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[[Corporal]] '''Jyoti Prakash Nirala''', [[Ashoka Chakra (military decoration)|AC]] (15 November 1986 - 18 November 2017) was a member of the [[Garud Commando Force]]. He was posthumously awarded the [[Ashoka Chakra (military decoration)|Ashoka Chakra]], [[India]]'s highest peacetime military decoration in January 2018. He is the first airman to receive the award for ground combat and only the third one to receive it overall after [[Suhas Biswas]] and [[Rakesh Sharma]].<ref name="indiatimes.com">{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/martyred-corporal-jyoti-prakash-nirala-joins-elite-iaf-club-tomorrow/articleshow/62647401.cms|title=Martyred Corporal Jyoti Prakash Nirala joins elite IAF club tomorrow - Times of India|date=January 25, 2018|website=indiatimes.com|accessdate=January 25, | [[Corporal]] '''Jyoti Prakash Nirala''', [[Ashoka Chakra (military decoration)|AC]] (15 November 1986 - 18 November 2017) was a member of the [[Garud Commando Force]]. He was posthumously awarded the [[Ashoka Chakra (military decoration)|Ashoka Chakra]], [[India]]'s highest peacetime military decoration in January 2018. He is the first airman to receive the award for ground combat and only the third one to receive it overall after [[Suhas Biswas]] and [[Rakesh Sharma]].<ref name="indiatimes.com">{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/martyred-corporal-jyoti-prakash-nirala-joins-elite-iaf-club-tomorrow/articleshow/62647401.cms|title=Martyred Corporal Jyoti Prakash Nirala joins elite IAF club tomorrow - Times of India|date=January 25, 2018|website=indiatimes.com|accessdate=January 25, 2018}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.pib.nic.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1517878|title=Press Information Bureau|website=www.pib.nic.in|language=en|access-date=2018-01-27}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{cite web|url=http://www.firstpost.com/india/iaf-commando-jyoti-prakash-nirala-awarded-ashok-chakra-for-role-in-kashmir-encounter-that-killed-six-terrorists-4320221.html|title=IAF commando Jyoti Prakash Nirala awarded Ashok Chakra for role in Kashmir encounter that killed six terrorists. - Firstpost|date=January 25, 2018|website=www.firstpost.com|accessdate=January 25, 2018}}</ref> | ||
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In a bid to escape, the six militants rushed out, shooting and throwing grenades. He retaliated and shot down two category ‘A’ militants and injured two others. In the exchange, he was hit by a volley of small arms fire and kept firing despite being critically injured. Nirala subsequently succumbed to the fatal injuries received during the encounter in which all six militants were killed.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref name="indiatimes.com" /> | In a bid to escape, the six militants rushed out, shooting and throwing grenades. He retaliated and shot down two category ‘A’ militants and injured two others. In the exchange, he was hit by a volley of small arms fire and kept firing despite being critically injured. Nirala subsequently succumbed to the fatal injuries received during the encounter in which all six militants were killed.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref name="indiatimes.com" /> | ||
He was awarded the [[Ashoka Chakra (military decoration)|Ashok Chakra]] on 26 January 2018 for service and exhibiting bravery in fighting the militants.<ref name=":0" /> He is credited with eliminating the local leadership of [[Lakshar-e-Taiba]]. One of the militants killed during the operation was the nephew of [[Lashkar-e-Taiba]] commander [[Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi|Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi]], a major planner of the [[2008 Mumbai attacks]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/inspiring-story-of-jyoti-prakash-nirala-first-garud-commando-to-get-ashok-chakra-posthumosly/1029668/|title=Inspiring story of Jyoti Prakash Nirala – first Garud Commando to get Ashok Chakra posthumously|date=January 25, 2018|website=financialexpress.com|accessdate=January 25, | He was awarded the [[Ashoka Chakra (military decoration)|Ashok Chakra]] on 26 January 2018 for service and exhibiting bravery in fighting the militants.<ref name=":0" /> He is credited with eliminating the local leadership of [[Lakshar-e-Taiba]]. One of the militants killed during the operation was the nephew of [[Lashkar-e-Taiba]] commander [[Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi|Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi]], a major planner of the [[2008 Mumbai attacks]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/inspiring-story-of-jyoti-prakash-nirala-first-garud-commando-to-get-ashok-chakra-posthumosly/1029668/|title=Inspiring story of Jyoti Prakash Nirala – first Garud Commando to get Ashok Chakra posthumously|date=January 25, 2018|website=financialexpress.com|accessdate=January 25, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.ssbtosuccess.com/ashok-chakra-jyoti-prakash-nirala/|title=Interesting Facts about Jyoti Prakash Nirala, Ashok Chakra awardee|last=Team|first=Editorial|date=2018-01-27|work=SSBToSuccess|access-date=2018-01-27|language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
Latest revision as of 19:19, 13 November 2022
Jyoti Prakash Nirala | |
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| Born | November 15, 1986[1] Rohtas district, Bihar |
| Died | November 18, 2017 (aged 31) Bandipora district, Jammu and Kashmir |
| Allegiance |  India |
| Service/ |  Indian Air Force |
| Years of service | 2005–2017 |
| Rank |  Corporal |
| Service number | 918203 |
| Unit | Rashtriya Rifles (deputed) Garud Commando Force |
| Awards |  Ashok Chakra |
Corporal Jyoti Prakash Nirala, AC (15 November 1986 - 18 November 2017) was a member of the Garud Commando Force. He was posthumously awarded the Ashoka Chakra, India's highest peacetime military decoration in January 2018. He is the first airman to receive the award for ground combat and only the third one to receive it overall after Suhas Biswas and Rakesh Sharma.[2][3][4]
Early and personal life[edit | edit source]
Nirala was a resident of the Badladih village of Rohtas district, Bihar.[5] He was born on November 15, 1986 in Yadav family to Tej Narayan Singh Yadav and Malti Devi.[6][7]
Jyoti Prakash Nirala was married to Sushma Nand Yadav in 2010 and they have a daughter Jigyasa Kumari.[8][9]
Military service[edit | edit source]
Nirala joined the Garud Commando Force of the Indian Air Force in 2005. His unit was deputed to the 13 Rashtriya Rifles and stationed in Jammu and Kashmir under Operation Rakshak.[10][3][11]
Ashok Chakra[edit | edit source]
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A joint offensive was launched by the Garud detachment and the 13 Rashtriya Rifles in Chanderger village, Bandipora district, Jammu and Kashmir based on technical intelligence. His detachment covertly approached the house that had suspected militants hiding in it and laid a close quarter ambush. Nirala, armed with a light machine gun, positioned himself close to the approach of the hideout, cutting off all escape routes.[3][4][2]
In a bid to escape, the six militants rushed out, shooting and throwing grenades. He retaliated and shot down two category ‘A’ militants and injured two others. In the exchange, he was hit by a volley of small arms fire and kept firing despite being critically injured. Nirala subsequently succumbed to the fatal injuries received during the encounter in which all six militants were killed.[3][4][2]
He was awarded the Ashok Chakra on 26 January 2018 for service and exhibiting bravery in fighting the militants.[3] He is credited with eliminating the local leadership of Lakshar-e-Taiba. One of the militants killed during the operation was the nephew of Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi, a major planner of the 2008 Mumbai attacks.[12][13]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Martyred Garud commando to be cremated at Chandigarh". DailyPost.in. 2017-11-19. Retrieved 2018-01-27.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Martyred Corporal Jyoti Prakash Nirala joins elite IAF club tomorrow - Times of India". indiatimes.com. January 25, 2018. Retrieved January 25, 2018.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 "Press Information Bureau". www.pib.nic.in. Retrieved 2018-01-27.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "IAF commando Jyoti Prakash Nirala awarded Ashok Chakra for role in Kashmir encounter that killed six terrorists. - Firstpost". www.firstpost.com. January 25, 2018. Retrieved January 25, 2018.
- ↑ "Army pays floral tributes to Corporal Jyoti Prakash in J-K". India Today. 2017-11-19. Retrieved 2018-01-27.
- ↑ "Corporal Jyoti Prakash Nirala AC | Honourpoint". Retrieved 2021-09-11.
- ↑ "बहन पर जान छिड़कते थे शहीद कमांडो निराला, साथी जवानों ने शादी में निभाई भाई की रस्म". Amar Ujala (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 2021-09-11.
- ↑ "मरणोपरांत मिलेगा वायु सेना के कमांडो ज्योति प्रसाद को अशोक चक्र". Navbharat Times (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 2021-09-11.
- ↑ "3 commandos of city IAF station killed in 38 days - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2018-01-27.
- ↑ "Army pays floral tributes to Corporal Jyoti Prakash in J-K".
- ↑ "Sole Ashok Chakra goes to Jyoti Prakash Nirala, IAF Garud commando". Deccan Herald. 25 January 2018. Retrieved 2018-01-27.
- ↑ "Inspiring story of Jyoti Prakash Nirala – first Garud Commando to get Ashok Chakra posthumously". financialexpress.com. January 25, 2018. Retrieved January 25, 2018.
- ↑ Team, Editorial (2018-01-27). "Interesting Facts about Jyoti Prakash Nirala, Ashok Chakra awardee". SSBToSuccess. Retrieved 2018-01-27.