Who was Colonel Santosh Mahadik, Shaurya Chakra awardee?

Colonel Santosh Mahadik, a Shaurya Chakra awardee, was a Para Special Forces officer who led from the front and served with courage and compassion. From fighting militants to rebuilding communities, he believed in both strength and kindness. After his martyrdom in 2015, his wife Swati Mahadik joined the Army, carrying forward his legacy while raising their two children.