Physical Stats & More
Height | 5’ 6” |
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Weight | 64 kg |
Eye Color | Black |
Hair Color | Black (Semi Bald) |
Educational Qualification(s)
College | Army Cadet College (ACC; IMA) |
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Personal Life
Hometown | Namrup, Dibrugarh, Assam |
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Relationships & More
Marital Status | Not Known |
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Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
Wife | Not Known |
Children | Not Known |
Family
Father | Dharmeswar Gogoi (Rtd. from Brahmaputra Valley fertiliser Corporation) |
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Mother | Name Not Known |
Some Lesser Known Facts
He enlisted in the Indian Army at the age of 18 as a Jawan (Sepoy) in the 3rd Battalion of Assam Regiment. | |
After 9 years of service, he attended the Army Cadet College (ACC) in Dehradun to become an officer. | |
In December 2008, he was commissioned as a Lieutenant in the Indian Army. | |
In April 2017, he used a local Kashmiri as a human shield to protect the Army convoy from stone-pelting, receiving both criticism and praise. | |
He received the COAS Commendation Card on 22 May 2017 for his efforts in counter-insurgency operations in Jammu and Kashmir. | |
On 23 May 2017, he explained his decision to use a human shield to the media. |