Nao Sena Medal (Gallantry) Lt Cdr Ruchir Rakesh Khajuria (06279-W)

Nao Sena Medal (Gallantry) Lt Cdr Ruchir Rakesh Khajuria (06279-W)

The officer was Officer-in-Charge of the team deployed in J&K for ‘Op Rakshak’ from 24 May 18 to 29 Nov 18. In seven months under his leadership, eight hardcore terrorists were eliminated without own team casualty. On 20 Sep 18, he was Officer-in-Charge of the team which undertook ‘Operation Shok Baba’ which resulted in neutralisation of five hardcore terrorists. He tactically organised his team to provide effective fire on terrorists and also did not let them break cordon and escape. The Officer ensured multidirectional aimed fire at the hiding terrorists to keep them contained. After several unsuccessful attempts to enter cowshed, the team came up with an audacious plan of physically placing an IED into it. Leading his team from the front and executing the bold operation with absolute disregard to own life, the officer displayed immense presence of mind, mental robustness in planning and raw courage under intense enemy fire.  For displaying impeccable leadership, audacious planning and indomitable courage, true grit in face of mortal danger, Lt Commander Ruchir Rakesh Khajuria (06279-W) is recommended for the award of “Nao Sena Medal (Gallantry)”