Kanwar Jaideep Singh Salaria
Kanwar Jaideep Singh Salaria | |
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| Native name | कंवर जयदीप सिंह सलारिया |
| Born | 18 July 1961 |
| Died | 18 August 2002 (aged 41) |
| Allegiance |  India |
Branch |  Indian Army |
Service years | 1983 — 2002 |
Rank |  Colonel |
| Service number | IC-45120L |
| Unit | 5 Dogra Regiment |
| Commands | 5 Dogra Regiment 6 Dogra Regiment |
Conflicts | Operation Parakram † |
| Awards |  Shaurya Chakra & BAR Sena Medal |
| Education | Officers Training Academy |
Kanwar Jaideep Singh Salaria was a colonel in the Indian Army who was twice awarded Shaurya Chakra, India's second highest peacetime gallantry award. He was killed in action during the 2001–2002 India–Pakistan standoff, also known as Operation Parakham.
Early life
Salaria was born on July 18, 1961 in Pathankot, Punjab. He belonged to a military family, as his father was an army officer. After completing graduation, he joined the Officers Training Academy.[1]
Military career
Being a second generation army officer, Salaria was commissioned in the 5 Dogra Regiment in 1983. As a Major, he received the Shaurya Chakra for his gallantry actions in 1997. He is also a recipient of the Sena Medal.[2][3]
In the early hours of 2002, Salaria had been appointed as the Commanding Officer of the 6 Dogra, situated at Jammu and Kashmir near LOC. On 18 August 2002, Salaria led his troops for a regular patrol. During the patrol, his team was ambushed by some terrorists at Rajouri. During heavy exchange of fire between his troops and the terrorists, Salaria was shot in the neck after he reportedly killed two terrorists. He couldn't sustain the injuries and died there.[4][5] For his actions, the Government of India posthumously awarded him Shaurya Chakra for the second time.[6][7]
Awards and decorations
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| Parachutist Badge | |||||||
| Shaurya Chakra & BAR (1997 & 2002) |
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| Special Service Medal | Sainya Seva Medal | 50th Independence Anniversary Medal | 9 Years Long Service Medal | ||||
References
- ↑ "Col Kanwar Jaideep Singh Salaria SC * SM". Honourpoint. Retrieved 2025-06-01.
- ↑ "Gallantry Awards | Ministry of Defence, Government of India". www.gallantryawards.gov.in. Archived from the original on 2023-10-29. Retrieved 2025-06-01.
- ↑ "List of Shaurya Chakra Awardees".
- ↑ "Remember and Never Forget: Colonel Kanwar Jaideep Singh, 6 Dogra". Asianet Newsable. Retrieved 2025-06-01.
- ↑ "Martyr's widow cold-shouldered by Madiwala cops". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 2025-06-01.
- ↑ "Colonel K.J. Singh Salaria, SC* SM".
- ↑ "'Bravehearts Memorial' unveiled in Chail school to honour fallen heroes". The Tribune. Retrieved 2025-06-01.