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Subharti.shaheedupwanclub.com is an online memorial to remember the gallant soldiers of the Indian Armed Forces Post independence and Indian National Army Pre Independence who laid down their lives for the Nation.
Naik Kaushal Yadav was the squad commander of No 2 squad of 84 Troop 'BRAVO' team, 9 PARA (Special Forces) which was tasked to capture Zulu Top on 25 July 1999 during 'Operation Vijay'. The objective area was at a height of 5100 meters with no approaches from own side. The sheer vertical slopes made the cliff assault extremely difficult, which was further compounded by minus 15-degree temperature and extensive enemy minefields.
Under such adverse conditions, Naik Kaushal Yadav's squad was tasked to gain a foothold on top of Zulu Top from the Western approach. Using his extraordinary mountaineering skills he led his squad and opened a route for his comrades to follow.
Naik Yadav's squad was on Zulu Top Complex by 0500hrs when from a rocky knob North of Zulu Top Complex his squad came under heavy automatic fire. Realising that the enemy was trying to evict him from his foothold, he personally led his squad from the front in assaulting the well-entrenched enemy. On reaching the enemy fire position he leapt forward towards the enemy with total disregard to his own safety lobbying grenades into their sangars and firing from the hip. The enemy was shocked by the ferocious charge and in a deadly exchange of fire at close quarters, Naik Kaushal Yadav personally killed five enemy soldiers. In the process he too was grievously wounded and made the supreme sacrifice, but his action ensured the capture of Zulu Top.
During the entire action Naik Kaushal Yadav displayed courage, bravery and valour of the highest order. By his supreme sacrifice such beyond the call of duty and in keeping with the finest traditions of the Indian Army, he ensured the success of the entire operation as also saved the lives of his comrades.
Naik Kaushal Yadav hailed from Bhilai in Chattisgarh stat and was born on 4th October 1969. After completing his school education, he joined the army at the age of 19 years. He was recruited into the Parachute Regiment, an infantry Regiment well known for its very bold and daredevil operations. He later joined 9 Para(SF), raised in 1966 as 9th Parachute Commando Battalion and the oldest among the eight Para SF units of the Indian Army. After serving for a few years, he got married to Ms Nisha and the couple had a son Prateek.
Kargil war: 25 July 1999
During 1999, Naik Kaushal Yadav was deployed in Drass sector of Kargil under “Operation Vijay” that was launched as a response to large scale infiltration by Pakistani troops into Indian territory. on 25th July 1999 Naik Kaushal Yadav as squad commander of a team was tasked to capture Zulu top in Drass sector. The objective was at a height of 5100 meters with no approaches from their own side. The sheer vertical slopes made the cliff assault extremely difficult, which was further compounded by minus 15-degree temperature and extensive enemy minefields. Under such adverse conditions, Naik Kaushal Yadav’s squad was tasked to gain a foothold on top of Zulu Top from the western approach. Using his extraordinary mountaineering skills he led his squad and opened a route for his comrades to follow.
Naik Kaushal Yadav realizing that the enemy was trying to evict him from his foothold, personally led his squad from the front for assaulting the well-entrenched enemy. On reaching the enemy fire position, he leapt forward towards the enemy with total disregard to his own safety lobbing grenades into their sanger and firing from the hip. The enemy was shocked by the ferocious charge and in a deadly exchange of fire at close quarters, Naik Kaushal Yadav personally eliminated five enemy soldiers. However during the heavy exchange of fire Naik Kaushal Yadav too got grievously wounded. He later succumbed to his injuries and was martyred. Naik Kaushal Yadav was a gallant and committed soldier, who laid down his life in the line of his duty. He was given the gallantry award “Vir Chakra” for his outstanding valour, determination, devotion to duty and supreme sacrifice.
Naik Kaushal Yadav is survived by his mother Smt Dhanwanta Devi, wife Smt Nisha Yadav, son Prateek Yadav and two brothers Shri Rambachan Yadav and Shri Chandrajeet Yadav
Amazing place. Gives a sense of patriotism in yourself once you visit the Subharti Shaheed Smarak & Upwan.
This magnificent place is situated at Subharti University Campus and it is especially filled with the spirit of national pride.
There are many more stories regarding the patriotism of Indian people & many more monuments to glorify that too. Standing at this place all those stories made me remember how privileged & honored the Indians feel when it comes to talk about their patriotism.
