Major Anuj Rajput would have turned 32 this year.
A brave officer of the Indian Army Aviation Corps, Major Rajput lost his life on September 21, 2021, when a Cheetah helicopter crashed during an operational mission in Jammu & Kashmir's Udhampur district. Just 27 years old, he had celebrated his birthday days earlier and had gotten engaged only two months before.
Serving with the 9 (Independent) Recce and Observation Flight, Major Anuj Rajput and his co-pilot, Major Rohit Kumar, encountered severe weather and dense fog while carrying out their mission. Despite their efforts, the helicopter made a forced landing and crashed, claiming the lives of both officers.
His sacrifice left behind grieving parents, Shri Kulbansh Singh and Smt. Usha Arya, who lost their only child in service to the nation.
Today, as we remember Major Anuj Rajput, we honor his courage, commitment, and selfless devotion to duty. Heroes may leave us too soon, but their sacrifice should never be forgotten.
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