Kargil War Hero • 1999

The Brave Heart of
Point 5465

Col RK Sharma — a rare officer honoured with both the Kirti Chakra and Shaurya Chakra — led the audacious recapture of Point 5465 during the Kargil War.

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UN Peacekeeper • DR Congo 2005

From Sikkim
to the Congo

Four decades of service — China border, Kashmir Valley, Assam, North-East and a UN peacekeeping mission under the blue beret.

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Shoorveer • Penguin India 2025

A Soldier's Story,
Now in Print

"Shoorveer" — published by Penguin India, 2025. From jawan to Colonel, the story that inspires a generation.

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36+

Years of Service

Gallantry Honours

5465m

Peak Captured

UN Mission, Congo

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01 — The Officer

The Legend of
Col RK Sharma

"A true epitome of bravery and selflessness — humility despite accolades, boldness in the face of fire."

Col RK Sharma is a legendary Indian Army officer — a true epitome of bravery and selflessness. A multiple gallantry award winner, he is known for his humility and bold actions that inspire many. Leading the charge to reclaim Point 5465 in Kargil was one of his finest moments, showcasing exceptional leadership and tactical genius.

He is one of the few officers to receive both the Kirti Chakra and Shaurya Chakra for his outstanding service. His tenure as a UN peacekeeper in the Democratic Republic of Congo gave him a unique perspective on global conflicts.

What drives his story is an unwavering dedication to service — a role model for aspiring soldiers and leaders. His humility, despite numerous accolades, is a testament to his character and commitment to the nation.

Enlisted

1986

Brigade of the Guards, Kamptee

Commissioned

1998

IMA Dehradun, 22 Grenadiers

Kargil

1999

Batalik — Point 5465

Retired

OCT 2022

After 36 years of service

02 — The Service

Four Decades. One Mission.

A year-wise march through battles, borders and leadership.

1986

Joined the Army

Enlisted into Brigade of the Guards; training at Guards Regimental Centre, Kamptee.

1987

2 Guards (1st Grenadiers)

Posted to Dehradun — early years as a soldier in one of India’s oldest regiments.

1989

China Border, Sikkim

Deployed on the high-altitude eastern frontier.

1991

Operation Bajrang

Tejpur, Assam — counter-insurgency operations in the North-East.

1993

Kashmir Valley — Op Rakshak

Wounded in action during a counter-insurgency encounter.

1994

COAS Commendation

Awarded the Chief of Army Staff Commendation Card.

1995

Diploma in Computer Science

Completed a computer course at Tiruchirappalli.

1997

Cracked SSB

Selected at the Services Selection Board — Gwalior.

1998

Commissioned as Lieutenant

IMA Dehradun — commissioned into 22 Grenadiers.

1999

KARGIL WAR — Point 5465

Fought in the Batalik Sector; led the recapture of Point 5465.

2001

Company Commander, LoC

Line of Control operations as company commander.

2002

Op Parakaram & Rakshak

Kashmir — twin operations during the India-Pakistan stand-off.

2003

Pithoragarh (UK)

Mountain formations, Kumaon sector.

2004

Rajouri (J&K) — Op Rakshak

Counter-insurgency in the Pir Panjal range.

2005

UN Mission — DR Congo

Blue beret peacekeeper in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

2006

Force Commander Commendation

Honoured by the UN Force Commander; returned as company commander, Ranikhet.

2008

Kirti Chakra (15 Aug)

Awarded India’s second-highest peacetime gallantry medal.

2009

Shaurya Chakra + Sena Medal

Shaurya Chakra (26 Jan) and Sena Medal (Gallantry) in the same year.

2013

Rajouri — CI Ops

Counter-insurgency operations once again in J&K.

2016

Mumbai Posting

Staff assignment in the western metropolis.

2017

CO, Girls Bn NCC Jammu

Commanding Officer, Girls Battalion NCC, Jammu (J&K).

2020

CO, NCC Bn IIT Roorkee

Commanding Officer, NCC Battalion at IIT Roorkee.

2022

Retirement

Retired from active service in October 2022 after 36 years.

2025

Shoorveer — Penguin India

His memoir is published & launched by Penguin India.

03 — Awards & Achievements

Honours on the Chest,
Service in the Heart.

A soldier with one of the rarest combinations of gallantry awards in Indian Army history.

2008

KIRTI CHAKRA

India's second-highest peacetime gallantry award, conferred on 15 August 2008.

2009

SHAURYA CHAKRA

India's third-highest peacetime gallantry award, conferred on 26 January 2009.

2009

SENA MEDAL (GALLANTRY)

Awarded on Independence Day 2009 for distinguished gallantry.

2005

UN FORCE COMMANDER COMMENDATION

Commended by the UN Force Commander during peacekeeping duty in DR Congo.

1994

COAS COMMENDATION CARD

Chief of Army Staff Commendation for distinguished service in Kashmir Valley.

1999

1999

KARGIL WAR — POINT 5465

Led the daring recapture of Point 5465 in the Batalik sector — a turning point of the war.

05 — Video Gallery

Voice of a Soldier

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Leadership Under Fire

Keynote address snippet detailing tactical execution and mindset.

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Kargil Chronicles

First-hand accounts from the tactical frontlines of 1999.

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Lessons in Bravery

Building psychological resilience and dynamic teamwork strategies.

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The Spirit of Shoorveer

Insights from the journey of writing and launching the historic memoir.

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Strategic Decisions

Decisive command operations under intense operational parameters.

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National Security Talk

Panel discussion on high-altitude defense and border security priorities.

The Brave Heart of
Point 5465

From Sikkim
to the Congo

A Soldier's Story,
Now in Print

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The Legend of
Col RK Sharma

Four Decades. One Mission.