Service No : IC-45120L
Date of Birth : July 18, 1961
Place of birth : Pathankot , Punjab
Service : Army
Last Rank : Colonel
Unit : 6 Dogra
Arm/Regt : The Dogra Regiment
Operation : Op Parakram
Awards : SC Bar SM
Martyrdom : August 18, 2002
Col Kanwar Jaideep Singh Salaria SC * SM
Colonel Kanwar Jaideep Singh Salaria hailed from Pangoli village in Pathankot district of Punjab and was born on 18th July 1961 into a military family. Son of an Army veteran Col Randhir Singh and Smt Puro Devi, Col Kanwar since his younger days always wished to follow into the footsteps of his father and join the Army. He completed his schooling at St Joseph Convent Pathankot and then went on to graduate from SD College Pathankot. He then got selected to join the Army aftr passing the Combined Defence Services Examination. He joined the prestigious OTA Chennai and passed out as an officer in the year 1983 at the age of 22 years. He was commissioned into 5 Dogra battalion of the famed Dogra Regiment, a regiment known for its fearless soldiers and a number of battle honours. After passing out of the training academy, he served in various units in different operational environments and terrain.
As a Company Commander Col Kanwar led his troops with great zeal and tenacity in various operations in the north-eastern sector and eliminated a number of terrorists. As a Major he was awarded the "Shaurya Chakra" for the first time in 1997 for his gallantry in a counter-insurgency operation. He was a very brave and committed soldier and proved his mettle in various operations during his service career. For his deep commitment to the service and military leadership skills, he was awarded the "Sena Medal" as well. He later assumed the charge of 6 Dogra battalion in March 2002 as its 'Commanding Officer'. By 2002, Col Kanwar had put in over nineteen years of service and had evolved into a battle-hardened and professionally competent soldier.
Nowshera Operation: 18 Aug 2002
Col Kanwar Jaideep Singh had taken over as Commanding Officer of 6 Dogra in early Mar 2002. His unit was deployed in a terrorist-infested area of Rajouri district of J&K and Col Kanwar had prepared his unit very well to undertake challenging operations as demanded by the existing environment. The AOR (Area Of Responsibility) of the Battalion ran along the LOC which was also prone to infiltration from across the border. Besides undertaking planned counter-insurgency and counter-infiltration operations, the unit launched regular armed patrols to monitor its area. On 18th August 2002, the unit's reconnaissance patrol had a chance encounter with a group of armed infiltrators in Nowshera sector in Rajouri district of J&K. Col Kanwar immediately swung into action and moved along with his troops to engage and eliminate the terrorists.
While they were pursuing the terrorists, Col Kanwar’s team came under attack from the terrorists and during the exchange of fire one of the soldiers got injured. Col Kanwar immediately diverted the attention of the terrorists and had the wounded soldier evacuated. After the successful evacuation, Col Kanwar turned his attention towards the terrorists and deployed his troops tactically to block the escape routes of the terrorists. Soon he spotted the movement of terrorists and in a superbly maneuvered daredevil action killed two terrorists. However during the heavy exchange of fire Col Kanwar also got shot in the neck and was severely injured. He later succumbed to his injuries and was martyred while leading from the front like a true military leader.
Col Kanwar Jaideep Singh Salaria was given the gallantry award, “Shaurya Chakra” for the second time for his act of valour, unflinching courage and supreme sacrifice. He was a soldier at heart and an officer par excellence, who laid down his life in the service of the nation. Col Kanwar Jaideep Singh is survived by his father Col Randhir Singh(Retd), mother Smt Puro Devi, wife Smt Anuradha Rajput, daughter Ms Aakanksha Salaria, and brother Shri Kanwar Kuldeep Singh Salaria.
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Divya Nair
2022 at 10:51 amYour sacrifice will always be remembered and you will remain a hero for countless Indians. I salute you sir. Jai Hnd..
rig R Vinayak, VSM
2022 at 10:51 amA great Soldier. An example to emulate. I Salute the brave Martyr.
Chunni lal shah
2022 at 10:52 amSalute sir.
Tanya Thakur
2022 at 10:53 amA big salute to the courage and intrepidity.
We civilians stay in our comfort zones because of the brave hearts like you protect us.
No other service can ever be comparable to the selfless service of a soldier towards his country.
Although a distant relative, I am proud to be associated with you. Sure you are at a great place.
Brig Vijay Kumar Sharma
2023 at 9:19 pmThere’s a mistake in the write up. kJ as we lovingly called him wasn’t commissioned in 6 Dogra but 5 DOGRA. The officer stayed with 5 Dogra till his move out to command 6 Dogra in 2002.
An exceptionally brave & courageous officer, we miss him badly in 5 Dogra.
An officer, a thorough gentleman, his arresting smile is un forgettable .
“ॐ शान्ति.”
vijay.
Dr Manish Bhatnagar
2023 at 8:42 pmGrateful nation shall always remain indebted to you sir and your family for the ultimate sacrifice.
Om Shanti
Col Sabita Panda
2023 at 8:00 pmA true soldier of Indan Army
My salute
Dr. Subrata Chatterjee
2023 at 11:07 amBest Regards to you Sir. Om Shanti .
Sameer Jaggi
2024 at 11:16 pmGreat Military leader. Definitely achieve the Rank of General if survived. I have conversed with 5 and 6 Dogra JCOs and NCOs. He was exemplary fit in physical and mental aspect. The reply recd from regiments that he loved his subordinate more than anyone else. I miss u always
harjeet singh salaria
2025 at 2:30 pmHe was not just a brave soilder but also a good personality