📍 Kupwara, Jammu & Kashmir | 4 Rashtriya Rifles | #IndianArmy
#Honourpoint pays tribute to Capt Mandeep Singh, Nb Ris Narender Singh Rana, Naik Mithilesh Pathak, and Sowar Sohan Singh Solanki on their Balidan Diwas.
🏔️ Though the Kargil War had officially concluded, the Line of Control remained volatile. In the early hours of **06 August 1999**, heavily armed militants launched a surprise attack on the **4 Rashtriya Rifles** camp at **Chak Nutnusa village, Kupwara**, attempting to exploit the diversion of security forces deployed for the Amarnath Yatra.
⚔️ Leading from the front, **Capt Mandeep Singh**, the Company Commander, rallied his troops and mounted a fierce counter-assault despite the surprise attack. In the intense exchange of fire, he sustained a fatal gunshot wound while inspiring his men to fight on. Alongside him, **Nb Ris Narender Singh Rana, Naik Mithilesh Pathak, and Sowar Sohan Singh Solanki** displayed exemplary courage and made the supreme sacrifice while defending their camp and comrades.
🕊️ Their unwavering courage, devotion to duty, and selfless sacrifice stand as a lasting tribute to the spirit of the Indian Army. They held their ground, protected their comrades, and gave their today for our tomorrow. Jai Hind!
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