Prime Minister Narendra Modi was scheduled to visit Jammu for a Public Rally on April 24, 2022.
Inputs of a likely fidayeen attack on the rally were received, leading to heightened security measures.
Major Rakesh TR, an Alert Troop Commander of 9 PARA (Special Forces), was responsible for reacting to any terror-related incident in the region.
The Alert Troop got mobilized upon receiving inputs of likely terrorist presence in Jammu district.
Captain Rakesh received information about an attack by terrorists on a security forces convoy, where his own fatalities were suspected.
Captain Rakesh quickly located the terrorists using a quadcopter and strategically placed a close cordon around them.
The terrorists, realizing they were surrounded, started firing indiscriminately in an attempt to break the cordon and move towards civilian areas.
Captain Rakesh, recognizing the imminent danger to civilian lives, engaged one of the terrorists with heavy fire, pinning him down.
Displaying extraordinary courage and disregarding his own safety, Captain Rakesh charged towards the terrorist and neutralized him with accurate fire.
Captain Rakesh TR was awarded the "Shaurya Chakra" for his sharp tactical acumen, nerves of steel, and unparalleled courage in eliminating one terrorist and preventing a fidayeen attack.