Omkar Nath Rao was a second generation soldier and the only son of his parents. We met at the Officers Training Academy, Madras (now Chennai) where we were coursemates. I don't remember how and when we became good friends. I have known Omkar from close quarters, we continued to remain in touch even after leaving the academy, did the young officers course together at MHOW in 1997. He was always looking for a meaningful contribution to the uniformed life so he opted for a tenure at Siachen glaciar. By the time he completed his tenure at Siachen, his battalion was in a field area. He chose to be with his battalion in the Uri sector.
the days at Academy 
young officers course at MHOW
'Dil chahta hai'- at the Mandu fort
Brother in ArmsCapt Omkar Nath Rao was lost to his family and friends in a exchange of fire at the Indo-Pak border on 11 March 2000. He was given 'Sena Medal' for gallantry (posthomously).Homage can be paid to Capt Omkar Nath Rao by clicking here.
4 comments:
Hi , i am in transit, will be getting back to regular blogging after a few days.
Salute to the Immortal Soul !!!
Balli Sir - Wishing you best of luck for the tenure at Nagpur.
Mampi - Omkar was a dear friend, it was painful recieving his letter after his death.
ashwani, thanks for reminding me of ON Rao.. I have stayed on the same post as an OP officer post his secrifice. The Men were so prpoud of him. wo sab sun ke apni bhi chato chodi ho jato thi ki Ommi was our corse mate and company types...... Salutte to him
Jai Hind
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