Saurabh Singh Shekhawat

Colonel
Saurabh Singh Shekhawat
KC, SC, SM, VSM
Born Alwar, Rajasthan, India
Allegiance Indian Army
Service/branch Parachute Regiment
Rank Colonel
Service number IC - 52871
Unit 21st Battalion, The Parachute Regiment (SF)
Commands held 21st Battalion
The Parachute Regiment (SF)
Awards Kirti Chakra
Shaurya Chakra
Sena Medal (Gallantry)
Vishisht Seva Medal
Maharana Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar presenting silver plaque of the battle of Haldi Ghati painting

Colonel Saurabh Singh Shekhawat KC SC SM VSM, is one of the most decorated serving officers in the Indian Army who is also an accomplished mountaineer. He is a member of the 21st battalion of the Parachute Regiment. He has been awarded the Kirti Chakra, Shaurya Chakra, Sena Medal and Vishisht Seva Medal for his various acts of gallantry displayed in anti-terrorist operations, mountaineering and distinguished service.[1][2][3]

Mountaineering

He has ascended Mount Everest three times in 2001, 2003 and 2005. He has also climbed Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa, and Mount Blanc, the highest peak in the Alps and Western Europe.[4] In October 2009 he led the joint Indo-Kazakh team to scale the Kazakhstan peak of Marble Wall peak in Kazakhstan.[5]

Shekhawat has scaled 14 high peaks, some more than once.

Controversy

In 2017, he accused two former army chiefs, Gen. Bikram Singh and Gen. Dalbir Singh, and a senior serving officer, Lt. Gen. Abhay Krishna of victimizing him. This was in relation to an operation in Jorhat in December 2011.[6]

Awards

Kirti Chakra
Shaurya Chakra
Sena Medal
Vishisht Seva Medal
Samanya Seva Medal
Operation Vijay Star Medal
Special Service Medal
Siachen Glacier Medal
Operation Vijay Medal
Operation Parakram Medal
Sainya Seva Medal
Videsh Seva Medal
50th Anniversary of Independence Medal
20 Years Long Service Medal
9 Years Long Service Medal
MONUSCO

Col. Shekhawat has been awarded the Kirti Chakra,[7][8] the Shaurya Chakra,[9] Sena Medal (Gallantry),[10] Vishisht Seva Medal [11] and the Samanya Seva Medal [12] amongst other medals in his service with the Indian Army

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Karkare, Sharma among 11 to get Ashok Chakra". Rediff News. January 26, 2009. Retrieved 2009-08-03.
  2. ↑ "President confers gallantry and distinguished service awards". Thaindian News. March 19, 2009. Retrieved 2009-08-03.
  3. ↑ "Gallantry awards for Servicesmen". The Times of India. 23 August 2001. Retrieved 2009-08-03.
  4. ↑ http://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTemp2P11C.aspx?MnId=4fM8u4HcIIK7lp9zjEW5Xw==&ParentID=oF+QYp5YlMT0lCr4Cf0elQ==
  5. ↑ http://indiatoday.intoday.in/site/Story/68521/Offtrack/Peak+performance.html
  6. ↑ "'I have been victimised,' says army's most decorated officer | HT Exclusive". hindustantimes.com/. 2017-07-16. Retrieved 2017-07-19.
  7. ↑ http://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTemp2P11C.aspx?MnId=4fM8u4HcIIK7lp9zjEW5Xw==&ParentID=oF+QYp5YlMT0lCr4Cf0elQ==
  8. ↑ http://sainiksamachar.nic.in/englisharchives/2009/feb15-09/h09.html
  9. ↑ http://pib.nic.in/archive/releases98/lyr2002/rnov2002/02112002/r021120022.html
  10. ↑ http://www.timesnow.tv/Tribute-to-men-who-fight-for-the-nation---Part-2/videoshow/4381299.cms
  11. ↑ http://www.tribuneindia.com/2006/20060126/nation.htm
  12. ↑ http://www.timesnow.tv/Tribute-to-men-who-fight-for-the-nation---Part-2/videoshow/4381299.cms
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