Major Ngangom Joy Dutta Singh of 4/5 Gorkha Rifles (Frontier Force) made the supreme sacrifice on 13 October 1987 during Operation Pawan in Sri Lanka. He was posthumously awarded the Vir Chakra in recognition of his gallantry and service.
Operation Pawan was undertaken by the Indian Peace Keeping Force in Sri Lanka. Indian troops faced determined armed opposition while carrying out operations in difficult terrain. During this campaign, soldiers were required to advance through hostile areas, support fellow units and undertake dangerous missions to reach troops facing intense attacks.
Major Ngangom Joy Dutta Singh was among the Indian Army personnel who made the supreme sacrifice during this operation. His name is remembered in connection with the service and sacrifice of 4/5 Gorkha Rifles during the Sri Lanka deployment.
His posthumous Vir Chakra stands as a lasting recognition of his gallantry. His sacrifice is part of the wider history of the Indian soldiers who served during Operation Pawan, far from their homeland, in challenging and dangerous circumstances.
Major Ngangom Joy Dutta Singh is remembered with honour for his service to the nation and his supreme sacrifice on 13 October 1987.
