On 29 January 2022 at 1510 hours, specific input was received regarding the presence of terrorists in a village in Pulwama District (Jammu and Kashmir). Naik Devendra Pratap Singh 55th Battalion of the Rashtriya Rifles displayed exceptional tactical acumen in laying an impregnable cordon.
During a search, when subjected to indiscriminate fire by four terrorists equipped with modern assault rifles, Naik Devendra Pratap Singh stood his ground undeterred and immediately retaliated, which prevented the terrorist escape.
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Displaying indomitable courage with utter disregard for personal safety, he crawled under fire and positioned himself near the target house in the line of fire within three meters of hiding terrorists.
Terrorists rushed out of the house firing indiscriminately, lobbing grenades, and came face to face with him. Exhibiting nerves of steel and bravery of the highest order, Naik Devendra Pratap Singh eliminated one terrorist on the spot face to face and swiftly changed his position to engage fleeing terrorists thereby eliminating the second terrorist.
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Terrorists eliminated were identified as Category ‘A++’, and Category ‘C’ terrorists. For displaying indomitable courage and devotion beyond the call of duty resulting in the elimination of two hardcore terrorists, Naik Devendra Pratap Singh is recommended for the award of “KIRTI CHAKRA”.
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