Major Mohit Sharma was an Indian Army Officer who was martyred in action on 21 March 2009 in a crossfire during an encounter with terrorists in Kupwara district of North Kashmir. He is part of the 1 Para (SF) unit, and he leads the Bravo Strike Team when they are attacked by terrorists.
Wiki/Biography
Major Mohit Sharma was born on Friday, 13 January 1978 (age 31 years; at death) in Rohtak, Haryana. His zodiac sign is Capricorn. Mohit Sharma took admission in Manav Sthali School, Delhi in 1983, and then he moved to Delhi Public School, Ghaziabad in 1988. He completed his schooling in 1995, and then he joined National Defense Academy, Pune to fulfill his dream of serving the nation . After completing his bachelor’s degree from NDA, Mohit joined the Indian Military Academy in 1998. He was appointed Cadet Adjutant Battalion for his performance in the Indian Military Academy in 1998. He also got a chance to meet the then President of India. KR Narayanan at Rashtrapati Bhawan.
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 6′ 1″
Eye Color: Black
Hair Color: Black
Family & Caste
Parents & Siblings
Mohit Sharma’s father’s name is Rajendra Prasad Sharma, and mother’s name is Sushila Sharma. He has an elder brother, Madhur Sharma.
Major Mohit Sharma (left) with his parents and brother Madhur Sharma (right)
Wife
Mohit Sharma was married to Major Rishima Sharma at the time of his death.
Military Career
Mohit Sharma passed out from the Indian Military Academy in 1999 and he was posted as a lieutenant to the 5th Battalion ‘Madras Regiment’ in Hyderabad. After completing three years of service, Mohit decided to train as a Para (Special Forces) commando, and he completed his training in June 2003. He was promoted to the rank of captain in December 2003.
From Mohit Sharma to Iftikhar Bhatt
In 2004, Mohit Sharma was sent to Kashmir for his next assignment where he was given a mission to infiltrate the Islamic terrorist organization Hizbul Mujahideen. Mohit managed to contact two members of the group under the alias, Iftikhar Bhatt. To familiarize himself with the locals and the terrorist group, Mohit grew his hair and beard to fit the stereotypical look of a terrorist. After his contact with terrorists, Mohit met two terrorists of the group, Abu Sabzar and Abu Torara, in Shopian, Kashmir Valley. Major Mohit then cooked up a story to convince the Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists of his plan to attack the Indian Army. He tells them that he wants to avenge his brother’s death, and that he wants to attack a military checkpoint. He showed them the necessary road maps and gave information about the movement of the army troops. One of the terrorists is suspicious of Mohit, but they both decide to help him carry out his plan. After a few days, the terrorist couple returned with grenades, bullets, and three terrorists from a nearby village. On the day of the attack, the terrorists had a small argument about Mohit Sharma’s credibility, and he seized the opportunity and shot both the terrorists with his gun.
The Last Struggle of His Life
After completing the mission, Mohit Sharma was promoted to the rank of Major in December 2005, and he was awarded the Sena Medal for covert operations in Shopian, Kashmir. He was then transferred to Belgaum as an instructor to look after the training of more commandos for Para SFs. In 2008, he was deported to Kashmir where he lost his life in an encounter with a group of terrorists in Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir.
Major Mohit Sharma during a patrol in Jammu and Kashmir
Ashoka Chakra
On 26 January 2010, Major Mohit Sharma was awarded the nation’s highest peacetime gallantry award, the Ashoka Chakra (posthumously), by the Government of India. His wife, Major Rishima Sharma, received the award from the President of India Pratibha Patil. The official statement of the award read-
Major Mohit Sharma, SM led the Bravo Strike Team on operations in Kupwara District of North Kashmir. A mighty warrior, he excelled in the art of guerrilla warfare in the jungles having previously spent four years in Jammu & Kashmir. On March 21, 2009, after receiving information about the presence of several terrorists infiltrating the dense Haphruda Forest, he carefully planned and led his commando team to track them down. On observing suspicious movements, he alerted his scouts but the terrorists opened fire from three directions regardless. In a fierce firefight, four commandos were wounded instantly. Disregarding his own safety, he crawled and rescued two soldiers. Ignoring the heavy fire, he threw a grenade and killed two terrorists but was shot in the chest. In the short time after, he continued to direct his command, despite suffering serious injuries. Sensing further danger to his friends, he attacked in a daring melee killing two more terrorists and achieved martyrdom fighting for his motherland in the best tradition of the Indian Army.
For this conspicuous act of bravery, inspiring leadership and extraordinary bravery that went far beyond the call of duty, Major Mohit Sharma, SM was awarded the ‘Ashok Chakra’ (Posthumous) on 15 Aug 09.“
Major Mohit Sharma’s wife, Major Rishima Sharma received the Ashoka Chakra award
Death
Mohit Sharma led the Bravo Strike Team for operations in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir. On March 21, 2009, he received information that some terrorists had entered the thick forest of Haphruda. He decides to track down the terrorists and kill them but, the terrorists open fire on the scouts, injuring four commandos instantly. Mohit Sharma crawled towards his two soldiers to bring them to safety, and he threw a grenade at the enemy, killing two terrorists. Mohit Sharma was injured in the heavy gunfight but, he decided to go for close combat and killed two more terrorists and sacrificed his life for the country.
Facts/Trivia
- Mohit Sharma likes to play the guitar.
Major Mohit Sharma plays the guitar
- In 2019, the Delhi Metro Railway Corporation (DMRC) renamed two extension stations of the metro’s red line. The extension connects Dilshad Garden with New Bus Adda and they have been renamed in honor of the fallen soldiers of the country. According to the DMRC official’s statement-
Rajendra Nagar Metro station has been renamed as Major Mohit Sharma Rajendra Nagar station and New Bus Adda terminus has been renamed as Shaheed Sthal (New Adda Bus).”
Photograph of Major Mohit Sharma Rajendra Nagar metro station
- Drishyam Films and Applause Entertainment have come together to make a film about the life of Ashoka Chakra awardee Major Mohit Sharma, and his time in an Islamic terrorist organization. The poster for the film was released on January 22, 2021, and the film is set to release in August 2022.
The first look of the upcoming movie ‘Iftikhar’
- On 24 January 2021, the singing reality TV show Indian Idol dedicated an episode scheduled for that day to the personnel of the Indian Armed Forces, and the show also commemorated Major Mohit Sharma’s sacrifice for the country. Madhur Sharma, Mohit Sharma’s elder brother, was invited as a guest on the show for the special episode.
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