Bhupender Singh | |
|---|---|
| Born | 25 October 1952 Rajasthan, India |
| Died | 23 January 1994 (aged 41) Kashmir, India |
| Allegiance |  India |
| Service/ |  Indian Army |
| Years of service | 1978 — 1994 |
| Rank |  Major |
| Service number | IC-35010 |
| Unit | 64 Engineer Regiment |
| Awards |  Shaurya Chakra Sword of Honour (IMA) |
| Alma mater | MBM Engineering College Military Training Indian Military Academy |
| Spouse(s) | Avinash Kaur |
| Children | Nimrat & Rubina |
Major Bhupender Singh, SC (25 October 1952 – 23 Jan 1994) was an officer of the Indian Army who was killed by Hizbul Mujahideen on 23 January 1994. He was posthumously awarded Shaurya Chakra.[1][2]
Early life and education[edit | edit source]
Bhupender was born on 25 October 1952 in Rajasthan, India. He completed Civil Engineering from MBM Engineering College, Jodhpur.[citation needed]
Military career[edit | edit source]
Bhupendra was commissioned in 64 Engineer Regiment in 1978 and he was a recipient of the coveted Sword of Honour.[lower-alpha 1] Throughout his career, he served in various units which includes Combat Engineers, Military Engineering Service (MES), Military Survey and the Defence Research & Development Organization. Before his death, he was the Officer Commanding of 99 Road Construction Company.[3]
Death[edit | edit source]
Bhupender was stationed at Verinag as Officer Commanding of 99 Road Construction Company. In the early January 1994, Bhupender along with two officers and 13 soldiers went on a recce. Upon entering Akkar village, they were ambushed by militants who directly attacked them. Despite breaking the ambush and continuing the mission, on 17 January 1994, he was kidnapped by Hizbul Mujahideen. They demanded release of some terrorists, which Bhupender denied. Hearing his denials, the terrorists killed him on 23 January 1994.[4][5][6][7]
Shaurya Chakra[edit | edit source]
Acknowledging Bhupender's bravery, the Government of India posthumously awarded Shaurya Chakra to Bhupender . It was presented to his daughter Nimrat on 13 March.[8][9]
The Shaurya Chakra citation reads as follows: Template:Reduced pull quote
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Nimrat Kaur: My father was killed by the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen for not conceding to their demands in Kashmir". The Times of India. 9 December 2015. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 13 March 2025.
- ↑ "Airlift actor Nimrat Kaur reveals how her father was killed by Kashmiri separatists". India Today. 9 December 2015. Retrieved 13 March 2025.
- ↑ "Major Bhupender Singh SC". Honourpoint. Retrieved 13 March 2025.
- ↑ "Major Bhupender Singh". Facebook.
- ↑ Life, Kashmir (4 May 2015). "Briefing". Kashmir Life. Retrieved 13 March 2025.
- ↑ "Nimrat Kaur's Father Was Killed By Terrorists. Her Life-Story Is Something Every Indian Will Derive Inspiration From". MensXP. 9 February 2016. Retrieved 13 March 2025.
- ↑ "Major Bhupender Singh SC". Honourpoint. Retrieved 13 March 2025.
- ↑ "Nimrat Kaur remembers late father with a candid picture and a heartfelt note". Hindustan Times. 24 January 2019. Archived from the original on 29 September 2022. Retrieved 13 March 2025.
- ↑ "Soldier2ndLife". soldier2ndlife.com. Retrieved 13 March 2025.
- ↑ Awarded to the best cadet of a course.