Major(later Colonel) Krishna Gopal Chatterjee, MVC
In front of cheering of thousands of people, ordinary people can be inspired and could show extreme courage. But in the middle of nowhere, in -50° C temperature, in a severely wounded condition ?
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In front of cheering of thousands of people, ordinary people can be inspired and could show extreme courage. But in the middle of nowhere, in -50° C temperature, in a severely wounded condition ?
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Major Chatterjee belonged to the 3rd battalion of 4th Gorkha rifles. It was deployed in Siachen in Sept 1987.
He was commanding a company which was to take over the defences of Bila Fondla Complex, which included the three forward posts called Saddle, "U" Cut and Ashok.
He was commanding a company which was to take over the defences of Bila Fondla Complex, which included the three forward posts called Saddle, "U" Cut and Ashok.
While taking over the charge of the complex, his company was subjected to heavy firing by enemy on the morning of 21st Sept, 1987.
From the pattern of enemy shelling, Chatterjee deduced that the main target of the enemy was Ashoka Post.
From the pattern of enemy shelling, Chatterjee deduced that the main target of the enemy was Ashoka Post.
He therefore, decided to stay on at Ashoka Post to supervise and direct the defenses personally.
The expected attack on the post came on the night of 23rd September with heavy shelling. Major Chatterjee directed artillery fire on enemy concentration opposite the Ashok Post +
The expected attack on the post came on the night of 23rd September with heavy shelling. Major Chatterjee directed artillery fire on enemy concentration opposite the Ashok Post +
& broke the enemy Assult.
The enemy attacked again and again and repeatedly attacked the post on the night of 23rd September. The defenders however fought with determination and foiled all attempts.
While directing these decisive battles, Major Chatterjee was severely wounded +
The enemy attacked again and again and repeatedly attacked the post on the night of 23rd September. The defenders however fought with determination and foiled all attempts.
While directing these decisive battles, Major Chatterjee was severely wounded +
in the left arm by shrapnel from an artillery shell. But he refused to evacuated and coninued to lead and motivate his men to hold on the post.
But the enemy was not in a mood to accept defeat.
But the enemy was not in a mood to accept defeat.
They re-appeared on night of 24th sept to launch a major attack on Ashok Post with battalion strength.
A severely wounded Major Chatterjee again motivated his men to repulse the attack. Two more determined attacks launched by the enemy on the night were also repulsed.
A severely wounded Major Chatterjee again motivated his men to repulse the attack. Two more determined attacks launched by the enemy on the night were also repulsed.
Throughout the operation, Major Chatterjee motivated and guided his men against heavy odds. He beat back a determined enemy in hazardous glaciated terrain and adverse climatic condition, successfully.
He was awarded Mahavir Chakra for his outstanding leadership, professional competence, meticulous planning and bravery.
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