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A Tale of a Heroic Soldier "Major Mohit Sharma"
He was born on 17 Jan 1978, Rohtak, Haryana. He was known as Mike among his friends. His family wanted him to become an engineer as they never thought he can become an Army officer. The reason was that his elder bro
A Tale of a Heroic Soldier "Major Mohit Sharma"
He was born on 17 Jan 1978, Rohtak, Haryana. He was known as Mike among his friends. His family wanted him to become an engineer as they never thought he can become an Army officer. The reason was that his elder bro
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#MadhurSharma was much better in studies in comparison to him but still, he was unable to clear exams to join the Indian Army.
Joining the Indian Army was not just a choice for #MohitSharma but it was a madness 4 him to serve the nation. He was a kind of a person that once
#MadhurSharma was much better in studies in comparison to him but still, he was unable to clear exams to join the Indian Army.
Joining the Indian Army was not just a choice for #MohitSharma but it was a madness 4 him to serve the nation. He was a kind of a person that once
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he makes a commitment he always lived up to that commitment. He was an expert in playing Mouth Organ, Synthesizer & many other musical instruments. He was a jolly person who lived his life to the fullest.
He had done his schooling from "Manav Sthali School" in Delhi & he..
he makes a commitment he always lived up to that commitment. He was an expert in playing Mouth Organ, Synthesizer & many other musical instruments. He was a jolly person who lived his life to the fullest.
He had done his schooling from "Manav Sthali School" in Delhi & he..
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completed the rest of his studies from Holy Angels & DPS Ghaziabad. Mohit Sharma always wanted to join the Indian Army from his childhood so he attempted the NDA exam in class 12th & he cleared it. He was then joined, the Indian most prestigious National Defence Academy..
completed the rest of his studies from Holy Angels & DPS Ghaziabad. Mohit Sharma always wanted to join the Indian Army from his childhood so he attempted the NDA exam in class 12th & he cleared it. He was then joined, the Indian most prestigious National Defence Academy..
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in 1995, after joining NDA he decided to become a "Gentleman Cadet" instead of an Engineer. He never lacked performance & excellence in him & he was awarded as one of the most excellent cadets in his batch during that time. He also, won Horse Riding Champion, Boxing Champion
in 1995, after joining NDA he decided to become a "Gentleman Cadet" instead of an Engineer. He never lacked performance & excellence in him & he was awarded as one of the most excellent cadets in his batch during that time. He also, won Horse Riding Champion, Boxing Champion
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& best Swimmer award.
He was full of excellence, he joined, IMA (Indian Military Academy) & he was then awarded as BCA (Battalion Cadet Adjutant). He was among one of the persons who got the opportunity to meet the President of India Sri K.R. Narayanan.
& best Swimmer award.
He was full of excellence, he joined, IMA (Indian Military Academy) & he was then awarded as BCA (Battalion Cadet Adjutant). He was among one of the persons who got the opportunity to meet the President of India Sri K.R. Narayanan.
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He passed out from IMA on 11 Dec 1999 & he was commissioned in 5 Madras Regiment & thereafter he served with 38 RR in Kashmir & participated in several counter-insurgency ops wherein he proved his boldness & bravery. He was then rewarded with the "First Gallantry Medal"..
He passed out from IMA on 11 Dec 1999 & he was commissioned in 5 Madras Regiment & thereafter he served with 38 RR in Kashmir & participated in several counter-insurgency ops wherein he proved his boldness & bravery. He was then rewarded with the "First Gallantry Medal"..
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COASM (Chief of Army Staff Commendation Medal) in 2002 during the 3rd year of his service.
His family wanted him to join a regiment which is of less risk but his intention was just the opposite. He always wanted to join the commando unit, which means Para SF.
COASM (Chief of Army Staff Commendation Medal) in 2002 during the 3rd year of his service.
His family wanted him to join a regiment which is of less risk but his intention was just the opposite. He always wanted to join the commando unit, which means Para SF.
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Bcoz of his hard work & his dedication towards his work, he was given a chance to join the Indian Army's elite special force "1 Para SF" in June 2003. He always loved to do something that's full of action & adventure therefore, 1 Para SF was the perfect place for him to hunt
Bcoz of his hard work & his dedication towards his work, he was given a chance to join the Indian Army's elite special force "1 Para SF" in June 2003. He always loved to do something that's full of action & adventure therefore, 1 Para SF was the perfect place for him to hunt
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down the terrorists. He actively participated in many anti-terror operations and he was also awarded the "Sena Medal" in 2004.
In Jan 2005 & Dec 2006, Mohit Sharma was appointed as a Commando Instructor in "Commando Wing" located in Belgaum. 1 Para SF commandos are highly
down the terrorists. He actively participated in many anti-terror operations and he was also awarded the "Sena Medal" in 2004.
In Jan 2005 & Dec 2006, Mohit Sharma was appointed as a Commando Instructor in "Commando Wing" located in Belgaum. 1 Para SF commandos are highly
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trained 4 overt & covert missions which means they're capable of operating any kind of mission in the open as well as hidden. These commandos are very good at camouflage to mingle with locals depending on the mission. Maj. Sharma grew his hair & beard during an anti-terror
trained 4 overt & covert missions which means they're capable of operating any kind of mission in the open as well as hidden. These commandos are very good at camouflage to mingle with locals depending on the mission. Maj. Sharma grew his hair & beard during an anti-terror
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mission in Kashmir. After returning from Kashmir, he was posted in Nahan but then he was called back & posted in Kashmir.
In 2009, during elections, the terrorist activities were at the peak, Intelligence Agencies verified 3 terrorist intrusions within a week so the Indian
mission in Kashmir. After returning from Kashmir, he was posted in Nahan but then he was called back & posted in Kashmir.
In 2009, during elections, the terrorist activities were at the peak, Intelligence Agencies verified 3 terrorist intrusions within a week so the Indian
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Army conducted a few anti-terror operations and killed a few terrorists. But then IA confirmed of a big terror group hiding in the Hafruda jungle which is one of the dangerous & toughest areas to do counter-terror attacks but Maj. Sharma was an expert in that jungle too.
Army conducted a few anti-terror operations and killed a few terrorists. But then IA confirmed of a big terror group hiding in the Hafruda jungle which is one of the dangerous & toughest areas to do counter-terror attacks but Maj. Sharma was an expert in that jungle too.
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Hafruda's jungle is expanded in Kupwara & Handwara to a large extent. Bcoz of the density of the jungle, it's a good place for a terrorist to hide & carry out their operations. Terrorists lived there so it's easy for them to knw the jungle but it's not easy for any soldier.
Hafruda's jungle is expanded in Kupwara & Handwara to a large extent. Bcoz of the density of the jungle, it's a good place for a terrorist to hide & carry out their operations. Terrorists lived there so it's easy for them to knw the jungle but it's not easy for any soldier.
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So, this is the reason why special commandos are being deployed to counter the terrorists as they are fully trained in all the situations.
In order to hunt these terrorists down in the Hafruda jungle, the responsibilities were given to the 2nd RR Battalion & Maj. Sharma's
So, this is the reason why special commandos are being deployed to counter the terrorists as they are fully trained in all the situations.
In order to hunt these terrorists down in the Hafruda jungle, the responsibilities were given to the 2nd RR Battalion & Maj. Sharma's
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1 Para SF team. During that time Mohit Sharma's Holi leaves were pre-approved but at that time one of his colleague's cousin brother passed away so he requested leave for 2 days but Mohit Sharma's leaves were already approved so the Commanding Officer denied his colleague's
1 Para SF team. During that time Mohit Sharma's Holi leaves were pre-approved but at that time one of his colleague's cousin brother passed away so he requested leave for 2 days but Mohit Sharma's leaves were already approved so the Commanding Officer denied his colleague's
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leave request bcoz of staff issues. But when Mohit got to know about that he requested his CO to extended his leave for another month & allow his friend for the leaves. He would've been alive if he wouldn't have extended his leave.
On 21 March 2009 Mohit Sharma was given..
leave request bcoz of staff issues. But when Mohit got to know about that he requested his CO to extended his leave for another month & allow his friend for the leaves. He would've been alive if he wouldn't have extended his leave.
On 21 March 2009 Mohit Sharma was given..
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the responsibility to find out the terrorist's exact location in Hafruda's jungle, so he & his 10 members team went for the mission in the night. During that operation few militants surrounded them & heavy firing took place from both sides. One of his team members got..
the responsibility to find out the terrorist's exact location in Hafruda's jungle, so he & his 10 members team went for the mission in the night. During that operation few militants surrounded them & heavy firing took place from both sides. One of his team members got..
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injured during the operation but Maj. Sharma pushed him back 2 save his life w/o worrying about his. He fought with them despite taking several bullets in his body. He fought with them till his last breath, he killed 4 terrorists & he sacrifices his life for the nation.
injured during the operation but Maj. Sharma pushed him back 2 save his life w/o worrying about his. He fought with them despite taking several bullets in his body. He fought with them till his last breath, he killed 4 terrorists & he sacrifices his life for the nation.
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Maj. Sharma was awarded #AshokaChakra for his great bravery on Jan 26, 2010 & it was received by his wife Rishima Sharma.
Though he left this world but he will always remain alive in our heart & his name will remain in the history of India as one of the bravest soldiers.
Maj. Sharma was awarded #AshokaChakra for his great bravery on Jan 26, 2010 & it was received by his wife Rishima Sharma.
Though he left this world but he will always remain alive in our heart & his name will remain in the history of India as one of the bravest soldiers.
