Balidan Diwas
3 August 2021
Place of Supreme Sacrifice
Ranjit Sagar Lake, Jammu and Kashmir
Service Number
IC83102M
Unit / Regiment
254 Army Aviation Squadron
Biography
Captain Jayant Joshi served with the 254 Army Aviation Squadron of the Indian Army. On 3rd August 2021, he was flying as the co-pilot of an ALH Rudra attack helicopter during an operational sortie over Ranjit Sagar Lake in Jammu and Kashmir when the helicopter crashed into the lake. Captain Jayant Joshi made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty at the age of 27. His courage, professionalism and unwavering commitment to the nation continue to inspire generations of Indians. He is remembered with deep respect for his dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice for the country.
Remembered Alongside
Lieutenant Colonel Abheet Singh Batth
254 Army Aviation Squadron · 2021
Lieutenant Colonel JMPD Cunha
661 Army Aviation Squadron, Army Aviation Corps · 2007
Major Major Rohit Kumar
9 (I) R&O Flt, Army Aviation Corps · 2021
Major Puneet Karol
661 Army Aviation Squadron, Army Aviation Corps · 2007
Lieutenant Colonel Rajesh Gulati
202 Army Aviation Squadron (Army Aviation Corps) · 2015
Lt Col Rishubh Sharma
254 Army Aviation Squadron, Army Aviation Corps · 2021