Pandurang Salunkhe
Pandurang Salunkhe was an Indian soldier of the Maratha Light Infantry regiment involved in Operation Cactus-Lilly in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. The combat took place at Hussaiwala, at the India–Pakistan border. Pakistani forces were surprised and defeated by the Maratha LI at this point. Sepoy Pandurang Salunkhe was reported to have shown extraordinary gallantry and sacrifice during the combat.[1] Posthumously he was honored with the Maha Vir Chakra.[2][3][4][5]
References[edit]
- ↑ "PANDU RANG SALUNKHE | Gallantry Awards". www.gallantryawards.gov.in. Retrieved 2020-08-20.
- ↑ Nambiar, Lt Gen Satish. "MARATHAS IN THE 1971 INDO-PAK WAR". Salute. Retrieved 2020-08-20.
- ↑ Correspondent, dna (2011-12-07). "Pune's Salunke Vihar society observes martyrdom of sepoy Salunke". DNA India. Retrieved 2020-08-20.
- ↑ "Residents pay homage to Salunke, 30th Martyrdom Day observed - Indian Express". archive.indianexpress.com. Retrieved 2020-08-20.
- ↑ "PANDU RANG SALUNKHE Gallantry Awards". www.gallantryawards.gov.in. Retrieved 2020-08-20.
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