Lance Naik Baldev Chand’s extraordinary courage during a counter-terror operation in Kashmir on September 19, 2025, stands as a powerful reminder of India’s frontline bravery. Facing a sudden and deadly attack by an armed terrorist, he moved alone to protect his fellow soldiers, engaging the attacker in a fierce close combat fight. Despite suffering a bullet injury to the chest, he overpowered the terrorist, snatched a foreign-made pistol, saved multiple comrades, and helped his team regroup under extreme danger. He continued fighting until his final breath and made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty. For this unmatched bravery, devotion, and selfless service, Lance Naik Baldev Chand was posthumously awarded the Shaurya Chakra. His wife, Shivani Ranaut, and mother, Vijay Kumari, received the honour, symbolizing the courage, grief, and pride of every soldier’s family.