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Wing Commander Rajiv Chauhan
| Service No & Branch | 29086 ADM |  | |||||||
| Date of Birth: | Commissioned: 17 Jun 2006 | Course: 118 GDOC Course | |||||||
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| Sqn Ldr | Rajiv Chauhan | 29086 ADM | Award Date 26 Jan 2018 | Announced 26 Jan 2018 |
| Details : | Squadron Leader Rajiv Chauhan (29086-K) Adm/Garud is on the posted strength of 617 Garud Flight, Air Force as Commanding Officer with effect from 27 Feb 17. He was assigned the responsibility of Garud Detachment Commander while on deployment in Op Rakshak with 13th Battalion, The Rashtriya Rifles, with effect from 23 Aug 17. He demonstrated indomitable courage and admirable leadership in exhibiting exceptional situational awareness in guiding his team during the encounter on 11 Oct 17 at Boon Mohalla of village Rakh Hajin, district Bandipora, resulting in shooting down of two category 'A' terrorists, Abu Bakar (alias Ali Bhai) and Nassuralla Mir (alias Anna). On 18 Nov 17, on receipt of specific intelligence, an operation was launched jointly by Garud team and 13 RR in village Chanderger, District Bandipora in Jammu & Kashmir. Squadron Leader Rajiv Chauhan, while leading the Garud team exhibiting exceptional situational awareness and courage, covertly deployed the Garud team in cordon at the target house wherein suspected terrorists were hiding, and cut off all possible escape routes. While the detachment laid in wait, six terrorists hiding in the house, rushed out, shooting and lobbing grenades at the Garuds. Sensing the intentions of fleeing terrorists, Squadron Leader Chauhan demonstrated indomitable courage, control and admirable leadership in exercising effective and accurate fire by his team on the fleeing terrorists, thereby resulting in shooting down of one category 'A+' and five category 'A' terrorists of LeT. The officer was directly responsible for killing of one category 'A' terrorist named Abu Zurgam (LeT front man in North Kashmir). Disregarding personal safety, he ensured speedy evacuation of the injured men under his command and exhibited admirable leadership in the intensely fought close quarter battle. For his act of courage, professionalism, leadership and distinguished service of a high order in a hostile situation, Hon'ble President is pleased to award Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry) to Squadron Leader Rajiv Chauhan. | |||
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