Service No : IC-46013
Date of Birth : August 15, 1963
Place of birth : Dharwad Dist, (KA)
Service : Army
Last Rank : Major
Unit : 27 RR/17 MLI
Arm/Regt : The Maratha Light Infantry
Martyrdom : November 27, 2001
Major Ashok Sangali hailed from Bengeri Udaynagar in Hubli tehsil of Dharwad district in Karnataka and was born on 15th Aug 1963. Son of late Shri Kallapa Basappa Sangali and Smt Parthavva, Maj Ashok Sangali was the youngest of the seven siblings. After completing his graduation he got selected to join the army through the Combined Defence Services Examination. He went on to join the Officers Training Academy in Chennai and got commissioned at the age of 24 years in Sep 1987. He got commissioned into 17 MLI of the Maratha Light Infantry Regiment, an infantry regiment with a rich history of bravery and numerous battle exploits.
Soon after being commissioned, he was sent to join the Indian Peace Keeping Force operations in Sri Lanka where he served till 1988. By 2001 Maj Ashok Sangali had served for nearly 14 years out of which 10 years he had operated in very challenging field areas. After serving for some time with his parent unit, Maj Ashok Sangali was deputed to serve with 27 RR Battalion deployed in J&K for counter-insurgency operations.
Surankot Operation : 27 Nov 2001
During 2001, Maj Ashok Sangali was serving with 27 Rashtriya Rifles, deployed in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir. The unit was operating in a militant-infested area and consequently, it had to undertake operations against the militants on a frequent basis. Maj Ashok Sangali was tasked to lead one such operation on 27 Nov 2001. When Maj Ashok Sangali along with his troops were on their way in Kaka Hills in the Surankot sector of Poonch district, they were attacked by a group of heavily armed militants. Though the attack was sudden, Maj Ashok Sangali and his troops rose to the occasion and swung into action.
It was a pre-planned attack by the militants who were hiding in safe places and using automatic weapons. The ensuing gun battle was fierce and lasted for over 24 hours. However, during the exchange of fire, Maj Ashok Sangali received multiple gunshots and was seriously injured. He was immediately taken to a nearby hospital but later he succumbed to his injuries and was martyred. Maj Ashok Sangali was a committed soldier and a gritty officer who led from the front and laid down his life in the line of duty.
Maj Ashok Sangali is survived by his mother Smt Parthavva and wife Smt Padma Sangali.
Vikram Singh
2023 at 1:37 pmBrave solider
Aditya Srinivasan
2023 at 1:37 pmExtremely proud of my uncle, although I’ve never met him. He died when I was one. I’ve heard great stories about him. Jai Hind
Anil kumar 27RR
2023 at 1:38 pmमेरे बहादुर officer comminding को salute
Aur नमन करता हूँ उन का मार्गदर्शन और सहयोग मिलता रहा
जय हिंद जय भारत
Sundaram Ramaswamy, IG BSF retired
2023 at 1:38 pmA very moving time we had with veernari padmaji.she narrated her times with the maj.ashok and how he volunteered to serve with 27RR in difficult insurgency areas.his sacrifice the nation will not forget.impressed by the way padmaji has fought and brought up her son,who was a toddler when maj.ashok attained martyrdom.our Naman to the braveheart and best wishes to her.
Sangamesh Angadi
2023 at 1:39 pmI was watching Hindi movie Shershah and it reminded me of Late Major Ashok Sangli. I was childhood friend of his brother. But, Ashok was just one year younger and knew very well. What a great personality. Achieved so much in his short life. I moved away from Hubli to pursue my dreams. Now, sitting in the US I am saluting his sacrifice. Great to read this article. I also salute his wife for her support and sacrifice.
Athena Majumdar
2023 at 1:39 pmMadam, no word is enough to praise the great son of India Major Ashok Sangali. You too are no less great. We are proud of you also.
Dr. R. S. Tomar
2023 at 1:40 pmBig salute to a brave soldier of Maan Bharati, Major Ashok Sahab. His supreme sacrifice will always be remembered by us.
Jai Hind
Raju Akolkar
2023 at 1:40 pmSalute to this great son of India
Indermohan Singh Sethi
2023 at 1:40 pmMay his soul rest in eternal peace.
Mrs padma sangali
2023 at 1:41 pmA true soldier who served 10 years of his 14 years of service in hard field. Was posted in IPKF, Assam Rifles , J&K,. Had opted for 27 RR. A dear friend , caring son and a loving husband. Miss you every day and more.
Vikrant Shinde
2023 at 1:42 pmMa’am please accept our sincere respects for the sacrifice you so strongly bear….we today remembered sir as some old 27RR types remembered the fateful day. Sir fought valiantly is all I can say…. n we continue to avenge his sacrifice every opportunity that we get. Salute!!
Vikram Singh
2023 at 1:43 pmBrave solider