A Soldier of 5 Para
Lance Naik Namdeo D. Pawar served with 5 Para, one of the Indian Army's elite parachute units. His service took him to some of the most demanding operational environments faced by Indian soldiers.
During Operation Meghdoot, Indian troops maintained their positions in the unforgiving terrain of the Siachen sector, where extreme altitude, severe weather and difficult terrain presented constant challenges.
The Siachen Battlefield
Lance Naik Namdeo D. Pawar was serving in the Siachen sector when he made the supreme sacrifice on 21 September 1999. His final service came in an environment where every soldier endured extraordinary physical and operational hardships.
The sacrifice of soldiers like Lance Naik Pawar forms part of the long history of Indian troops who have served in the world's highest battlefield and held their positions under some of the most demanding conditions imaginable.
A Supreme Sacrifice
Lance Naik Namdeo D. Pawar's service and sacrifice remain a part of the story of Operation Meghdoot and the Indian Army's continued presence in the Siachen sector.
On 21 September, The Honour Post pays tribute to Lance Naik Namdeo D. Pawar for his courage, service and supreme sacrifice in the service of the nation.
