Major Harminder Pal Singh, Sena Medal (Posthumous) 18 Grenadiers
Maj HP Singh was the leader of a search party to search a suspected house on 13 Apr 99 when militants opened fire on them from the said house. Maj HP Singh suffered bullet injury on the left arm. Displaying utter disregard to personal safety and crippling injury, he moved with lightning speed firing his weapon and shot dead one militant on the spot. This daring and decisive act surprised and trapped the militants. Refusing to be evacuated, he gave direction to the search party and crawled upto a position of advantage. The second militant attempted to fire a grenade. Realising immediate danger, Maj H P Singh displaying astounding | ||
bravery and nerves of steel, fired from close range killing him. In the simultaneous militant fire Maj Harminder was hit and later succumbed to his injuries. You make us proud.. Your love for your country ensures we are safe..Take a bow sir.. | ||
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