Naik Rajeshver Singh belonged to 16 Punjab unit of The Punjab Regiment and was serving in J & K area in 2012. He was deployed at Abdul Hut Post on the Line of Control when on 04 September 2012 at 1640 hours, the Post came under heavy automatic fire by the enemy from Ratwaji Nar of Kupwara district in Jammu and Kashmir.

During the initial volley of enemy fire, Sepoy Sushil Kumar was wounded and Naik Rajeshver displaying raw courage rushed to his aid. During this act, he observed intruders charging from thick foliage towards the Post. Showing exceptional courage, camaraderie and total disregard for his own safety, he quickly changed his position and charged towards the leading terrorist who had closed on to the post. The ensuing firefight resulted in the killing of one terrorist and Naik Rajeshver Singh sustained a burst of fire. Thereafter, with single-minded purpose, exceptional valor and regardless of his injuries, he continued fighting, thereby injuring a second terrorist. His indomitable spirit and exceptional bravery forced the enemy to abandon their assault and successfully repulsed the threat to the Post.

In the highest traditions of the Army Naik Rajeshver Singh displayed indomitable spirit and exceptional bravery. For this act of gallantry beyond the call of duty, Late Naik Rajeshver Singh was conferred the award of “SHAURYA Chakra” (Posthumous).

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