Major Pradeep Tathawade, KC was an officer in the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry regiment of the Indian Army who fought terrorist in Poonch district of Kashmir in June 2000.[1] He was posthumously awarded the Kirti Chakra in October 2001.[2]


Pradeep R Tathawade

Born21 Sep 1963
Kendur Pabal village, Shirur Taluka, Pune district, Maharashtra, India
Died(2000-06-17)17 June 2000
Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir, India
Service/branch Indian Army
Years of service1984-2000
Rank Major
Service numberIC-41913
Unit8 Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry
Awards Kirti Chakra

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  1. ^ "Major Tathawade Udyan is Pune's favourite green spot | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis". dna. 4 June 2011. Retrieved 3 July 2017.
  2. ^ "President presents bravery awards to armymen". The Hindu. 13 October 2001. Retrieved 3 July 2017.[dead link]