Major Mohit Sharma was born on 13 January 1978 in Meerut district.
The Major took off 25 terrorists while saving his two comrades alone. He was a born daredevil. Major Sharma is a big inspiration for all of us. Major Mohit used to sing the songs of independence from childhood. From childhood, his dream was to serve the country.
Maj. Mohit Sharma was fondly called ‘CHINTU’ by his family members and ‘MIKE’ by his course mates and colleagues.
From the very beginning he wanted to be a para commando and he joined 1 PARA Special Force. After that he served in Kashmir with 1 Para where he was awarded Sena Medal in year 2004.
On March 2009, he was with his team in Kupwara, Kashmir. And then there he was informed about the terrorists camp in Hafruda forest. Then Major camped in the forest with his squad.
On 21 March 2009, Major Mohit’s two companions were injured by the bullet. Major Mohit took out both of his comrades from there and, killed four terrorists by throwing grenades while gaining heroic speed. Eight soldiers, including an army major, were martyred in this encounter.
He rescued two more of his team mates and killed four terrorists. During the encounter Maj Mohit made the supreme sacrifice and was then awarded the Ashoka Chakra.
