Subedar Prakash Chand of 8 Kumaon, The Kumaon Regiment, made the supreme sacrifice on 28 October 2013 while leading an anti-infiltration patrol between Bhim Post and Kaman Post in Baramulla district, Jammu and Kashmir. He was posthumously awarded the Shaurya Chakra for his gallantry and devotion to duty.
At approximately 0015 hours, the patrol came under heavy fire from across the Line of Control. Subedar Prakash Chand immediately directed his men to take cover and organised a response to the incoming fire. His actions helped maintain control of the patrol as the soldiers faced a dangerous attack.
During the exchange, he sustained a serious splinter injury to his right thigh. Despite bleeding heavily, he continued directing his men and returning fire. He sustained a further splinter injury to the head, which proved fatal. His actions helped thwart the attempted infiltration.
Prakash Chand hailed from Pithoragarh district in Uttarakhand and was serving with 8 Kumaon. His conduct during the operation reflected the responsibilities of a Junior Commissioned Officer: leading from the front, maintaining control under fire and continuing to protect the men entrusted to him despite serious injuries.
The posthumous Shaurya Chakra recognised his conspicuous gallantry and supreme sacrifice. His story stands as a record of leadership under fire and of a soldier who continued to carry out his duty until his final moments.
The Honour Post pays tribute to Subedar Prakash Chand of 8 Kumaon, who made the supreme sacrifice on 28 October 2013 in Baramulla district. His courage, leadership and sacrifice deserve to be remembered.
