20 October 1988 | Remembering a soldier's sacrifice
On 20 October 1988, Havildar Jagdish Prasad Jat of 4 Jat Regiment made the supreme sacrifice during Operation Pawan in Sri Lanka, while serving with the Indian Peace Keeping Force. He was among five soldiers of the battalion reported to have lost their lives when a rail-opening party came under an ambush.
Service During Operation Pawan
Operation Pawan followed the Indo-Sri Lankan Accord of 1987 and the deployment of the Indian Peace Keeping Force. Indian Army personnel operated in a demanding environment where routine movements, patrols and other assignments could expose troops to sudden attacks.
Havildar Jagdish Prasad Jat served with 4 Jat Regiment during this deployment. His name is preserved in accounts of the battalion's sacrifice during the operation.
The Ambush
On 20 October 1988, a rail-opening party operating in Sri Lanka was ambushed. The incident resulted in the loss of five soldiers from 4 Jat Regiment. Havildar Jagdish Prasad Jat was among those who made the supreme sacrifice.
The available records establish his rank, regiment, date of sacrifice and connection to the collective loss. Further personal details and individual actions during the incident should be added only when supported by reliable service records or family information.
A Soldier Remembered
His sacrifice forms part of the history of Indian soldiers who served during Operation Pawan. Remembering Havildar Jagdish Prasad Jat also honours his fellow soldiers and the families who carried the burden of their loss.
The Honour Post pays tribute to Havildar Jagdish Prasad Jat of 4 Jat Regiment, who made the supreme sacrifice on 20 October 1988 during Operation Pawan. His service and sacrifice will be remembered with honour and gratitude.
