Quick Info
| Profession | Indian Army Officer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 01/02/1978 |
| Age | 25 years (died on 02, Jan, 2004) |
| Birthplace | Namkum, Bihar (now in Jharkhand), India |
| Date of Death | 02/01/2004 |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full name | Triveni Singh Thakur |
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| Summary | Lieutenant Triveni Singh was a decorated officer of the Indian Army who posthumously received the Ashok Chakra, India's highest peacetime gallantry award, for his extraordinary bravery during the terrorist attack on Jammu Railway Station on 2 January 2004. He single-handedly neutralized two heavily armed militants and saved approximately 300 civilians before succumbing to his injuries. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 178 cm |
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| Weight | 60 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab (1996-2000) |
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| Educational Qualification | BSc in Agriculture |
| School | St. Joseph Convent School, Pathankot, Punjab |
| Military Academy | Indian Military Academy, Dehradun (Commissioned 08 December 2001) |
Personal Life
| Place of Death | Jammu Railway Station |
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| Age (at the time of death) | 25 Years |
| Death Cause | Gunshot wound sustained during counter-terrorist operation |
| Hobbies & Interests | Martial arts, body-building, swimming |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status (at the time of death) | Engaged |
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| Fiancée | Mala |
Family
| Father | Janmej Singh Thakur (retired honorary captain of the Indian Army) |
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| Mother | Pushplata Singh (homemaker) |
| Siblings | 2 |
Career
| Military Service | Indian Army |
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| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Service Years | 08 December 2001 - 02 January 2004 |
| Unit | 5th Battalion of the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry (5 JAK LI) |
| Service Number | IC-61417 |
| Military Decoration | Ashok Chakra (posthumous, awarded 26 January 2004) |
| Commission Date | 08 December 2001 |
| Key Position | Adjutant of the unit (2003) |
| Notable Operation | Jammu Railway Station Counter-Terrorist Operation (02 January 2004) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Triveni Singh was a lieutenant in the Indian Army and received the Ashok Chakra for thwarting a terrorist attack in 2004. | |
| 2. During his school days, he excelled in martial arts and won accolades in national competitions. | |
| 3. Instead of joining the Naval Academy, he pursued a degree in agriculture as per his parents' wishes. | |
| 4. After passing the Combined Defence Services Examination, he trained at the Indian Military Academy in Dehradun. | |
| 5. In 2001, Triveni Singh joined the 5th Battalion of the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry. | |
| 6. He attended the Young Officer’s course at the Infantry School of the Army War College. | |
| 7. Triveni completed training at the Junior Leaders Wing in Belgaum, Karnataka. | |
| 8. As an adjutant in Jammu, he led critical missions and operations. | |
| 9. In 2004, Triveni Singh bravely led a Quick Reaction Team to confront militants attacking the Jammu railway station. | |
| 10. Despite being injured, he eliminated the threat, stating "Mission Accomplished, Sir" before passing away. | |
| 11. A school was built in his honor by the Punjab administration. | |
| 12. A statue was erected at the Sunjuwan Military Station in Jammu in his memory. | |
| 13. Triveni Dwar was constructed in Pathankot, Punjab, in 2022 to honor him. | |
| 14. He completed a rigorous Commando Course at the College of Combat, Mhow. | |
| 15. His ancestral roots were in Pathankot, Punjab. | |
| 16. He grew up in Pathankot, Punjab, in a military household. | |
| 17. He was known for his calm demeanor and strong sense of discipline. |