Saluting the valour of Shaurya Chakra awardee L/N Raghvendra Singh who despite being hit, gunned down a hard core terrorist during encounter in J&K’s Kulgam on this day

 

Lance Naik Raghvendra Singh is an Indian Army soldier who was awarded the Shaurya Chakra, India’s third highest military decoration for displaying conspicuous gallantry during an encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam on 29 December 2021.

 

Lance Naik Ragh Vendra Singh, was serving with 9 Rashtriya Rifles. He was part of initial team of a cordon and search operation launched by the unit on 29 December 2021 in a village in Kulgam District (Jammu and Kashmir).

 

 

At 2140 hours, Lance Naik Ragh Vendra received a radio call of a suspect approaching his side, he immediately realigned himself towards terrorists and charged upon them while firing swiftly and accurately, the terrorists opened indiscriminate fire and lobbed grenades towards Lance Naik Ragh Vendra injuring him grievously and attempted escape into the orchards. In a bold action, unmindful of his injury, displaying ingenuity, initiative, most conspicuous gallantry and unparalleled bravery Lance Naik Ragh Vendra closed in with the terrorists under fire and neutralised a hard-core terrorist from point blank range-ensuring no injuries to own troops or the civilians. The terrorist was later identified as a Category A++ terrorist.

 

Inspite of sustaining gunshot injury, he displayed exceptional courage and valour with little regard for personal safety, resulting in the elimination of a hard-core terrorist. For displaying indomitable courage and bravery Lance Naik Ragh Vendra Singh was awarded SHAURYA CHAKRA.