Kuldip Singh Chandpuri

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Brigadier

Kuldip Singh Chandpuri

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Chandpuri as a Major
Other nameTemplate:Pluralize from textK. S. Chandpuri
Born
Kuldip Singh Chandpuri

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Montgomery, Punjab, British India (now in Pakistan)
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Mohali, Punjab, India
AllegianceFile:Flag of India.svg India
Branch
File:Flag of Indian Army.svg Indian Army
Service years
1963–1996[citation needed]
Rank
File:Brigadier of the Indian Army.svg Brigadier
IC-18067[1]
UnitFile:Punjab Regiment Insignia (India).svg 14 Punjab
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Conflicts
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AwardsFile:Maha Vir Chakra ribbon.svg Maha Vir Chakra
File:Vishisht Seva Medal ribbon.svg Vishisht Seva Medal
Alma materGovernment College, Hoshiarpur
Other workCouncillor in Chandigarh
(2006-2011)[2]

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Brigadier Kuldip Singh Chandpuri, Lua error: expandTemplate: template "post-nominals/IND" does not exist. (22 November 1940 – 17 November 2018) was a decorated Indian Army officer.[3][4] He is known for his bravery and leadership in the Battle of Longewala during the India–Pakistan war of 1971, for which he was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra, the second highest Indian military decoration, by the Indian government. The 1997 Hindi film Border was based on the battle, with his role played by Sunny Deol.[5][6] He was a councillor in the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation from 2006 to 2011.[2]

Early life

Kuldip Singh Chandpuri was born on 22 November 1940 in a Sikh Gurjar family in Montgomery, Punjab, British India (now in Punjab, Pakistan).[7][8] His family then moved to their native village, Chandpur Rurki, in Balachaur. He was an active member of the NCC and cleared the NCC examination when he graduated from the Government College, Hoshiarpur in 1962.[7] Chandpuri was the third generation in his family who have served in the Indian Army as officers. Both his younger uncles were flying officers in the Indian Air Force. Chandpuri was the only child of his parents.

Career

In 1963, Chandpuri was commissioned from the Officers Training Academy, Chennai into the 3rd battalion, Punjab Regiment (3rd Punjab), which is one of the oldest and one of the most highly decorated regiments of the Indian Army. He took part in the India–Pakistan war of 1965 in the western sector. After the war, he served in the United Nations Emergency Force (UNEF) in Gaza (Egypt) for a year. He also served twice as an instructor at the prestigious Infantry School in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh.[7]

Battle of Longewala

Kuldip Singh Chandpuri was a Major in 23 Punjab when the Pakistan Army attacked the Longewala post in Rajasthan, India, early in the India–Pakistan war of 1971. Chandpuri with his company of 120 soldiers and a small contingent of BSF defended the post, in spite of considerable odds, against the 2000-3000 strong assault force of the Pakistani 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 to provide air support in the morning.

Chandpuri inspired his men, moving from bunker to bunker, encouraging them to beat back the enemy until reinforcements arrived. 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,[3] Chandpuri was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra (MVC) by the government of India.

Chandpuri retired from the army as a brigadier.

Maha Vir Chakra Citation

The citation for Chandpuri's Maha Vir Chakra award reads as follows:

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Gazette Notification: 18 Pres/72,12-2-72
Operation: 1971 Cactus Lily
Date of Award: 05 Dec 1971

Citation: Major Kuldip Singh Chandpuri was commanding a company of the Punjab Regiment occupying a defended locality in the Rajasthan Sector. On 5th December 1971, in the early hours of the morning the enemy launched a massive attack on this locality with infantry and tanks. Major Chandpuri exhibited dynamic leadership in holding his command intact and steadfast.

Showing exceptional courage and determination, he inspired his men moving from bunker to bunker, encouraging them in beating back the enemy till reinforcements arrived. In this heroic defence, he inflicted heavy casualties on the enemy and forced them to retreat leaving behind twelve tanks.

In this action, Major Kuldip Singh Chandpuri displayed conspicuous gallantry, inspiring leadership and exceptional devotion to duty in keeping with the highest traditions of the Indian Army.[9]

Death

On 17 November 2018, Chandpuri died at the Fortis Hospital, Mohali due to cancer, at the age of 77, five days before his 78th birthday.[12] He was survived by three sons.[13]

Military awards and decorations

File:Maha Vir Chakra ribbon.svg File:Vishisht Seva Medal ribbon.svg File:Wound Medal-India.svg
File:IND Samanya Seva medal.svg File:IND Samar Seva Star Ribbon.svg File:IND Paschimi Star Ribbon.svg File:IND Raksha Medal Ribbon.svg
File:IND Sangram Medal Ribbon.svg File:IND Sainya Seva Medal Ribbon.svg File:IND High Altitude Medal Ribbon.svg File:IND Videsh Seva Medal Ribbon.svg
File:IND 25th Anniversary Independence medal.svg File:IND 20YearsServiceMedalRibbon.svg File:IND 9YearsServiceMedalRibbon.svg File:UN Medal UNEF ribbon bar.svg
Maha Vir Chakra Vishisht Seva Medal Wound Medal
Samanya Seva Medal Samar Seva Star Paschimi Star Raksha Medal
Sangram Medal Sainya Seva Medal High Altitude Service Medal Videsh Seva Medal
25th Anniversary Independence Medal 20 Years Long Service Medal 9 Years Long Service Medal UN Emergency Force Medal

Dates of rank

Insignia Rank Component Date of rank
File:2nd Lieutenant Indian Army.gif Second Lieutenant Indian Army 30 June 1963 (emergency)[14]
16 January 1968 (substantive, with seniority from 15 January 1964 but for pay from 30 June 1963)[15]
File:Lieutenant of the Indian Army.svg Lieutenant Indian Army 30 June 1965 (emergency)[16]
16 January 1968 (substantive, with seniority from 15 July 1966)[15]
File:Captain of the Indian Army.svg Captain Indian Army 15 July 1970[17]
File:Major of the Indian Army.svg Major Indian Army 15 July 1971[18]
File:Lieutenant Colonel of the Indian Army.svg Lieutenant-Colonel Indian Army 10 February 1984 (substantive)[19]
File:Colonel of the Indian Army.svg Colonel Indian Army 23 February 1987[20]
File:Brigadier of the Indian Army.svg Brigadier Indian Army 1 December 1991[21]

References

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  2. ^ a b c Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Brigadier Kuldip Singh Chandpuri: the heroic 'Border' man who defied Pakistani tanks". The Economic Times. 17 November 2018. Archived from the original on 17 November 2018. Retrieved 17 November 2018.
  3. ^ a b Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."PM Modi to soldiers at Longewala: My Diwali completes only when I come amid you. PM Narendra Modi paid tributes to valour of Brigadier Kuldip Singh Chandpuri in 1971 war against Pakistan". Money Control. 14 November 2020. Retrieved 14 November 2020.
  4. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Brig Kuldip Singh Chandpuri, MVC, VSM (retd)". The War Decorated India. Archived from the original on 29 April 2014. Retrieved 4 September 2013.
  5. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."1971 war hero Kuldip Singh Chandpuri, who inspired Border movie, dies". India Today. 17 November 2018. Retrieved 17 November 2018.
  6. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Hero of Battle of Longewala, Brigadier Kuldip Singh Chandpuri, dies". The Indian Express. 17 November 2018. Retrieved 17 November 2018.
  7. ^ a b c Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."In Conversation with: Brig Kuldip Singh Chandpuri". The Asian Connections. 3 May 2012. Archived from the original on 20 October 2013. Retrieved 4 September 2013.
  8. ^ "Retelling The Tale Of Brigadier Kuldip Singh". Times of India. 16 December 2020. Retrieved 11 April 2021
  9. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Mahavir Chakra (MVC), Awardee: Brig Kuldip Singh Chandpuri, MVC, VSM (Retd) @ TWDI". Archived from the original on 30 April 2014. Retrieved 9 November 2014.
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  11. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Sunny Deol pays tribute to the 1971 war hero Brigadier Kuldeep Singh Chandpuri". The Indian Express. 17 November 2018. Retrieved 17 November 2018.
  12. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."1971 war hero Kuldip Singh Chandpuri, who inspired Border movie, dies". India Today. 17 November 2018. Retrieved 26 June 2020.
  13. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.IANS (18 November 2018). "Kuldip Singh Chandpuri: Hero Of Battle Of Longewala Who Defied Pak Tanks". NDTV.com. Retrieved 26 June 2020.
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  20. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Army Branch)". The Gazette of India. 5 May 1990. p. 645.
  21. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Army Branch)". The Gazette of India. 13 February 1993. p. 297.

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