Naik Sugan Singh Who Broke the Stronghold of Enemy
   09-Dec-2018
 
 
Battalion of Rajputana Rifles attacked the enemy defences at Mayanamati which comprised of well prepared concrete bunkers housing Medium Machine Guns whose crossfire covered every possible approach. NaikSugan Singh while leading his Section, closed onto the objective, two Medium Machine Guns opened fire and held up the assault. NaikSugan Singh charged at one of them receiving a burst on his shoulder. Bleeding profusely, he crawled up to the bunker and lobbed a hand grenade killing two men. Despite grave injuries, he charged at the second Medium Machine Gun, though he could not carry himself far and fell down. Undeterred, he pushed a grenade into the bunker killing three of the enemy. In this operation, NaikSugan Singh depicted courage, gallantry, and devotion to the duty. He was awarded Mahavir Chakra for his bravery.