Brig Raghuvinder Kapoor SC VSM
SC · VSM
4GR
43 rd NDA Course. Echo Squadron Regiment and BN 4GR. Commissioned and Commanded 1/4 GR. Commanded 5 Sector RR, Sopore J&K.
It is TAG one earns once in life time by Studying in Sainik School Kunjpura Karnal
SC · VSM
4GR
43 rd NDA Course. Echo Squadron Regiment and BN 4GR. Commissioned and Commanded 1/4 GR. Commanded 5 Sector RR, Sopore J&K.
Sena Medal
16 SIKH
Awarded Sena Medal
Shaurya Chakra
On 6 Sep 1983, as a Captain, rescued an Austrian lady mountaineer trapped at Kun Peak (23,100 ft) — deplaning from the helicopter himself, negotiating a crevasse, and physically lifting the casualty to safety. Awarded the Shaurya Chakra.
5/5 GR · 20 Oct 1949 – 14 Dec 1971
He was commissioned in 5/5 GR and laid down his life while serving gallantly for the motherland in the Eastern Sector in Dec 1971 at the age of 22.
PVSM · AVSM · VM · ADC
Served as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, South Western Air Command (2015-2018). Now an advisor to the Gujarat government for Defence and Aerospace Industries.
39 Medium Regt · 08 Sep 1951 – 14 Dec 1971
He passed out from school in Dec 1966. He was commissioned in 39 Medium Regt in Dec 1970. During the Indo-Pak war of 1971, at the age of 20, he laid down his life in the Chhamb Sector.
PVSM · UYSM · SM
Served as Deputy Chief of Army Staff (2017-2018), and earlier as GOC of the Army’s 14 Corps. Retired from service in 2018.
SM
11 Gorkha Rifles · Sep 1949 – Jan 1981
Passed out from school in Dec 1966 and was commissioned in 11 Gorkha Rifles in Dec 1970. He was decorated with the Sena Medal for gallantry in the Indo-Pak war. He died in an accident in 1981.
Ashok Chakra
09 Jun 1959 – 09 Jun 1984
Passed out from school in 1976 and was commissioned in Dec 1981. He was decorated posthumously with the Ashok Chakra for his valiant service during Operation Blue Star.
PVSM · AVSM · SM · ADC
Former General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C), Southern Command, Indian Army. Awarded the Sena Medal (2016) and Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (2017).
AC · SC
22 Grenadiers · 26 Sep 1970 – 16 Sep 1994
A life of courage, leadership and supreme sacrifice. In barely three years of commissioned service, Major Rajiv Kumar Joon earned both the Shaurya Chakra and the Ashoka Chakra — the latter posthumously. He served with 22 Grenadiers and laid down his life during a counter-insurgency operation in Anantnag on 16 September 1994, at about 24 years of age.
Cleared HPSC in 1990 and joined the Haryana Police Service as Dy SP, Gurugram. Inducted into the IPS by UPSC in 2002; later served as SP Faridabad, DIG (State Vigilance) in 2014, and IG in 2016. Presently IGP, CM Flying Squad, Haryana Police HQ, Panchkula. Awarded the Police Medal for Meritorious Service, Republic Day 2017.
ENT Surgeon, posted at Civil Hospital, Rohtak. He and Mrs Surender Bishnoi were awarded the Distinguished Service Award by the State Home Minister for their service to the community. A veteran sportsman, he placed first in the national veteran athletics championship in Chhattisgarh, Nov 2016.
SM
18 Madras Regt · 15 Jul 1963 – 29 Jan 1995
Passed out from school in 1981 and was commissioned in 18 Madras Regt in Dec 1985. He laid down his life during Operation Rakshak while fighting terrorists in J&K. He was awarded the Sena Medal.
9 Madras Regt · 08 Jun 1966 – 23 Oct 1997
Passed out from school in April 1983 and was commissioned in 9 Madras Regt on 11 Jun 1988. He laid down his life during Operation Rakshak while gallantly fighting insurgents in the J&K sector on 23 Oct 1997.
Runs the architecture firm Vistara Consultants, based in Panipat. Awarded a Certificate of Excellence by the Indian Concrete Institute for his work in construction.
26 Jun 1961 – 20 Apr 1998
Passed out from school in 1978. He laid down his life while fighting insurgents in Nagaland during Counter Insurgency Operations.
YSM · VM
Joined the IAF as a pilot in 1996 and commanded a Cheetah/Cheetal squadron in the Siachen Glacier, executing over 4,000 landings at the world’s highest helipads during Operation Meghdoot. Awarded the Yudh Seva Medal (2016) and the Vayu Sena Medal (2007).
Shaurya Chakra
2 Sikh LI
On 18 Oct 2008, while leading a search party in a village in Rajouri (J&K), came under heavy fire from a terrorist hideout. Eliminated one terrorist, then — despite a grievous abdominal injury — eliminated a second before being evacuated. Awarded the Shaurya Chakra.
SC · SM
Sikh Regt / 16 RR · 13 Sep 1971 – 30 Sep 2002
Commissioned in Sikh Regt, was posted to 16 RR. He was awarded SC for displaying conspicuous bravery in Poonch Sector in Jan 2002. He laid down his life for the Nation while fighting with terrorists in Northern Sector. He was awarded SM (posthumously) on Republic Day 2004.
SM
19 Mahar Regt · 27 Sep 1975 – 04 Dec 2004
Passed out from school in 1993 and was commissioned in 19 Mahar Regt on 04 Sep 1999. He laid down his life while serving the motherland during CI Ops on 04 Dec 2004. He was awarded the Sena Medal (posthumously).
As an Assistant Commandant with 16 Bn, ITBP, neutralised two terrorists in an encounter at a hideout in Bisran village, Doda district (J&K) on 17 June 2002. Awarded the President's Police Medal for Gallantry.
SM
Executed a casualty evacuation from a winter cutoff post on the Line of Control at 18,600 ft, barely 500m from Pakistani posts, in exceptionally hazardous weather — awarded Mention-in-Despatches (Jan 2013). Later awarded the Sena Medal (Jan 2014) for his contribution in the Kargil-Dras sector, saving numerous lives at high-altitude posts.
SM
On 25 July 2012, carried out an emergency casualty evacuation under fire from M23 rebels at Kiwanja COB, flying an unarmed Cheetah helicopter to save a wounded soldier. Awarded the Sena Medal (Gallantry); also holds a Mention-in-Despatches (2003).
SM
On the night of 12 April 2009, then-Captain Sumit Gupta led a search party in Wakhanpur village, Bandipora district (J&K), sensed militants hiding near a group of houses, and eliminated two LeT terrorists in the ensuing gunfight ("Operation Wakhanpura"). Awarded the Sena Medal (Gallantry).
IITian and IIM Kolkata alumnus; international management consultant associated with CII and Make in India. At HPCL, awarded an Outstanding Achievement Award for developing petroleum storage facilities in remote J&K locations for the Armed Forces, and recognised by a Parliamentary Committee for implementing HPCL’s Hindi-language programme in the J&K region.
Shaurya Chakra · Sena Medal (Gallantry)
On 11 May 2016, planned and executed Operation Ripu, destroying a terrorist camp and neutralising a top NDFB(S) commander responsible for the 23 Dec 2014 massacre of Adivasis in Kokrajhar district, Assam. Awarded the Shaurya Chakra and the Sena Medal (Gallantry).
SM
7 JAT
On 21 Jul 2014, planned and executed Operation Phuljhora, eliminating a terrorist in Kokrajhar district, Assam — continuing the fight despite being grievously injured. Awarded the Sena Medal (Gallantry).
Shaurya Chakra
On 25 Dec 2009, as a Ghatak Platoon Commander acting on specific intelligence about NDFB militant movement in Paharpur, Sonitpur district (Assam), crawled under heavy fire and neutralised two militants. Awarded the Shaurya Chakra.
SM
5 RAJPUT
On the night of 11/12 July 2015, as a post commander on the Line of Control, detected three terrorists approaching the LC fence, crawled toward their location under poor visibility, and eliminated one in the Keran sector (J&K). Awarded the Sena Medal (Gallantry).
VM
On 28 Nov 2008, as co-pilot of an Mi-17 helicopter during the Mumbai terror attacks, flew a team of NSG commandos into a slithering operation onto the terrace of Nariman House under fire. Awarded the Vayu Sena Medal.
MVC
As a Lieutenant with 18 Grenadiers during the 1999 Kargil War, led a team of Ghatak commandos in the assault to capture Tiger Hill. Awarded the Maha Vir Chakra by President K R Narayanan on Independence Day 1999.
Former Chief Minister of Haryana.
Renowned advertising filmmaker; founder of Genesis Film Productions (1977), known for campaigns including Pepsi TV commercials featuring Amitabh Bachchan and Sachin Tendulkar.
IRS officer, retired as Assistant Commissioner, Income Tax.
IPS officer, Additional Director General of Police.
Director, Army HQ South Block; Member, Haryana Food Commission.
Senior Advocate, Punjab & Haryana High Court, Chandigarh.
Veteran boxing coach since the 1980s; adjudged best coach of India in 1991. Has trained 12 Olympians and 13 Arjuna Awardees, including Dharminder Singh Yadav, Jayadev Bisht, Sandeep Malik, Gurcharan Singh, and Manoj Pingle. Awarded the Dronacharya Award in 2015; currently head coach of India’s junior boxing team.
Represented India in the 1500m at the 1980 Moscow Olympics, timing 3:55.60. Also won bronze in the 1500m at the Asian Games in Bangkok, Thailand.
1985-batch IAS, Gujarat cadre. Served in the Ministries of Textiles, Personnel, Agriculture and Finance, and as Resident Commissioner of Gujarat in Delhi and Director General, National Institute of Fashion Technology. Managing Director and CEO, Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Limited, since 2016.
Executive Director (I&C), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd.
President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service · Police Medal for Meritorious Service
IPS (1984 batch, Haryana cadre). Served as CP Gurugram and DG, Haryana Armed Police, with a CBI posting; later DG, Indo-Tibetan Border Police (2018-2021), with additional charge as DG BSF and earlier DG SSB. Retired 2021; now the first Vice-Chancellor of the Sports University, Rai, Sonepat.
Doctor, based in Canada.
Arjuna Award
Gold medalist in compound archery at the 2014 Asian Games, Incheon; Arjuna Award in 2015.
Revenue Officer, IRS cadre.
IAS (2021 batch, Haryana cadre). Additional Deputy Commissioner, Kurukshetra; CEO, Shri Mata Mansa Devi Shrine Board; CEO, Zila Parishad-cum-DRDA, Panchkula.
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