New Delhi, Aug. 13 -- The Indian Defence Forces fraternity mourned the sad demise of Major General Sunil Kumar Razdan, Kirti Chakra, Vishisht Seva Medal (Retd), a legendary braveheart, an exceptional leader, and an enduring symbol of grit, valour, and indomitable human spirit.

An illustrious officer from the 7th Battalion, The Parachute Regiment (7 PARA SF), Major General Razdan carved his name into military history through his extraordinary display of raw courage and selflessness during a counter-terrorist operation in Jammu and Kashmir in 1994.

The Heroic Rescue: Tasked with an operation against Lashkar-e-Toiba terrorists holding young women hostage, the then Lt Colonel Razdan led from the front, neutralising two militants. Despite be...