Debashish Sethy
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IndiaDebashish Sethy | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Died | (2020-09-09)9 September 2020 |
| Police career | |
| Allegiance | India |
| Branch | Odisha Police |
| Rank | Police Constable (PC) |
| Awards |  Shaurya Chakra |
Constable Debashish Sethy, SC[2] was an Indian Police Constable of the Odisha Police's[3] Special Operations Group (SOG) who was posthumously conferred India's third highest peacetime gallantry award, the Shaurya Chakra.[4][5][6][7][8][9]
Debashish began his career with the Odisha Police Department as a constable before joining the SOG in 2016. He was from Angul district.[10][11]
The Commando was killed in action in the deep forest near Sirki village in Kalahandi district on 9 September 2020, while in combat with members of the left wing extremism group during an anti-Maoist operation. Five terrorists were killed as a result of the operation.[12][13]
Shaurya Chakra awardee
The President of India posthumously awarded him the Shaurya Chakra, which was presented to his family by Angul SP Jagmohan Meena on 15 August 2021, in recognition of his bravery and sacrifice.[2][14][15][16][17][18]
References
- ↑ Mohapatra, Debabrata (10 September 2020). "Two SOG commandos killed fighting Maoists in Odisha's Kalahandi district". The Times of India. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- 1 2 "Gallantry Awards | Ministry of Defence, Government of India". www.gallantryawards.gov.in. Retrieved 21 August 2021.
- ↑ "Shaurya Chakra, 2021. | Odisha Police". odishapolice.gov.in. Archived from the original on 4 August 2023. Retrieved 21 August 2021.
- ↑ "Two Odia Commandos To Get Shaurya Chakra Posthumously On I-Day". Pragativadi. 14 August 2021. Retrieved 16 August 2021.
- ↑ "Shaurya Chakra For 2 Martyred SOG Commandos Of Odisha". Odisha Bytes. 14 August 2021. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
...Sudhir Kumar Tudu and Debashish Sethy, both commandos of the special operation group (SOG) who were martyred during an anti-Maoist operation in Odisha's Kalahandi district in September 2020, will be awarded Shaurya Chakra posthumously on Independence Day...
- ↑ Biswas, Ramakanta. "Shaurya Chakra For 2 Odia Jawans Who Died Fighting Maoists". Odisha TV. Retrieved 16 August 2021.
- ↑ "Two Commandos of Odisha Police conferred Shaurya Chakra posthumously | Sambad English". Sambad. 14 August 2021. Retrieved 16 August 2021.
- ↑ Two Martyrs Of Odisha Police Conferred With Shaurya Chakra On Independence Day Eve | OTV News, 15 August 2021, retrieved 17 August 2021
- ↑ "Odisha Police Organisation". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 21 August 2021.
- ↑ "Two Commandos Of Odisha Police Get 'Shaurya Chakra' Posthumously | Odisha". Ommcom News. 14 August 2021. Archived from the original on 14 August 2021. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
...Sethy hailed from Angul district...
- ↑ "2 bravehearts of Odisha Police get Shaurya Chakras". The New Indian Express. 15 August 2021. Archived from the original on 16 August 2021. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
...Sethy had joined Odisha Police as a constable in October, 2013, he was inducted into SOG in March, 2016.
- ↑ Mohapatra, Debabrata (10 September 2020). "Two SOG commandos killed fighting Maoists in Odisha's Kalahandi district". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 16 November 2020. Retrieved 16 August 2021.
An anti-Maoist operation that led to the elimination of five suspected Naxals in Kalahandi district on Wednesday also saw casualties of two police personnel, the state police headquarters confirmed on Thursday. The martyrs were identified as Sudhir Kumar Tudu (28) and Debashish Sethy (27), both commandos of the special operation group (SOG), a specialized anti-Naxal force of the state police.
- ↑ Police give Guard of Honour to Martyr SOG jawan Sudhir Kumar Tudu, Debasis sethi in Bhawanipatna, retrieved 17 August 2021
- ↑ "Angul Police Honours Shaurya Chakra Awardee Martyr Debashish Sethy's Family". Pragativadi. 15 August 2021. Archived from the original on 15 August 2021. Retrieved 16 August 2021.
Angul SP Jagmohan Meena felicitated the parents of the fallen soldier and handed over a plot of land to honour them. The family hail from Anagapada in Athamallik of the district.
- ↑ Shaurya Chakra Awardee Martyr Debasis Sethy's Family Honoured In Angul, retrieved 17 August 2021
- ↑ Martyred Debasish Sethy Gets Shaurya Chakra Award, Mother's Reaction!, retrieved 17 August 2021
- ↑ Shaurya Chakra Awardee Martyr Debasis Sethy's Family Honoured In Angul, retrieved 17 August 2021
- ↑ Angul Dist Admin Honour Shaurya Chakra Awardee Martyr Debasis Sethy's Family || KalingaTV, retrieved 17 August 2021
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