Service No : IC62983H
Birth Place : Farrukhabad, UP
Service: Army
Last Rank : Lieutenant colonel
Unit : 113 Engr Regt
Arm/Regt : The Corps of Engineers
Date of Martyrdom : Nov 30, 2016
Lt Col Rajneesh Kumar
Lt Col Rajneesh Kumar hailed from the Farrukhabad district of Uttar Pradesh. Lt Col Rajneesh was commissioned into 113 Engr Regt of the Corps of Engineers.
Helicopter Crash at Siliguri: 30 Nov 2016
During 2016, Lt Col Rajneesh was serving with 113 Engr Regt deployed in the North-East. 659 Army Aviation Squadron based in West Bengal provided operational support to various army units deployed in the North-East. The unit was based in Sukna military base about 10 km from Siliguri in Darjeeling district of West Bengal. On 30 Nov 2016, Maj Sanjeev Lathar along with his co-pilot Maj Arvind Bazala was tasked for an operational mission along the eastern border. The missions were undertaken by 659 Army Aviation Sqn usually included the information gathering by recce and observation of critical border areas for analysis by the Trishakti Corps HQs based at Sukna military base.
The crew took off for the mission as planned in the Cheetah helicopter. Lt Col Rajneesh was on board the helicopter as part of the operational mission. The Cheetah is a single-engine helicopter, of 1970s vintage and derived from the French Alouette. The mission was uneventful for the most part but when the helicopter was nearing to the base, it developed a technical snag. The engine malfunctioned at about 100 Ft from the ground and the aircraft lost control with the ATC. The helicopter crashed and the crew members including Lt Col Rajneesh got severely injured, who later succumbed to their injuries. Lt Col Rajneesh was a committed soldier and fine officer who commanded the respect of his peers and juniors as well.
Lt Col Rajneesh Kumar is survived by his parents, wife Mrs. Megha Astagikar and two children.
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- http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-west-bengal-army-helicopter-crashes-in-sukma-3-officers-killed-2278389
- http://www.asianage.com/metros/kolkata/011216/three-army-officers-die-in-west-bengal-helicopter-crash.html
- http://www.newsnation.in/article/152627-3-killed-as-army%E2%80%99s-cheetah-chopper-crashes-in-wb.html
- http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/sukna-mililtary-station-west-bengal-helicopter-crash-three-army-officers-killed-junior-commissioned-officer-injured-4403915/
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Service No : IC62983H
Birth Place : Farrukhabad, UP
Service: Army
Last Rank : Lieutenant colonel
Unit : 113 Engr Regt
Arm/Regt : The Corps of Engineers
Date of Martyrdom : Nov 30, 2016
Lt Col Rajneesh Kumar
Lt Col Rajneesh Kumar hailed from the Farrukhabad district of Uttar Pradesh. Lt Col Rajneesh was commissioned into 113 Engr Regt of the Corps of Engineers.
Helicopter Crash at Siliguri: 30 Nov 2016
During 2016, Lt Col Rajneesh was serving with 113 Engr Regt deployed in the North-East. 659 Army Aviation Squadron based in West Bengal provided operational support to various army units deployed in the North-East. The unit was based in Sukna military base about 10 km from Siliguri in Darjeeling district of West Bengal. On 30 Nov 2016, Maj Sanjeev Lathar along with his co-pilot Maj Arvind Bazala was tasked for an operational mission along the eastern border. The missions were undertaken by 659 Army Aviation Sqn usually included the information gathering by recce and observation of critical border areas for analysis by the Trishakti Corps HQs based at Sukna military base.
The crew took off for the mission as planned in the Cheetah helicopter. Lt Col Rajneesh was on board the helicopter as part of the operational mission. The Cheetah is a single-engine helicopter, of 1970s vintage and derived from the French Alouette. The mission was uneventful for the most part but when the helicopter was nearing to the base, it developed a technical snag. The engine malfunctioned at about 100 Ft from the ground and the aircraft lost control with the ATC. The helicopter crashed and the crew members including Lt Col Rajneesh got severely injured, who later succumbed to their injuries. Lt Col Rajneesh was a committed soldier and fine officer who commanded the respect of his peers and juniors as well.
Lt Col Rajneesh Kumar is survived by his parents, wife Mrs. Megha Astagikar and two children.
Profile Maintenance
This profile is currently being maintained by Honourpoint.in. However, we would invite the family members, unit/formation or former colleagues of this brave soldier to contribute additional information and maintain this memorial site as well, thereby assisting us in our endeavour to spread awareness about this great Indian and inspire future generations.
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Source
- http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-west-bengal-army-helicopter-crashes-in-sukma-3-officers-killed-2278389
- http://www.asianage.com/metros/kolkata/011216/three-army-officers-die-in-west-bengal-helicopter-crash.html
- http://www.newsnation.in/article/152627-3-killed-as-army%E2%80%99s-cheetah-chopper-crashes-in-wb.html
- http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/sukna-mililtary-station-west-bengal-helicopter-crash-three-army-officers-killed-junior-commissioned-officer-injured-4403915/
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Bhomaram meghwal
2017 at 11:54 amI salute heartly
Valsan Kunnath
2017 at 11:47 pmBig Salute Lt.Colonel Sahab
Prabhadevi P Manakikar
2020 at 4:24 pmWill love your spirit always. Salute and May You Rest in Eternal Peace .
Akshaywar
2024 at 7:43 amWe salute to everyone who sacrifice to him for india, best education and homes to their children
Prabhadevi Manakikar
2025 at 2:33 pmTomorrow, again I’ll pray for thee
For peace in heaven eternally
Dear soldier your family
Is looked after well by Megha ,our Lady
Oh ! she’s a rock to the children surely !
She’s a grounded Commander, indeed !
A sorted tall woman, strong on her shoulders & Army boots on feet.
She’s all in one – Officer, Mother &
Mentor to her soul.
Which she refurbishes each day
With thoughts of your goals
Goals for you two, goals for the kids,
goals to keep going , with no tears rolling !
Rajneesh, although you are deeply missed…
Each day, You are her sun
Keep shining down upon her forever…..
We love you brave one !!!
Remembering you in your Martyrdom Day
Prabhadevi
30/11/25