a gp of trts was ascertained in Gen a Pt 3850 in Machhal sect. 18MADRAS(MYSORE MARAUDERS) launched a search op led by Capt. Ashutosh Kumar. As the search party closed in on the suspected loc, the trts opened indiscriminate fire in which Capt Ashutosh was injured. The search party swiftly Trts Killed/ Recoveries retaliated and in the ensuing firefight successfully eliminated Trts Killed 03 three trts. However, Capt Ashutosh Kumar succumbed to Rifle AK-47 03 his injuries and made the supreme sacrifice. The offr was Mag of Rif AK-47 14 awarded with Shaurya Chakra (posthumously) for his Rds 7.62 MM 162 exemplary bravery and outstanding courage. UBGL 01 On 04 Aug 2009, an infiltration bid of two trts in Keran sect was detected. A party of 9 PARA Fd Regt led by Maj AK Yadav planned to est stops and neutr the trts. At about 1500 hr, the party spotted the trts and swiftly cordoned off the area. The trts opened fire on the ambush party which led to an exch of hy vol of fire. In the ensuing fire fight one local and one foreign trt were killed without any loss to own tps. Large qty of arms and amn were rec. For a well planned and surgically exec op, and exemplary bravery, Maj AK Yadav was later awarded with Sena Medal (Gallantry). OP KHANJAR TOP
Maj A K Yadav, SM
217 FD REGT
On 30 Aug 2011, the TIIOE at Sundi obs some
suspicious mov through Sundi Nar in Keran sect. Capt Rajveer Singh, the COB cdr imdtly alerted the ambushes of 217 Fd Regt in the area and mustered a search party to neutr the trts. While closing the cordon, Nk Yashwant Singh from Capt Rajveer’s party obs the mov of a gp of trts along Sundi Nar. In the ensuing firefight, Nk Yashwant killed one trt at close rg and the party of Capt Rajveer Singh cornered the remaining four trts and eliminated them. For displaying extraordinary courage, Nk Yashwant Singh was awarded Sena Medal (Gallantry), while Capt Rajveer Singh was awarded the GOC-in-C Commendation Card. OP BHURJHOLI OP LOLAB
Capt Arun Singh
Jasrotia, AC (P)
On 15 Sep 1995, a team of 9 PARA(SF)
led by Capt Arun Singh Jasrotia mov to clear a hideout of LeT in the Lolab valley. After an ardous climb of 10 hrs, the team reached Balkul Gali. As the team reached the hideout loc, they came under hy vol of fire. Capt Jasrotia showcasing exemplary courage, charged onto the trts. In the ensuing encounter he was grievously injured, however, Capt Jasrotia single handedly killed four trts and made the supreme sacrifice. Inspired by his bravery, his team eliminated the remaining four trts. Capt Arun Singh Jasrotia was awarded the Ashok Chakra posthumously. KISHENGANGA R
Based on specific int recd by 14 SIKH LI, A jt op
comprising of teams of 14 SIKHLI, 10 SIKH, 3 LADAKH SCOUTS & 5 PARA were launched in area South of Kishanganga River in NBC Sub Sector . On 21 Sep 03 at 1030 Hr, the OP of 3 LADAKH SCOUTS obs a gp of trts mov along a ridge line . Contact was est with the trt gp at 1050 Hr , in an op spanning over 11 days in hy snow conditions, 19 trts belonging to Jem and HUM were killed and one trt apprehended . Lt KD Singh, 10 SIKH and Nk Joginder Singh, 5 PARA made the supreme sacrifice . Massive haul of arms, amn and other stores were recovered .
Trts Killed/ Recoveries
Trts Killed 19 Trt Apprehended 01 Rif AK – 47 16 9 mm Pistol 05 Hand Grenade 21 UBGL Grenade 03 Mine A/Pers 01 Rds 7.62mm / 9 mm 767/110 OP NAO NAR
Col. Jojan Thomas,
AC (P)
On 22 Aug 2008, presence of a gp of heavily armed trts was
ascertained by the HHTI of Hunmar Top in the Gen A of Nao Nar in Machhal sect. Due to the paucity of time and complex nature of the op,Col Jojan Thomas, CO 45 RR Bn(JAT) personally led the op. As the firefight ensued, Col Thomas killed two trts at close rg. Charged up by the valour of their CO, the Bn neutr four more trts. Col Jojan Thomas and two soldiers made the supreme sacrifice The Bn was awarded one Ashok Chakra, two ShauryaChakras four Sena Medals, one Mention-in-Dispatch and eleven GOC-in-C Commendation Cards for their valour and courage.