Shri G Ramalingam, was deployed for formation widening between 5 Km to 17 Km on Phuenthsholing Thimpu Highway, which is the life-line of BHUTAN connecting the capital and other important district with India.

The road stretch between 5 to 17 Km passes through the middle of a hill slope with loose soil boulders. The condition of the road is often worsened due to thick fog, incessant rain and omnipresent leeches in the area. The formation widening proved all the more difficult due to unstable geological stratum all along the road stretch. In view of his vast experience and excellent skill, he was deployed in this area for formation widening.

At about 14:30 hrs on 13th Mar 2003, while he was engaged in his work, operating the dozer D50 95G 27893X at 11.8Km for formation widening, a heavy slide from the upper hill portion started to come down. He was cautioned about the slide but he was absolutely unmindful of his own safety, used the fraction of the time to move back the dozer, so as to save the costly dozer. But the heavy slide came down at a greater velocity than expected and the operator along with the dozer was buried under the soil. His valiant efforts undoubtedly saved the dozer from major damage but he could not save himself and breathed his last under the landslide.

In recognition of his exemplary courage supreme sacrifice, outstanding dedication and devotion to duty, OEM G Ramalingam has been awarded “SHAURYA CHAKRA” on Republic Day 2004.