Squadron Leader Anuj Vashisht hailed from Kakrana village in Rohtak, Haryana, and was born on 9 August 1993. He grew up in a family deeply rooted in the tradition of military service, which strongly influenced his upbringing and aspirations. His father, retired Army Subedar Anand
Flight Lieutenant Purvesh Duragkar was born into a supportive and close-knit family. He is the son of Shri Ravindra Duragkar and Smt Sandhya Duragkar, who played a vital role in nurturing his values and encouraging him to pursue his ambitions. Growing up, he shared a
Havildar Gajender Singh Gadiya was born on 15 June 1986 to Shri Dhan Singh and Smt. Chandra Devi, in the Veethi-Gainad village in Bageshwar district of Uttarakhand, a region renowned for its rich martial heritage and for generations of brave men who have served the