Captain Kapil Kundu (1995-2018) Biography, Family

Quick Info

Profession	Army Personnel
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	10/02/1995
Age	22 years (died on 04, Feb, 2018)
Birthplace	Ransika Village, Haryana, India
Date of Death	04/02/2018

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Bio/Wiki

Captain Kapil Kundu was a commissioned officer of the Indian Army who served with the 15 JAK LI (Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry) Regiment. He was martyred on 4 February 2018 during unprovoked Pakistani shelling along the Line of Control in Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir, just six days before his 23rd birthday. He was the first person from his native village Ransika to become an army officer.

Educational Qualification(s)

School	Divine Dale International School, Gurgaon, Haryana
College/Academy	National Defense Academy (NDA)
Educational Qualification	Graduated from NDA in 2012

Personal Life

Captain Kundu was known for his quiet demeanor and introspective nature. He was a talented poet and artist with a deep love for his country. His last Facebook post, 'Life should be big, not long,' reflected his philosophical outlook on life. He aspired to become an Army General from a young age.

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Unmarried
Affairs/Girlfriends	Not Known

Family

Father	Lala Ram (Died in 2012 on his birthday from a heart attack)
Mother	Sunita Kundu
Siblings	Sonia Kundu (Elder) Kajal Kundu

Career

Commissioned into the Indian Army on 10/12/2016.
Served with 15 JAK LI (Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry).
Promoted to Captain on 26/01/2018.
First posting at Army supply unit; requested transfer to forward posting.
First officer from Ransika village to join the Indian Army.
Moved to Rajouri from Poonch shortly after promotion.

Favourites

Hobbies	Writing poems, painting, adventure activities
Favourite Quote	Run. If you cannot, then walk. If you cannot, then crawl. But do not stop until you achieve your goal.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Captain Kapil Kundu was a young cadet in the Indian army, having completed his training at the National Defence Academy (NDA).
2. Prior to joining the army, he was preparing for IIT and received coaching from FIITJEE Janakpuri in New Delhi.
3. In 2012, he tragically lost his father to a heart attack on his birthday.
4. On 1 February 2018, Captain Kapil Kundu, along with three other soldiers, Riflemen Ramavatar, Subham Singh, and Havilder Roshan Lal, were martyred when Pakistan initiated firing in the Rajouri district of Jammu & Kashmir.
5. Captain Kapil Kundu enjoyed adventure and expressed his experiences through poetry.
6. One of the quotes he shared on his Facebook account was, "Life should be big, not long."
7. On 4 February 2018, Captain Kapil Kundu, along with three other soldiers, Havildar Roshan Lal, Rifleman Subham Singh, and Rifleman Ramavatar, were martyred when Pakistan Army initiated unprovoked firing using small arms, mortars, and anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) on Indian posts in Bhimber Gali sector of Rajouri district, Jammu & Kashmir.
8. He was fluent in English and took up science (without medical) in Class XI.
9. He aspired to become an Army General.
10. Captain Kapil Kundu was fluent in English and took up science (without medical) in Class XI.
11. He was a poet and artist who expressed his experiences and emotions through his creative work. One of his notable poems was titled 'A story of a martyred soldier.'
12. Another of his poems, 'पागल दीवाना' (Pagal Deewana), captured the heart of a warrior with a soul full of emotion and patriotism.
13. On 4 February 2018, Captain Kapil Kundu, along with three other soldiers—Havildar Roshan Lal, Rifleman Subham Singh, and Rifleman Ramavatar—were martyred when the Pakistan Army initiated unprovoked firing using small arms, mortars, and anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) on Indian posts in Bhimber Gali sector of Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir.
14. He was killed in a bunker that was hit by anti-tank guided missiles during the Pakistani shelling.
15. His Facebook page intro 'Life should be big instead of being long' became widely shared as a testament to his spirit and outlook on life.
16. He had dreams of becoming an Army General and was known for his indomitable spirit and never-say-die attitude.

Captain Kapil Kundu Army Personnel Indian Ransika Village, Haryana, India