Major Anuj Sood was a young and dynamic Indian Army officer. He was known for his bravery and affable nature. He was killed in action in the night of 2 nd May. His team, led by Colonel Ashutosh Sharma, entered a house to rescue 11 civilians who were used by terrorists as hostage. They had cleared the area before entering the house. However, two terrorists were hiding behind and as soon as they entered the house, they were sprayed by bullets. Two other terrorists had started to pump bullets from the front. In fact, the team of four Indian Army personnel and one SI of J&K Police couldn’t even retaliate and were killed in action. It is believed that the hostage crisis was stage managed to trap them. Following are some profile details of Anuj Sood: Personal Life: Name: Anuj Sood Nick Name: Rocky Date of Birth: 17-12-1989 Age: 31 Years Birthplace: Nabha, Punjab Father: Chandrakat Sood, a retired Indian Army Brigadier. Mother: Educationa...
Colonel Ashutosh Sharma has achieved martyrdom while being in action against terrorists in Handwara. The brave heart Colonel who was with the 21 Rashtriya Rifles 19 – Guards had extensive firsthand experience in counter insurgency operations. The loss of Ashutosh in an operation which was planned and executed by terrorists is a big blow to the Indian Army. Col. Ashutosh Sharma, 21 RR This is the first time since the supreme sacrifice of Santosh Mahadik in November, 2015 when an officer of the rank of Colonel has been killed in action. As per statement issued by the Indian Army, these men were trapped in a somewhat hostage like situation. However, it seems that they were trapped in deception. This is even painful to learn that they couldn't even fire a single bullet against terrorists. They had information about terrorists hiding in a village in the forest of Handwara. The team led by Col. Ashutosh reached there. Suddenly, two terrorists fired from a distant. The ...