Shubham Gupta

Born(1995-10-07)7 October 1995
Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India
Died22 November 2023(2023-11-22) (aged 28)
Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir, India
Allegiance India
Service / branch Indian Army
Years of service2015 - 2023
Rank Captain
Service numberIC-84541K
Unit 9 Para (Special Forces)
Parachute Regiment
Battles / warsCounter-insurgency operation
Awards Sena Medal

Captain Shubham Gupta, SM (7 October 1995 - 22 November 2023) was an Indian military officer in the 9 Para (Special Forces). He was posthumously awarded the Sena Medal, a prestigious gallantry award of the Indian Army.

On 22 November 2023, Captain Shubham Gupta led his team in a counter-terrorism operation against Lashkar-e-Taiba militants in Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir. During a fierce gunfight, he sustained fatal injuries while ensuring that his team could kill the terrorists. He was later honored by his family, officials, and the local community in his hometown Agra.[1]

Early life

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Shubham Gupta was born on 7 October 1995 to Basant Gupta and Pushpa Gupta in Agra, Uttar Pradesh.

Military career

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References

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  1. ^ "Capt Shubham Gupta killed in J&K encounter cremated with full state honours". ThePrint. 24 November 2023. Retrieved 24 November 2023.