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Shubham Gupta | |
|---|---|
| Born | 7 October 1995 Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Died | 22 November 2023 (aged 28) Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir, India |
| Allegiance |  India |
| Service |  Indian Army |
| Years of service | 2015 - 2023 |
| Rank |  Captain |
| Service number | IC-84541K |
| Unit | .svg){kind=small} 9 Para (Special Forces) Parachute Regiment |
| Battles / wars | Counter-insurgency operation |
| Awards |  Sena Medal |
Captain Shubham Gupta, SM (7 October 1995 - 22 November 2023) was an Indian military officer in the 9 Para (Special Forces). He was posthumously awarded the Sena Medal, a prestigious gallantry award of the Indian Army.
On 22 November 2023, Captain Shubham Gupta led his team in a counter-terrorism operation against Lashkar-e-Taiba militants in Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir. During a fierce gunfight, he sustained fatal injuries while ensuring that his team could kill the terrorists. He was later honored by his family, officials, and the local community in his hometown Agra.[1]
Early life
editShubham Gupta was born on 7 October 1995 to Basant Gupta and Pushpa Gupta in Agra, Uttar Pradesh.
Military career
editReferences
edit- ^ "Capt Shubham Gupta killed in J&K encounter cremated with full state honours". ThePrint. 24 November 2023. Retrieved 24 November 2023.