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During the [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1971]], Whig commanded | During the [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1971]], Whig commanded the 121 (Independent) [[Infantry]] Brigade Group in the [[Kargil]] sector. His brigade was tasked with capturing Pakistani posts overlooking Kargil. He proceeded to capture Olthingthang. Whig planned the operation, outmaneuvered the [[Pakistan Army|Pakistani troops]], and attacked at an altitude of over 12,000 feet, with temperatures of 20 degrees below zero against well-entrenched positions. His force secured the objectives. | ||
In recognition of this achievement, and for his demonstration of [[leadership]] and [[bravery]] in the field, Mohindar Lal Whig was awarded the [[Maha Vir Chakra]], [[India]]'s second-highest [[Gallantry award|award for gallantry]].<ref>{{Cite book|title=Stories of Heroism |first=B. |last=Chakravorty |year=1995 |url={{google books|plainurl=y|id=uzizVBSb4YsC|page=383}}}}</ref> | In recognition of this achievement, and for his demonstration of [[leadership]] and [[bravery]] in the field, Mohindar Lal Whig was awarded the [[Maha Vir Chakra]], [[India]]'s second-highest [[Gallantry award|award for gallantry]].<ref>{{Cite book|title=Stories of Heroism |first=B. |last=Chakravorty |year=1995 |url={{google books|plainurl=y|id=uzizVBSb4YsC|page=383}}}}</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 05:02, 11 December 2022
Mohindar Lal Whig | |
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| Born | 10 Dec 1925 Ludhiana, Punjab (India), India |
| Allegiance |  India |
| Service/ |  Indian Army |
| Rank |  Brigadier |
| Unit | 5th Gorkha Rifles (Frontier Force) |
| Battles/wars | Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 |
| Awards |  Maha Vir Chakra[1] |
Brigadier Mohindar Lal Whig, MVC (born 10 December 1925) was an Indian Army officer. He served with the 5th Gorkha Rifles (Frontier Force) regiment. He was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra, India's second-highest award for his role in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971.[2]
Career[edit | edit source]
During the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, Whig commanded the 121 (Independent) Infantry Brigade Group in the Kargil sector. His brigade was tasked with capturing Pakistani posts overlooking Kargil. He proceeded to capture Olthingthang. Whig planned the operation, outmaneuvered the Pakistani troops, and attacked at an altitude of over 12,000 feet, with temperatures of 20 degrees below zero against well-entrenched positions. His force secured the objectives.
In recognition of this achievement, and for his demonstration of leadership and bravery in the field, Mohindar Lal Whig was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra, India's second-highest award for gallantry.[3]
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "BRIG MOHINDER LAL WHIG MAHA VIR CHAKRA". Indian Army, Govt of India official website.
- ↑ "Brig Mohindar Lal Whig, MVC". The War Decorated India & Trust.
- ↑ Chakravorty, B. (1995). Stories of Heroism.
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