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No. 1317 DCC Gurbachan Singh Salaria (9th NDA 'B' Squadron) was commissioned into 3/1 Gorkha Rifles in December 1956. In 1961, the battalion formed part of UN troops stationed in Congo. The UN Headquarters in Elizabethville was in imminent danger of encirclement by the local Gendarmerie mounting an attack. For this a tactical roadblock had been established by the enemy. The task of clearing this roadblock was assigned to his battalion. In the ensuing battle, Capt Salaria with two sections of Gorkhas and two Swedish APCs, led the assault against a well entrenched, numerically superior enemy supported by two armoured cars. The final charge with bayonet and khukris completely unnerved the enemy who ran away leaving forty dead. Hit by a burst of automatic fire in his neck and bleeding profusely, Capt Salaria continued lthe charge till he collapsed. For this valiant act, the country's highest war honour, the Param Vir Chakra, was bestowed upon him.
No. 7498 SCC Arun Khetarpal (38th NDA 'F' Squadron) was commissioned into 17 Horse in June 1971. In December 1971, the regiment was in the western sector where Indian and Pakistani troops were in battle array. On 16 December, 17 Horse joined battle with the enemy's 8 Armored Brigade. During the course of battle, 2/Lt Arun Khetarpal, leading his troops overran the enemy defenses and captured enemy infantry and weapon crews at pistol point. The enemy reorganized and launched a second attack with an armored squadron. Ten enemy tanks were destroyed in the fierce tank battle which followed, four of them by the determined young Lieutenant. His tank then received a direct hit and burst into flames. Though severely wounded he refused to abandon his tank. With grim resolve he set about the task of destroying the remaining enemy tanks. The last one he shot was barely a hd meters away. The Lieutenant and his tank erupted in a final blaze of glory after a second direct hit on the turret. Thus ended the glorious saga of a brave young warrior. A grateful nation conferred upon him the nation's supreme honour for gallantry and sm bhe call of duty.
No. 22438 Cdt Manoj Kumar Pandey(90th NDA 'M' Squadron) was commissioned into 1/11 Gorkha Rifles. On 02/03 July 1999, the battalion was involved in the battle of Khalubar in the Kargil sector. Capt Manoj Kumar Pandey led his men in exemplary fashion and displayed extraordinary valour and courage in recapturing the JUBER TOP from the enemy. He accomplished the assigned task with a display of astute leadership and raw courage. He led his men from the front and surged ahead despite the hail of bullets and accurate enemy fire from a commanding position. The assault culminated in a hand-to-hand combat wherein he was grievously injured. With utter dis-regard for personal safety, he led his men by example and recaptured the post before succumbing to his injuries sustained during the operation. He was awarded the nation's highest martial honour for upholding cherished ideals and displaying raw coue under fire.
Cdt Rakesh Singh (79th NDA 'B' Squadron) was commissioned into 22 Grenadiers. In 1992, 22 Grenadiers were deployed in the J & K sector for CI operations. On 5 Dec 1992, 2/Lt Rakesh Singh, offg Coy Cdr 'B' Coy, was assigned the task of cutting off the escape route of 8 fleeing Afghanmujahideen flushed out during ops. In the process, exemplifying the spirit of aggressiveness he single handedly killed five of the retreating mujahideen before succumbing to fatal injuries sustained during the operation. In recognition of his brave and selfless act he was awarded the nation's highest gallantry award in peace, the 'Ashok Chakra'.
Cdt NJ Nair ( 38 th NDA 'I' Squadron ) was commissioned into 16 Maratha Light Infantry. In 1993, 16 Maratha Light Infantry was deployed in Nagaland. On 20 Dec 93 while heading an advance party of the battalion the convoy was ambushed by Naga rebels. Col NJ Nair displayed indomitable courage in leading the attack personally to break the ambush and sacrificed his life defending his men. For this supreme act of valour he was conferred the 'Ashok Chakra'.
Cdt RK Joon (78th NDA 'K' Squadron ) was commissioned into 22 Grenadiers. In 1994, 22 Grenadiers was deployed for CI Ops in J&K. On 16 Sep 94, the battalion was engaged in carrying out cordon and search operations to flush out militants. With utter disregard to personal safety Maj RK Joon tracked the hardcore militants hiding in a house and killed them. In the exchange of fire he received fatal injuries. For his immense courage and gallantry of the highest order, he was awarded the 'Ashok Chakra'.
Cdt AS Jasrotia (73rd NDA 'E' Squadron) was commissioned into 9 Para (SF). Subsequently, he volunteered for anti-terrorist operations. In 1995, 9 Para (SF) was deployed for Counter Insurgency operations in J&K. On 15 Sep 95, Capt AS Jasrotia during counter insurgency operations in the Lolab Valley, single handedly killed four armed, dreaded foreign militants before succumbing to his injuries. He displayed sterling qualities of courage and leadership and died defending his comrades. For this act of singular valour the nation proudly conferred on him the highest award for gallantry in peace, the 'Ashok Chakra'.
Cdt PN Dutt (87th NDA 'E' Squadron) was commissioned into 1/11 Gorkha Rifles. In Jul 97, 1/11 GR was deployed in the J&K sector for Counter Insurgency operations. On 20 Jul 97 the battalion was engaged in cordon and search ops in Srinagar town. During the operations, 2/Lt PN Dutt single handedly killed 2 foreign militants before sustaining grievous injury. Bleeding profusely, but unmindful of his injuries, the gallant Lieutenant killed yet another militant before laying down his life. For holding his ground and displaying immense courage under fire, the nation bestowed upon him the highest peace time gallantry award, the 'Ashok Chakra'.
Cdt Sudhir Kumar (72nd NDA 'J' Squadron) after commissioning had volunteered for anti-terrorist operations. On 19 Aug 99, he was leading a squad of 5 men through the dense undergrowth of Haphruda forest in Kupwara, J&K. He abruptly came face to face with two armed terrorists, barely 4 mts away. Maj Sudhir Kumar fired and killed the first militant and charged at the second trying to escape into the hideout, harbouring around 20 militants. Shocked at his audacity, the militants attempted to flee. Single handedly, he engaged and killed 4 of them. In the crossfire he was hit in the face, chest and arm. Though mortally wounded and bleeding profusely he continued to direct the firefight. He passed away holding on to his radio set. For his valiant actions and conspicuous bravery beyond the call of duty, he was awarded the 'Ashok Chakra' posthumously.
