Service No : SS-38343A

Date of Birth : December 16, 1977

Place of birth : Sawai Madhopur, (Raj)

Service : Army

Last Rank : Captain

Unit : 47 RR/12 Bihar

Arm/Regt : The Bihar Regiment

Operation : CI & IS Ops

Martyrdom : April 3, 2004

Capt Ripudaman Singh

Capt Ripudaman Singh hailed from Palighat village in Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan and was born on 16 Dec 1977. Son of Shri Bharat Singh Rajawat and Smt Usha Kanwar Rajawat, he had a brother Jaideep Singh, and sister Natasha Singh as his siblings. He was inclined to join the Army since his younger days like many young lads of Rajasthan. He did his schooling from Ajmer and then went on to study at DAV College Chandigarh for his graduation. Eventually, he got selected for the Army after completing his graduation and joined OTA Chennai as part of SS69th Course.

 

He passed out as a Lieutenant and was recruited into 12 Bihar battalion of the Bihar Regiment, an infantry regiment well known for its gallant soldiers and a number of battle honours. After serving for few years with his parent unit, Capt Ripudaman Singh was deputed to serve with the 47 Rashtriya Rifles battalion deployed in the Kashmir valley for counter-insurgency operations.

 

Counter-insurgency operations: 03 Apr 2004

 

During Apr 2004, Capt Ripudaman Singh's unit 47 RR was deployed in J&K for counter-insurgency operations.  As a number of militants were active the unit’s Area of Operation(AOR), the troops had to be on guard at all times and were engaged in operations against the militants on a regular basis. Also as the area was close to the Line of Control and provided forest cover, it was prone to infiltration by the militants from across the border. On 3rd Apr 2004, the security forces received information from intelligence sources about the presence of some militants who had infiltrated from across the LOC. Based on credible information, a cordon and search operation was planned by 47 RR troops. Capt Ripudaman Singh was made part of the team that was tasked to undertake this operation.

 

Capt Ripudaman Singh along with his team reached the suspected area and soon made contact with the militants, who fired at them on being challenged. A gun battle ensued thereafter, continuing for several hours. As the militants were trying to escape making use of the thick vegetation, the troops tightened the cordon to block the escape routes. However during the prolonged exchange of fire, Capt Ripudaman Singh sustained bullet injuries. He soon succumbed to his injuries and was martyred. Capt  Ripudaman Singh displayed commendable bravery and fighting spirit in the face of the enemy and made the supreme sacrifice in the highest traditions of the Indian Army. Capt Ripudaman Singh was a brave and committed officer, who laid down his life at the age of 26 years in the service of the nation.

 

Capt Ripudaman Singh is survived by his mother Smt Usha Kanwar Rajawat,  brother Shri Jaideep Singh, and sister Smt Natasha Kanwar.

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8 Comments
  • Sameer Harsha

    2023 at 4:11 pm Reply

    Captain Ripu was my classmate and was a wonderful buddy. The entire batch misses him and he is always an integral part of our life’s.

  • डा आरती भदौरिया

    2023 at 4:11 pm Reply

    मेरी धरती का लाल था. उनके परिवार के साथ हमारे घनिष्ठ रिश्ते थे.

  • Khemraj meena

    2023 at 4:12 pm Reply

    In reply to Sameer Harsha.
    Sir abhi me bhi Sahid captain ripudaman singh govt.college sawai Madhopur me bsc final year ka student hu

  • Satish mirdha

    2023 at 4:12 pm Reply

    Sahid Captain Ripu is my clSsmate in primary classes at Ajmer he very positive and sincere dedicated person and great in himself.He one of my best friend. I am satish mirdha a civil servant from kuchera nagaur Rajasthan

  • Vijay Shankar Gurjar

    2023 at 4:13 pm Reply

    वीर शिरोमणि शहीद कैप्टन जी को शत शत कोटि नमन।

  • Hawaldar Nayak

    2023 at 4:13 pm Reply

    ऐसे वीर सपूतों को कोटि कोटि नमन

  • चैतन्य सिंघल

    2023 at 4:14 pm Reply

    समीर हर्षा जी , सतीश मिर्धा जी
    3 अप्रैल को प्रत्येक वर्ष सवाई माधोपुर के गवर्मेंट कॉलज
    जो कि captain साहब के नाम पर है वहाँ कार्यक्रम आयोजित किया जाता है कृपया समय निकालकर पधारे तथा captain साहब के व्यक्तित्व के बारे में सवाई माधोपुर के युवाओं को प्रेरणा दे क्योकि आप उनके साथी रहे है

    जय हिंद

  • Daman

    2023 at 4:14 pm Reply

    He Has Graduated from DAV College Chandigarh Sector 10.

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