Sapper ( Lance Naik) Sangi Reddy Sanjeeva Reddy (also known as Sanjeeva Reddy or Sangi Reddy), SM was a

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(NCO) in the

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of the Indian Army who posthumously received the Sena Medal, a prestigious gallantry award.

Early life

Sanjeeva Reddy was born in Krishna Shetty Pally village in the Giddaluru Mandal tehsil of Andhra Pradesh's

Prakasam District Prakasam district is one of the thirteen districts in the coastal Andhra region of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It was formed in 1970 and reorganised in 2022 on April 4. The headquarters of the district is Ongole. It is located on the weste ...

. He joined the Army after finishing high school and was assigned to the 3rd Battalion of the Corps of Engineers, the Indian Army's ground combat support arm.

North Sikkim Operation

Sapper Sangi Reddy Sanjeeva Reddy's unit 3 Engr Regt was stationed along the Indo-China border in North Sikkim in 2020. The unit's AOR (Area of Responsibility) included distant mountainous territory with harsh weather, particularly during the winter season. The troops were stationed at several forward posts and frequently patrolled the region between the manned positions to keep an eye on the situation. 3 Eng Regt Sapper Sangi Reddy and his mates offered engineering support to troops from other battalions. Heavy snowfall frequently obstructed roads and slowed army movement, necessitating periodic clearing operations. On April 6, 2020, Sapper Sangi Reddy was working with a dozer to clear snow from a road. During the operation, he was struck by a terrifying avalanche. Because of the avalanche's size and speed, he didn't have time to take any protective measures. As a result, Sapper Sangi Reddy became engulfed in snow. More than 250 military personnel, as well as helicopters, tracker dogs, snow avalanche rescue dogs, and other support equipment, were deployed in a large rescue operation. On 11 April 2020, the rescue crew found his body, but he had died due to prolonged exposure to extremely cold temperatures. Sangi Reddy was a courageous and dedicated soldier who gave his life in the course of duty.

Sena Medal

Sapper Reddy was awarded the “ Sena Medal” (gallantry) for bravery, camaraderie, commitment to duty, and ultimate sacrifice by the honourable President of India on January 26, 2021.

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