Awards
The Eastern Advance Brigadier Kailash Prasad Pande
Period : 1971 Indo Pak WarBrigadier Kailash Prasad Pande assumed command of the 61 Mountain brigade after its commander was wounded during the Indo-Pak war of 1971. Brigadier Pande led his men in several well-directed operations in the capture of Dhalai and Saugham in the eastern sector. On 6th December, he was entrusted with the task of capturing the enemy-held Mynamati fortress and advancing up to the river Meghna. Brigadier Pande made a two-pronged advance that helped him secure 42 kilometres of enemy territory within a bare 72 hours. Mynamati was soon in Indian hands. The Pakistanis lauched a fresh attack, supported by tanks. But the brigadier and his men fought so valiantly that the enemy was forced to retreat. The Brigadier advanced further to the Meghna River and captured Daudhkhandi, a steamer station. Brigadier Pande was conferred the Mahavir Chakra for his brilliant 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 |
