Awards
Astute Leader Lt.Col Gurubans Singh Sangha
Period : 1965 Indo Pak WarThe 3 Mahar battalion commanded by Lt.Col. Gurbans Singh Sangha was deployed in Jammu and Kashmir during the 1965 Indo-pak war in August, information that Pakistani infiltrators were sneaking into the state reached the unit . The battalion commenced search operations in the Dewa and Chhamb-Jaurian sectors.setting up road blocks .The Pakistani attacked in force in mid August but Sangha and his men fought back spiritedly and not only drove back the enemy but also managed to recapture some Indian posts lost earlier Stung by the defeat, the Pakistani launched a massive attack backed by artillery on 1st Septmber. The Indians had neither artillery nor air support but Lt.Col. Sangha marshaled his resources and fought back so well that the enemy could make no headway and eventually had to give up the attack. Lt.Col.Sangha was decorated with Mahavir Chakra for his astute leadership. | 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 |
