11 September 2003 | We Remember Sepoy Kiran Kumar, Shaurya Chakra
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Sepoy Kiran Kumar |
| Service No. | 4571437Y |
| Rank | Sepoy |
| Regiment | The Mahar Regiment |
| Unit | 6 Mahar |
| Operation | Operation Parakram |
| Award | Shaurya Chakra |
| Date of Martyrdom | 11 September 2003 |
| Place of Martyrdom | Jammu & Kashmir |
Sepoy Kiran Kumar hailed from Bhoudpur village in Dehradun district of Uttarakhand. He was the son of Late Shri Nathi Ram and Smt Bala Devi. He had one brother, Nitesh Kumar, and three sisters, Nimmy, Vandana and Sandhya. From a young age, Kiran Kumar had a strong desire to serve in the Armed Forces. With determination and disciplined preparation, he fulfilled his ambition of joining the Indian Army.
He was inducted into the 6th Battalion of the Mahar Regiment, a regiment with a distinguished history of service and valour. As a soldier of 6 Mahar, Sepoy Kiran Kumar carried out his responsibilities with dedication and commitment. His service eventually took him to Jammu & Kashmir, where his unit was deployed during Operation Parakram.
Operation Parakram, 11 September 2003
On 11 September 2003, acting on specific intelligence about the presence of terrorists in the unit's area of responsibility, 6 Mahar launched a cordon-and-search operation. Sepoy Kiran Kumar was part of the assault team tasked with carrying out the operation.
As the troops moved into the suspected area and established the cordon, they came under sudden and heavy fire from the terrorists. Despite the intense firing and the danger surrounding him, Sepoy Kiran Kumar displayed exceptional courage and presence of mind. He manoeuvred under fire and continued to perform his role during the fierce engagement, helping to contain the threat and protect his comrades.
During the operation, Sepoy Kiran Kumar sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was grievously injured. Despite the efforts to save him, he succumbed to his injuries and was martyred in the line of duty on 11 September 2003.
For his courage, gallant conduct and devotion to duty during the operation, Sepoy Kiran Kumar was awarded the Shaurya Chakra posthumously.
Sepoy Kiran Kumar was a young soldier who lived his aspiration of serving the nation and remained committed to his duty until his final moments. His courage during the operation and his selfless devotion to his comrades remain a proud part of the history of 6 Mahar and the Indian Army.
We remember his courage.
We honour his martyrdom.
We preserve his story. 🇮🇳
Lest We Forget. 🇮🇳
