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Param Vir Chakra: The bravest of the brave
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Issue Net Edition | Date : 08 Apr , 2014

Major R Parameswaran

Major R Parameswaran
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Major Ramaswamy Parameswaran, was born on 13 September 1946, in Bombay, Maharashtra. He was granted Short Service Commission in the Mahar Regiment on 16 January 1972. He took part in a number of operations undertaken by the Indian Army. Under the Indo-Sri Lanka Agreement many Indian Army units were dispatched to Sri Lanka to maintain law and order there. The Mahar Regiment, Major Parameswaran's unit, was also sent to Sri Lanka to participate in Operation Pawan. On 25 November 1987, Major Parameswaran was returning with his column from a search operation late in the night, suddenly, his column was ambushed by a group of militants. With great presence of mind he encircled the militants from the rear and boldly charged them. This completely surprised the enemy. During the hand-to-hand combat that followed, one militant shot him in the chest. Undaunted by his grave injury, he snatched the rifle from a militant and shot him dead. Though critically wounded he continued to give orders and inspire his command till he breathed his last. The ambush was finally cleared. In this action, five militants were killed and three rifles & two rocket launchers were captured. For the most conspicuous bravery & supreme sacrifice, Major Ramaswamy Parameswaran was honoured with the highest wartime gallantry medal, Param Vir Chakra, posthumously. On 25 November 1987, when Major Ramaswamy Parameswaran was returning from search operation in Sri Lanka, late at night, his column was ambushed by a group of militants. With cool presence of mind, he encircled the militants from the rear and charged into them, taking them completely surprise. During the hand-to-hand combat, a militant shot him in the chest. Undaunted, Major Parameswaran snatched the rifle from the militant and shot him dead. Gravely wounded, he continued to give orders and inspired his command till he breathed his last. Five militants were killed and three rifles and two rocket launchers were recovered and the ambush was cleared Major Ramaswamy Parameswaran displayed the most conspicuous gallantry and thought nothing of dying at his post.

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7 thoughts on “Param Vir Chakra: The bravest of the brave

  1. It is our duty towards our present and future generation to make them aware of these selfless men and their contributions in giving us the opportunity to live our dreams. It’s time kids and even grownups learn about real heroes of real world. So, let’s do justice to the stories of our brave soldiers.

  2. I am making a writeup on Param Vir Chakra through postage stamps, etc.
    I would like all help to complete this.
    I am a member of mysorephilatelics, Mysore which was established in 1974 and is still active with all-India presence.
    I can contacted at DEALS-Real estate, D.Urs road 2ndcross, above Karur Vysya Bank, MYSORE 570001. Mobile: 8762962288

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