Service No : JC-460478P
Birth Place : Belgaum, Karnataka
Service: Army
Last Rank : Naib Subedar
Unit :19 Maratha LI
Arm/Regt : The Maratha Light Infantry
Operation : CI & IS Ops
Awards : SM
Date of Martyrdom : Apr 08, 2014
Naib Subedar Kankanwadi Duradundi Irappa hailed from Belgaum district of Karnataka. He belonged to 19 Maratha Li of the famed Maratha Light Infantry Regiment known for numerous stories of valour during various wars and operations. Nb Sub Kankanwadi was serving in J & K area during 2014 as his unit was deployed there engaged in counterinsurgency operation.
Kupwara Operation: 08 April 2014
On 07 April 2014, specific intelligence reports were received about the presence of militants in Zunarishi hamlet of Kupwara district of North Kashmir. After having assessed the situation the security forces decided to launch a joint operation of Army and police in the night. The joint team comprised of soldiers of 19 Maratha Li and special operation group of Handwara district police.
The operation began at Zunarishi on Kupwara-Chowkibal Road in the late night of 07 April 2014 and carried on for several hours into the next day. A fierce gun-battle ensued between the troops and the militants lasting many hours. Nb Sub Kankanwadi got injured severely during the battle and was evacuated and rushed to 168 Military Hospital at Drugmulla. However, Nb Sub Kankanwadi later succumbed to his injuries and was martyred. The hideout of the militants was busted and a large number of arms and ammunition was recovered. The nation will remain grateful for the courage, indomitable spirit and supreme sacrifice of Nb Sub Kankanwadi during this operation. Nb Sub Kankanwadi was given the gallantry award “Sena Medal” for his bravery, devotion to duty and service to the nation.
Naib Subedar Kankanwadi Duradundi Irappa is survived by his wife and two daughters.
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2021 at 11:50 pmA Brave Warrior from Karnataka Soil has been Martyred fighting the Terrorists & Anti Nationals in an Operation in North Kashmir. Our Hearts are With him & Let God Take Care of His Wife & Daughers.