Rifleman Rajesh Khatri hailed from Torayan village in Dailekh district of Nepal. He belonged to the 5/9 GR battalion of the 9 Gorkha Rifles Regiment. In September 2017, Rifleman Khatri’s unit 5/9 GR was deployed in the Kupwara district of J&K along the LoC.
| Service Number | 5852895 P |
| Place of Birth | Nepal |
| Rank | Rifleman |
| Unit | 5/9 GR |
| Regiment | 9 Gorkha Rifles |
| Date of Martyrdom | 20th September 2017 |
On 20th September 2017 Pakistani troops commenced heavy shelling of the area and also targeted the 5/9 GR patrol team and Rifleman Rajesh was part of that team. Indian forces also launched retaliatory attacks by using artillery fire and the exchange of fire continued for several hours. During this cross-border exchange of fire, four Indian army soldiers including Rifleman Rajesh Khatri got severely injured. Rifleman Rajesh Khatri was immediately airlifted for medical treatment to 92-Base Hospital at Badami Bagh Cantonment at Srinagar. However, Rifleman Rajesh Khatri later succumbed to his injuries and was martyred.
Rifleman Rajesh Khatri was a valiant soldier who laid down his life in the service of the nation. He is survived by his wife Smt Deepa Khatri.
