Dinesh Raghu Raman

Major Dinesh Raghu Raman, AC is an Indian military officer with the 19th Battalion of the Jat Regiment who was posthumously awarded India's highest peacetime military decoration Ashoka Chakra.[1]

Major

Dinesh Raghu Raman

AC
Born(1978-04-06)April 6, 1978
New Delhi, India
Allegiance India
Service/branch Indian Army
Rank Major
Service numberIC-59263W
Unit19 Jat
34 RR
Awards Ashoka Chakra

Early life

Major Dinesh Raghu Raman was born on 6 April 1978. His father's name was Honorary Captain SK Murthy and his mother's name was Mala. He completes his schooling from Kendriya Vidyalaya, INA Colony, New Delhi. He joined the prestigious National Defence Academy in 1996.

Military career

He was commissioned in the 19 battalions of Jat Regiment. In his military career was short, he served in various appointments and was highly appreciated by his seniors for his leadership and dedication qualities. He was also awarded the Chief of Army Staff Commendation medal for his contribution in Operation Parakram in Drass sector.

On 2 October 2007, he led an operation against terrorists in the Baramulla sector of Jammu and Kashmir. He heard the shouts of a fellow officer during the fire exchange and crawled towards him and two others amid the intense fire. Thereafter he killed two terrorists but sustained gunshot wounds in the process. He continued to lead his team forward until he fell unconscious. He was later airlifted to the Srinagar base hospital. For his bravery, he was posthumously awarded the Ashoka Chakra, the highest peacetime military decoration in India.[1]

Ashoka Chakra awardee
Dinesh Raghu Raman's father receives the Ashok Chakra from President Pratibha Patil on 26 January 2008.

The President of India noted in the Ashoka Chakra citation that Major Raman displayed most conspicuous bravery besides camaraderie and leadership of the highest order and made the supreme sacrifice for the nation.[2]

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References
  1. "Ashok Chakra for Brave Heart Major Dinesh Raghu Raman". Daijiworld.com. PTI. Retrieved 3 October 2014.
  2. "Ashoka Chakra Awardee Major Dinesh Raghu Raman and his act of Gallantry". PIB, Government of India. Retrieved 3 October 2014.


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