Sowar Varinder Kumar Sharma served in the Armoured Regiment of the Indian Army and was subsequently deployed with 60 Rashtriya Rifles for counter-terrorist operations in Jammu & Kashmir.
He belonged to Jwalapur (Patnazi) in Kishtwar district, Jammu & Kashmir. His service number was 15492544.
On 25 September 2007, he participated in an operation against armed terrorists in Rajouri district. During the encounter, Varinder Kumar Sharma displayed exceptional courage and continued engaging the terrorists despite the grave danger. He successfully eliminated two hardcore terrorists during the firefight.
He sustained fatal injuries during the operation and made the supreme sacrifice for the nation. His gallantry and determination during the encounter were subsequently recognised with the Shaurya Chakra, awarded posthumously.
The Indian Army continues to commemorate his sacrifice; a bust was installed at his native village of Jwalapur (Patnazi), Kishtwar, in 2022 in the presence of his family and Army and civil administration officials.