Subedar Veeresha Kurahatti belonged to Karamadi village in the Gadag district of Karnataka. He was recruited into 18 MLI of the Maratha Light Infantry regiment. In December 2019, Sub Kurahatti’s unit 18 MLI was deployed in the Baramulla district of J&K.
| Service Number | JC459690A |
| Place of Birth | Karnataka |
| Rank | Subedar |
| Unit | 18 MLI |
| Regiment | Maratha Light Infantry |
| Date of Martyrdom | 25th December 2019 |
On 25th December 2019, Pakistani forces attacked Indian posts in the Rampur sector with artillery shelling. Indian army troops swung into action to give a befitting reply to the unprovoked firing from across the border. A heavy exchange of fire followed thereafter lasting for several hours. However, during the exchange of fire Sub Kurahatti sustained splinter injuries and was seriously injured. He was shifted to the nearby medical facility but he later succumbed to his injuries and was martyred.
Subedar Veeresha Kurahatti is survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
