[2] Rajiv was born on 5 December 1969 in Gaddi Kheri Village in Rohtak district in Haryana to Dharam Singh Joon and Shanti Devi, the eldest among their six children - 2 boys and 4 girls.

At this moment, Major Rajiv Kumar Joon, risking his life for the safety of his comrades, daringly approached the loophole to effectively engage and neutralize the concealed militant.

Major Rajiv Kumar Joon, grievously wounded and profusely bleeding, refused to move back and in a final bid sprayed bullets all over the basement killing the militant.

In this valiant act of extreme courage and sacrifice, Major Rajiv Kumar Joon single handedly killed both the armed militants saving the lives of his comrades.

Major Rajiv Kumar Joon, thus displayed conspicuous courage and gallantry of the highest order, undoubtedly beyond the call of duty and laid down his life fighting the militants.