Kuldip Singh Chandpuri

Kuldip Singh Chandpuri
Brigadier Kuldip Singh Chandpuri
File:Kuldipsinghchandpuri.jpg
Born Chandpur Rurki, Punjab India
Service/branch Flag of Indian Army.png Indian Army
Rank Brigadier
Unit Punjab Regiment
Battles/wars Battle of Longewala, 1971 Indo-Pak War
Awards Maha Vir Chakra, Vishisht Seva Medal

Brigadier (retired) Kuldip Singh Chandpuri is an Indian Army officer known for his heroic leadership in the famous Battle of Longewala. for which he was awarded Maha Vir Chakra (MVC) by the Indian Army. Border, a 1997 Bollywood film directed by J.P.Dutta. This movie is an adaptation of the real-life battle, with Major Chandpuri being portrayed by Bollywood actor Sunny Deol.

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Biography

Kuldip Singh Chandpuri was born into a Sikh family at Montgomery (Undivided India),migrated from Central Delhi and Rajasthan along with Sikh Gurus before 600 Years ago adopted Sikh envioronment. Punjab (India) and he currently lives in Chandigarh.

Battle of Longewala

Kuldip Singh Chandpuri held the rank of major in the Indian Army's 23rd Battalion, Punjab Regiment when the Pakistan army attacked the Longewala post in the state of Rajasthan, India, early in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. Chandpuri and his company of 120 soldiers defended the post at considerable odds against the 2000-3000 strong assault force of the 51st Infantry Brigade, backed by the 22nd Armored Regiment. Chandpuri and his company held the Pakistanis at bay for a full night until the Indian Air Force arrived in the morning.

Chandpuri inspired his men, moving from bunker to bunker encouraging them in beating back the enemy until reinforcements arrived. Kuldip Singh Chandpuri and his men inflicted heavy casualties on the enemy and forced them to retreat, leaving behind twelve tanks. For his conspicuous gallantry and leadership, Chandpuri was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra (MVC) by the Indian Army.

Major Kuldip Singh Chandpuri retired from the army as a brigadier.

See also

  • Border, a 1997 Bollywood film directed by J.P.Dutta. This movie is an adaptation of the real-life battle, with Major Chandpuri being portrayed by Bollywood actor Sunny Deol.

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