title: Karni Singh Rathore
text: # Karni Singh Rathore
  
  Karni Singh Rathore (1953–2005) was a colonel in the Indian Army and recipient of the Kirti Chakra award.
  
  ## Career
  
  Col. Karni Singh Rathore was commissioned as an officer in the 7th Rajputana Rifles, in which his father had also served, and rose to command it. At the time of his death he was posted as a member of the Indian Territorial Army, having served previously with the Assam Rifles.
  
  In 1985, he was awarded the Kirti Chakra, the second highest peacetime award for gallantry, in recognition of his service while fighting insurgents.
  
  