Honoring Heroism: Remembering Major Parameswaran's Ultimate Sacrifice

The Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi honored Major Ramaswamy Parameswaran and other soldiers at the National War Memorial for their bravery during Operation Pawan in Sri Lanka. Major Parameswaran, who was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra, sacrificed his life in 1987 while leading a counter-assault against militants.

The Chief of Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, on Tuesday paid tribute at the National War Memorial in New Delhi, commemorating the sacrifice of Major Ramaswamy Parameswaran and other gallant soldiers during the Indian military's Operation Pawan in Sri Lanka during the late 1980s.

Operation Pawan, launched under the Indo-Sri Lanka Accord in July 1987, marked India's significant peacekeeping intervention. The Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) was deployed in August 1987 to disarm the LTTE and stabilize the Jaffna Peninsula. Major Parameswaran, whose bravery remains legendary, died on November 25, 1987, after valiantly leading his troops in an ambush.

Despite being mortally wounded, Major Parameswaran's leadership resulted in the neutralization of five militants. He was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra, highlighting his conspicuous gallantry. The army emphasized that his example will continue to inspire future generations of soldiers.

(With inputs from agencies.)