Kangra, Himachal Pradesh: Shaurya Chakra awardee and Indian Navy Marine Commando (MARCOS) Amit Singh Rana, a resident of Khundian in Jawalamukhi Assembly constituency of Kangra district, lost his life in a tragic road accident, leaving the entire region in mourning.
According to reports, Amit Singh Rana had come home on 40 days' leave. On Monday evening, while returning home after meeting a friend, his car reportedly went out of control at a sharp bend in the Jawalamukhi area and plunged nearly 500 feet into a deep gorge.
Local residents immediately launched a rescue operation. After nearly an hour of strenuous efforts, Rana was pulled out of the gorge and rushed to Khundian Hospital, where doctors declared him dead.
A Hero Decorated for Exceptional Bravery
Amit Singh Rana was among the elite MARCOS commandos of the Indian Navy and had displayed extraordinary courage during counter-terrorism operations in Jammu and Kashmir.
In 2018, he participated in Operation Rakshak, including Operation Danna and Operation Shok Baba. Amid intense enemy fire, he successfully planted an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) to destroy a terrorist hideout and played a crucial role in eliminating terrorists during close-quarter combat operations.
For his exceptional bravery and distinguished service, he was awarded the Shaurya Chakra by former President of India, Ram Nath Kovind.
Survived by Family
Amit Singh Rana is survived by his parents, wife, four-year-old son, and two sisters. His father is a retired Naib Subedar from the Indian Army.
Last Rites with Full Military Honours
His last rites were performed with full military honours on Tuesday at his native village, Laharu. A large number of people, including Jawalamukhi MLA Sanjay Rattan, attended the funeral to pay their final respects to the brave soldier.
A wave of grief has swept across Kangra district, particularly the Jawalamukhi region, where people remember Amit Singh Rana as a courageous son of the soil who served the nation with unwavering dedication and honour.
The nation salutes the courage, sacrifice, and service of Shaurya Chakra awardee Amit Singh Rana.
Jai Hind. 🇮🇳