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Asaram Tyagi
View on WikipediaMajor Asaram Tyagi, MVC was a hero of the Battle of Dograi in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965.[1][2][3][4]
Key Information
On the night of 21 September 1965, Major Asa Ram Tyagi personally led the leading platoon of a company of 3rd Jat Battalion of Indian Army to capture a Pakistani position in Dograi village in Pakistan, which was defended by a troop of tanks, covering pillboxes and recoilless guns. While assaulting the position, Major Tyagi was hit by two bullets in the right shoulder. In spite of his injury, he pressed on against the tanks, personally destroyed the crew with grenades and captured two tanks intact. In this process he was again hit by three more bullets, but still continued to lead his company until he fell unconscious.
He was subsequently evacuated to a military hospital where he died. Greatly inspired by his conspicuous bravery, his men captured the objective.[5]
Military recognition
[edit]For displaying exceptional gallantry for the nation Major Asharam Tyagi was decorated with Maha Vir Chakra, posthumously.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "1965: 'जिंदा या मुर्दा डोगरई में मिलना है' BBC Hindi". 20 September 2015.
- ^ "जयंती पर मेजर आशाराम त्यागी को किया याद Dainik Jagran".
- ^ "शहीद मेजर आशाराम त्यागी का 72 वीं जयंती मनाई Nawbharat Times".
- ^ "1965: 'जिंदा या मुर्दा डोगरई में मिलना है'". BBC Hindi. 20 September 2015. Retrieved 13 October 2022.
- ^ Sharma, Gautam (1990). Valour and Sacrifice: Famous Regiments of the Indian Army by Gautam Sharma. ISBN 9788170231400.
- ^ "Indian Army, AWARDEES OF MAHA VIR CHAKRA".