Nao Sena Medal (Gallantry) Shaminder Singh, PO PT, 222345-F

Nao Sena Medal (Gallantry) Shaminder Singh, PO PT, 222345-F

The sailor was deployed in J&K for ‘Op Rakshak’ from 24 May 18 to 29 Nov 18. On 20 Sep 18, he was part of the team which undertook ‘Operation Shok Baba’. While the team was taking position it was pinned down form intense fire from terrorists. The sailor immediately returned accurate fire which prevented the escape of terrorists and in the process neutralised two of them. The three remaining terrorists took shelter inside a cowshed. The sailor along with his buddy reached the cowshed and returned fire pinning down the terrorists. Further, the sailor volunteered to place an IED near the cow shed and used BP shields to provide cover for himself and his buddy as he moved from his position to the entrance of cow shed. Despite being at point blank range of terrorist fire, he placed the IED at the suitable location and activated it successfully neutralising three remaining terrorists. For displaying indomitable courage and presence of mind with disregard for personal safety in face of mortal danger, Shaminder Singh, PO PTI is recommended for the award of “Nao Sena Medal (Gallantry)”.