India’s star Olympic athlete Neeraj Chopra on Wednesday got the rank of ‘Lieutenant Colonel’ in the Indian Army. Neeraj was given this honor for his great achievements in sports and inspiring the youth. He was given this post in Delhi in the presence of Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi. Let us tell you that Neeraj Chopra had entered the Indian Army in 2016 as Naib Subedar. He was promoted in 2021, after which he got the post of Subedar.

According to The Gazette of India, this appointment became effective from April 16. In 2016, he joined the Indian Army and was awarded the Arjuna Award in 2018 for his consistent performance in athletics. Three years later, he created history by winning the gold medal in men’s javelin throw in the Tokyo Olympics. With this one victory, he inspired millions of youth of India and in 2021 he was awarded the Khel Ratna.

Neeraj Chopra’s contribution to Indian athletics has been incomparable. When the year 2022 came, he received the Param Vishisht Seva Medal, which is the highest peacetime honor given by the Indian Army. Amidst all these achievements, due to Neeraj Chopra, there was a wave of athletics and javelin throw in India.

A recent incident at Srinagar Airport has discussed the country across the country. The case is a quarrel between a senior military officer and airline staff, in which allegedly assault was done and several employees were injured. Now the question is arising that who are these officers, what is their rank and how much salary they get?

What is the whole controversy?

The incident took place on July 26, 2025 at Srinagar International Airport when Lieutenant Colonel RK Singh, who is a senior army officer, arrived to catch a SpiceJet flight to Delhi. According to the report, he was asked to pay a fee for carrying additional goods, which he refused. After this, he entered the aerobridge without completing the boarding process, which was a violation of a security rules. CISF took them out, but then the assault allegedly started.

Who hurt how much hurt?

SpiceJet said in his official statement that four employees were injured in the incident. One has a spinal cord fracture, the other has a serious injury to the jaw. An employee fell unconscious, but the officers kept beating him with punches and sticks. The whole matter was captured in CCTV and its video went viral on social media.

The process of adding names to the no-fly list begins

SpiceJet has also complained about the incident to the Civil Aviation Ministry and has started the process of putting that officer in the no-fly list. The airline says that the safety of passengers and employees is a priority for them and no violence will be tolerated.

Officer rank and salary

The name of the military officer involved in the incident is being told as Lieutenant Colonel RK Singh. He is currently posted at the High Altitude Warfare School (HAWS) in Gulmarg (Jammu and Kashmir). Lieutenant Colonel rank in the Indian Army is considered very senior.

On this rank, the officer gets a monthly salary of Rs 1,21,200 to 2,12,400. Apart from this, they also get military service pay, DA (dearness allowance), HRA, transport allowance and other facilities. In this way, the in-hand salary of a lieutenant colonel can be from 1.5 lakh to 2 lakh rupees.

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What did the army say?

The Indian Army has shown seriousness in this matter. The statement issued by the army said that the army is committed to maintaining the highest standards of discipline and conduct and all the allegations are being taken seriously. The police is being given full support in the investigation of the case.

Case on airline employees also

However, this case is not unilateral. Lieutenant Colonel Singh has also filed a counter complaint with the police, after which an FIR has also been lodged against the airline employees. At present, the police is investigating both sides.

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Neeraj Chopra Salary as Lieutenant Colonel: Neeraj Chopra, who won gold and silver medals at the Olympics for India, has been given the post of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army. Neeraj Chopra was earlier held the post of Naib Subedar in the Indian Army. After becoming a lieutenant colonel, Neer Chopra has been promoted to the Indian Army. With this, his salary has also increased.

How many salary will be received after becoming a lieutenant colonel?

Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra will get better salary from the Indian Army after Lieutenant Colonel. According to the official website of the Indian Defense Academy, Lieutenant Colonel gets salary between Rs 1,21,200 to Rs 2,12,400 in the Indian Army.

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Neeraj Chopra Post in Indian Army: Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra has got a big responsibility in the Indian Army. Neeraj Chopra has been given the title of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army. Neeraj Chopra is one of the best players in the world in spear throw. Neeraj has won the gold medal in the Jewelin throw for India in the Tokyo Olympics 2021. Now he has been given the post of Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Army.

Neeraj Chopra becomes lieutenant colonel

Neeraj Chopra has been included under the Para-31 of India’s Territorial Army Regulation, 1948. India’s President Draupadi Murmu has rank him the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Earlier, Neeraj Rajputana was in the post of Subedar in Rifles. Neeraj joined the Indian Army in the post of Naib Subedar in 2016.

Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal

Neeraj Chopra created history by winning the gold medal in the spear throw in the Tokyo Olympics. He became the first track and field athlete to win a personal gold medal for the country. In his second attempt, Neeraj secured the first place with a distance of 87.58 meters and won Gold. He won the first gold for India at the Tokyo Olympics.

Neeraj Chopra won the silver medal

Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics. At the same time, in Paris Olympics 2024, Neeraj brought a silver medal for India. Neeraj Chopra has received many advertisements after winning two consecutive medals in the Olympics. This improves their earnings. Neeraj married professional tennis player Himani More in 2025 this year. Prior to Neeraj, there are many athletes part of the Territorial Army. Former captain of the Indian cricket team Mahendra Singh Dhoni is also in the Territorial Army.

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Ms dhoni post in army: There is an atmosphere of tension between India and Pakistan at this time. At the same time, the Indian Army is giving a befitting reply to all the attacks of Pakistan. All drones coming towards Pakistan are being completely destroyed with the help of the defense system with India. There is a situation of tension between India and Pakistan. In such a situation, an advisory has been issued by the Ministry of Defense, in which the Indian Army has been allowed to call the Territorial Army. Under this, all the people involved in the Territorial Army need to be ready.

MS Dhoni is part of Territorial Army

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, former captain of the Indian cricket team, is also part of the Territorial Army. Dhoni has received the post of honorary lieutenant colonel. In such a situation, if the army calls the Territorial Army against Pakistan, former cricketer MS Dhoni may also have to go to the border.

Who is the Territorial Army?

The Territorial Army may include those who are associated with another profession and also want to serve for the Indian Army. Similarly, Mahendra Singh Dhoni plays cricket and is also a part of the Territorial Army. BJP MP and former Union Minister Anurag Thakur is also part of the Territorial Army. At the same time, former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has also received the title of Group Captain in the Territorial Army.

What is the work of the Territorial Army?

The Territorial Army is like a reserve military force, which also gets training from the army. This army is called when the war time for the country is close. Territorial Army also has to provide internal security. MS Dhoni was currently captaining Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2025. At the same time, the IPL has been suspended for a week amidst India-Pakistan tension.

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