Abhinav Kumar Choudhary
Major (then Captain) Abhinav Kumar Choudhary SC | |
|---|---|
| Born | Udhampur, Jammu Kashmir, India |
| Allegiance |  India |
Branch | Indian Army |
Service years | 2014–present |
Rank | Major |
| Unit | Corps of Signals |
| Commands | 21 Rashtriya Rifles |
| Awards | Shaurya Chakra |
Major Abhinav Kumar Choudhary is an officer in the Indian Army and a recipient of the Shaurya Chakra, India's third-highest peacetime gallantry award. He was awarded for exemplary leadership and bravery during a counter-infiltration operation in Baramulla district, Jammu and Kashmir in August 2018, while serving with the 21 Rashtriya Rifles (Brigade of the Guards) under the command of Colonel Ashutosh Sharma, SM.
Early life and education
Choudhary joined the Indian Army through the Technical Entry Scheme (TES). He was part of the TES-24 course at the Cadets Training Wing of the Military College of Telecommunication Engineering (MCTE), Mhow, Madhya Pradesh.[1] He subsequently trained at the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun, and was commissioned into the Corps of Signals in December 2014.[1]
Military career
On 24 February 2018, Choudhary was deputed to the 21 Rashtriya Rifles, an infantry battalion engaged in counter-insurgency operations in Jammu and Kashmir.[2]
Baramulla Operation (7–8 August 2018)
On 7–8 August 2018, based on intelligence inputs about infiltrating terrorists, Captain Choudhary led a team in the Liddar Panzal area of Baramulla district. Despite poor visibility and difficult terrain, he repositioned his troops to cut off escape routes.[3]
During the operation, he personally engaged two militants hiding behind a boulder. He neutralized one with accurate fire and engaged the other in close-quarters combat. He then assisted in the evacuation of an injured comrade. Under his leadership, the operation resulted in the elimination of all five Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists without any casualties to Indian forces.[1][4]
Shaurya Chakra
Captain Choudhary was awarded the Shaurya Chakra for his role in the Baramulla operation. The official citation recognized his "exceptional courage, presence of mind and leadership," stating his actions prevented the terrorists from infiltrating populated areas.[5]
See also
References
- 1 2 3 "Shaurya Chakra Captain Abhinav Kumar Choudhary". Aviation Defence Universe. 26 January 2019. Retrieved 30 March 2025.
- ↑ "Gallantry Awards Announced on Republic Day 2019". Press Information Bureau. 25 January 2019. Retrieved 30 March 2025.
- ↑ "X에서 President of India(@rashtrapatibhvn) 님". X (formerly Twitter) (in Korean). Retrieved 2026-07-12.
- ↑ "The courageous acts of 12 valorous Indian Army men". The Times of India. 25 January 2019. Retrieved 30 March 2025.
- ↑ "Gallantry Awards Portal – Citation for Abhinav Kumar Choudhary" (PDF). Gallantry Awards Portal. Retrieved 30 March 2025.