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Veterans • Ex-Servicemen • Families
Updates, stories, issues & voices from the veteran community.

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Forever 21. On his 76th birth anniversary, we remember Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, Param Vir Chakra (Posthumous), of the Poona Horse, who made the supreme sacrifice at Basantar on 16 December 1971.

#ArunKhetarpal #ParamVirChakra #TheVeteransPost

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34 years on, we honour Maj I J Crasto, Gp Capt F H Major, Wg Cdr Subash Chander and Flt Lt P Upadhyay, who saved 10 lives from a dangling cable car at Timber Trail, Parwanoo, on 13–14 October 1992.

#TimberTrailRescue #IndianArmy #IndianAirForce #TheVeteransPost

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39 years on, we remember Maj Ngangom Joy Dutta Singh, Vir Chakra (Posthumous), of 4/5 Gorkha Rifles (FF), who made the supreme sacrifice covering the extrication of troops in Jaffna on 13 October 1987.

#VirChakra #OpPawan #TheVeteransPost

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39 years on, we remember Lt Col Inder Bal Singh Bawa, Maha Vir Chakra (Posthumous), CO 4/5 Gorkha Rifles (FF), who made the supreme sacrifice leading his troops in Jaffna during Op Pawan on 13 October 1987.

#MahaVirChakra #OpPawan #TheVeteransPost

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Nine years on, we remember Sgt Khairnar Milind Kishor and Cpl Nilesh Kumar Nayan, both Shaurya Chakra (Posthumous), of 617 Garud Special Forces Unit, who made the supreme sacrifice at Hajin on 11 October 2017.

#ShauryaChakra #IndianAirForce #TheVeteransPost

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61 years on, we remember Subedar Nand Kishore, Vir Chakra (Posthumous), of 4 KUMAON, who fought on despite wounds and made the supreme sacrifice near Jura Bridge along the Ceasefire Line on 11 October 1965.

#VirChakra #IndianArmy #TheVeteransPost

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24 years on, we remember Sepoy Sarwan Kumar Dhukia, Kirti Chakra (Posthumous), of 15 JAT/34 Rashtriya Rifles, who made the supreme sacrifice fighting terrorists in Jammu & Kashmir on 10 October 2002.

#KirtiChakra #IndianArmy #TheVeteransPost

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64 years on, we remember Naik Chain Singh, Maha Vir Chakra (Posthumous), of 9 PUNJAB. Despite serious wounds, he gave covering fire so his section could withdraw at Tsenjong, NEFA, on 10 October 1962.

#MahaVirChakra #IndianArmy #TheVeteransPost

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Vigilance and Valour!

On the Territorial Army’s 77th Raising Day, 9 October 2026, The Veterans Post greets serving Terriers and veterans, remembers the fallen, and honours their service and sacrifice.

#TerritorialArmy #TADay #TheVeteransPost

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Excellent initiative by #WhiteKnightCorps.
Resolving pension grievances on the spot & reaching veterans across J&K and Ladakh through RPSA is exactly the kind of sustained support our Ex-Servicemen, Veer Naris & their families deserve.

[White Knight Corps @Whiteknight_IA]

#WhiteKnightCorps | #VeteransFirst

𝗩𝗘𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗦 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧 | 𝟮𝟬𝟰𝗧𝗛 𝗥𝗣𝗦𝗔

The 204th Raksha Pension Samadhan Aayojan (RPSA) at Tanda, Akhnoor, concluded successfully after two days. Inaugurated by GOC #WhiteKnightCorps, the RPSA reaffirmed the Indian Army’s unwavering commitment to the welfare, dignity and well-being of Veterans, Veer Naris and dependents of ESMs from J&K and Ladakh.

The initiative brought Veterans and concerned authorities together to listen, address and resolve pension-related grievances, strengthening the support system for those who served the Nation. A large number of beneficiaries participated, with several grievances resolved on the spot through coordinated efforts of PCDA and Record Offices. Beneficiaries also participated through 74 Video Conference stations, further extending the reach of the initiative.

More than numbers, the RPSA reflects a steadfast commitment — those who served the Nation will always remain a priority.

𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗘𝗗 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗛𝗢𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗥. 𝗪𝗘 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗘.

@adgpi | @NorthernComd_IA | @SpokespersonMoD | @prodefencejammu | @PRODefLko | @PRODefPrayagraj | @PRODefDehradun | @PRODefPune | @PRODefKohima | @PRO_Vizag | @PRODefKolkata
#IndianArmy #WhiteKnightCorps #CrossedSwordsDivision #RPSA2026 #Veterans #VeerNaris #VeteransFirst #JaiHind

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37 years on, we remember Wg Cdr Ramesh ‘Joe’ Bakshi, CO of No. 7 Sqn ‘Battleaxe’, who lost his life in a Mirage 2000 crash during the Air Force Day display at Palam, New Delhi, on 8 October 1989.

#IndianAirForce #AirForceDay #TheVeteransPost

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Touch the Sky with Glory!

On the 94th Indian Air Force Day, 8 October 2026, The Veterans Post honours the fallen, salutes serving air warriors and veterans, and extends warm greetings to their families.

#IndianAirForce #AirForceDay #TheVeteransPost

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20 years on, we remember Rifleman Zahid Abass Mir, Shaurya Chakra (Posthumous), of 5 JAK LI, who made the supreme sacrifice fighting terrorists while defending the LoC in Gurez on 7 October 2006.

#ShauryaChakra #IndianArmy #TheVeteransPost

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20 years on, we remember Lt Natarajan Parthiban, Kirti Chakra (Posthumous), of 5 JAK LI. Despite severe wounds, he neutralised two terrorists before making the supreme sacrifice in Gurez on 7 October 2006.
#KirtiChakra #IndianArmy #TheVeteransPost

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Nine years on, we remember Wg Cdr V Upadhyay, Sqn Ldr S Tiwari, MWO A K Singh, Sgt G Kumar, Sgt S Kumar, Sep E Balaji and Sep H N Deka, lost in the Mi-17 V5 crash near Tawang on 6 October 2017.

#IndianAirForce #IndianArmy #TheVeteransPost

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204th Raksha Pension Samadhan Ayojan will be held at Sanga Auditorium, Akhnoor, on 7–8 Oct. Veterans from J&K & Ladakh can seek assistance on pension, records, life certificates, family pension & other grievances.
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#Veterans #IndianArmy #VeteranConnect

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Northern Command will host the 204th Raksha Pension Samadhan Ayojan at Akhnoor on 7–8 Oct, addressing pension & allied service issues of veterans and Veer Naris from J&K and Ladakh. #Veterans #VeteranConnect #IndianArmy

[NORTHERN COMMAND - INDIAN ARMY @NorthernComd_IA]

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀 - 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲

Grounded in strong family values, the #IndianArmy deeply honours the contributions of our #Veterans & #VeerNaris in #NationBuilding.
​In #Synergy with all stakeholders, #NorthernComd is organizing a 'Raksha Pension Samadhan Ayojan' at #Akhnoor on 07–08 Oct 2026 to resolve pension and allied service issues.

​#AlwaysInCombat
#WeServe
#NationFirst
#VeteranConnect

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@DIAV20
@secyesw
@KSBSectt
@SainikWelfareJK
@diprjk
@prodefencejammu
@PRODefSrinagar
@prodefleh

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Six years on, we remember Subedar Sukhdev Singh of 16 Grenadiers, who made the supreme sacrifice during a ceasefire violation by Pakistan along the LoC at Nowshera, J&K, on 5 October 2020.

#IndianArmy #SukhdevSingh #TheVeteransPost

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Remembering Lt Col Saurabh Yadav, 38, of 21 R&O Flight/667 Army Aviation Sqn, who lost his life when his Cheetah helicopter crashed near Tawang on 5 October 2022. Four years on, we honour his service and sacrifice.

#IndianArmy #ArmyAviation #TheVeteransPost

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28 years on, we remember Captain Shashikant Sharma, Sena Medal (Posthumous), of 12 JAK LI, who defended Bana Post despite grievous injuries and made the supreme sacrifice on 5 October 1998 in Siachen.
#IndianArmy #OpMeghdoot #TheVeteransPost