Archive · 22 Aug 2025
Konkani Book Released on Shaurya Chakra Awardee's Life
A book about a brave soldier who died fighting terrorists was released in Konkani, a local Indian language.
The soldier, Lt.
Col.
Ajit Bhandarkar, was honored with a medal for his bravery.
His wife wrote the original book, and the new version is in Konkani.
At the release, people remembered the soldier and praised his courage.
The translator was also thanked for their work.
The soldier's wife now helps other war widows.
The event highlighted the soldier's sacrifice and the importance of remembering his bravery.
A Konkani translation of a book about Lt. Col. Ajit Bhandarkar released.
The original English book, 'The Saga of a Brave Heart,' was written by his wife.
Lt. Col. Bhandarkar received the Shaurya Chakra posthumously for his bravery.
He died during a counter-terrorism operation in the Poonch-Rajouri sector.
The event included tributes, praise for the translator, and the author's remarks.
- Who
- Lt. Col. Ajit Bhandarkar, Shakuntala Ajit Bhandarkar, Ramesh Laad
- What
- Konkani translation of a book released.
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- World Konkani Centre, Mangaluru
- Why
- To honor and remember the sacrifice of Lt. Col. Ajit Bhandarkar and make his story accessible to more people.
- Original Book Title
- The Saga of a Brave Heart
- Konkani Translation Title
- Ek Bahaddurachi Shaurya Katha
- Awardee
- Lt. Col. Ajit Bhandarkar
- Award
- Shaurya Chakra (posthumous)
- Author (Original)
- Shakuntala Ajit Bhandarkar
- Translator
- Ramesh Laad
- Event Organizer
- Sanjana Prakashan