Awards
Master tactician Brigadier Manjit Singh
Period : Indo-Srilankan Peace AccordIn October 1987,Brigadier Manjit Singh assumed commond of the 41 Infantry Brigade, deployed in Shri Lanka as part of India's peace keeping forces. One of brigades first task was to clear Jaffna,a terrorist stronghold ,and and to establish a link with the Maratha Light Infantry in Jaffna port. All the approach roads were heavily mined,and the Brigadier on arriving at palali airfield, found several Indian troops facing stiff resistance at Anna Collai and Manipal.The brigadier took charge. Deploying just two companies of the Rajstana Rifles, he was able to break militant cordon and secure a link with forces at jaffna fort. His able leadership inspired men to overcome onslaught of militants. Brigadier Singh was honoured with Mahavir Chakra. | Other CategoriesHero of Phir Thil Major Satyapal ChopraHavildar Fateh Singh Lone Gunner Sepoy Dewan Singh The Gallant Havildar Lance Havildar Daya Ram The Unstoppable Chuna Ram Havildar Chuna Ram Major Hari Chand Blood in the Snow Sepoy Amar Singh Hero in Civies civilian labourer, Ismail Mohammad Rifleman Dhonkal Singh Master Strategist Lt.Colonel Khanna Main CategoriesParam Vir ChakraAshoka Chakra Maha Vir Chakra Kirti Chakra Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak Ati Vishisht Seva Medal Vir Chakra Shaurya Chakra President's Police and Fire Services Medal for Gallantry Sena Medal |
