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{{For|the Sikh historian (1884–1930)|Karam Singh (historian)}} | {{For|the Sikh historian (1884–1930)|Karam Singh (historian)}} | ||
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===War of 1947=== | ===War of 1947=== | ||
In the aftermath of the independence of India in 1947, India and Pakistan fought over the [[Kashmir and Jammu (princely state)|princely state of Kashmir]] for a brief period.<ref name="Understanding Support for Islamist Militancy in Pakistan">{{cite web|first1=Jacob N.|last1=Shapiro|first2=C. Christine|last2=Fair|title=Understanding Support for Islamist Militancy in Pakistan|url=http://www.princeton.edu/~jns/publications/Understanding%20Support%20for%20Islamist%20Militancy.pdf|website=Princeton Education|publisher=Princeton University|access-date=11 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140912114721/http://www.princeton.edu/~jns/publications/Understanding%20Support%20for%20Islamist%20Militancy.pdf|archive-date=12 September 2014|page=79}}</ref> During the initial stages of the conflict, Pakistan's Pashtun tribal militias crossed the border of the state, occupying several villages, including [[Tithwal]].{{Sfn|Mikaberidze|2011|pp=393–395}} That village, being on the [[Line of Control]] in the [[Kupwara district|Kupwara Sector]], was a strategically important point for India.<ref name="In the Line of Fire">{{cite web|first1=Mihir|last1=Srivastava|title=In the Line of Fire|url=http://www.openthemagazine.com/article/india/in-the-line-of-fire|website=Open Magazine|publisher=Open Media Network Pvt. Ltd.|access-date=11 October 2017|date=31 July | In the aftermath of the independence of India in 1947, India and Pakistan fought over the [[Kashmir and Jammu (princely state)|princely state of Kashmir]] for a brief period.<ref name="Understanding Support for Islamist Militancy in Pakistan">{{cite web|first1=Jacob N.|last1=Shapiro|first2=C. Christine|last2=Fair|title=Understanding Support for Islamist Militancy in Pakistan|url=http://www.princeton.edu/~jns/publications/Understanding%20Support%20for%20Islamist%20Militancy.pdf|website=Princeton Education|publisher=Princeton University|access-date=11 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140912114721/http://www.princeton.edu/~jns/publications/Understanding%20Support%20for%20Islamist%20Militancy.pdf|archive-date=12 September 2014|page=79}}</ref> During the initial stages of the conflict, Pakistan's Pashtun tribal militias crossed the border of the state, occupying several villages, including [[Tithwal]].{{Sfn|Mikaberidze|2011|pp=393–395}} That village, being on the [[Line of Control]] in the [[Kupwara district|Kupwara Sector]], was a strategically important point for India.<ref name="In the Line of Fire">{{cite web|first1=Mihir|last1=Srivastava|title=In the Line of Fire|url=http://www.openthemagazine.com/article/india/in-the-line-of-fire|website=Open Magazine|publisher=Open Media Network Pvt. Ltd.|access-date=11 October 2017|date=31 July 2014}}</ref> | ||
On 23 May 1948, the [[Indian Army]] captured [[Tithwal]] from Pakistan troops, but the Pakistans quickly launched a [[counter-attack]] to recapture the area. The Indian troops, unable to withstand the attack, withdrew from their positions to the Tithwal ridge, preparing to regain their positions at the right moment.{{Sfn|Chakravorty|1995|p=60}} | On 23 May 1948, the [[Indian Army]] captured [[Tithwal]] from Pakistan troops, but the Pakistans quickly launched a [[counter-attack]] to recapture the area. The Indian troops, unable to withstand the attack, withdrew from their positions to the Tithwal ridge, preparing to regain their positions at the right moment.{{Sfn|Chakravorty|1995|p=60}} | ||
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{{Quotation|Tithwal in Jammu and Kashmir was captured on 23 May 1948. After that date, the enemy made numerous attempts to recapture Richmar Gali, and thence Tithwal. On 13 October 1948, coinciding with [[Eid al-Adha]], the enemy decided to launch a [[brigade]] attack to retake Richmar Gali, and bypassing Tithwal, advance into the Srinagar Valley. Lance Naik Karam Singh was commanding a section at Richmar Gali. The enemy commenced its attack with heavy shelling of guns and [[Mortar (weapon)|mortars]]. The fire was so accurate that not a single bunker in the [[platoon]] locality was left unscathed. Communication trenches caved in. Bravely, Lance Naik Karam Singh went from bunker to bunker, giving succor to the wounded and urging the men to fight. The enemy launched eight separate attacks that day. In one such attack, the enemy managed to obtain a foothold in the platoon locality. Immediately, Lance Naik Karam Singh, who was severely wounded by then, with a few men, hurled himself in a counter-attack and evicted the enemy after a close quarter encounter which accounted for many enemy dead, having been dispatched by the bayonet. Lance Naik Karam Singh proved himself to be a dauntless leader of men in crisis. Nothing could subdue him and no amount of fire or [[wikt:Hardship|hardship]] could break his spirit.|author=Gazette Notification: 2 Pres/50, 21.6.50|source={{Sfn|Cardozo|2003|pp=45–46}}}} | {{Quotation|Tithwal in Jammu and Kashmir was captured on 23 May 1948. After that date, the enemy made numerous attempts to recapture Richmar Gali, and thence Tithwal. On 13 October 1948, coinciding with [[Eid al-Adha]], the enemy decided to launch a [[brigade]] attack to retake Richmar Gali, and bypassing Tithwal, advance into the Srinagar Valley. Lance Naik Karam Singh was commanding a section at Richmar Gali. The enemy commenced its attack with heavy shelling of guns and [[Mortar (weapon)|mortars]]. The fire was so accurate that not a single bunker in the [[platoon]] locality was left unscathed. Communication trenches caved in. Bravely, Lance Naik Karam Singh went from bunker to bunker, giving succor to the wounded and urging the men to fight. The enemy launched eight separate attacks that day. In one such attack, the enemy managed to obtain a foothold in the platoon locality. Immediately, Lance Naik Karam Singh, who was severely wounded by then, with a few men, hurled himself in a counter-attack and evicted the enemy after a close quarter encounter which accounted for many enemy dead, having been dispatched by the bayonet. Lance Naik Karam Singh proved himself to be a dauntless leader of men in crisis. Nothing could subdue him and no amount of fire or [[wikt:Hardship|hardship]] could break his spirit.|author=Gazette Notification: 2 Pres/50, 21.6.50|source={{Sfn|Cardozo|2003|pp=45–46}}}} | ||
On 10 January 1957, now a ''[[havildar]]'' ([[sergeant]]), Singh was promoted to the [[junior commissioned officer]] (JCO) rank of ''[[jemadar]]'' (later redesignated ''[[naib subedar]]'') with the service number of JC-6415.<ref name="JCO">{{cite news |title=Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Army Branch) |page=263 |date=19 October 1957 |publisher=The Gazette of India}}</ref> He was promoted to ''[[subedar]]'' on 1 March 1964,<ref>{{cite news |title=Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Army Branch) |page=444 |date=31 October 1964 |publisher=The Gazette of India}}</ref> and was later promoted to ''[[subedar-major]]''. On 26 January 1969, he received an [[Junior commissioned officer#Honorary commissions|honorary commission]] in the rank of [[captain]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence - Extraordinary Gazette of India|page=2 |date=26 January 1969 |publisher=The Gazette of India}}</ref> Singh retired in September 1969.<ref name="Death anniversary of Hony Capt Karam Singh today">{{cite web|title=Death anniversary of Hony Capt Karam Singh today|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2011/20110120/punjab.htm#3|website=The Tribune India|access-date=17 April | On 10 January 1957, now a ''[[havildar]]'' ([[sergeant]]), Singh was promoted to the [[junior commissioned officer]] (JCO) rank of ''[[jemadar]]'' (later redesignated ''[[naib subedar]]'') with the service number of JC-6415.<ref name="JCO">{{cite news |title=Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Army Branch) |page=263 |date=19 October 1957 |publisher=The Gazette of India}}</ref> He was promoted to ''[[subedar]]'' on 1 March 1964,<ref>{{cite news |title=Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Army Branch) |page=444 |date=31 October 1964 |publisher=The Gazette of India}}</ref> and was later promoted to ''[[subedar-major]]''. On 26 January 1969, he received an [[Junior commissioned officer#Honorary commissions|honorary commission]] in the rank of [[captain]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence - Extraordinary Gazette of India|page=2 |date=26 January 1969 |publisher=The Gazette of India}}</ref> Singh retired in September 1969.<ref name="Death anniversary of Hony Capt Karam Singh today">{{cite web|title=Death anniversary of Hony Capt Karam Singh today|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2011/20110120/punjab.htm#3|website=The Tribune India|access-date=17 April 2017}}</ref> He was one of the five soldiers to have a chance to raise the Indian flag for the first time on the independance day which is known to india biggest respect day .on this day people give respect to indian flag with the national song | ||
==Later life== | ==Later life== | ||
Singh [[died]] on 20 January 1993 in his village, and was survived by his wife, [[Gurdial Kaur]], and children.<ref name="Family of second Param Vir Chakra recipient to auction medal">{{cite web|title=Family of second Param Vir Chakra recipient to auction medal|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/family-of-second-param-vir-chakra-recipient-to-auction-medal/article5545518.ece|website=The Hindu|access-date=17 April | Singh [[died]] on 20 January 1993 in his village, and was survived by his wife, [[Gurdial Kaur]], and children.<ref name="Family of second Param Vir Chakra recipient to auction medal">{{cite web|title=Family of second Param Vir Chakra recipient to auction medal|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/family-of-second-param-vir-chakra-recipient-to-auction-medal/article5545518.ece|website=The Hindu|access-date=17 April 2017}}</ref> | ||
== Other honours == | == Other honours == | ||