Major Satish Dhaiya hailed from Narnaul in Mahendragarh district of Haryana. Major Dahiya completed his schooling from Uttar Pradesh and pursued higher studies from Rajasthan University. He had joined the army in 2008 and was commissioned into the Jat Regiment, known for its brave soldiers and numerous battle honours. After serving with his regiment for a couple of years, Major Dahiya was deputed to 13 RR unit deployed in J & K area for counter-insurgency operations. While serving with 13 Rashtriya Rifles unit, Maj Dahiya participated in many counter-insurgency operations.
Later, Major Dahiya was attached to 30 Rashtriya Riffles operating in Kupwara area of J & K. He was a soldier at heart and an officer par excellence, who believed in leading from the front in any operation like a true military leader.

Handwara Operation: 14 Feb 2017

On 14 Feb 2017, information was received from the intelligence sources about the presence of militants in Handwara area of J & K. After analyzing the specific inputs it was decided by the security forces to launch a joint operation of J & K police and army’s 30 RR unit to nab the militants. The joint team swung into action and the operation started around 5 PM in the evening of Feb 14, 2017. As per the intelligence inputs, the militants were holed up in a residential building and the joint team threw a cordon around the suspected area.

On being challenged by the troops, the terrorists opened fire at them from their hideout. Major Satish Dahiya was leading the operation, tactically moving his troops to close all escape routes for the militants. The militants in sheer desperation resorted to indiscriminate and heavy firing against the troops. During the exchange of fire, Major Dahiya and three soldiers sustained serious injuries. However, Major Dahiya continued firing and ensured that all four terrorists were neutralized before he was evacuated to the hospital. Major Dahiya later succumbed to his injuries in the hospital and was martyred. The gallantry award, “Shaurya Chakra” winner, Major Dahiya was the epitome of courage and fighting spirit who laid down his life in the service of the nation.

Major Sathish Dahiya is survived by his wife Sujata Dahiya and daughter Priya.

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