Meet Kirti Chakra Awardee Major Shubhang Who Eliminated Terrorist Yousuf Kantroo

Major Shubhang of the Dogra Regiment was awarded the Kirti Chakra, the second highest peacetime gallantry decoration, for his bravery during an operation in Budgam, Jammu, and Kashmir.

Major Shubhang had killed a terrorist and safely evacuated his injured troops during the operation.

Major Shubhang being awarded Kirti Chakra

Major Shubhang awarded the second highest peacetime gallantry medal 'Kirti Chakra' ??

?He eliminated the longest surviving LeT Terrorist commander Yousuf Kantroo (2005-2022) even after being hit on left shoulder by an AK round ? pic.twitter.com/WDgyTSKiqM

¡ª Sandeep (@Sandeep_Mave) January 25, 2023

In April 2022, Major Shubhang led his troops in an exceedingly challenging operation against terrorists in Budgam, Jammu, and Kashmir. Despite being shot in the left shoulder, Major Shubhang demonstrated unrivalled bravery and killed a terrorist at close range.

Major Shubhang personally led his unit across densely forested terrain in adverse weather conditions to a cordon he and his colleagues had established. After noticing suspicious activities, Major Shubhang exhibited steely nerves and permitted suspects to approach within ten metres before challenging them.

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¡ª Sandeep (@Sandeep_Mave) January 25, 2023

Major Shubhang and two members of his crew were injured when terrorists opened fire with powerful guns and an 'Under Barrel Grenade Launcher.'

"Major Shubhang awarded the second highest peacetime gallantry medal, 'Kirti Chakra.' He eliminated the longest surviving LeT Terrorist commander Yousuf Kantroo (2005¨C2022), even after being hit on the left shoulder by an AK round," a user shared on twitter.

What is Kirti Chakra? The Kirti Chakra is India's second highest peacetime gallantry award after Ashok Chakra. The Shaurya Chakra is the country's third-highest peacetime gallantry award.

Injured Major Shubhang went on to defeat the terrorist

Total 3 Indian Army Troops were injured , Major first evacuated his Comrades then allowed evacuation of himself from the ops site pic.twitter.com/KrJLw2jyHE

¡ª Sandeep (@Sandeep_Mave) January 25, 2023

Undaunted by the gunshot wound to his left shoulder, he went on to defeat a hard-core terrorist in an intense, extremely close-quarters firefight. The second terrorist on their radar kept firing on his wounded colleagues.

Major crept to a new position and engaged the terrorist, causing him to take refuge in an adjacent house, ultimately leading to his neutralisation. Major Shubhang evacuated the injured men following the successful operation.

The Kirti Chakra, India's second-highest peacetime gallantry medal, is an Indian military decoration awarded for gallantry, valour, or self-sacrifice. It is given to both citizens and military personnel.

The honour is also bestowed posthumously. It is the Maha Vir Chakra's peacetime counterpart. It follows the Ashoka Chakra and precedes the Shaurya Chakra. The award was previously known as the Ashoka Chakra, Class II.

On the occasion of Republic Day 2023, a total of 901 police personnel were awarded medals, with Central Reserve Force (CRPF) personnel receiving up to 48 gallantry awards. The Police Medal for Gallantry (PMG) has been presented to 140 officers, the President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service (PPM) to 93 officers, and the Police Medal for Meritorious Service (PM) to 668 officers.

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