Service No : IC-46703
Date of Birth : 01 Oct 1964
Service: Army
Last Rank: Major
Unit : 17 Para Fd Regt
Arm/Regt : The Regt of Artillery
Award : SC
Date of Martyrdom :Jul 03, 2001
Major Samir Ul Islam SC
Major Samir ul Islam hailed from Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh and was born on 01 Oct 1964. Son of Shri Zameer Ul Islam and Smt Zakia, Maj Samir was the youngest of their three children. His father was Chief-Engineer of irrigation department in UP and the family lived in Gomti Nagar, Lucknow. He was commissioned into 17 Fd Regt of the Regiment of Artillery, the combat arm of Indian Army well known for its field guns, howitzers and other heavy weapons. After serving for few years, he got married to Ms Fauzia and the couple had a son Yusuf and daughter Seher.
Assam Encounter: 03 July 2001
In July 2001, Maj Samir was serving with 17 Para Field Regiment deployed in the northeast. On 03 July 2001, the unit had received specific information about the presence of militants in their area of operation. 35-year-old Major Samir was tasked to lead the operation against the ultras who were hiding in a house in Halflong area in Cachar district of Assam.
Maj Samir, leading from the front, took charge of the operation and cordoned off the area to engage them. A fierce gun-battle followed which confirmed the presence of ultras. During the exchange of fire, Maj Samir received gunshot injuries in chest, shoulder and stomach but managed to kill three ultras before collapsing due to heavy bleeding and injury. He was rushed to the nearest army hospital but could not survive and succumbed to his injuries. Maj Samir Ul Islam was a valiant soldier and gritty officer who led from the front and laid down his life in the line of his duty. Maj Samir Ul Islam was given the gallantry award, “Shaurya Chakra” for his outstanding bravery, leadership, camaraderie and supreme sacrifice during the operation.
Maj Samir Ul Islam is is survived by his mother Smt Zakia, wife Smt Fauzia, son Yusuf, daughter Seher, brother Shri Daniyal Islam, sister Smt Shaheen.
The Citation for Shaurya Chakra awarded to him reads:
On Jul 3 2001, IC 46703 Major Samir Ul Islam of 17 Para fd Regt Major Samir had received information that ultras were hiding in a house in Halflong area In Cachar distt. Maj Samir, as battery commander, led his men and cordoned off the area and in the ensuing gun battle with the ultras made the supreme sacrifice and raised the head of his family, community and country with pride. He received gun shot injuries in chest, shoulder and stomach but managed to kill three ultras before collapsing due to heavy bleeding and injury. He was rushed to the nearest army hospital but was declared ‘brought dead’. Major Samir Ul Islam made the supreme sacrifice while fighting ultras in North East on 3 July 2001.
For his bravery and supreme sacrifice he was awarded Shaurya Chakra (posthumously).
- Fourteen years have passed since you made the supreme sacrifice in highest traditions of INDIAN ARMY combating insurgents in Cachar, Assam. You continue to be a source of inspiration for all of us. Col KMS Rana and All Ranks of 17 PARA FD REGT (8 RAJPUT ) (In 2015
- A Tribute by his brother:
Major Samir was so dear,
Even after sixteen years, he is still near.
He laid his life for India with loyalty,
Reminding all, of our morality.
Most men are mortal, but he is not,
With his Shaurya Chakra, he’s in our thoughts.
Terrorism and extremism are like a flood,
He tried to smash them with his blood.
So proud to be his brother!
Long live 17 Paras and Artillery Regiment!
Daniyal Islam
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Tinna Malhotra
2017 at 11:39 amMy salute and deepest respects to the family who gave a son like him to this country.
kavya
2017 at 12:18 pmWe are proud of Major Samir UI Islam. your sacrifice for the nation will always be remembered. Saluting you.
philomina
2017 at 3:36 pmMy salute and respect to the bravest soldier of our Indian Army who laid down his life for our motherland.
Harsh
2017 at 3:49 pmWe salute you and your family for the sacrifices made.
Yassir Islam
2017 at 7:08 amTo my dear cousin, your time on earth was tragically short and I have fond memories of our time together as kids. I know that you lived a good life and served bravely–may you always rest in peace with the almighty.
Zubaida khan
2017 at 11:52 amMajor Sameer ul Islam SC was personally known to me as our families were very close so l have see him grow up attended his marriage and funeral of the martyr with full military honors. l salute the brave heart for his supreme sacrifice The country will always remember you with pride and salute you on day of your martyrdom Jai Hind.
NAHEED_ISLAM
2017 at 8:36 pmSamir you will always be in our thoughts and prayers , You believed so much in what you set out to do and paid the ultimate price, YOUR sacrifice will never be forgotten for it made us all so very proud, You were so kind and caring and the needy and hungry were neve forgotton as reflected in what you did, May the young of today follow your example and always stand up for a worthy cause, May Go’s bless you in eternal peace,
Shalini sharma
2018 at 8:55 pmI salute you major Sameer ul Islam& your family for giving the nation a brave heart. Your services for the nation will never be forgotten. We as citizens of this motherland are forever indebted to you & your family.
Sheeba Pasha
2018 at 7:56 amMy salute and respect to my brother. You are always there in our prayers and missed deeply.
Azam Pasha
2018 at 4:54 pmI am proud of Samir bhai’s heroic sacrifice, i remember his visits and loved listening to his war stories. He was noble and humble in every sense and was always there to help anybody in need. He is a true hero and i pray his soul rest in peace.