Dinesh Raghu Raman

Major Dinesh Raghu Raman was born on 6 April 1978. His father's name was Honorary Captain SK Murthy and mother's name was Mala. He completes his schooling from Kendriya Vidyalaya, INA Colony, New Delhi. He joined the prestigious National Defence Academy in 1996.

He was commissioned in the 19 battalion of Jat Regiment. In his military career was short, he served in various appointments and was highly appreciated by his seniors for his leadership and dedication qualities. He was also awarded with the Chief of Army Staff Commendation medal for his contribution in Operation Parakram in Drass sector.

On 2 October 2007, he led an operation against terrorists in the Baramulla sector of Jammu and Kashmir. He heard the shouts of a fellow officer during the fire exchange and crawled towards him and two others amid intense fire. Thereafter he killed two terrorists but sustained gunshot wounds in the process. He continued to lead his team forward until he fell unconscious. He was later airlifted to the Srinagar base hospital where he succumbed to the injuries. For his bravery, he was posthumously awarded the Ashoka Chakra, the highest peace time military decoration in India.[1]

Dinesh Raghu Raman's father receives the Ashok Chakra from president Pratibha Patil on 26 January 2008.

The President of India noted in the Ashoka Chakra citation that Major Raman displayed most conspicuous bravery besides camaraderie and leadership of the highest order and made the supreme sacrifice for the nation.[2]