Shaurya Chakra to Himachali brave Solider
Nahan: 27 years Kapil Dev of Sangrah village in Himachal has been conferred with bravery Award Shaurya Chakra for his selfless contribution during the encounter with militants last year in J&K. Although the brave solider had received the award from president of India last week but his act of bravery came to light yesterday in his native village when he reached village. The winner of Shaurya Chakra Kapil Dev had joined Parachute Regiment of Indian Army on 23rd of September 2002 as a soldier. In 20101 his regiment was shifted to J&K. The brave solider was a part of assault team which was dropped by Helicopter for conducting search operation in Baramulla district of J&K. His father Gopal Singh is a Farmer and mother Kamla Devi is housewife.
The local residents of Sangrah are also planning to honor this brave solider who has brought laurel for area as well as state. Mr. Bittu, the brother of the solider said that it was the proud for the family that his brother fighted with militants without any fear. While carrying out deliberate search, at o6:30 AM 0n 31st May, 2010 Paratrooper Kapil Dev came under indiscriminate fire from terrorists hiding in dense undergrowth in the area. Exhibiting remarkable initiative and outstanding field craft, Paratrooper Kapil Dev crawled forward and killed one terrorist at close range. He instantly drew heavy automatic fire another terrorist and sustained Gunshot wound in his left thigh (leg). Despite continuous bleeding he changed his position, lobbed grenades and killed him in a fierce hand to hand fight. 26 years Kapil Dev displayed exceptional valour, unmindful of his personal safety and heroic initiative beyond call of duty while fighting the terrorists.
According further information in this hand fight 4 militants were killed. Three Paratroopers of his Regiment admitted him to Military Hospital with the help of Helicopter. After a period of six months Kapil dev was declare fit for rejoining of 1st Battalion Parachute Regiment.
On 18th 0f April, 2011 he was awarded by President of India at Rashtrapati Bhawan (Delhi). The Shaurya Chakra is an Indian military decoration awarded for valour, courageous action or self-sacrifice while not engaged in direct action with the enemy. As per as the further information the Shaurya Chakra is generally awarded for Counter-Insurgency operations and actions against the enemy during peace-time
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