I might come back wrapped in a Tiranga this time.' The heroic | INDIAN MILITARY NEWS
I might come back wrapped in a Tiranga this time."The heroic words echo in the ears of his wife.
During the encoutner Neeraj pounced on the terrorist, snatched his weapon and killed him in hand-to-hand combat. He refused to be evacuated till he lost consciousness. He later died at the Base Hospital. He was posthumously awarded Ashok Chakra.
Neeraj came from a family of farmers and was one of four sons of Omvir Singh and Rajas Devi. Neeraj always wanted to do something worthwhile. He was always fascinated by the Army. His wife Parmeshwari Devi adds, "My husband wanted our sons, Kunal and Lovepita to become Army officers. My aim in life is to ensure that dream is realized."
