type this, they would have 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 five years ago.
I'd assume that even as I type this, they would have gathered there once again today to pay homage to Lt Puneet who grew up there.
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Air Cmde S K Majumdar (Retd), the father of Indian Air Force Helicopters Stream.
11th death anniversary today
Air Cmde S K Majumdar (Retd), the father of Indian Air Force Helicopters Stream.
11th death anniversary today
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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 this day last year.
Om Shanti ..
CT/GD Shiv Narayan Meena, 45th Battalion The ITBP.
Lost his life in a naxal attack in Amghati, Narayanpur, Chattisgarh this day last year.
Om Shanti ..
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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.
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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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 fourth 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 fourth 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.
Fourth 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.
Fourth martyrdom anniversary today.
Do spare a moment to say a prayer for him if you can ..
God Bless his soul
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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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Brig Vijay Kumar Govil and the seven other men that were martyred in a terror attack at Tanda, near Akhnoor this day in 2003
Brig Vijay Kumar Govil and the seven other men that were martyred in a terror attack at Tanda, near Akhnoor this day in 2003
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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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K-2743, IAF.
Six 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.
Six 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.
Third martyrdom anniversary today.
This Vadodara Born lad was a mere 23 years old when he sacrificed himself in the service of the Motherland at the Line of Control in Rajauri.
Rifleman Md Arif Shafi Alam Khan Pathan, 18 JAK RIF.
Third martyrdom anniversary today.
This Vadodara Born lad was a mere 23 years old when he sacrificed himself in the service of the Motherland at the Line of Control in Rajauri.
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Vir Bihari.
Martyred in Gurez 15 yrs ago - a place that most of us wouldn't even be able to point on a map
Vir Bihari.
Martyred in Gurez 15 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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Khalsas of Gobind - amongst the fiercest, AND happiest soldiers on this Earth!
Just look at that smile!
This is 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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Khalsas of Gobind - amongst the fiercest, AND happiest soldiers on this Earth!
Just look at that smile!
This is 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!
God Bless his Soul ..
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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!
God Bless his Soul ..
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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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Sep Kamal Vaidya, 15 Dogra.
This 27 yr old lad from Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh fell guarding the Motherland in the Krishna Ghati Sector in Poonch this day last year.
First martyrdom anniversary today.
Remember him, anyone?
Sep Kamal Vaidya, 15 Dogra.
This 27 yr old lad from Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh fell guarding the Motherland in the Krishna Ghati Sector in Poonch this day last year.
First martyrdom anniversary today.
Remember him, anyone?
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Constable Shankar Lal Barala, 23rd Battalion The CRPF.
Fourth martyrdom anniversary today. Fell in Batmaloo, Srinagar
Name missed out in the obit above
Constable Shankar Lal Barala, 23rd Battalion The CRPF.
Fourth martyrdom anniversary today. Fell in Batmaloo, Srinagar
Name missed out in the obit above
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Refer two tweets above.
Here's the story of the CRPF boy martyred in the line of duty this day ten years ago, this one in Garo Hills.
God Bless his soul
Refer two tweets above.
Here's the story of the CRPF boy martyred in the line of duty this day ten years ago, this one in Garo Hills.
God Bless his soul
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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 23 years ago ..
Not all got the recognition due, yet each played his bit in restoring the sanctity of his lands that summer 23 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.
15 years since this one fell in the service of the Nation
Nk Thimmaiah KK, Madras Regt/ 25 RR.
15 years since this one fell in the service of the Nation
https://twitter.com/FlagsOfHonour/status/1286465525883666432
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Capt Kshitij Kalia, 83rd Armoured Regiment
Lost in a tragic road accident this day four years ago.
Capt Kshitij Kalia, 83rd Armoured Regiment
Lost in a tragic road accident this day four years ago.
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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 12 yrs ago
Chhattisgarh policeman, martyred fighting the Maoists in Narayanpur, this day 12 yrs ago
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Gunners of 244 Field Regiment, martyred providing the all important fire support to infantry brethren during Op Vijay
Gunners of 244 Field Regiment, martyred providing the all important fire support to infantry brethren during Op Vijay
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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..
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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 five years ago.
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 five years ago.
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Capt Suparmbeer Kumar, 4 HORSE.
Passed away at Base Hospital, Delhi this day last year due to a brain hemorrhage
Capt Suparmbeer Kumar, 4 HORSE.
Passed away at Base Hospital, Delhi this day last year due to a brain hemorrhage
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Martyrs of CRPF - 27Jul
These folks have shed blood in practically EVERY part of the Nation
Martyrs of CRPF - 27Jul
These folks have shed blood in practically EVERY part of the Nation
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SSP Baljit Singh, Punjab Police. Martyred in Dinanagar terror attack seven 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 seven 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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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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BSF Peacekeepers martyred in the service of Humanity earlier today.
Om Shanti ..
BSF Peacekeepers martyred in the service of Humanity earlier today.
Om Shanti ..
https://twitter.com/37VManhas/status/1552187072428982272
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Chhattisgarh Policeman, murdered by 'Gandhians with Guns' in Narayanpura, nine yrs ago
Chhattisgarh Policeman, murdered by 'Gandhians with Guns' in Narayanpura, nine yrs ago
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28 Jul
Wg Cdr M Rana & Flt Lt Advitiya Bal.
The two pilots lost in the unfortunate MiG 21 crash last night.
Om Shanti ..
28 Jul
Wg Cdr M Rana & Flt Lt Advitiya Bal.
The two pilots lost in the unfortunate MiG 21 crash last night.
Om Shanti ..
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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, these 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 & brought down heavy, effective fire on the militants.
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The ambush party themselves had been ambushed.
However, these 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 & brought down heavy, effective fire on the militants.
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The brave 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 brave 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 six years ago
Sub Basappa Patil and Sep Hasansab Khudavand, 21st Battalion The Madras Regiment.
Martyred in a mine blast in Kargil Sector this day six years ago
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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 32 years ago
SP Daulat Singh Negi. Martyred fighting ULFA militants in Dibrugarh this day 32 years ago
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Hav Pranay Kalita, Rfn Ratan Salam & Rfn Methna Konyak, Fourth Battalion The Assam Rifles.
Second Martyrdom Anniversary today
Hav Pranay Kalita, Rfn Ratan Salam & Rfn Methna Konyak, Fourth Battalion The Assam Rifles.
Second Martyrdom Anniversary today
https://twitter.com/FlagsOfHonour/status/1552920018542682112
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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 'Jannat' ..
An unpardonable number of our finest have fallen over the years in the accursed 'Jannat' ..
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Sep Vishal Choudhary, Sena Medal (Posth), 18 JAT/ 61 RR. Sixth martyrdom anniversary today
Sep Vishal Choudhary, Sena Medal (Posth), 18 JAT/ 61 RR. Sixth martyrdom anniversary today
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Naseer Ahmad Rather, CRPF.
Yet another local Kashmiri, murdered by Pak sponsored loonies in the heart of the accursed Vale.
Today is his fourth martyrdom anniversary.
I guess none remembers ..
hindustantimes.com/india-news/crp…
Naseer Ahmad Rather, CRPF.
Yet another local Kashmiri, murdered by Pak sponsored loonies in the heart of the accursed Vale.
Today is his fourth martyrdom anniversary.
I guess none remembers ..
hindustantimes.com/india-news/crp…
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Refer two tweets above.
Vishal wasn't the only one from his Battalion to fall that day.
Refer two tweets above.
Vishal wasn't the only one from his Battalion to fall that day.
https://twitter.com/FlagsOfHonour/status/1156093656102854656
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Nk Krishan Lal
Martyred this day three years ago, standing guard for you and me, in Sunderbani, J&K
Nk Krishan Lal
Martyred this day three years ago, standing guard for you and me, in Sunderbani, J&K
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Nk C Subbaiyan, Vir Chakra (Posth), 2 Madras.
This Tamilian son of Mother India fell in a war not very far from his place of birth, fighting LTTE this day in 1989.
His citation says it all .. must've been a crazy few hours, yet he never lost his focus.
Nk C Subbaiyan, Vir Chakra (Posth), 2 Madras.
This Tamilian son of Mother India fell in a war not very far from his place of birth, fighting LTTE this day in 1989.
His citation says it all .. must've been a crazy few hours, yet he never lost his focus.
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30 Jul
Axel, a Two year old four legged warrior of Mother India made the supreme sacrifice yesterday.
30 Jul
Axel, a Two year old four legged warrior of Mother India made the supreme sacrifice yesterday.
https://twitter.com/Maverickmusafir/status/1553440564531830784
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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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Their last moments alive
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Their last moments alive
https://twitter.com/37VManhas/status/1553574334551425024
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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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The importance of what Udham Singh did and in fact, gave up his life for it could NOT be better summed up than this, IMO.
Worth a watch.
Goosebumps guaranteed!
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The importance of what Udham Singh did and in fact, gave up his life for it could NOT be better summed up than this, IMO.
Worth a watch.
Goosebumps guaranteed!
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Gunner Shiv Prasad Yadav, 11 RR / 72 Field Regiment.
18th Martyrdom Anniversary today. Fell in Kishtwar fighting Pakistan sponsored terror
Gunner Shiv Prasad Yadav, 11 RR / 72 Field Regiment.
18th Martyrdom Anniversary today. Fell in Kishtwar fighting Pakistan sponsored terror
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Sqn Ldr Nimesh Chaturvedi and Sqn Ldr Ritin Jain.
Lost in an HPT-32 (X3216) Crash in Dundigul this day in 2009
(Photos from TL of @37VManhas, a handle worth following)
Sqn Ldr Nimesh Chaturvedi and Sqn Ldr Ritin Jain.
Lost in an HPT-32 (X3216) Crash in Dundigul this day in 2009
(Photos from TL of @37VManhas, a handle worth following)
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Capt R Veera Raja Reddy, 69 Field Regiment.
Two decades since he made the supreme sacrifice
Capt R Veera Raja Reddy, 69 Field Regiment.
Two decades since he made the supreme sacrifice
https://twitter.com/37VManhas/status/1553602372777410560
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A Vir Bihari Tiger.
Fell fighting for the Motherland this day 18 yrs ago, leading from the front.
A Vir Bihari Tiger.
Fell fighting for the Motherland this day 18 yrs ago, leading from the front.
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Martyrs of 24 RR (Bihar), remembered on the joyous occasion of the 28th Raising Day of the Unit.
Martyrs of 24 RR (Bihar), remembered on the joyous occasion of the 28th 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 & count the sheer numbers they've lost in their 29yrs of existence, fighting scum from across. It is only fair to assume that they would've dispatched atleast 10 times as many of the scum.
God Bless them all..
27th Battalion The Rashtriya Rifles (Maratha LI)
Try & count the sheer numbers they've lost in their 29yrs of existence, fighting scum from across. It is only fair to assume that they would've dispatched atleast 10 times as many of the scum.
God Bless them all..
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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 commenced a career of his own 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 commenced a career of his own 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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You and I may still forget him, but there will always be a bunch of guys who will forever remember and mourn this comrade of theirs, and ensure that he stays part of all the important milestones their own lives cross.
Om Shanti ..
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You and I may still forget him, but there will always be a bunch of guys who will forever remember and mourn this comrade of theirs, and ensure that he stays part of all the important milestones their own lives cross.
Om Shanti ..
https://twitter.com/CestMoiz/status/1553357322721714176
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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.
Second martyrdom anniversary today
Sep Rohin Kumar, 14 Punjab.
Second martyrdom anniversary today
https://twitter.com/FlagsOfHonour/status/1421816004733190147
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Sep Jatinder Singh, Shaurya Chakra (Posth), 7 Dogra / 11 RR.
Fell in Kishtwar this day in 2006
Sep Jatinder Singh, Shaurya Chakra (Posth), 7 Dogra / 11 RR.
Fell in Kishtwar this day in 2006
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First death anniversary today.
Do say a little prayer for him if you can ..
First death anniversary today.
Do say a little prayer for him if you can ..
https://twitter.com/MAJORshailendra/status/1418452706155323397
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31 Jul
Sep Mohsin Khan, 16 Grenadiers
Second martyrdom anniversary
31 Jul
Sep Mohsin Khan, 16 Grenadiers
Second martyrdom anniversary
https://twitter.com/Superbi67139951/status/1421445066644549632
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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' Second Battalion The 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' Second Battalion The 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 65th martyrdom anniversary.
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Capt James Tucker was awarded the Ashok Chakra posthumously for his supreme sacrifice.
Today his is 65th martyrdom anniversary.
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Lt Sanjeev Jain, Sena Medal (Posth), 7 Dogra
30 years today since this young man gave up his life in the service of the Motherland. Fell fighting Pakistan sponsored terror at the Baba Rishi Complex, Baramulla, J&K.
Lt Sanjeev Jain, Sena Medal (Posth), 7 Dogra
30 years today since this young man gave up his life in the service of the Motherland. Fell fighting Pakistan sponsored terror at the Baba Rishi Complex, Baramulla, J&K.
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Maj Sylvester Rajesh Ratnam, 21 Jat.
This Bangalore born Balwan Jat fell manning the Line of Control in Kupwara this day in 2002 at the peak of his youth.
Maj Sylvester Rajesh Ratnam, 21 Jat.
This Bangalore born Balwan Jat fell manning the Line of Control in Kupwara this day in 2002 at the peak of his youth.
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Hav Ramvir Singh, 8 JAT/ 34 RR.
Fell this day three years ago, fighting terror from across in Shopian, J&K.
Hav Ramvir Singh, 8 JAT/ 34 RR.
Fell this day three years ago, fighting terror from across in Shopian, J&K.
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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 28 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 28 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.
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SI Bhuru Singh & Ct Raj Kumar
Two more BSF men lost this day last year, manning the Motherland's borders in Tripura
SI Bhuru Singh & Ct Raj Kumar
Two more BSF men lost this day last year, manning the Motherland's borders in Tripura
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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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Sepoy Dhakane Yashwant Arjun, 15 Maratha LI
21 years today since this 20 year old fell fighting for you and me in the accursed 'Jannat'
Sepoy Dhakane Yashwant Arjun, 15 Maratha LI
21 years today since this 20 year old fell fighting for you and me in the accursed 'Jannat'
Air Commodore Rajinder Pal Singh 'Tiger' Dhillon, Shaurya Chakra, Vayu Sena Medal (Retd).
First death anniversary of this veteran air warrior today
First death anniversary of this veteran air warrior today
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