| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Lance Naik Sushil Kumar |
| Rank | Lance Naik |
| Unit | 60 Field Regiment |
| Award | Sena Medal, Posthumous |
| Operation | Operation Parakram |
| Date of Sacrifice | 2 September 2003 |
| Place of Sacrifice | Batalik, Jammu and Kashmir |
Lance Naik Sushil Kumar of 60 Field Regiment served in the Regiment of Artillery and was among the soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice during the tense military deployment that followed the Kargil conflict. A resident of Dodwin village in Himachal Pradesh, he had chosen the path of military service and dedicated his life to the responsibilities that came with the uniform. His service took him to the high altitude region of Batalik, where soldiers had to remain prepared for the possibility of enemy action while working in some of the most difficult terrain faced by the Indian Army.
In 2003, 60 Field Regiment was deployed in the Batalik sector as part of Operation Parakram. The deployment placed the soldiers in a sensitive area where the mountains remained a constant reminder of the challenges of military duty. The high altitude, steep slopes and severe weather conditions demanded considerable endurance from the troops. For artillery personnel, maintaining operational readiness and supporting troops deployed in forward areas required discipline, precision and constant vigilance. Lance Naik Sushil Kumar carried out his duties in this demanding environment alongside the officers and soldiers of his regiment.
The Batalik sector had already witnessed some of the fiercest fighting of the Kargil conflict. Even after the war had ended, the region remained strategically sensitive and required a strong military presence. The soldiers deployed there continued to perform their duties with the understanding that the possibility of renewed hostilities could never be ignored. It was in these circumstances that Lance Naik Sushil Kumar served with 60 Field Regiment.
The Final Battle in Batalik
On 2 September 2003, Lance Naik Sushil Kumar was serving in the Batalik sector when the Army position came under enemy fire. The engagement placed the soldiers in immediate danger, and the men at the position were required to respond under intense pressure. Lance Naik Sushil Kumar stood by his duty alongside his comrades during the action. The fighting in the high mountains demanded courage and determination, as there was little room for error in the exposed terrain.
The engagement proved fatal for Lance Naik Sushil Kumar. He made the supreme sacrifice while serving in Batalik, giving his life in the line of duty during the operational deployment. His sacrifice came at a time when the soldiers of 60 Field Regiment were carrying out their responsibilities in a region that had already become synonymous with the courage and endurance of the Indian Army.
His posthumous award of the Sena Medal stands as recognition of the gallantry he displayed in the course of his service. The decoration remains a part of his military legacy and reflects the courage associated with his final action. For his family and comrades, however, no military honour could lessen the loss of a soldier whose life had been dedicated to service.
Lance Naik Sushil Kumar's story is also a reminder that the years following a major conflict can continue to demand courage from the soldiers who remain deployed in sensitive areas. The Kargil heights had witnessed extraordinary battles only a few years earlier, and the soldiers who served there afterwards inherited the responsibility of remaining vigilant and protecting the hard-earned security of the region.
His name remains associated with 60 Field Regiment and with the soldiers who served during Operation Parakram. He belonged to a generation of servicemen who continued to stand guard in the mountains after the Kargil conflict, accepting the risks that came with their duty. His sacrifice on 2 September 2003 brought an end to his journey in uniform, but it did not end the memory of his service.
On this day, The Honour Post remembers Lance Naik Sushil Kumar with deep respect and gratitude. He served his regiment, carried out his responsibilities in one of the country's most demanding regions and ultimately gave his life in the line of duty. His courage and sacrifice deserve to be remembered with honour.
We remember his courage. We honour his sacrifice. We salute his service.
Lest We Forget.
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