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30 Oct
Lt Col Inderjit Singh (Retd), The Grenadiers Regiment.
This veteran passed away last year. He was one of the spearheads of the movement for grant of OROP to veteran faujis.
30 Oct
Lt Col Inderjit Singh (Retd), The Grenadiers Regiment.
This veteran passed away last year. He was one of the spearheads of the movement for grant of OROP to veteran faujis.
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30 Oct
Khalsas of 10 SIKH and 20 SIKH, KIA in the accursed Valley this day in 1990 and 1999 respectively
30 Oct
Khalsas of 10 SIKH and 20 SIKH, KIA in the accursed Valley this day in 1990 and 1999 respectively
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On this day 33 years ago, Hav Pandurang Kakfale, deployed with his battalion in IPKF, was one of the section commanders of the company tasked to assault and capture Maruthnamadam town.
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On this day 33 years ago, Hav Pandurang Kakfale, deployed with his battalion in IPKF, was one of the section commanders of the company tasked to assault and capture Maruthnamadam town.
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The enemy offered stiff resistance, and Kakfale was soon wounded.
Unmindful of his injuries, he continued leading his section and personally destroyed a bunker housing a machine gun that had stalled their advance.
#ObituaryOfTheDay
The enemy offered stiff resistance, and Kakfale was soon wounded.
Unmindful of his injuries, he continued leading his section and personally destroyed a bunker housing a machine gun that had stalled their advance.
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L/Nk Jagjit Singh, 2 Sikh.
Fell this day in 1992, but not before earning himself a Kirti Chakra
L/Nk Jagjit Singh, 2 Sikh.
Fell this day in 1992, but not before earning himself a Kirti Chakra
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Nk Jaswinder Singh, 17 Sikh.
Fell fighting in the accursed 'Jannat' this day 21 years ago.
#NeverForget
Nk Jaswinder Singh, 17 Sikh.
Fell fighting in the accursed 'Jannat' this day 21 years ago.
#NeverForget
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Martyrs of The Sikh Regiment - 03 Oct.
One more name in addition to the two above.
Martyrs of The Sikh Regiment - 03 Oct.
One more name in addition to the two above.
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Naik Subash Thapa, 3/5 Gorkha Rifles.
This 25 year old Bir Gorkhali soldier, hailing from Bagdogra, was martyred on the LoC this day last year in Naushera.
Today is his first martyrdom anniversary.
Remember him, anyone?
Naik Subash Thapa, 3/5 Gorkha Rifles.
This 25 year old Bir Gorkhali soldier, hailing from Bagdogra, was martyred on the LoC this day last year in Naushera.
Today is his first martyrdom anniversary.
Remember him, anyone?
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#ObituaryOfTheDay
The local community came together and ensured that their young martyr is immortalized, forever inspiring the next generation, many of whom too will join the Indian Army like Subash and countless others before him.
#ObituaryOfTheDay
The local community came together and ensured that their young martyr is immortalized, forever inspiring the next generation, many of whom too will join the Indian Army like Subash and countless others before him.
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Balwan Jat, earned a Kirti Chakra for himself at only 24 yrs of age, making the supreme sacrifice in the process.
Balwan Jat, earned a Kirti Chakra for himself at only 24 yrs of age, making the supreme sacrifice in the process.
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Khalsas of 10 SIKH and 20 SIKH, KIA in the accursed Valley this day in 1990 and 1999 respectively
Khalsas of 10 SIKH and 20 SIKH, KIA in the accursed Valley this day in 1990 and 1999 respectively
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Capt Rudolph David Rosario, VrC (P)
This day in 1962, he was commanding a company of 2 Sikh LI at a bridge on the Sela-Jang Road, short of Tawang.
The enemy was nearing.
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Capt Rudolph David Rosario, VrC (P)
This day in 1962, he was commanding a company of 2 Sikh LI at a bridge on the Sela-Jang Road, short of Tawang.
The enemy was nearing.
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Paki raiders were knocking at gates of Uri, having already captured and visited untold horrors on Muzaffarabad and Domel.
Men like Brig Rajinder Singh earned their place in history in battles that would follow.
Paki raiders were knocking at gates of Uri, having already captured and visited untold horrors on Muzaffarabad and Domel.
Men like Brig Rajinder Singh earned their place in history in battles that would follow.
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Baramula was being raped at leisure by those who'd 'liberated' it.
Men like Diwan Ranjit Rai would become legends in days to come.
Baramula was being raped at leisure by those who'd 'liberated' it.
Men like Diwan Ranjit Rai would become legends in days to come.
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Major Somnath Sharma was recovering from a wrist fracture.
On mobilization, he would force his way in, going down in glory a week later.
Major Somnath Sharma was recovering from a wrist fracture.
On mobilization, he would force his way in, going down in glory a week later.
