Major Leetul Gogoi is a major in the Indian Army and he was awarded with the Bipin Rawat – Chief of Army Staff for the sustained efforts in counter-insurgency operations. He came into the limelight when a video went viral showing a Kashmiri man who was tied to the Army vehicle during the polling in the Srinagar during the time of Lok Sabha by-election on April 9th 2017. He said that he has done no wrong and he has saved so many lives without firing bullets and creating any kind of violence. He maintained the right thing and he even said that this will not change his vision towards the world. After the video went viral, Gogoi’s action triggered the public and it forced to institute a probe. The major was awarded with the Commendation Card for his efforts. He was given the award when the Army Chief General Bipin Rawat visited the state. The Commendation card is given to the distinguished services and the devotion to the duty.
Career:
Leetul Gogoi has been serving the Indian Army and recently he became a topic in the news after he tied a Kashmiri guy on the jeep in Kashmir as a shield against the stone pelters. He was given the Commendation card for his services and efforts and also the dedication towards the duty. But there were debates against the act and it was called as a barbarian act and war crime and they also criticized the army for using humans as the shields.
Net Worth: Not Known
Personal Info:
Name: Major Leetul Gogoi
Nickname: Leetul
Date of Birth: Not Known
Age: Not Known
Place of Birth: Not Known
Marital Status: Not Known
Religion: Hindu
Profession: Major in Army
Languages Known: Hindi
