Awards
Death of a Patriot Lt. Col. Inderjit Singh Butalia
Period : 1947 Indo-Pakistan WarThe Indian forces recaptured Naushahara on February 1948. But the operations in Jammu & Kashmir continued, with Jhangar as the next objective. However, the ring of enemy positions around Naushahra made an break through impossible. The garrison at Naushahra found itself confined to initial reconnaissance missions. Early on 22nd February, the Dogra battalion commanded by Lt. Col. Inderjit Singh Butalia embarked on a reconnaissance mission in the Kaman Ghosh Kala area. On their return, however, they were pursued by the enemy and a sharp engagement soon ensued. The enemy fire was directed towards the commanding officer, Lt. Col. Butalia. He was seriously wounded and his left hand blown away. Despite his grave injuries he refused evacuation, insisting that a sacrifice of a few was necessary for the accomplishment of a great task. He was posthumously awarded the Mahavir Chakra for his selfless devotion to duty and leadership. | Other CategoriesHero of Phir Thil Major Satyapal ChopraHavildar Fateh Singh Lone Gunner Sepoy Dewan Singh The Gallant Havildar Lance Havildar Daya Ram The Unstoppable Chuna Ram Havildar Chuna Ram Major Hari Chand Blood in the Snow Sepoy Amar Singh Hero in Civies civilian labourer, Ismail Mohammad Rifleman Dhonkal Singh Master Strategist Lt.Colonel Khanna Main CategoriesParam Vir ChakraAshoka Chakra Maha Vir Chakra Kirti Chakra Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak Ati Vishisht Seva Medal Vir Chakra Shaurya Chakra President's Police and Fire Services Medal for Gallantry Sena Medal |
