Army Monday paid a glorious tribute with full military honours to its men, Captain Tushar Mahajan and Lance Naik Om Parkash who were killed on Sunday during an operation in Pampore which broke out on Saturday.In a statement to CNS, Army said that, “homage was paid to the valour and sacrifice of the martyrs in a solemn ceremony held at Badami Bagh Cantonment. Late Captain Tushar Mahajan and Lance Naik Om Prakash were members of the team that had launched an operationagainst the militants who ambushed CRPF personnel and took refuge in the JKEDI Building Pampore and were instrumental in clearing major portion of the multi storeyed building where the militants had hidden. In this process, they engaged the militants at close quarters and in the ensuing fire fight, suffered grievous injuries to which they later succumbed.”
“Born to a family of educationists from Udhampur, Captain Tushar Mahajan is proudly remembered by his peers for his indomitable spirit and a very high camaraderie quotient. Commissioned at the young age of 21 years in 2010, passion for adventure of this son of the soil led him to join the elite Special Forces where ‘Balidaan’ is the motto they live and serve by. He was an expert combat deep sea diver trained for special operations. The martyr is survived by his parents and a younger brother who is pursuing his education abroad,” the statement adds.It further reads that 32 years old Lance Naik Om Prakash was a seasoned commando with 13 years of operational experience. He had been wounded earlier in 2005 when he had saved a comrade during a counter terrorist operation.
“Later, again for his gallantry in similar operations, he was awarded with the "Asadharan Suraksha Seva Praman Patra" by the Prime Minister of India on 15 Aug 2013. Late Lance Naik Om Prakash, hailed from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh and is survived by his parents, wife and two 7 and 3 years old daughters.” Paying homage to the slain soldiers on behalf of the entire Chinar Corps fraternity, Lt Gen Satish Dua, Chinar Corps Commander said that the Army and nation salute their sacrifice and that their sacrifice would not go in vain. He saluted their bereaved families and offering his condolences for their loss, he reinforced Army’s commitment towards their honour and wellbeing. (CNS)