Captain Brijesh Thapa’s Final Journey to Darjeeling
The mortal remains of Captain Brijesh Thapa were taken from the Bengdubi military station to his hometown in Lebong, Darjeeling, on Thursday morning. Captain Thapa lost his life in a counter-terrorist operation in Doda.
Father’s Pride
On July 16, Colonel Bhuwanesh Thapa (retd), father of Captain Brijesh Thapa, remembered his son and expressed pride in his sacrifice. He said, ‘I feel proud that my son has done something for the nation and for the security of the nation. The only sad part is that we won’t be able to meet him again; otherwise, I am happy that he sacrificed his life for his country.’
The Operation
On July 15, based on specific intelligence inputs, a joint operation by the Indian Army and the JK Police was in progress in the area North of Doda. Contact with terrorists was established at about 9 PM, leading to a heavy firefight. Four Army soldiers, including an officer, were killed. Security forces recovered 30 rounds of AK-47, one magazine of AK-47 rifle, and one HE-36 hand grenade.
Homage to the Bravehearts
On July 16, LtGen MV SuchindraKumar, Northern Army Commander, laid a wreath to pay homage to Captain Brijesh Thapa, Naik D Rajesh, Sepoy Bijendra, and Sepoy Ajay Kumar Singh. The White Knight Corps stated that the Dhruva Command stands firm with the bereaved families in this hour of grief.
Doubts Revealed
Captain Brijesh Thapa -: Captain Brijesh Thapa was a soldier in the Indian Army who bravely fought against terrorists.
Bengdubi military station -: Bengdubi military station is a place where soldiers live and train. It is located in West Bengal, India.
Darjeeling -: Darjeeling is a beautiful town in the Indian state of West Bengal, known for its tea gardens and scenic views.
counter-terrorist operation -: A counter-terrorist operation is a mission where soldiers try to stop terrorists from causing harm.
Doda -: Doda is a district in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir, where the operation took place.
Colonel Bhuwanesh Thapa (retd) -: Colonel Bhuwanesh Thapa (retd) is Captain Brijesh Thapa’s father. ‘Retd’ means he is retired from the army.
LtGen MV SuchindraKumar -: LtGen MV SuchindraKumar is a high-ranking officer in the Indian Army who paid respect to the soldiers who died.
Dhruva Command -: Dhruva Command is a part of the Indian Army that looks after the security in the northern region of India.
