On November 9, 2024, during a counter-terrorist operation at Sopore in Baramulla district, Jammu and Kashmir, Major Aman Dhar, while leading a Quick Reaction Team, displayed exceptional courage, leadership and presence of mind. He, while acting on credible intelligence, swiftly closed in on the target area and established an effective cordon. During the encounter, a terrorist broke into a nearby house while firing heavily, endangering innocent civilians.

In an act of extreme bravery, Major Dhar rescued seven civilians, including four children, by evacuating them through the rear window of the house. Thereafter, he used a JCB machine to gain access to the terrorist’s hideout and engaged him in a fierce close-quarter battle. When the terrorist attempted to escape by hurling a grenade and firing indiscriminately, Major Dhar, with resolute courage and composure, neutralised him in close combat. For his indomitable courage, conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty, he was awarded the “Sena Medal” (Gallantry), which was conferred on him by the President of India and presented to him by the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C), Western Command.

Major Dhar was commissioned in the Corps of Signals on June 9, 2018, and is a Technical Entry Scheme (TES) officer. He underwent four years of rigorous training at the Cadets Training Wing, Mhow. He is an alumnus of St Paul’s Senior Secondary School (ICSE wing), Palampur. He is the son of Anil Sharma and Manju Sharma.