Laishram Jyotin Singh
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Major Laishram Jyotin Singh, AC was an Officer in the Army Medical Corps of the Indian Army, who died fighting a suicide bomber during the attack on the Indian Embassy in Kabul.[2] Major Singh was awarded the Ashoka Chakra, the highest peacetime gallantry award in the Indian Armed Forces on 26 January, 2011.[3]
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Laishram Jyotin Singh | |
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Born | (1972-05-14)May 14, 1972 Manipur, India |
Died | February 26, 2010(2010-02-26) (aged 37) Kabul, Afghanistan |
Allegiance | India |
Service/ | Indian Army |
Years of service | 2003-2010 |
Rank | Major |
Service number | MS-14522F (short-service commission)[1] MR-08609M (regular commission) |
Unit | Army Medical Corps |
Awards | Ashok Chakra |
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