14 October 2015 | A Braveheart of The Parachute Regiment
On 14 October 2015, Lance Naik Govind Singh of 9 Para, The Parachute Regiment, made the supreme sacrifice during an encounter with infiltrators in the Krishna Ghati sector near Balnoi, in the Mendhar area of Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir.
The Army had launched a search operation in the area following intelligence inputs about a possible infiltration attempt across the Line of Control. Troops were deployed to locate the suspected infiltrators and prevent them from crossing into the Indian side.
During the operation, an Army search party noticed suspicious movement and challenged the individuals. The infiltrators responded with gunfire, triggering an encounter in the forward area near Balnoi. Lance Naik Govind Singh was critically injured in the exchange of fire.
He was evacuated from the operational area for medical treatment and taken to a military hospital in Udhampur. He was declared dead on arrival. His supreme sacrifice came during an operation aimed at preventing an infiltration attempt along a sensitive stretch of the Line of Control.
Serving with 9 Para, Lance Naik Govind Singh belonged to The Parachute Regiment, whose personnel undertake demanding operational assignments. His service placed him among the soldiers entrusted with responding to threats and maintaining security in challenging operational environments.
His martyrdom was a profound loss for his family, comrades and unit. He is remembered among the soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice while carrying out their duties in Jammu and Kashmir.
Lance Naik Govind Singh, The Honour Post pays tribute to your service, courage and supreme sacrifice.
