Heroes of the Indian Army ; Our Torch Bearers OPERATION VIJAY -1999 THE HERO OF SUB SECTOR HANEEF : CAPTAIN HANEEF UDDIN, VrC(P) - 11 RAJRIF On 6 Jun 1999, a company of 11 RAJRIF was deployed to occupy a position in Sub Sector West (later known as Sub Sector Haneef), occupation of which would have facilitated better observation spectrum of enemy movement and dispositions in the area. Captain Haneef Uddin volunteered to lead the special mission patrol consisting of one Junior commissioned officer and three other ranks. On 06 Jun 99 the patrol tried approaching the enemy position from an adjacent position occupied the previous night by Captain Haneef Uddin. Advancing in sub-zero temperature along the razor sharp edge from the South Westerly direction, the party came as close as 200 metres of the position when it was fired upon. Captain Haneef Uddin and two other ranks received the brunt of fire. Inspite of the grave injury, Captain Haneef Uddin, without caring for his personal safety, took position and started firing to pin down the enemy and to extricate his team members. In the ensuing firing from both sides, Captain Haneef Uddin was further hit by enemy artillery fire and small arms fire. However, he kept on engaging the enemy till his men could reach a safe location and finally succumbed to his injuries. Captain Haneef Uddin displayed exceptional bravery and concern for his team and with utter disregard to his own safety made the supreme sacrifice in defending the Motherland.
Posted on: Fri, 06 Jun 2014 15:45:18 +0000
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