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	'''[[Major]] Rajesh Singh Adhikari''', [[Maha Vir Chakra\|MVC]] (25 December 1970 – 30 May 1999), was an [[Indian Army]] officer who ~~laid down his life~~ during the [[Kargil War]]. He was posthumously awarded the second highest Indian military honour, the [[Maha Vir Chakra]] for bravery on the battlefield.		'''[[Major]] Rajesh Singh Adhikari''', [[Maha Vir Chakra\|MVC]] (25 December 1970 – 30 May 1999), was an [[Indian Army]] officer who died during the [[Kargil War]]. He was posthumously awarded the second highest Indian military honour, the [[Maha Vir Chakra]] for bravery on the battlefield.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Gallantry Awards {{!}} Ministry of Defence, Government of India \|url=https://www.gallantryawards.gov.in/awardee/1502 \|url-status=live \|access-date=2022-03-10 \|website=Gallantry Awards}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news \|date=25 July 2019 \|title=Soldiers who changed the course of war \|work=ETV Bharat \|url=https://www.etvbharat.com/english/national/bharat/bharat-news/soldiers-who-changed-the-course-of-war/na20190725235545771}}</ref>

	==Early life==		==Early life==
	Major Adhikari ~~hailed from~~ [[Almora]] was ~~brought up in [[Nainital]]~~ in ~~a [[Kumaoni people\|Kumaoni]] [[Rajput]] family.~~ [[Nainital~~]] a town in the Kumaon hills of northern [[India~~]]. He completed his schooling from [[St Joseph's College, Nainital\|St. Joseph's College]] in 1987, Intermediate from Government Inter College, Nainital and B.Sc. from [[Kumaon University]] in ~~the year~~ 1992.		Major Adhikari was born in [[Almora]] was raised in [[Nainital]]. He completed his schooling from [[St Joseph's College, Nainital\|St. Joseph's College]] in 1987, Intermediate from Government Inter College, Nainital and B.Sc. from [[Kumaon University]] in 1992.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=कुमार \|first=राजेश \|date=18 July 2021 \|title=परमवीर: करगिल युद्ध में सामने से बरसती गोलियों के बीच ऐसे दुश्मनों के छक्के छुड़वाए थे मेजर राजेश अधिकारी ने \|work=[[ABP News]] \|url=https://www.abplive.com/news/india/paramvir-how-major-rajesh-adhikari-displayed-exemplary-valour-in-recapturing-tololing-1942059}}</ref>

	==~~Career~~==		==Military career==
	He attended the [[Indian Military Academy]], a premier military academy in India. Major Rajesh Singh was commissioned on 11 December 1993 from the Indian Military Academy. After graduating from the Academy, he joined the [[Mechanised Infantry Regiment\|2 Mech. Infantry]] of the [[Indian Army]]. He was posted in [[The Grenadiers\|18 Grenadiers]]~~<ref>http://twdi.in/node/1080</ref>~~ at the time of [[Kargil War]].		He attended the [[Indian Military Academy]], a premier military academy in India. Major Rajesh Singh was commissioned on 11 December 1993 from the Indian Military Academy. After graduating from the Academy, he joined the [[Mechanised Infantry Regiment\|2 Mech. Infantry]] of the [[Indian Army]]. He was posted in [[The Grenadiers\|18 Grenadiers]] at the time of [[Kargil War]].<ref name=":0" />

	==~~Kargil War~~==		==Death==
	When heavy fighting broke out in the [[Kargil district\|Kargil]] region of the Indian state of [[Jammu and Kashmir (state)\|Jammu and Kashmir~~]] owing to planned infiltration by [[Pakistan]] army [[Northern Light Infantry]] regulars dressed as [[Insurgent\|militants~~]], the Indian Army was ordered to clear the heights ~~of those intruders~~. Many ~~tough~~ battles took place in the region. The Mechanized Infantry's Major Rajesh Singh Adhikari, the second army officer to die in the operations ~~against infiltrators~~, had caused heavy casualties to the ~~intruders~~ and forced them to withdraw before succumbing to injuries in [[Dras\|Drass]] sector. It was one of the most significant battles, the [[Battle of Tololing]], where Rajesh ~~made a valiant sacrifice~~.		When heavy fighting broke out in the [[Kargil district\|Kargil]] region of the Indian state of [[Jammu and Kashmir (state)\|Jammu and Kashmir]], the Indian Army was ordered to clear the heights. Many battles took place in the region. The Mechanized Infantry's Major Rajesh Singh Adhikari, the second army officer to die in the operations, had caused heavy casualties to the Pakistani forces and forced them to withdraw before succumbing to injuries in [[Dras\|Drass]] sector.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Singh \|first=Rahul \|date=26 July 2019 \|title=Kargil Vijay Diwas 20th Anniversary: The battle that won the war \|work=[[Hindustan Times]] \|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/the-battle-that-won-the-war/story-XgPnutr7KzDrIZVcRvQ1UJ.html}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news \|last=Shukla \|first=Skand \|date=30 May 2021 \|title=Major Rajesh Singh Adhikari death anniversary : कारगिल युद्ध में खुद घायल होने के बाद भी दुष्मनों को मारते हुए आगे बढ़ रहे थे मेजर राजेश अधिकारी \|work=[[Dainik Jagran]] \|url=https://www.jagran.com/uttarakhand/nainital-major-rajesh-adhikari-was-moving-forward-beating-the-enemies-in-kargil-war-21690999.html}}</ref> It was one of the most significant battles, the [[Battle of Tololing]], where Rajesh died.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web \|title=Major Rajesh Singh Adhikari, MVC \|url=https://www.honourpoint.in/profile/major-rajesh-singh-adhikari-mvc-2/ \|url-status=live \|access-date=2022-03-10 \|website=Honourpoint \|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news \|last=Khanna \|first=Anupma \|date=26 July 2015 \|title=Soldiers never die; they only become immortal \|work=[[The Pioneer (India)]] \|url=https://www.dailypioneer.com/2015/state-editions/soldiers-never-die-they-only-become-immortal.html}}</ref>

	~~On 30 May 1999, as a part of battalion operations to capture the Tololing feature,~~ Major Rajesh Singh Adhikari, ~~18 Grenadiers<ref>http~~://~~twdi~~.in/~~node~~/~~1080~~</ref> was tasked to secure the initial foothold by capturing its forward spur where the enemy held a strongly fortified advance position. The post was located in a treacherous, mountainous terrain at about 15,000 feet and covered with snow. While Major Rajesh Singh Adhikari was leading his team towards the objective, he was fired at from two mutually supporting bunkers with universal machine guns. The officer immediately directed the rocket launcher detachment to engage the bunker and without waiting, rushed into the bunker and killed two intruders in close quarter combat.

	~~Thereafter, the officer, displaying presence of mind under heavy fire, ordered his~~ [[~~Medium Machine Gun~~]] ~~(MMG) detachment to fix position behind a rocky feature and engage the enemy~~. ~~The assault party continued to inch their way up~~. Despite suffering grievous bullet injuries, Major Rajesh Singh Adhikari continued to direct his sub unit. Refusing to be evacuated, the officer charged at the second bunker and killed one more occupant, thus capturing the second bunker at Tololing which later facilitated capture of Point 4590. For conspicuous gallantry and supreme sacrifice, Major Rajesh Singh Adhikari was posthumously awarded the second highest Indian Army decoration [[Maha Vir Chakra]] for his actions in the battle.

	== Maha Vir Chakra Citation ==		== Maha Vir Chakra Citation ==
	The citation for the [[Maha Vir Chakra]] reads as follows:		The citation for the [[Maha Vir Chakra]] reads as follows:
	{{Quotation\|<center>'''Gazette Notification: 17 Pres/2000,15.8.99'''		{{Quotation\|{{center\|'''Gazette Notification: 17 Pres/2000,15.8.99'''
	'''Operation: Vijay - Kargil'''		'''Operation: Vijay - Kargil'''
	'''Date of Award: 1999'''~~</center>~~		'''Date of Award: 1999'''}}

	'''Citation:'''		'''Citation:'''
	On 30 May 1999, as a part of battalion operation to capture the Tololing feature, Major Rajesh Singh Adhikari was tasked to secure the initial foothold by capturing its forward spur where the enemy held a strong position. The enemy position was located in a treacherous mountainous terrain covered with snow at a height of about 15,000 feet. While Major Adhikari was leading his company towards the objective, he was fired at from two mutually supporting enemy positions with Universal machine guns. The officer immediately directed the rocket launcher detachment to engage the enemy position and killed two enemy soldiers in close quarter combat. Thereafter, the officer, displaying presence of mind under heavy fire, ordered his medium machine gun detachment to take position behind a rocky feature and engage the enemy. The assault party continued to inch their way up. While so advancing forward, Major Adhikari suffered grievous bullet injuries, yet he continued to direct his sub-unit. Refusing to be evacuated, then he charged at the second enemy position and killed one more occupant, thus capturing the second position at Tololing which later facilitated capture of Point 4590. However later he succumbed to his injuries.<br><br>Major Rajesh Singh Adhikari displayed exceptional valour, outstanding leadership in the presence of the enemy and laid down his life in the highest traditions of the Indian Army.~~<ref>http://twdi.in/node/1302</ref>~~}}		On 30 May 1999, as a part of battalion operation to capture the Tololing feature, Major Rajesh Singh Adhikari was tasked to secure the initial foothold by capturing its forward spur where the enemy held a strong position. The enemy position was located in a treacherous mountainous terrain covered with snow at a height of about 15,000 feet. While Major Adhikari was leading his company towards the objective, he was fired at from two mutually supporting enemy positions with Universal machine guns. The officer immediately directed the rocket launcher detachment to engage the enemy position and killed two enemy soldiers in close quarter combat. Thereafter, the officer, displaying presence of mind under heavy fire, ordered his medium machine gun detachment to take position behind a rocky feature and engage the enemy. The assault party continued to inch their way up. While so advancing forward, Major Adhikari suffered grievous bullet injuries, yet he continued to direct his sub-unit. Refusing to be evacuated, then he charged at the second enemy position and killed one more occupant, thus capturing the second position at Tololing which later facilitated capture of Point 4590. However later he succumbed to his injuries.<br><br>Major Rajesh Singh Adhikari displayed exceptional valour, outstanding leadership in the presence of the enemy and laid down his life in the highest traditions of the Indian Army.}}

	==In popular culture==		==In popular culture==

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{{Short description|Recipient of Maha Vir Chakra}}
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{{more footnotes|date=February 2013}}
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| honorific_prefix = [[Major]]
| name = Rajesh Singh Adhikari
| honorific_suffix = [[Maha Vir Chakra|MVC]]
| image = File:Rajesh Singh Adhikari.jpg
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| birth_date = {{birth date|df=yes|1970|12|25}}
| birth_place = [[Nainital]], [[Uttar Pradesh]] (now [[Uttarakhand]]), [[India]]
| death_date = {{death date and age|df=yes|1999|05|30|1970|12|25}}
| death_place = Tololing, [[Kargil district|Kargil]], [[Jammu and Kashmir (state)|Jammu and Kashmir]], [[India]]
| nickname =
| rank = [[File:Major of the Indian Army.svg|24px]] [[Major]]
| allegiance = {{flagicon|India}} [[Republic of India]]
| branch = {{army|India}}
| unit = [[The Grenadiers]]<ref>http://twdi.in/node/1080</ref>
| serviceyears = 1993-1999
| battles = '''[[Kargil War]]'''<br>[[Operation Vijay (1999)|Operation Vijay]]
| awards = [[File:Maha Vir Chakra ribbon.svg|32px]] [[Maha Vir Chakra]]
}}

'''[[Major]] Rajesh Singh Adhikari''', [[Maha Vir Chakra|MVC]] (25 December 1970 – 30 May 1999), was an [[Indian Army]] officer who laid down his life during the [[Kargil War]]. He was posthumously awarded the second highest Indian military honour, the [[Maha Vir Chakra]] for bravery on the battlefield.

==Early life==
Major Adhikari hailed from [[Almora]] was brought up in [[Nainital]] in a [[Kumaoni people|Kumaoni]] [[Rajput]] family. [[Nainital]] a town in the Kumaon hills of northern [[India]]. He completed his schooling from [[St Joseph's College, Nainital|St. Joseph's College]] in 1987, Intermediate from Government Inter College, Nainital and B.Sc. from [[Kumaon University]] in the year 1992.

==Career==
He attended the [[Indian Military Academy]], a premier military academy in India. Major Rajesh Singh was commissioned on 11 December 1993 from the Indian Military Academy. After graduating from the Academy, he joined the [[Mechanised Infantry Regiment|2 Mech. Infantry]] of the [[Indian Army]]. He was posted in [[The Grenadiers|18 Grenadiers]]<ref>http://twdi.in/node/1080</ref> at the time of [[Kargil War]].

==Kargil War==
When heavy fighting broke out in the [[Kargil district|Kargil]] region of the Indian state of [[Jammu and Kashmir (state)|Jammu and Kashmir]] owing to planned infiltration by [[Pakistan]] army [[Northern Light Infantry]] regulars dressed as [[Insurgent|militants]], the Indian Army was ordered to clear the heights of those intruders. Many tough battles took place in the region. The Mechanized Infantry's Major Rajesh Singh Adhikari, the second army officer to die in the operations against infiltrators, had caused heavy casualties to the intruders and forced them to withdraw before succumbing to injuries in [[Dras|Drass]] sector. It was one of the most significant battles, the [[Battle of Tololing]], where Rajesh made a valiant sacrifice.

On 30 May 1999, as a part of battalion operations to capture the Tololing feature, Major Rajesh Singh Adhikari, 18 Grenadiers<ref>http://twdi.in/node/1080</ref> was tasked to secure the initial foothold by capturing its forward spur where the enemy held a strongly fortified advance position. The post was located in a treacherous, mountainous terrain at about 15,000 feet and covered with snow. While Major Rajesh Singh Adhikari was leading his team towards the objective, he was fired at from two mutually supporting bunkers with universal machine guns. The officer immediately directed the rocket launcher detachment to engage the bunker and without waiting, rushed into the bunker and killed two intruders in close quarter combat.

Thereafter, the officer, displaying presence of mind under heavy fire, ordered his [[Medium Machine Gun]] (MMG) detachment to fix position behind a rocky feature and engage the enemy. The assault party continued to inch their way up. Despite suffering grievous bullet injuries, Major Rajesh Singh Adhikari continued to direct his sub unit. Refusing to be evacuated, the officer charged at the second bunker and killed one more occupant, thus capturing the second bunker at Tololing which later facilitated capture of Point 4590. For conspicuous gallantry and supreme sacrifice, Major Rajesh Singh Adhikari was posthumously awarded the second highest Indian Army decoration [[Maha Vir Chakra]] for his actions in the battle.

== Maha Vir Chakra Citation ==
The citation for the [[Maha Vir Chakra]] reads as follows:
{{Quotation|<center>'''Gazette Notification: 17 Pres/2000,15.8.99'''
'''Operation: Vijay - Kargil'''
'''Date of Award: 1999'''</center>

'''Citation:'''
On 30 May 1999, as a part of battalion operation to capture the Tololing feature, Major Rajesh Singh Adhikari was tasked to secure the initial foothold by capturing its forward spur where the enemy held a strong position. The enemy position was located in a treacherous mountainous terrain covered with snow at a height of about 15,000 feet. While Major Adhikari was leading his company towards the objective, he was fired at from two mutually supporting enemy positions with Universal machine guns. The officer immediately directed the rocket launcher detachment to engage the enemy position and killed two enemy soldiers in close quarter combat. Thereafter, the officer, displaying presence of mind under heavy fire, ordered his medium machine gun detachment to take position behind a rocky feature and engage the enemy. The assault party continued to inch their way up. While so advancing forward, Major Adhikari suffered grievous bullet injuries, yet he continued to direct his sub-unit. Refusing to be evacuated, then he charged at the second enemy position and killed one more occupant, thus capturing the second position at Tololing which later facilitated capture of Point 4590. However later he succumbed to his injuries.<br><br>Major Rajesh Singh Adhikari displayed exceptional valour, outstanding leadership in the presence of the enemy and laid down his life in the highest traditions of the Indian Army.<ref>http://twdi.in/node/1302</ref>}}

==In popular culture==
In the 2003 war film [[LOC Kargil]], Bollywood actor [[Karan Nath]] played the role of Maj. Rajesh Adhikari.

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://www.india-today.com/itoday/28061999/rajesh.html India Today - Coming Home]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070604211247/http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/HEROISM/Adhikari.html Bharat-Rakshak on Rajesh Adhikari]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20081208104328/http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/MONITOR/ISSUE3-6/lns.html Bharat-Rakshak on The Battle For Tololing]
*[http://ikashmir.net/kargilheroes/adhikari.html]

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