Corporal Gursevak Singh awarded Shaurya Chakra posthumously

Q.  Who was awarded the Shaurya Chakra posthumously on Independence Day 2016?
- Published on 16 Aug 16

a. Corporal Gurudev Singh
b. Corporal Gurukripa Singh
c. Corporal Gursevak Singh
d. None of the above

ANSWER: Corporal Gursevak Singh
 
Corporal Gursevak Singh, Indian Air Force (Security) was deployed as Special Forces Operative at an IAF Garud Special Forces Unit since September 30, 2013.
  • He was inducted for special operations at Air Force Station Pathankot as part of the Garud team on Jan 1, 2016 and lost his life fighting terrorists who attacked the base till he died.
  • Due to this actions, the base remained safe from infiltration.
  • For this act of exceptional gallantry, Corporal Gursevak Singh was awarded the Shaurya Chakra posthumously

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