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Gazette Notification: 94 Pres/72,19-8-72
Operation: 1971 Cactus Lily
Date of Award: 01 Dec 1971

Citation:

Major Sarlejeet Singh Ahluwalia was commanding a company of Ladakh Scouts during the attack on enemy posts in an area in the Western Sector. He led his company in an attack on an enemy post but came under intense enemy small arms fire and shelling. Despite all efforts, the attack failed to make progress. With fifteen other ranks, Major Ahluwalia moved across the fire swept terrain and launched an attack from an unexpected direction and captured the objective, inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy. 

In this action, Major Ahluwalia displayed gallantry, determination and leadership of a high order.

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