请输入您要查询的百科知识:

 

词条 Mohan Chand Sharma
释义

  1. Career

  2. Death

  3. Legacy

  4. Tribute

  5. Ashok Chakra Citation

  6. References

  7. External links

{{Use Indian English|date=May 2017}}

Mohan Chand Sharma (23 September 1965 − 19 September 2008), was an Indian Police Inspector who served in the Delhi Police, Special Cell and was killed during the Batla House encounter in Delhi with terrorists. Sharma was a much-decorated police officer. He was awarded the Highest Gallantry Medal "Ashoka Chakra" on 26 January 2009.

Career

Sharma is native to Chaukhutia Masi region of Almora in Uttar Pradesh now Uttarakhand. Sharma served the Delhi police for 19 years.[1] He joined the Delhi Police as a sub-inspector in 1989. He died on 19 September 2008 after sustaining injuries during an encounter with terrorists involved in the 13 September 2008 Delhi bombings

Death

In the Batla House encounter at Jamia Nagar, New Delhi where terrorists linked with the 2008 Delhi blasts were suspected of hiding. Sharma received bullet injuries to his abdomen, thighs and right arm. According to the autopsy performed at the AIIMS, he died of excessive bleeding. Sharma was not wearing bulletproof armour.

Legacy

Sharma was instrumental in arrest of four Jaish-e-Mohammad alleged militants in February 2007 after an encounter at DDU Marg, Delhi. He was also involved in an encounter of one of the most wanted terrorists, Abu Hamza, at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in 2006.

Tribute

The Prime Minister of India, Manmohan Singh said "Sharma had shown exceptional courage and was an inspiration for the security forces. He has shown exceptional courage and is an inspiration for our security forces," he stated.[2] In a letter to Sharma's wife on his death, Singh wrote: "It is officers like your husband who make us all feel confident that our security is in safe hands. Your husband’s passing away is a great loss for our country and society."

President Pratibha Patil said "his was a supreme act of sacrifice, courage and bravery and he would be always remembered by the nation."

Congress president Sonia Gandhi in a condolence message said that Sharma "battled with the terrorists valiantly and sacrificed his life in the service of the country. Our battle against terrorism will continue with full resolve," she said.[2]

"We will do whatever we can to pay homage to him on behalf of the entire country," said Home Minister Shivraj Patil.[3] "Mohan Chand has been one of our most brave officers. He won many gallantry awards," said Police Commissioner YS Dadhwal.[3]

Ashok Chakra Citation

Ashoka Chakra (military decoration) Award Citation for Shri Mohan Chand Sharma (Inspector, Delhi Police) is as following :-

Mohan Chand Sharma (Inspector, Delhi Police - posthumous): On 19th September 2008, Shri Mohan Chand Sharma, Inspector, Delhi Police received specific information that a suspected person wanted in connection with the serial bomb blasts in Delhi was hiding in a flat in Batla House area of Jamia Nagar, New Delhi.Shri Sharma leading a seven-member team quickly reached the identified flat. As soon as he entered the flat he received the first burst of fire from the terrorists holed up inside the flat. Undaunted, he returned the fire. In the ensuing exchange of fire, two terrorists were killed and one captured.Shri Mohan Chand Sharma showed exemplary courage and devotion to duty in fighting the terrorists and made the supreme sacrifice for the nation.[4]

References

{{Portal|India}}
1. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/Inspector-Mohan-Chand-Sharma-to-be-cremated/363779/ |title=Delhi cop Sharma cremated with full state honours |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120406094804/http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/Inspector-Mohan-Chand-Sharma-to-be-cremated/363779/ |archivedate=2012-04-06}}
2. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/Manmohan-condoles-Sharma--s-death/363453/ |title=Manmohan, Sonia condole Sharma's death |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120406094754/http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/Manmohan-condoles-Sharma--s-death/363453/ |archivedate=2012-04-06}}
3. ^Braveheart Inspector's death a huge loss {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080921002031/http://www.ndtv.com/convergence/ndtv/story.aspx?id=NEWEN20080066025 |date=21 September 2008 }}
4. ^Police Officers who Laid Their Life in the Line of Duty

External links

  • BBC Report
  • The Tribune
  • ABC news
  • Press Trust of India{{dead link|date=September 2014}}
  • [https://web.archive.org/web/20121103055544/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/000200809192041.htm The Hindu]
  • The Times of India: Encounter ends in Delhi two terrorists killed
  • External Tribute (Hindi poem)
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2011}}{{DEFAULTSORT:Sharma, Mohan}}

7 : Delhi Police|Indian police officers|2008 deaths|People from Delhi|1965 births|Recipients of the Ashoka Chakra (military decoration)|Indian police officers killed in the line of duty

随便看

 

开放百科全书收录14589846条英语、德语、日语等多语种百科知识,基本涵盖了大多数领域的百科知识,是一部内容自由、开放的电子版国际百科全书。

 

Copyright © 2023 OENC.NET All Rights Reserved
京ICP备2021023879号 更新时间:2024/11/12 11:17:48