Rajesh Singh Adhikari [SEP] conflict
Rajesh Singh Adhikari
Major Rajesh Singh Adhikari, MVC (25 December 1970 – 30 May 1999), was an Indian Army officer who died during the Kargil War. He was posthumously awarded the second highest Indian military honour, the Maha Vir Chakra for bravery on the battlefield.
Early life.
Adhikari was brought up in Nainital, a hill station in northern India. He completed his schooling from St. Joseph's College in 1987, Intermediate from Government Inter College, Nainital and B.Sc. from Kumaon University in the year
. For conspicuous gallantry and supreme sacrifice, Major Rajesh Singh Adhikari was posthumously awarded the second highest Indian Army decoration Maha Vir Chakra for his actions in the battle.
Maha Vir Chakra Citation.
The citation for the Maha Vir Chakra reads as follows:
In popular culture.
In the 2003 war film LOC Kargil, Bollywood actor Karan Nath played the role of Maj. Rajesh Adhikari.
External links.
- India Today - Coming Home
- Bharat-Rakshak on Rajesh Adhikari
- Bharat-Rakshak