Service No : 18014108X
Date of Birth : January 14, 1996
Place of birth : Patiala, Punjab
Service : Army
Last Rank : Naik
Unit : 58 Engr Regt
Arm/Regt : The Corps of Engineers
Operation : CI & IS Ops
Awards : Sena Medal
Martyrdom : June 26, 2020
Lance Naik Saleem Khan hailed from village of Mardanheri in Punjab's Patiala district and was born on 14 Jan 1996. Son of late Army veteran Mangal Din and Smt Nasima Begum, Lance Naik Saleem Khan had brother Niyamat Ali and sister Sultana as his siblings. His father had served as Naik in the Corps of Military Police (CMP) and his uncle Budh Din too had served in the Army.
Following the family tradition, he joined the Army in 2014 after completing his education at the age of 18 years. He was recruited into 58 Engr Regt of the Corps of Engineers, the important combat support arm of Indian Army. By the year 2020, he had put in over 6 years of service and had developed into a dedicated and professionally competent soldier.
LAC Operation (Galwan valley): 26 June 2020
During June 2020, Lance Naik Saleem Khan’s unit 58 Engr Regt was deployed in eastern Ladakh close to the Line of Actual Control(LAC). Since early June the tension along the LAC was building up due to construction work in Galwan valley close to the road going from Leh to Daulat Beg Oldie. The Chinese had a serious objection to the construction of a bridge across the Galwan river into the Aksai Chin area. The area held strategic importance to India as well as China as it dominated the road from Leh to Daulat Beg Oldie an airstrip of great military significance to India. on 26 June 2020, Lance Naik Saleem Khan was part of the team involved in combat engineering task over Shyok river on DS-DBO road.
Lance Naik Saleem Khan along with his comrades were in a boat and were trying to place safety ropes across the Shyok river as part of the combat task. As the operation was underway, the boat capsized giving no reaction time to Lance Naik Saleem Khan. He was rescued and taken to the nearby medical facility but he could not be revived. Lance Naik Saleem Khan was a gallant and committed soldier who laid down his life in the line of his duty. Lance Naik Saleem Khan was given the gallantry award, “Sena Medal” on 26 Jan 2021 for his courage, camaraderie, devotion to duty and supreme sacrifice.
Lance Naik Saleem Khan is survived by his mother Smt Nasima Begum, brother Niyamat Ali and sister Sultana.
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Sakshi
2021at12:31 pmThank you for your selfless duty, bravery and courage . Thank you for serving our country, you are a great inspiration for many people. Your sacrifices will never be forgotten.
Jai Hind
Kriti Vishwakarma
2021at7:17 pmDear Soldier
We are grateful to have you born on our soil. We respect your bravery, endurance and the incomparable sacrifice. These words are too less to express the proud feeling we are experiencing right now. You gave your life for the country, and we will ensure that the integrity of your sacrifice remains intact. We will all contribute our part in protecting and nourishing our country. Thanks to your family for encouraging and supporting you throughout your service to the nation.
Jai Hind
Surabhi Kumthakar
2021at9:39 amOur flag does not fly because the wind moves it, it flies with the last breath of each solider who died protecting it! Salute to Lance Naik Saleem Khan SM for his selfless service and we shall be forever indebted. Jai Hind!
Ankita Kirti
2021at10:13 amSalute you all. It”s only because of people like you that the country is still confident and safe. May your soul be taken care by the almighty. And much respect to the families who go through the pain of losing their family member for the protection of the country.
Sarvesh Kumar Tiwari
2021at9:13 amA big salute to you and your family. You are the real hero and pride of India. While we are mourning the loss of our national hero, I salute your courage in this hour of grief.My prayers are with your family.
Jai Hind !
Chaitanya Vasudev Naik
2021at11:40 pmWe thank you for serving for our country and are intended forever… Salute you for your courage….Jai Hind
Dushyant Bharat Karani
2021at7:44 amThank you for everything. Your service and duty.