Date of Birth : 1997
Place of birth : Badaun Dist (UP)
Service : Army
Last Rank : Rifleman
Unit : 57 RR(Raj Rif)
Arm/Regt : The Rajputana Rifles
Operation : CI & IS Ops
Martyrdom : July 27, 2024
Rifleman Mohit Rathour
Rifleman Mohit Rathour hailed from Sabhapur village in Badaun district of Uttar Pradesh. Son of Shri Nathu Singh and Late Smt Kalavati, he had three sisters as his siblings. After completing his school education, he joined the Indian army in 2017. He was recruited into the Rajputana Rifles Regiment, an infantry Regiment known for its brave soldiers and numerous battle honours. After serving for a few years he got married to Ms Ruchi Chauhan from Karenge village of Badaun district in 2022. Later he was deputed to serve with the 57 RR battalion, deployed in J&K for counter-insurgency operations.
Kupwara Operation: 27 Jul 2024
During Jul 2024, Rfn Mohit Rathour’s unit 57 RR was deployed in the Kupwara district of J&K. 57 RR battalion was operating as part of the Counter Insurgency Force (CIF) (Kilo Force) under the operational control of XV Corps also known as 'Chinar Corps', one of the operational Corps of the Indian Army based at Srinagar and looking after the military operations in Kashmir valley. The battalion was operating in a militant-infested area and consequently, it had to undertake operations against the militants frequently. The LOC located near its AOR(Area of Responsibility) remained highly active and volatile with ceasefire violations occurring very often and without any warning. It was also used by the terrorists for infiltration with the connivance of Pakistani security forces. The infiltration by the terrorists was invariably attempted under the cover of artillery fire or with the help of the Border Action Team(BAT). On 27 July a group of terrorists crossed over the LOC and attacked one of the posts in the Kamakari area of Machhil Sector in Kupwara district by taking advantage of bad weather and poor visibility.
Though it was a surprise attack, Rfn Mohit Rathour and his comrades immediately swung into action and responded vigorously, In the ensuing exchange of fire, one Pakistani intruder was killed and weapons, ammunition, and warlike stores were recovered. The troops were quickly redeployed to prevent the terrorists from escaping. A resolute and aggressive response by Rfn Mohit Rathour and other troops eventually foiled the infiltration bid of the terrorists. However, in the subsequent exchange of fire, two soldiers including Rfn Mohit Rathour got seriously injured. They were shifted to the Army's 92 Base Hospital in Srinagar for medical treatment. But Rfn Mohit Rathour later succumbed to his injuries and was martyred. Rfn Mohit Rathour was a valiant and committed soldier who laid down his life at the age of 27 years in the line of his duty.
Rfn Mohit Rathour is survived by his father Shri Nathu Singh, wife Smt Ruchi Chauhan, and his three sisters.
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