Awards
A True Leader L.t.Col Bhavani Singh
Period : 1971 Indo Pak WarThe 10 Para Battalion that Lt.Col. Bhavani Singh commanded during the 1971 war, was specially trained to fight behind enemy lines. On 5th December, Lt.Col Singh was asked to lead his men in a raid on the Pakistani depot and Virawah in the western sector. For four days ,Singh led his commandos across very difficult terrain, dodging enemy fire all the while. His men penetrated 120 km. Deep into Pakistani-held territory and Chachro and Virawah were soon secured .His covert movements confused the enemy and threw them off the track. They were unable to put up any resistance and were soon in retreat from their bases in Rajasthan. Throughout the operations, Lt.Col. Singh, the son of the former maharaja of Jaipur, displayed an utter disregard for his personal safety. He was decorated with the Mahavir Chakra for his bravery and skilful leadership of his battalion. | 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 |
