Arun Singh Jasrotia
Captain Arun Singh Jasrotia, AC, SM (16 August 1968 - 15 September 1995) was an Indian military officer in the 9 Para (Special Forces). He was posthumously awarded the Ashoka Chakra, the highest peace time military decoration in India. He was also recipient of Sena Medal.
Arun Singh Jasrotia AC, SM | |
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Portrait of Capt Arun Singh Jasrotia, AC, SM | |
| Born | 16 August 1968 Sujanpur, Pathankot, Punjab, India |
| Died | 15 September 1995 (aged 27) Lolab Valley, Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir, India |
| Allegiance | India |
| Service/ | Indian Army |
| Years of service | 1988 - 1995 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Service number | IC-48171K |
| Unit | 9 Para (Special Forces) 8 Bihar |
| Battles/wars | Operation Rakshak |
| Awards | Ashoka Chakra Sena Medal |
On 15 September 1995, terrorists attacked Jasrotia's team in Lolab Valley in Jammu and Kashmir. In retaliation, Jasrotia killed a terrorist with his commando knife and neutralized the other terrorists by lobbing grenades at them. This gave his team an opportunity to take control of the situation and eliminate the remaining terrorists. But Jasrotia sustained gunshot wounds in the process and succumbed to the injuries.
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