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Captain Jogindra ''(sic)'' Singh Gharaya (IC-1984), 1 Bn. The Bihar Regiment.
On 24 September 1948, Capt. Gharaya while proceeding with his Company to village Puchanapet was suddenly fired upon by two truck loads of Razakars who then made away. Capt. Gharaya immediately engaged them from his jeep and, followed closely by some of his men in a truck, he gave chase. Although constantly under fire, he kept up the chase and returned fire. Eventually, he managed to shoot down two Razakars. Later, the driver too was killed and the truck halted. The Razakars, however, took up positions and continued the fight. Captain Gharaya then with one Section only, charged the Razakars, killing twelve. Six .303, six Henry Martini ''(sic)'' rifles and one pistol were captured.
Throughout this action, as well as on numerous other occasions during the Police Action, Capt. Gharaya showed great leadership, courage and initiative in rounding up armed Razakars. His utter disregard for his personal safety coupled with his cheerfulness were an inspiration and example to all who came in contact with him.
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|align="center" |[[File:Captain_of_the_Indian_Army.svg|35px]] || [[Captain (armed forces)|Captain]] || Indian Army || 20 October 1952<ref>{{cite news |title=Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Army Branch) |page=289 |date=27 December 1952 |publisher=The Gazette of India}}</ref>
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|align="center" |[[File:Major_of_the_Indian_Army.svg|35px]] || [[Major (rank)|Major]] || Indian Army || 20 October 1959<ref>{{cite news |title=Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Army Branch) |page=317 |date=19 December 1959 |publisher=The Gazette of India}}</ref>
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|align="center" |[[File:Lieutenant_Colonel_of_the_Indian_Army.svg|35px]] || [[Lieutenant-Colonel]] || Indian Army || 13 July 1965 (seniority from 19 June 1965)<ref>{{cite news |title=Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Army Branch) |page=635 |date=19 August 1967 |publisher=The Gazette of India}}</ref>
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