A gallant #IndianBrave lost in action a long time ago #LestWeForgetIndia🇮🇳 Captain Suman Dasgupta, Vir Chakra (P), 15 ASSAM, made the supreme sacrifice engaging the Pakistan Army in the icy heights of #SiachenGlacier, thwarting an intrusion #OnThisDay 06 June in 1998 During Operation Meghdoot in Siachen Glacier, Capt Dasgupta was commanding a post at an altitude of 20,500 feet. On 06 June 1998, at around 1930 hours as he was observing the enemy post from a sentry bunker, he noticed some suspicious movement by the enemy at a post about 1500 metres away. On closer observation he could make out that enemy was moving towards the ground position line, probably to attack his own post. He mounted the Medium Machine Gun and opened fire on the enemy and killed two soldiers on the spot. He immediately alerted his post. The enemy opened up heavy artillery and automatic guns burst on the post in retaliation. The enemy also resorted to firing 82mm Mortar Bombs. During heavy enemy Mortar fire, he engaged enemy at Three-Pimple Post. During firing he was hit by enemy Mortar splinters. Capt Dasgupta regardless of personal safety even after being injured continued firing on the enemy post and ensuring that the enemy could make no headway. He later succumbed to his injuries. For his conspicuous gallantry, courage, initiative and valour in the face of the enemy and soldierly devotion to duty, Capt Dasgupta was awarded with the Vir Chakra (P).

26 years of #Kargil #LestWeForgetIndia🇮🇳 Naib Subedar Mangej Singh, Vir Chakra (P), 11 RAJ RIF, made the supreme sacrifice during #OpVijay at Pt 5590, in Turtuk, #OnThisDay 06 June in 1999 Remember the gallant #IndianBrave laid down his life while covering fire for rest of his patrol On 06 June 1999 during Nb Sub Mangej Singh was part of a patrol tasked to establish a foothold and set up own post at Point 5590 in the Turtuk sector. Nb Sub Singh volunteered for the patrol and was assigned the command of medium machine gun detachment in the fire support role. He tactically employed the automatic as the patrol moved forward using fire and move tactics. When the patrol was 50 mts short of the target, the enemy opened heavy automatic fire on our troops. Nb Sub Singh personally took charge of the medium machine gun and engaged the enemy. The medium machine gun was deployed in the open terrain without any cover. In the firefight, he received gunshot wounds in his chest. Undeterred by his injuries and showing utter disregard to personal safety, he continued firing on the enemy till the patrol could extricate itself from the enemy fire. In the bargain, he received more bullets in his abdomen and laid down his life fighting the enemy. Nb Sub Singh displayed exemplary courage and mental robustness in the face of enemy with total disregard to his personal safety and made the supreme sacrifice for the Nation. Naib Subedar Mangej Singh was awarded the #VirChakra posthumously. 🏵️ #26yearofkargilvijay #rememberingkargil