Santosh Mahadik
Santosh Mahadik | |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 January 1977 Satara, Maharashtra |
| Died | 17 November 2015 (aged 38)[1] Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir |
| Allegiance |  India |
| Service/ |  Indian Army |
| Years of service | 1998-2015 |
| Rank |  Colonel |
| Service number | IC-58160L[2] |
| Unit | 21 Para (SF) |
| Commands held | 44 Rashtriya Rifles |
| Awards | |
| Spouse(s) | Lieutenant Swati Mahadik (m. 2003–2015) [3] |
| Children | 2 |
Colonel Santosh Yashwant Mahadik SC, SM[4](15 January 1977–17 November 2015) was an Indian Army Officer and the Commanding Officer of the 44 Rashtriya Rifles, who was posthumously awarded the Shaurya Chakra and Sena Medal (gallantry).[5][6]
He was a para commando whose parent unit was the 21 Para SF. During his service in Operation Rhino in Kupwara, he received the Sena Medal for Gallantry.[7] When he was commanding the 44 Rashtriya Rifles battalion in 2015, he was killed in action. The President of India awarded him the Shaurya Chakra posthumously for his leadership and tremendous sacrifices on 26 January 2016.[4]
Personal life and education[edit]
Santosh was born on 15 January 1977 at Pogarwadi village of the Satara district of Maharashtra. His father was a farmer. He was good at boxing, running, and goalkeeping since childhood. He completed his education at Sainik School, Satara, Maharashtra.
Military career[edit]
Santosh was commissioned into the Indian Army in 1998.[8] He then volunteered for Para SF and was recruited into the 21 Para SF battalion. While operating as a Para commando, he also qualified and trained for combat diving. After leading successful counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency operations in Jammu and Kashmir, he was awarded the Sena Medal in 2003, during Operation Rhino.[9] He took charge as a commanding officer of the 44 RR.[10] Later, in 2016, he was killed in action while being deployed in Jammu and Kashmir, for which he was awarded the Shaurya Chakra.[4][11][12]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ Das, Ria. "Lt Mahadik Fulfills Martyred Husband's Wish, Completes Two Years In Army - SheThePeople TV". SheThePeople. Retrieved 2 January 2022.
- ↑ "Col Santosh Mahadik SC SM | Honourpoint". Retrieved 2022-01-02.
- ↑ Pandey, Surabhi. "Salute Lieutenant Swati Mahadik! Shaurya Chakra winner's widow joins Indian Army". DNA India. Retrieved 2 January 2022.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Gallantry Awards to Army on 26 January 2016". pib.gov.in. Retrieved 2022-01-02.
- ↑ "Remembering Braveheart of Kupwara, Colonel Santosh Mahadik, Shaurya Chakra, Sena Medal - The Real Kashmir News". 2021-11-17. Retrieved 2022-01-02.
- ↑ "जम्मू कश्मीर: सेना ने शहीद कर्नल संतोष महादिक को याद किया, कुपवाड़ा में 2015 में आतंकियों का खात्मा कर हुए थे शहीद". Amar Ujala (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 2022-01-02.
- ↑ "Classmates of slain Army officer send Diwali sweets for unit posted near LoC". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2022-01-02.
- ↑ "Col Mahadik Laid down His Life Bravely Fighting Terrorists. Our Salute to Him!". The Better India. 2015-11-18. Retrieved 2022-01-02.
- ↑ Nov 18, TNN / Updated; 2015; Ist, 17:18. "Col Santosh Mahadik, martyred in Jammu and Kashmir yesterday, honoured by Army | India News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2022-01-02.
- ↑ "ADGPI - Indian Army". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2022-01-02.
- ↑ Punekar (2016-06-06). "Colonel Santosh Mahadik's widow Swati all set to join Indian Army". Punekar News. Retrieved 2022-01-02.
- ↑ "Gallantry Awards | Ministry of Defence, Government of India". www.gallantryawards.gov.in. Retrieved 2022-01-02.
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