Lieutenant Colonel Abjit Singh Sekhon was born on 28th Jan 1949 in Karnal in Punjab. Son of Sardar Sahib Gurdial Singh Sekhon, an IAS officer and Smt Kamaljit Sekhon, Lt Col Abjit Singh came from an illustrious family in Faridkot state. His grandfather had served
Born into a humble yet patriotic family, Sepoy Ramesh Baban Shinde harboured a deep sense of duty from a young age. After completing his schooling, he made the life-altering decision to join the Indian Army, answering the call of duty with unwavering commitment. His journey
Sapper Mahipal Singh Jhajharia was born on 8 June 1960 in Govla village, located in the Chirawa Tehsil of Jhunjhunu district, Rajasthan. This region, known for its proud warrior heritage and deep martial traditions, shaped his early aspirations and values. Jhunjhunu district has historically produced
Subedar Hoshiar Singh was a disciplined and resilient soldier shaped by the values of hard work and service rooted in rural Haryana. He was the son of Bharat Singh and Smt. Phul Kanwar and was enrolled in the Indian Army on 15 May 1961. He
Gunner Satyavir Singh hailed from Andhop village in the Palwal district of Haryana. Gnr Satyavir was a keen sportsman since his childhood and had taken part in various sports activities during his school days. He was good at Kabbadi and had won many medals in
Lance Naik Udai Narain Singh joined the army after completing his school education. He was recruited into the 170 Field Regiment of the Regiment of Artillery, the important combat support arm of Indian Army. During 1987, L/Nk Udai Narain Singh was sent to Sri Lanka
Lieutenant Shah Maluk Dutt hailed from Dehradun in Uttarakhand and was born in a military family. Son of an army officer who served in the Army Education Corps, he was inclined to join the army since his younger days and continued to follow his dream.
Maj Ranjit Muthana hailed from Madikeri taluk in the Coorg district of Karnataka, a region renowned for its proud martial tradition. Born on 29 July 1951, he completed his early education at Don Bosco School in Mumbai. From a young age, he aspired to serve
Lieutenant DS Basera hailed from Pithoragarh in Uttar Pradesh and was born on 10 Aug 1943. Son of Shri Kishan Singh Basera and Smt Hira Devi, he had a brother Sher Singh Basera and a sister Ganga Devi as his siblings. He was part of
Captain Manoj Kumar hailed from Nawada district in Bihar, where he was born on 3 December 1959. Son of Shri Nakul Prasad Singh and Smt Surajmani Devi, he grew up with a strong sense of discipline, determination, and responsibility—qualities that became the cornerstone of his
Major Ratnesh Kumar Chaturvedi, hailed from Indore, Madhya Pradesh, was born on April 19, 1956. From an early age, he exhibited qualities of discipline, leadership, and a strong sense of duty—traits that would later define his career in the Indian Army. He was the son