Place of Birth : Nashik, Maharashtra

Service: Army

Last Rank : Naik

Unit : 24 MLI

Arm/Regt : The Maratha Light Infanrty

Date of Martyrdom : Nov 11, 2018

Naik Gosavi Keshav Somgir

Naik Gosavi Keshav Somgir hailed from Sri Rampur village of Nashik district in Maharashtra. He was a brave and committed soldier who lost his life in the unprovoked violation of ceasefire by the Pakistani army troops when they opened fire on the army post along the line of control on 11th Nov 2018 at Rajouri district in J & K.

 

LOC firing (Nowshera Sector) : 11 Nov 2018

 

During Nov 2018, Naik Gosavi Keshav Somgir’s unit 24 Maratha Light Infantry was deployed in the Nowshera sector near LOC  in Rajouri district and was manning the forward posts. On 10th Nov Naik Gosavi Keshav Somgir was deployed at the forward post of Kalal area in Nowshera Sector. This sector near the LOC was very restive and volatile as the enemy forces often resorted to unprovoked firing from across the border.

 

At around 2:45 pm on 11 Nov, the sniper shots were fired near Raja post of 24 MLI battalion by the Pakistani army. The army retaliated in a befitting manner resulting in a heavy exchange of fire. During this firing, Naik Gosavi Keshav Somgir got wounded seriously and was taken to the nearby military hospital. However, he later succumbed to his injuries and was martyred. Naik Gosavi Keshav Somgir was a disciplined and committed soldier who at the age of 29 years laid down his life in the service of the nation.

 

Naik Gosavi Keshav Somgir is survived by his wife Smt Yashoda Gosavi.

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4 Comments

  • UTKARSH SINGH PARIHAR

    2019 at 12:52 pm Reply

    Your Sacrifice shall always be remembered and we all shall always be indebted to you Nk Keshav for your supreme sacrifice in the line of duty…
    Proud to have served with you…
    Bhawani Mata Ki Jai !!!

  • Prasad

    2019 at 6:39 pm Reply

    Our heart felt hamage to the brave heart.

  • Parmeet Singh Chipra

    2020 at 3:27 pm Reply

    You shall always live in my memory Nk Keshav Gosavi. We can never forget your sacrifice and your will to fight till the end. I am sure you are a fighter where ever you are. Proud to have severed with you.
    Bharat Mata Ki Jai
    Bhawani Mata Ki Jai !!

  • Sonam Kapadia

    2020 at 1:21 pm Reply

    We will always remember the dedication to duty of Naik Gosavi

    Har Har Mahadev!

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