+ghostrider883 526 Posted January 4, 2016 (edited) IAF helicopter gunships went into action to support the ground forces in flushing out Pakistani terrorists that sneaked into Pathankot Air Force Station, barely 30 kms from the Indo-Pak border. These scumbags were in a hurry to meet their maker and the Indian forces made sure to arrange that meeting. Sadly, seven brave men of our armed forces died hunting those Pakistani animals. Today, our grateful nation bids a tearful farewell to these brave hearts for their ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. 1. Lt. Col. Niranjan E K, National Security Guards Lt Col Niranjan E. Kumar of the National Security Guard was killed this morning during combing operations at the Pathankot air base today. Was a brilliant officer from the NSG's bomb disposal unit, trained recently also by the FBI. He joined the Indian Army in 2004 and demonstrated great proficiency with explosives in ordnance disposal ops while deployed in Jharkhand. Is survived by his wife Radhika and an 18-month-old daughter, his Bengaluru-based father and brother Sarath, a serving officer with the Indian Air Force. The commando officer's mortal remains were flown to Bengaluru today. His last rites will be conducted in Palakkad, Kerala where he traces his origins. Niranjan had been promoted to Lieutenant Colonel three months ago. 2. Corporal Gursevak Singh, Indian AF "Garuds" (SF) Married barely two months ago, Garud commando Gursevak Singh had joined duty a week ago and the family Garnala village of Haryana's Ambala district was, in fact, looking forward to his next holiday. Singh, who was hit in the initial burst of gunfire at Pathankot airbase on Saturday, kept fighting even after being hit, but died of his injuries before medical help could arrive. Singh's father is an ex-serviceman while his elder brother is in the Army too. 3. Constable Sanjeevan Singh Rana, Defence Security Corps Constable in the Defence Security Corps (DSC) Sanjeevan Singh Rana, 50, of Siyunh village in Shahpur of Kangra district, died after he was injured critically. He had retired from the Dogra Regiment in 2007 and joined the DSC. He was transferred to the Pathankot air base from Jammu two years ago. 4. Captain (Hon) Fateh Singh,Defence Security Corps Fateh Singh was an ace shooter, who retired from the Army in 2009 and joined DSC. "My brother died a hero's death, like a true soldier. I want to make a memorial for him in the village," Surjit told TOI. Fateh is survived by wife Shoba Rani, two sons and a daughter. One of the sons, Gurdeep Rana, is also serving in the Army. Remembered fondly by his colleagues as “an inspiration” for his skills with the rifle, Singh was a Commonwealth champion shooter, having won multiple medals for the country during the Commonwealth Shooting Championships held in Delhi in 1995. He had won gold in the Big Bore Rifle Three Position and silver in Big Bore Rifle Prone Position. 5. Constable Kulwant Singh, Defence Security Corps Hawaldar Kulwant Singh had never been posted in Punjab, his home state, during his 30 years of service on in the Indian Army and Defence Security Corps (DSC). But just two months before his death in the Pathankot air base attack on Saturday, he had finally got the chance to stay with his family. 6. Constable Jagdish SIngh, Defence Security Corps Constable Jagdish Singh was a cook and was among those in the Defence Security Corps canteen when the assailants began spraying bullets inside the building. Jagdish grappled with one of the terrorists, snatched the AK-47 rifle from his hands and killed him with it, J S Dhamoon, air officer commanding, Pathankot, revealed on Sunday. "Unfortunately, our martyr was killed by another jihadi at the same minute," said Damoon. 7. Constable Mohit Chand, Defence Security Corps Till we have such brave men in our armed forces, evil designs of our neighboring enemies will never succeed. Sincere Respects and Salute to their dedication, courage and selflessness. RIP. Edited January 4, 2016 by ghostrider883 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+whiteknight06604 934 Posted January 4, 2016 RIP to these brave men. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
