On 13 April 1999, Major Singh had fearlessly led his column from upfront, setting a personal example for his command to emulate. He made the supreme sacrifice of his life while fighting the Pakistani-ISI sponsored proxy war and safe guarding the integrity of his motherland. His mortal remains, draped in the tri-colour, were sent to his village in (MUNDI KHARAR) Ropar (the vicinity of which Anandpur Sahib is located) on 14 April 1999 where he was cremated with honours reserved for the bravest. When the nation celebrated the tercentenary of the Khalsa Panth in April 1999, this brave officer upheld the martial spirit of the Khalsa by his supreme sacrifice. There can be no better example of the spirit of Service Before Self - the motto of the Indian Army - where Major Singh, despite having suffered grievous injuries, continued to lead his troops from the front and eliminated two mercenaries before laying down his life. Major Harminder Pal Singh was honoured with the Shaurya Chakra, for his exceptional gallantry and devotion to duty, posthumously. Jai Hind!! Jai Jawan!! Personalities Main Page
On 13 April 1999, Major Singh had fearlessly led his column from upfront, setting a personal example for his command to emulate. He made the supreme sacrifice of his life while fighting the Pakistani-ISI sponsored proxy war and safe guarding the integrity of his motherland. His mortal remains, draped in the tri-colour, were sent to his village in (MUNDI KHARAR) Ropar (the vicinity of which Anandpur Sahib is located) on 14 April 1999 where he was cremated with honours reserved for the bravest. When the nation celebrated the tercentenary of the Khalsa Panth in April 1999, this brave officer upheld the martial spirit of the Khalsa by his supreme sacrifice. There can be no better example of the spirit of Service Before Self - the motto of the Indian Army - where Major Singh, despite having suffered grievous injuries, continued to lead his troops from the front and eliminated two mercenaries before laying down his life. Major Harminder Pal Singh was honoured with the Shaurya Chakra, for his exceptional gallantry and devotion to duty, posthumously. Jai Hind!! Jai Jawan!!