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| A brave soldier's martyrdom story retold | | | EARLY TIMES REPORT
Jammu, Oct 23: On this day on 23 October 1999, 11 years ago in a small village called Seloniyan in district Poonch a brave soldier of 8 Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry laid down his life fighting six hardcore terrorists.
Martyr Rifleman Anter Singh during a search operation was hit with a bullet in the chest but without caring for his personal life pounced on the terrorist and killed him before succumbing to his injuries.
He was awarded Sena Medal Gallantry for his supreme sacrifice.
In remembrance for this act of bravery his family has constructed a memorial on the Jammu - Poonch highway at village Mehra near Narian, Naushera.
Martyr Anter Singh hails from a village which has a rich tradition of sending youth to join the Indian Army.
His father and uncle both were a part of 10 J&K Militia and fought in World War -II, while his uncle laid down his life fighting for the country during the 1947-48 operations against Pakistan.
His brother Hav. Nirmal Singh is serving in 20 Sikh infantry unit has also been awarded Sena Medal Gallantry. He too was wounded while fighting militants and has 6 bullets wounds on his body.
The small village with a population of approx 1100 soul has 200 serving and retired soldiers.
It has been a tradition in this village to serve the motherland.
Commander Tithwal Brigade (Ace of Spades Division) inaugurated the memorial today as a mark of respect for the supreme sacrifice made by this brave soldier Anter Singh . |
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