When others his age read fiction, he read the Bhagavad Gita. When others his age spoke about movies, he spoke about what the Gita had taught him. When others his age enjoyed the comfort of their homes, he fought terrorists in Kashmir.
Yes, this 26 year old was an extraordinary young man.
Never had his plans failed earlier. He was planning to come home, and he did come home.
Alas! home they brought the warrior dead.
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Captain Harshan's name has now been inscribed at the Balidan Mandir at the IMA, Dehradun. He is also the youngest officer to receive the Ashoka Chakra, the highest honour awarded during peace time, posthumously.
Image: Harshan with fellow soldiers. Photograph: Courtesy Captain Harshan's family
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