Sandeep Singh (soldier)
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Sandeep Singh | |
|---|---|
| Born | Gurdaspur, Punjab |
| Died | September 24, 2018 Tangdhar sector, Kupwara district, Jammu and Kashmir |
| Allegiance |  India |
| Service/ |  Indian Army |
| Years of service | 2007–2018 |
| Rank |  Lance Naik |
| Service number | 19000555M |
| Unit | 4 Para (SF) |
| Awards | |
Lance Naik Sandeep Singh, SC,[1] (?–24 September 2018) was a non-commissioned officer in the Indian Army. He was a trained paratrooper who served in the elite 4 Para (SF) battalion.[2] He also participated in the 2016 surgical strike, according to claims made by the Indian media.[3][4][5][6] He was taken into a counter-insurgency operation in 2018.[7] He killed two terrorists in that operation before being killed in action by his wounds.[8] He was posthumously awarded the Shaurya Chakra, the third highest peacetime military decoration.[9]
Early life and education[edit]
Sandeep Singh was born and grown-up at Kotla Khurd village in Gurdaspur, Punjab. He completed his education upto senior secondary level from the same district.[10]
Military career[edit]
After completing his education, he was recruited in the Parachute Regiment. He was later taken into the 4 Para (SF). Lance Naik Sandeep participated in numerous counter-insurgency & counter-terrorism operations. In 2018, he died as a result of the wounds, after killing two terrorists.[11]
2016 Surgical Strike Controversy[edit]
He was a member of the Ghatak Platoon of the parent regiment. In 2016, the platoon that carried out surgical strikes on militant launch pads along the Line of Control in Pakistan. According to claims by Indian media, Sandeep served in the Surgical Strike.[12][13][14][15][16] However, India.com later published an article titled “Slain Soldier Sandeep Singh Did Not Took Part in Surgical Strike”,[17] in which the statement of army officials were highlighted, and it is cleared that the personnel took part in the Surgical Strike is still not known. Therefore, Lance Naik Sandeep Singh was not a part of the Surgical Strike.[18][19][20]
References[edit]
- ↑ Desk, The Hindu Net (2019-08-14). "List of Gallantry awards and other decorations - 2019". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2021-11-05.
- ↑ "Gallantry Awards | Ministry of Defence, Government of India". www.gallantryawards.gov.in. Retrieved 2021-11-05.
- ↑ DelhiSeptember 25, India Today Web Desk New; September 25, 2018UPDATED; Ist, 2018 16:31. "Lance Naik Sandeep Singh, who was part of surgical strikes, killed in J&K gunfight". India Today. Retrieved 2021-11-05.
- ↑ "Soldier Who Was Part Of Surgical Strikes Killed In Gunbattle In Kashmir". NDTV.com. Retrieved 2021-11-05.
- ↑ "Indian Army martyr and surgical strike hero Lance Naik Sandeep Singh, who killed 3 terrorists, laid to rest". DNA India. Retrieved 2021-11-05.
- ↑ "Lance Naik Sandeep Singh, 2016 surgical strike hero, dies fighting militants in Kupwara". The Statesman. 2018-09-25. Retrieved 2021-11-05.
- ↑ "Lance Naik Sandeep Singh | Honourpoint". Retrieved 2021-11-05.
- ↑ "Gurdaspur soldier Sandeep Singh cremated with full state honours". Hindustan Times. 2018-09-25. Retrieved 2021-11-05.
- ↑ "Citations: Chakra series awards to Army on Independence Day 2019". pib.gov.in. Retrieved 2021-11-05.
- ↑ Service, Tribune News. "Gurdaspur jawan, 3 militants killed in Tangdhar gunfight". Tribuneindia News Service. Retrieved 2021-11-05.
- ↑ "Lance Naik Sandeep Singh, killed in Kupwara encounter, was part of team that carried out 2016 surgical strikes-India News , Firstpost". Firstpost. 2018-09-25. Retrieved 2021-11-05.
- ↑ Aggarwal, Arshi (2018-09-25). "Jammu and Kashmir: Lance Naik Sandeep Singh, 2016 surgical strike hero, killed two terrorists at LoC before succumbing to his injuries". www.indiatvnews.com. Retrieved 2021-11-05.
- ↑ "Surgical Strike hero Lance Naik Sandeep Singh dies fighting terrorists in Tangdhar in J&K". Zee News. 2018-09-25. Retrieved 2021-11-05.
- ↑ "Surgical Strike Hero Lance Naik Sandeep Singh Martyred After Killing Three Terrorists In J&K". IndiaTimes. 2018-09-25. Retrieved 2021-11-05.
- ↑ "SALUTE! RESPECT! Surgical strike hero Sandeep Singh martyred in anti-infiltration operation". The Financial Express. 2018-09-25. Retrieved 2021-11-05.
- ↑ Bureau, ABP News (2018-09-25). "J&K: Sandeep Singh, hero of 2016 surgical strike, killed in Tangdhar encounter". news.abplive.com. Retrieved 2021-11-05.
- ↑ Desk, India com News. "Slain Soldier Sandeep Singh Did Not Take Part in Surgical Strikes: Indian Army | India.com". www.india.com. Retrieved 2021-11-05.
- ↑ "No! Slain soldier Sandeep Singh didn't take part in surgical strike". The Week. Retrieved 2021-11-05.
- ↑ "Lance Naik Sandeep Singh was not part of surgical strike team : Army". JK News Today. 2018-09-25. Retrieved 2021-11-05.
- ↑ "Slain soldier did not take part in surgical strike, clarifies Army". OnManorama. Retrieved 2021-11-05.
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