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| Statue of Braveheart Naib Subedar Chuni Lal unveiled at Bhaderwah | | Jammu,July 07 (Scoop News) - In a simple but solemn and touching ceremony, the statue of Braveheart Triple Gallantry Award Winner Late Naib Subedar Chuni Lal, Ashok Chakra, Vir Chakra, Sena Medal of 8 JAK LI was unveiled by Major General J P Alex, the Colonel of the JAK LI Regiment, at the Gatha Park in Bhaderwah today.
Naib Subedar Chuni Lal was born in Bhaderwah in 1968 and joined the JAK LI Regiment of the elite Infantry, in 1984. He was a daring soldier even in his days of infancy as a soldier, and during the course of his service he had a record of combat experience, any soldier would yearn to have. He was part of the chosen team of soldiers which had captured the famous ‘Quaid’ (subsequently renamed ‘Bana’) Post in the Siachen Glacier, and was awarded the Sena Medal for his conspicuous act of gallantry, during this daring action, in the face of extreme challenging odds.
In August 2000, while serving with his unit (8 JAK LI) in the Poonch Sector of J&K, Nb Sub Chuni Lal, displayed exemplary bravery, in defeating an enemy attack on his post, by shooting dead two attackers, in fierce hand-to-hand combat, an act of bravery for which he was awarded the Vir Chakra.
For an ordinary soldier, these valorous acts would probably have been enough to sit back on his laurels, but from Nb Sub Chuni Lal more acts of even greater bravery were yet to follow. In June 2007, while commanding an ambush party near the LoC in the Poonch sector, Nb Sub Chuni Lal was engaged in a fierce fire-fight with militants. Though grievously injured, he himself charged at the terrorists, and killed as many as Three of them, before succumbing to his grievous injuries. For this act of exceptional courage, Naib Subedar Chuni Lal was awarded the Ashok Chakra (Posthumous) the highest peace-time gallantry award.
At today’s solemn function, the unveiling of the statue of Naib Subedar Chuni Lal, was followed by laying of wreaths by the civil and military dignitaries and family members of the Junior Commissioned Officer, to pay homage to this daring and courageous soldier. This event was also attended a large number of youth and school children of Bhaderwah. Smt Chinta Devi, widow of Nb Sub Chuni Lal and children of the gallant hero, Miss Arti Devi, Miss Manju Devi and Manveer Singh were also felicitated by the dignitaries.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Guest on the occasion, Major General J P Alex, the Colonel of the JAK LI Regiment lauded the achievements of this exceptionally brave and courgeous soldier, who by making the supreme sacrifice in service of the nation, has made the JAK LI Regt, the Indian Army and the people of the nation truly proud indeed, and added that Nb Sub Chuni Lal Ashok Chakra, Vir Chakra, Sena Medal a true `Braveheart to the Core’ soldier, with the proud distinction of being a Triple Gallantry Award Winner in the finest traditions of the Army, would inspire generations to come. Maj Gen JP Alex also read out the Message by the GOC-in-C Northern Command Lt Gen KT Parnaik, PVSM, UYSM, YSM to the August gathering on the occasion. The General Officer also thanked the Civil Administration, for having provided the most appropriate location for the statue of Nb Sub Chuni Lal.
Mr Mohd Sharif Naaz, MLA Bhaderwah in his address, lauded the tremendous contribution of the Army in restoring peace and normalcy in the region and stated that the people of J&K will always remain indebted to the sacrifice made by this brave son of their soil.
Smt Chinta Devi wife of Nb Sub Chuni Lal is proud of her husband’s sacrifice in the service of the nation, and says with her head held high eyes clearly shining with pride, that her son too has joined the Army, and that too in the JAK LI Regiment, just like his father. Says Recruit Manveer Singh, chest clearly swelling with pride : “I will always be proud of my father’s sacrifice, and will work hard to uphold his legacy.”
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