20 October 1997 | A tribute to courage, duty and sacrifice
Early Life and Service
Naik Vishwa Kerketta is reported to have been born on 5 August 1964 in Ranchi district, Jharkhand, to Tulsi Kerketta and Hanjila Kerketta. He served with 17 Bihar and was deployed in Jammu and Kashmir during a period of demanding operational duties.
Service in Jammu and Kashmir
On 20 October 1997, Naik Vishwa Kerketta reportedly made the supreme sacrifice while serving in Jammu and Kashmir. Although his name and reported award are associated with this date, the precise details of the operation and the circumstances of his sacrifice should be checked against an official gallantry citation before publication.
The Kirti Chakra
Naik Vishwa Kerketta is reported to have been awarded the Kirti Chakra posthumously. The award recognises acts of conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. His remembrance honours the soldiers who serve in challenging operational areas in the defence of the nation.
The Honour Post pays tribute to Naik Vishwa Kerketta of 17 Bihar, reported to have made the supreme sacrifice on 20 October 1997. His service and devotion to the nation deserve respectful remembrance.
