L/Nk Yogesh Murlidhar Bhadane hailed from Khalane village in Dhule district of Maharashtra. On 13th January 2018, Pakistan Army troops initiated unprovoked firing on Indian posts from across the border in the Sunderbani sector, prompting the Indian troops guarding the LoC to retaliate strongly and effectively.
| Service Number | 15583954W |
| Place of Birth | Maharashtra |
| Rank | Lance Naik |
| Unit | 108 Engr Regt |
| Regiment | Corps of Engineers |
| Date of Martyrdom | 13th January 2018 |
L/Nk Yogesh Murlidhar Bhadane was manning a forward post in the Sunderbani sector during that period. At around 2.30 pm, during the heavy exchange of fire, L/Nk Bhadane was hit by one of the sniper shots. He was immediately evacuated and rushed to the base hospital for treatment. However, L/Nk Yogesh Murlidhar Bhadane succumbed to his injuries and was martyred.
L/Nk Yogesh Murlidhar Bhadane is survived by his wife Punam Yogesh.
