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Maj. K.S. Chandpuri - Sikhs The Supreme
Maj. K.S. Chandpuri (Later Brigadier) briefing Britains CIGS, Field Marshal RM Calver, who especially visited the battle scene a few weeks later to see himself the miracle at Longowala, on the Longowala battle in the Rajasthan Sector. Mr. Chandpuri, the then Company Commander, who took the brunt of the attack by Pakistan and fought with great grit, courage and determination, was bestowed upon Mahavir Chakra (MVC) and VSM. The celebrated Indian film “Border” was based on this Longowala battle. This battle was fought on Dec. 5, 1971.
Indian Army Company which was surrounded by Pakistan Tanks at Longowala in 1971. Brig K.S. Chandpuri (then major and Company Commander) is seen 3rd from left.
Graveyard of Pakistan's Tanks destroyed by Indian Hunters at Longowala in Rajasthan sector in 1971.
Gallant soldiers of 23 Punjab Regiment performing Bhangra on a captured Pakistani T.59 Tank at Longowala, Major Kuldip Singh Chandpuri, who was the commander of the post, is standing with his back to camera.
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