The Para SF Mindset
Para SF of the Indian Army has a legendary status of carrying out one of the most lethal ops in the world. But, Are they really special? What is that they have that we don’t. Let’s take a look at why they are so special.
- Major Jaidev Dangi, KC
Imagine you’re in the middle of a jungle and you, for sure know that in any moment a fire fight might break out which will eventually kill you. What would a normal person do? Maybe take cover or call for a bigger back up. But Look at this man. Two AK 47 bullets ripped past him but it didn’t stop him. In spite of being hit and profusely bleeding he told his junior(Who was also hit) that two bullets are not enough to kill an Indian commando. The ordeal didn’t stop there. A burst of enemy fire jammed his own Tar 21 rifle and he was literally without an assault weapon. But did he stop there? Hell no. He quickly grabs his buddy’s weapon and takes the three terrorists head on and kills all of them.
2. Late Col N S Bal, SC
A Legend, An Absolute Gentleman . Col N S Bal was the CO, 2nd battalion of the special force. He was once such officer that everyone looked up to. But as fate would have it. He was diagnosed with a rear form of cancer in 2018. Post this the doctors informed him that they had to amputate his right hand. Imagine being told this? What would you or me do ? we would be so devastated. But do you know what this man did? He started carrying out all his tasks with his left hand. The man didn’t flinch for once. When the oncologist told him about the cancer. He just looked at him and said “What next? and smiled! Unfortunately we lost him a month back. We might have lost him physically but he goes onto live in our hearts forever!
3. Late Col Santosh Mahadik,SM,SC.
For those of you who don’t know. Colonel’s don’t personally carry out any operations unless and until it’s required. But Col Santosh Mahadik was not a normal man. He was a Para SF operative! He Always Led his men from the front. He would sit for days laying ambushes with his team! Again, As fate would have it. He Was shot multiple times. In the process of saving his team he sacrificed himself! These Men don’t for fun wear the Balidan Badge!
His service to the nation didn’t stop there! His wife went onto become a lt in the indian army! She’s Lt Swati Mahadik now!
4. Late Major Mohit Sharma, AC,SM.
The Man, The Myth, The Legend. He is undoubtedly my favourite! A Ruthless boxer and an amazing jockey. The Para SF Probation is considered as one of the world’s toughest 3 months. But this man went through it twice!! He couldn’t make it in the first time because of health issues but did he give up? Hell No!! He went ahead and killed a ruthless militant by staying undercover and gave up his life fighting them!
5. Major Rohit Suri,KC
Need i say more? The Man Who led our boys into PoK and wrecked havoc on the enemy soil! The Lion of the Surgical Strike! When asked about what he feels like to be the most wanted person by the Pakistani militancy groups. He just smiles and tells:
“I do know that everybody wants me but in para SF WE DON’T ACTUALLY KNOW WHAT FEAR IS”
