Captain Ashutosh Kumar was performing the duties of Ghatak Platoon Commander deployed at a post close to line of control in Jammu and Kashmir. On 08 November 2020, on receipt of information of likely escape of terrorists Late Captain Ashutosh proceeded to establish stops along the likely routes of escape. At 0630 hours cut off group led by Late Capt Ashutosh observed move of escaping terrorists.
The officer displaying raw courage continued to maintain contact and closed in with the terrorists. While closing in, the scout of the group sustained a bullet injury. Sensing grave danger to own troops and seeing the terrorist escape, officer with utter disregard to his personal safety and displaying grit of steel while being completely exposed to terrorist fire, with complete calmness took an aimed shot and brought down the terrorist at a very close range. In the ensuring gunfire he sustained a gunshot wound and succumbed to injuries on the spot.
For displaying indomitable courage and professional acumen of highest order in saving his fellow soldier’s life and eliminating hardcore terrorist with utter disregard to his own safety, Captain Ashutosh Kumar is recommended for the award of “SHAURYA CHAKRA” (POSTHUMOUS).
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Came accross a photo graph of award distribution ceremony where Capt.Ashutosh Kumar was awarded “Shaurya Chakra” by president.
In the comment below it was written “the ceremony was attended by brave hearted Parents”
We just can’t imagine how brave hearted they are sent their only son in battle field.
It is sure India is safe in the hand of such parents and their son. Hats off to you.