प्रसिद्धि सदन

On 30th November, 2020, a 24 hours special ambush party of Ghatak Team of 59 Bn, BSF led by Shri Paotinsat Guite, SI(GD), familiar with the terrain & enemy tactics, was deployed along with anticipated ingress route of the terrorists in highly sensitive Damaikush Bowl on LoC under Army Ops Control of 120 Inf Bde. On 1st December 2020 at about 0835 hours, the Ghatak team was fired upon from close proximity of Ambush site from the direction of Damaikush Nullah (Pak Side). Shri Paotinsat Guite, SI(GD), displaying intrepid nerves of steel, took immediate control of situation, re-siting the Ambush and coordinated effective, swift and aggressive retaliatory fire towards the terrorist group, despite the heavily mined terrain with undulating ground and thick vegetation. While manoeuvring to engage the enemy, Shri Paotinsat Guite, SI(GD), was shot through his upper torso. With total disregard for his own safety, he continued engaging the enemy under overwhelming fire in order to provide protective fire for his team. Despite being grievously wounded, he exhibited raw courage and successfully neutralized one of the terrorists. Shri Paotinsat Guite, SI(GD), was evacuated amid heavy firing by enemy posts and terrorists through Infantry Safe Lane (ISL) where he was declared dead by Medical Officer, making the supreme sacrifice to the nation in the line of duty.
During the entire operation, the dynamic leadership of Shri Paotinsat Guite, SI(GD), which resulted in killing of three militants of Hizbul Mujahideeen.