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Today marks 6yrs since I saw this in the paper while having my morning coffee &posted on Twitter.
Thus began of one of my most precious threads, even though I managed to break the continuity a few times.
However, I'm breaking &restarting the thread again 2day.
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Today marks 6yrs since I saw this in the paper while having my morning coffee &posted on Twitter.
Thus began of one of my most precious threads, even though I managed to break the continuity a few times.
However, I'm breaking &restarting the thread again 2day.
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.. since the thread continuing unbroken becomes a bit too large for Twitter to handle, as has handled before when the longest unbroken phase was approx 2.5 years.
Thanks to The Indian Express & their free of cost 'Salute the Soldier', irrespective of space ..
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.. since the thread continuing unbroken becomes a bit too large for Twitter to handle, as has handled before when the longest unbroken phase was approx 2.5 years.
Thanks to The Indian Express & their free of cost 'Salute the Soldier', irrespective of space ..
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.. it eats up on the newsprint, the stories and faces of a small percentage of the nation's martyrs are chronicled. A lot will be repeated this year again, some won't be, and yet thousands will remain unsung & unwept.
Glad they lived amidst us.
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.. it eats up on the newsprint, the stories and faces of a small percentage of the nation's martyrs are chronicled. A lot will be repeated this year again, some won't be, and yet thousands will remain unsung & unwept.
Glad they lived amidst us.
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Been a humbling journey indeed, commencing with this tweet below, chronicling their stories
I don't know how long I will be able to carry on, but God has been kind thus far. Let's hope it continues for as long as it can
God Bless them https://twitter.com/CestMoiz/status/551067487060885504
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Been a humbling journey indeed, commencing with this tweet below, chronicling their stories
I don't know how long I will be able to carry on, but God has been kind thus far. Let's hope it continues for as long as it can
God Bless them https://twitter.com/CestMoiz/status/551067487060885504
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Now coming to the story of the young officer whose obit triggered this thread - Lieutenant Triveni Singh, Ashok Chakra (Posthumous).
Lt Triveni hailed from Pathankot, his father too a retired army officer.
Young Triveni was a martial arts expert who had ..
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Now coming to the story of the young officer whose obit triggered this thread - Lieutenant Triveni Singh, Ashok Chakra (Posthumous).
Lt Triveni hailed from Pathankot, his father too a retired army officer.
Young Triveni was a martial arts expert who had ..
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.. won numerous awards at National level during his student days.
After graduation, he joined the Indian Military Academy & got commissioned into Fifth Battalion The Jammu And Kashmir Light Infantry in December 2001, just short of Operation Parakram.
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.. won numerous awards at National level during his student days.
After graduation, he joined the Indian Military Academy & got commissioned into Fifth Battalion The Jammu And Kashmir Light Infantry in December 2001, just short of Operation Parakram.
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His moment of glory would come soon thereafter, on the evening of 02 Jan 2004, when his unit was posted in Jammu.
He received a message that two heavily armed terrorists had attacked the Jammu Railway Station and was ordered to rush there with the unit's ..
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His moment of glory would come soon thereafter, on the evening of 02 Jan 2004, when his unit was posted in Jammu.
He received a message that two heavily armed terrorists had attacked the Jammu Railway Station and was ordered to rush there with the unit's ..
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.. Quick Reaction Team.
By the time he reached there, the Paakis had already killed seven innocent citizens.
Not wasting a moment, he deployed his men to cordon off the station and in a swift move, dispatched the first Paaki before he could realize that the ..
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.. Quick Reaction Team.
By the time he reached there, the Paakis had already killed seven innocent citizens.
Not wasting a moment, he deployed his men to cordon off the station and in a swift move, dispatched the first Paaki before he could realize that the ..
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.. Indian Army was there.
The second terrorist was quickly sighted, firing at civilians and own boys from an overbridge.
Triveni quickly gave chase and forced the terrorist to change his position.
However, this brought the terrorist close to the parcel room ..
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.. Indian Army was there.
The second terrorist was quickly sighted, firing at civilians and own boys from an overbridge.
Triveni quickly gave chase and forced the terrorist to change his position.
However, this brought the terrorist close to the parcel room ..
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.. where a large number of civilians had taken refuge.
Realizing the gravity of the situation and seeking to avoid collateral damage, Triveni held his fire and quickened his pace and grabbed the second terrorist, wrestling him to the ground and dispatching ..
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.. where a large number of civilians had taken refuge.
Realizing the gravity of the situation and seeking to avoid collateral damage, Triveni held his fire and quickened his pace and grabbed the second terrorist, wrestling him to the ground and dispatching ..
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..him to his maker as well.
But in the process, this young lad from the land of brave Dogra warriors, received a fatal burst & breathed his last soon thereafter.
For his conspicuous gallantry & supreme sacrifice, Lt Triveni Singh was awarded the Ashok Chakra
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..him to his maker as well.
But in the process, this young lad from the land of brave Dogra warriors, received a fatal burst & breathed his last soon thereafter.
For his conspicuous gallantry & supreme sacrifice, Lt Triveni Singh was awarded the Ashok Chakra
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Yet another CRPF trooper, fell this day three years ago.
Name missing in the above obit
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Yet another CRPF trooper, fell this day three years ago.
Name missing in the above obit
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This one from 5 Rashtriya Rifles (JAT) made the supreme sacrifice fighting Pak sponsored terror this day.
This one from 5 Rashtriya Rifles (JAT) made the supreme sacrifice fighting Pak sponsored terror this day.
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A commonwealth award-winning shooter - Subedar Major Fateh Singh of DSC.
Martyred this day in 2016 in the attack on the Pathankot airbase.
A commonwealth award-winning shooter - Subedar Major Fateh Singh of DSC.
Martyred this day in 2016 in the attack on the Pathankot airbase.
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Hav Kulwant Singh, DSC
Also martyred guarding critical national assets at the Pathankot Airbase, five years ago
Hav Kulwant Singh, DSC
Also martyred guarding critical national assets at the Pathankot Airbase, five years ago
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Hav Sanjeevan Singh Rana, DSC
Took 5 bullets to his chest fighting Paaki scum in the Pathankot Airbase attack
Hav Sanjeevan Singh Rana, DSC
Took 5 bullets to his chest fighting Paaki scum in the Pathankot Airbase attack
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Cpl Gursewak, Garud Commando
Married just over a month ago. Also martyred in the Pathankot Airbase attack this day five years ago
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Cpl Gursewak, Garud Commando
Married just over a month ago. Also martyred in the Pathankot Airbase attack this day five years ago
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Lt Col Niranjan Kumar, Shaurya Chakra (Posth), NSG
Martyred in the Pathankot Airbase attack five years ago.
Remember him, anyone?
Lt Col Niranjan Kumar, Shaurya Chakra (Posth), NSG
Martyred in the Pathankot Airbase attack five years ago.
Remember him, anyone?
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Today marks 13 years since these two Himveers made the supreme sacrifice in furtherance of national aims in faraway lands.
#LestWeForget https://twitter.com/ITBP_official/status/1080689072895492096
Today marks 13 years since these two Himveers made the supreme sacrifice in furtherance of national aims in faraway lands.
#LestWeForget https://twitter.com/ITBP_official/status/1080689072895492096
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Siachen: Not only world's highest battlefield, but those days amongst the most active too
Siachen: Not only world's highest battlefield, but those days amongst the most active too
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Gunner Jarnail Singh, 26 AD Regiment
Fell to an enemy shell 18 yrs ago, just before the so called LC Ceasefire came into effect
Gunner Jarnail Singh, 26 AD Regiment
Fell to an enemy shell 18 yrs ago, just before the so called LC Ceasefire came into effect
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Maj RK Laul, Shaurya Chakra (Posth)
Martyred in the accursed 'Jannat' this day, 25 years ago.
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Maj RK Laul, Shaurya Chakra (Posth)
Martyred in the accursed 'Jannat' this day, 25 years ago.
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Wg Cdr Rudra Krishna Bishnoi, Vayu Sena Medal (G) (Retd).
This veteran of the 1971 war passed away yesterday.
Wg Cdr Rudra Krishna Bishnoi, Vayu Sena Medal (G) (Retd).
This veteran of the 1971 war passed away yesterday.
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L/Hav Parminder Singh, 4 Sikh.
Fell in the accursed Valley this day, 21 years ago
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L/Hav Parminder Singh, 4 Sikh.
Fell in the accursed Valley this day, 21 years ago
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Martyred this day in Samba, during early days of Op Parakram when war was still a possibility.
Martyred this day in Samba, during early days of Op Parakram when war was still a possibility.
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Cdr VP Bakshi, NM (Gallantry), a pioneer of naval special operations.
This decorated veteran passed away this day in 2019, at the ripe old age of 90.
Cdr VP Bakshi, NM (Gallantry), a pioneer of naval special operations.
This decorated veteran passed away this day in 2019, at the ripe old age of 90.
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Soldiering in peace is no cakewalk either, especially since it entails training for war.
This one died during such a training event 25 years ago.
Apparently, he was also a medal winning pistol shooter.
#LestWeForget
Soldiering in peace is no cakewalk either, especially since it entails training for war.
This one died during such a training event 25 years ago.
Apparently, he was also a medal winning pistol shooter.
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Just look at the photo - This boy would've been barely 20yrs old when he made the supreme sacrifice.
God Bless his likes ..
Just look at the photo - This boy would've been barely 20yrs old when he made the supreme sacrifice.
God Bless his likes ..
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Lt Gen PN Hoon, former Western Army Commander, and the brain behind the capture of Siachen in 1984.
Passed away this day last year at the ripe old age of 90.
Lt Gen PN Hoon, former Western Army Commander, and the brain behind the capture of Siachen in 1984.
Passed away this day last year at the ripe old age of 90.
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L/HAV Hav Dhan Bahadur Thapa, 4/3 Gorkha Rfiles, martyred this day 31 years ago
Still remembered
L/HAV Hav Dhan Bahadur Thapa, 4/3 Gorkha Rfiles, martyred this day 31 years ago
Still remembered
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Bir Gorkhali martyrs of 4/3 Gorkha Rifles, men who fell fighting terror in Manipur
#LestWeForget
Bir Gorkhali martyrs of 4/3 Gorkha Rifles, men who fell fighting terror in Manipur
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Sep Kashmir Singh, Tenth Battalion The Sikh Regiment.
Died this day, fighting to ensure that the Kashmir he was named after, lives on in the Union of India.
Sep Kashmir Singh, Tenth Battalion The Sikh Regiment.
Died this day, fighting to ensure that the Kashmir he was named after, lives on in the Union of India.
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Capt Shreyans Kumar Gandhi, Sena Medal (P), 53 Engineer Regiment.
Martyred this day in 2003 in the closing stages of Op Parakram.
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Capt Shreyans Kumar Gandhi, Sena Medal (P), 53 Engineer Regiment.
Martyred this day in 2003 in the closing stages of Op Parakram.
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Here's his story. It wasn't a momentary dash, but sustained gallantry over a long period of time.
Do read. A good man, a huge loss.
Would have been a Colonel by now, probably commanding his Regiment, had he chosen personal safety. http://www.uniindia.com/op-parakram-martyr-captain-who-lived-by-chetwode-motto-paid-tributes-on-death-anniv/states/news/742476.html
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Here's his story. It wasn't a momentary dash, but sustained gallantry over a long period of time.
Do read. A good man, a huge loss.
Would have been a Colonel by now, probably commanding his Regiment, had he chosen personal safety. http://www.uniindia.com/op-parakram-martyr-captain-who-lived-by-chetwode-motto-paid-tributes-on-death-anniv/states/news/742476.html
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A beautiful short video on Capt Shreyans Kumar Gandhi, Sena Medal (Posth). Totally worth the nine minutes of your life it asks for.
Do watch
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A beautiful short video on Capt Shreyans Kumar Gandhi, Sena Medal (Posth). Totally worth the nine minutes of your life it asks for.
Do watch
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These two were martyred fighting Red terrorists in Odisha, this day five years ago
#LestWeForget
These two were martyred fighting Red terrorists in Odisha, this day five years ago
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Eight years since the beheadings of the RajRif boys near Poonch.
What do we have to show for it?
Eight years since the beheadings of the RajRif boys near Poonch.
What do we have to show for it?
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Maj MMS Bajaj, Shaurya Chakra (Posthumous), 1/11 Gorkha Rifles. Martyred fighting insurgency in Naga Hills this day 52 years ago.
Yes, FIFTY TWO YEARS AGO.
It has been the longest running insurgency in the country. Let that sink in a bit.
Maj MMS Bajaj, Shaurya Chakra (Posthumous), 1/11 Gorkha Rifles. Martyred fighting insurgency in Naga Hills this day 52 years ago.
Yes, FIFTY TWO YEARS AGO.
It has been the longest running insurgency in the country. Let that sink in a bit.
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Brigadier Kapil Mohan (Retd), the man who created the legendary Old Monk Rum.
Third death anniversary today.
Brigadier Kapil Mohan (Retd), the man who created the legendary Old Monk Rum.
Third death anniversary today.
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Sixth martyrdom anniversary of this one today.
Fell fighting red terror in Dantewada
Sixth martyrdom anniversary of this one today.
Fell fighting red terror in Dantewada
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The three GREF boys martyred in Akhnoor four years ago
The three GREF boys martyred in Akhnoor four years ago
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These two were martyred fighting Red terrorists in Odisha, five years ago
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These two were martyred fighting Red terrorists in Odisha, five years ago
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Maj Raghunath Prasad Sharma, 16 Madras.
This veteran of the 1962 & 1965 wars was once again on the frontline in Basantar in 1971 where he assumed command of his battalion after his CO fell.
Injured in shelling on 17 Dec 1971, he succumbed this day in 1972.
Maj Raghunath Prasad Sharma, 16 Madras.
This veteran of the 1962 & 1965 wars was once again on the frontline in Basantar in 1971 where he assumed command of his battalion after his CO fell.
Injured in shelling on 17 Dec 1971, he succumbed this day in 1972.
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Group Captain Suranjan Das, an excellent aviator and a test pilot, he was amongst the first of the IAF pilots to be sent to Empire Test Pilots School.
Martyred in an HF-24 'Marut' crash this day in 1970.
Was awarded a posthumous Padma Vibhushan.
Group Captain Suranjan Das, an excellent aviator and a test pilot, he was amongst the first of the IAF pilots to be sent to Empire Test Pilots School.
Martyred in an HF-24 'Marut' crash this day in 1970.
Was awarded a posthumous Padma Vibhushan.
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6th martyrdom anniversary of this Chhattisgarh policeman, felled by Maoists in Narayanpur in 2015
6th martyrdom anniversary of this Chhattisgarh policeman, felled by Maoists in Narayanpur in 2015
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Gunner Santosh Borade, 323 Field Regiment.
Fell at the peak of his youth this day ten years ago
Gunner Santosh Borade, 323 Field Regiment.
Fell at the peak of his youth this day ten years ago
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These five from 9 Maratha LI were martyred in Uri, while defending the Nation's borders
#LestWeForget
These five from 9 Maratha LI were martyred in Uri, while defending the Nation's borders
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Ct Satpal Singh, Chawala R S Pura, Jammu and Kashmir Police.
20th martyrdom anniversary today
Ct Satpal Singh, Chawala R S Pura, Jammu and Kashmir Police.
20th martyrdom anniversary today
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2Lt Gurdeep Singh Salaria, Shaurya Chakra (Posth), 23 Punjab.
Martyred fighting Pak sponsored terrorism in Panzgam, this day in 1996. Incidentally, his unit was being commanded by his father, Col Sagar Singh Salaria on the day he fell.
2Lt Gurdeep Singh Salaria, Shaurya Chakra (Posth), 23 Punjab.
Martyred fighting Pak sponsored terrorism in Panzgam, this day in 1996. Incidentally, his unit was being commanded by his father, Col Sagar Singh Salaria on the day he fell.
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Hav Mohan Lal, 39 RR(Grenadiers)
On verge of being forgotten.
This obit was last published in 2012
Hav Mohan Lal, 39 RR(Grenadiers)
On verge of being forgotten.
This obit was last published in 2012
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Lal Bahadur Shastri - The 'Little Big Man' of India
Perfect leader in a trying time
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Lal Bahadur Shastri - The 'Little Big Man' of India
Perfect leader in a trying time
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Triumph & tragedy at Tashkent
"The news of Shastri's death caused much joy in #Pakistani camp" http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/triumph-and-tragedy-at-tashkent/1082531
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Triumph & tragedy at Tashkent
"The news of Shastri's death caused much joy in #Pakistani camp" http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/triumph-and-tragedy-at-tashkent/1082531
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Martyrs of 2/11 GR (Shingo).
Remembered on the joyous occasion of the Paltan's Raising Day
Martyrs of 2/11 GR (Shingo).
Remembered on the joyous occasion of the Paltan's Raising Day
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Maj Anurag Srivastava, Shaurya Chakra (Posth), 2 Mech Inf (1 JAT).
Earned martyrdom, and immortality, this day 25 yrs ago
Maj Anurag Srivastava, Shaurya Chakra (Posth), 2 Mech Inf (1 JAT).
Earned martyrdom, and immortality, this day 25 yrs ago
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Wonder how many of us have even heard about this and many more such incidents post independence ..
Wonder how many of us have even heard about this and many more such incidents post independence ..
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Bravehearts who gave their lives this day in 1999 in the unfortunate Crash of ASP platform
Test pilots: Sqn Ldrs Venkataraman, Seshu, Bhatnagar, Ravi
LRDE scientists: Narasimha Sharma, Immanuel Jayakumar.
Scientists of CABS: Mr P. Elango and K.P. Shaju
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Bravehearts who gave their lives this day in 1999 in the unfortunate Crash of ASP platform
Test pilots: Sqn Ldrs Venkataraman, Seshu, Bhatnagar, Ravi
LRDE scientists: Narasimha Sharma, Immanuel Jayakumar.
Scientists of CABS: Mr P. Elango and K.P. Shaju
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Critical national assets - Each and every one of them.
A loss that sent the programme into cold storage, forcing costly imports in lieu.
The story of these men and the project they gave up their lives for.
Worth a read https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/defence/story/19990125-airborne-radar-surveillance-system-project-suffers-another-jolt-779994-1999-01-25
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Critical national assets - Each and every one of them.
A loss that sent the programme into cold storage, forcing costly imports in lieu.
The story of these men and the project they gave up their lives for.
Worth a read https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/defence/story/19990125-airborne-radar-surveillance-system-project-suffers-another-jolt-779994-1999-01-25
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Maj SV Nair, Second Battalion The First Gorkha Rifles.
Martyred this day two years ago in a IED blast while patrolling close to the LoC in Naushera Sect.
Maj SV Nair, Second Battalion The First Gorkha Rifles.
Martyred this day two years ago in a IED blast while patrolling close to the LoC in Naushera Sect.
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Take a good look at this young lad
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He is Rifleman Jiwan Gurung from Darjeeling.
He gave up his life for you and me this day two yrs ago, alongwith Maj SV Nair above.
He was 24 years old.
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Let that sink in
May God bless this young warrior's soul
Take a good look at this young lad
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He is Rifleman Jiwan Gurung from Darjeeling.
He gave up his life for you and me this day two yrs ago, alongwith Maj SV Nair above.
He was 24 years old.
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Let that sink in
May God bless this young warrior's soul
