Lieutenant Natarajan Parthiban of 5 Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry neutralised two terrorists despite severe bullet injuries in the Gurez sector on 7 October 2006. He was awarded the Kirti Chakra posthumously.
On 7 October 2026, The Veterans Post remembers Lieutenant Natarajan Parthiban on the 20th anniversary of his supreme sacrifice while defending the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir.
Born on 21 August 1983, Lieutenant Parthiban was 23 when he lost his life. He served with 5 Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry and was a post commander in the Gurez sector.
Responding to an Infiltration Attempt
According to the supplied citation, on the night of 7 October 2006, Lieutenant Parthiban received information that heavily armed terrorists attempting to cross the Line of Control were hiding in a nearby forest.
He and his team moved swiftly to the location and cordoned off the suspected area. Directing his team to provide covering fire, Lieutenant Parthiban advanced towards the terrorists with his buddy.
Courage Under Fire
Two terrorists emerged from behind boulders and opened fire, inflicting severe bullet injuries on Lieutenant Parthiban.
Despite his wounds, he charged at them and single-handedly neutralised both in close combat before succumbing to his injuries. The citation records the recovery of a large quantity of arms and ammunition from the slain terrorists.
Lieutenant Parthiban was awarded the Kirti Chakra posthumously. The supplied citation recognises his conspicuous bravery, grit and devotion to duty in the face of hostile fire.
Service Details
Name: Natarajan Parthiban
Rank: Lieutenant
Unit: 5 Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry (5 JAK LI)
Service number: SS-41837
Award: Kirti Chakra (Posthumous)
Date of birth: 21 August 1983
Date of sacrifice: 7 October 2006
Age: 23
Location: Gurez sector, Jammu and Kashmir
Role: Post commander
Remembering Lieutenant Natarajan Parthiban
Twenty years after his sacrifice, The Veterans Post remembers Lieutenant Natarajan Parthiban for his courage and devotion to duty, and honours his service and supreme sacrifice.