Rifleman Dalbir Singh of 16 Rajputana Rifles made the supreme sacrifice on 28 October 1994 during Operation Sahas in Jammu and Kashmir. He was serving with the Ghatak party led by Captain Sanjay Chauhan during an operation against terrorists in the Lachhampur area.
The operation followed intelligence about the presence of terrorists in the area. The Ghatak party moved to engage them, while a reserve party was positioned nearby to provide support. The engagement developed into a dangerous situation for the soldiers involved.
Rifleman Dalbir Singh was among the five members of the party who were captured by terrorists and subsequently lost their lives. Captain Sanjay Chauhan, Second Lieutenant Anil Yadav, Rifleman Krishan Kumar and Rifleman Sri Girish Singh also made the supreme sacrifice during the operation.
The available record confirms Dalbir Singh's unit and his connection to the Lachhampur operation. Personal details such as his birthplace, family background and individual gallantry recognition have not been included because they could not be established with sufficient confidence.
The Honour Post pays tribute to Rifleman Dalbir Singh of 16 Rajputana Rifles, who made the supreme sacrifice on 28 October 1994. His service and sacrifice deserve to be preserved among the stories of the Indian Army's fallen personnel.
