Subedar Sansar Chand
Sansar Chand | |
|---|---|
| Born | 31 December 1949 Kamila, Jammu and Kashmir |
| Allegiance |  India |
| Service/ |  Indian Army |
| Rank |  Subedar |
| Unit | 8 Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry |
| Battles/wars | Operation Rajiv 1987, Siachen Glacier |
| Awards |  Maha Vir Chakra[1] |
Subedar Sansar Chand, MVC was an officer of the Indian Army, who served with the 8 Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry. He was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra, India's second highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy, during Operation Rajiv 1987 in Siachen.
Early life and education[edit]
Subedar Sansar Chand was born on 31 December 1949 in Kamila, Jammu and Kashmir.[2]
Military career[edit]
Subedar Sansar Chand joined the 8 JAK LI on 12 April 1967. In June 1987, his unit was deployed to the Siachen Glacier, where he was commanding a section of troops. His section was tasked to capture a feature which was occupied by Pakistan Army troops. Reaching the feature required climbing a vertical 370 metres high ice wall. On the night of 25–26 June 1987, Subedar Sansar Chand led his section and climbed to the objective and launched the attack. His section held on to the captured posts in spite of heavy counterattacks from Pakistani troops, thus enabling the Indian forces to capture the whole feature. He was awarded the India's second highest gallantry award, Maha Vir Chakra for displaying gallantry and leadership in achieving objectives.[3]
References[edit]
- ↑ "SUB SANSAR CHAND MAHA VIR CHAKRA". Indian Army, Govt of India official website.
- ↑ Pandey, Dr.Hemant Kumar (1 August 2017). INDIA’S MAJOR MILITARY & RESCUE OPERATIONS. Horizon Books. p. 145. ISBN 9789386369390. Search this book on
- ↑ Chakravorty, B. (1995). Stories of Heroism: PVC & MVC Winners. 319: Allied Publishers. p. 387. ISBN 9788170235163. Search this book on
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