Kharka Bahadur Limbu

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Subedar Major

Kharka Bahadur Limbu

AC, MC
Kharka Bahadur Limbu.jpg
Portrait of SM Kharka Bahadur Limbu
BornMantri Village, Imphal, Manipur, India
Died(1961-04-26)26 April 1961
Nagaland, India
AllegianceBritish Raj Red Ensign.svg  British India
Flag of India.svg  India
Service/branchEnsign of the Royal Indian Army Service Corps.svg  British Indian Army
Flag of Indian Army.svg  Indian Army
Years of service1929-1961
Rank Subedar Major - Risaldar Major of the Indian Army.svg Subedar Major
Service number JC - 30385
Unit 8 Assam
Awards Ashoka Chakra ribbon.svg Ashoka Chakra
Military Cross

Subedar Major Kharka Bahadur Limbu, AC, MC was an Indian Army Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) with the 8 Assam Rifles, who was posthumously awarded India's highest peace time military decoration Ashoka Chakra for his gallant act in Nagaland. [1]

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Early life

Subedar Major Kharka Bahadur Limbu was born at Mantri village in Imphal district of Manipur in British India. His father's name was Shri Arthvir Limbu. [2]

Military career

On 5 December 1929 Limbu joined the Assam Rifles of British Indian Army. He took part in various wars and operations. Subedar Maj Limbu became a great soldier and earned the respect from his officers and soldiers under him as well.

World War II

He took part in the World War II in Burma Campaign. For his bravery and courage, he was awarded with the gallantry award, “Military Cross” by the British government.

Naga Hills Operation

He was promoted to the rank of Subedar Major in 1961 and became a dependable junior commissioned officer. In the same year, Subedar Major Limbu's unit was deployed in the Nagaland. His unit was also engaged in counter-insurgency operations. The Area of responsibility (AOR) of the unit was affected by the Naga insurgents. They would attack the forces every now and then. This resulted, the unit had to maintain a very high level of alert at all times and be prepared for action at a very short notice. 8 Assam Rifles planned one such counter-insurgency operation on 26 Apr 1961 under the leadership of Subedar Major Limbu on the basis of the information from the intelligence. The operation was planned to neutralize the threat of Naga insurgents. They were hiding in thick jungles, which falling under the AOR of the unit. [3]

In the early morning of 26 April, they reached the suspected area. SM Limbu led the operation along with his soldiers. The suspected area was located in the thick forest. It was built around a pit with bamboo barricades all around it. SM Limbu quickly cordoned off the area. He also deployed his soldiers tactically to be prepared for action. After breaking the barricades, Subedar Major Limbu leading the attack charged at the militants. Two militants were eliminated from the attack. He was taking possession of their weapons. Suddenly Subedar Major Limbu got seriously injured by a bullet from the militants. He was not caring for his injuries. After this incident, he crawled and lobbed two grenades in the insurgents bunker. He killed three of them. He inspired his soldiers till all the insurgents were eliminated. He also gave instructions to his soldiers. Subedar Major Limbu later succumbed to his injuries and was martyred. Thus Subedar Major Limbu laid down his life for his nation. [4]

Ashoka Chakra awarded

For his extraordinary courage,devotion to duty and the supreme sacrifice for his nation, Subedar Major Kharka Bahadur Limbu was given India's highest peacetime military decoration “Ashok Chakra”. [5]

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References

  1. ↑ "Subedar Major Kharka Bahadur Limbu MC AC". Honourpoint.
  2. ↑ Aggarwal, Rashmi (January 0101). Ashoka Chakra Recipients. Prabhat Prakashan.
  3. ↑ Chakraborty, B. (1987). Stories of Heroism. ISBN   9788123025940.
  4. ↑ "Subedar Major Kharka Bahadur Limbu". Thank you Indian Army.
  5. ↑ "SUB MAJ Kharka Bahadur Limbu, MC". Gallantry Awards.
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