Mahendra Singh (soldier)
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Indian ArmyMahendra Singh | |
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 Portrait of Sub Maj (Hony Capt) Singh | |
| Born | |
| Allegiance | India |
| Branch | Indian Army |
| Rank |  Subedar Major Honorary Captain |
| Service number | JC-413444W |
| Unit | 9 Para SF 6 RR |
| Awards |  Kirti Chakra Sena Medal (Gallantry) |
Subedar Major and Honorary Captain Mahendra Singh, KC, SM is a decorated Indian Army Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) of 9 Para SF. During an operation, he was paralysed on one side of his body.[1][2]
On October 21, 1990, Mahendra Singh of Jhunjhunu's Dumra village joined the Special Forces 9th Battalion The Parachute Regiment. Subedar Singh's career expanded over twenty years in the Indian Army. He participated in number of encounters with the hardcore terrorists in many operations.[3]
On the night of September 2, 2015, the operative team of the 6 RR Battalion was scouring the Kupwara jungles for four terrorists. The terrorists started shooting. This resulted in the deaths of two terrorists. Many bullets pierced Subedar Major Mahendra Singh's intestine and spine during this time. Even though he was paralysed due to spinal injuries, he killed the terrorist. His injured companion was bravely rescued.[4]