ARMY PAYS TRIBUTE TO ITS VALIANT BRAVEHEART
Srinagar, 06 May 2022. Army today paid tribute to Maj Raghunath Ahlawat, who made the supreme sacrifice on 05 May 2022 at Uri, District Baramulla (J&K), in a solemn ceremony at BB Cantt. Lt Gen DP Pandey, the GOC 15 Corps and all ranks of Chinar Corps paid homage to the gallant officer on behalf of the proud Nation.
Late Maj Raghunath Ahlawat, was leading his team for a Counter Infiltration Operation based on a reliable intelligence input. To identify a safe approach for the team he led from the front while carrying out reconnaissance on a route through a steep cliff. Unfortunately, he slipped due to bad weather and slippery conditions and fell 60 meters into a ravine. Critically injured, he succumbed to his injuries enroute while being evacuated to the nearest Army Hospi...