Lt. Gen. Kulwant Singh- Sikhs The Supreme

Lt. Gen. Kulwant Singh was surpassed by Lt. Gen. Thimaya who became army chief out of turn in 1947-48 for the reasons best known to Government of that time. How great General was Kulwant Singh, we can estimate from the news, given below.

During Vietnam War (1.11.1955 to 15.5.1975) USA wanted Lt. General Kulwant Singh to utilize his services as a full General of US Army. But after heated discussion in Parliament Indian government declined USA request. Then again USA demanded him on deputation, but it was again declined.

During Pak raid in 1947, Maj. Gen. Kulwant Singh landed in Srinagar on Nov. 5,1947 and took charge as the commander of forces. He alongwith the legendary air ace, Air Commodore Baba Mehar Singh saved Kashmir. In 1952 a committee was set up under him to study the war threats to our northern border.

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