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In Germany he remained confined to POW Camp, Stalag XIIA in [[Limburg an der Lahn|Limburg]] near Frankfurt. In addition, the [[International Red Cross]], Geneva who was responsible for the welfare of POWs, appointed him Chief Man of confidence]]. The camp was liberated by American forces in 1945 where first he was taken to Paris, then brought to London and then sent back to India.
In Germany he remained confined to POW Camp, Stalag XIIA in [[Limburg an der Lahn|Limburg]] near Frankfurt. In addition, the [[International Red Cross]], Geneva who was responsible for the welfare of POWs, appointed him Chief Man of confidence]]. The camp was liberated by American forces in 1945 where first he was taken to Paris, then brought to London and then sent back to India.


He served the Bengal Sappers as a [[Junior Commissioned Officer]] till he was granted a commission in the Indian Army in 1960. Eighteen years after his capture, He rose to the rank of [[Lieutenant-Colonel]] in the Indian Army.
He served the Bengal Sappers as a [[Junior Commissioned Officer]] until he was granted a commission in the Indian Army in 1960. Eighteen years after his capture, He rose to the rank of [[Lieutenant-Colonel]] in the Indian Army.


==Retirement==
==Retirement==