Service No : IC-35010
Date of Birth : October 25, 1952
Place of birth : Mohanpura(Raj)
Service : Army
Last Rank : Major
Unit : 64 Engr Regt
Arm/Regt : The Corps of Engineers
Operation : CI & IS Ops
Awards : Shaurya Chakra
Martyrdom : January 23, 1994
Verinag Operation (J&K) : Jan 1994
In 1994, Major Bhupender Singh was serving with the Border Roads organization in Jammu and Kashmir, where he was the Officer Commanding (OC) of the 99 Road Construction Company, stationed at Verinag near the Jawahar Tunnel. As part of the ongoing "Project Beacon," his unit was assigned the challenging task of constructing five Bailey bridges along the Khannabal-Pahalgam road. To ensure the successful completion of the project, Major Bhupender Singh meticulously planned the operation and decided to conduct a reconnaissance of the bridge sites. In early January 1994, Major Bhupender Singh, accompanied by two officers and 13 soldiers, set out on the recce. Due to the region’s volatile security situation, with active militancy in the area, the recce party was provided armed escorts in line with the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). However, as they approached Akkar village, the party was ambushed by militants who had set up a roadblock. From all directions, the militants launched a sudden and fierce attack, using automatic weapons at very close range.
Displaying immense bravery and leadership, Major Bhupender Singh quickly organized his troops and returned fire, directing them to take defensive positions and fight back effectively. After a prolonged and intense exchange of fire, Major Bhupender Singh and his soldiers successfully broke through the ambush and continued their mission. This incident showcased his exemplary courage and tactical acumen in the face of grave danger. However, on January 17, 1994, Major Bhupender Singh was kidnapped by militants belonging to the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen group. They made demands for the release of certain terrorists, which Major Bhupender Singh firmly refused. Consequently, Maj Bhupender Singh was killed by the kidnappers, in retaliation to the denial of their demands on 23 Jan 1994. Major Bhupender Singh’s sacrifice and unwavering commitment to his duty left an indelible mark on the Indian Army. He was posthumously awarded the Shaurya Chakra, one of the highest gallantry awards, for his bravery and dedication to the nation. Ironically, the award was presented on March 13, the birthday of his daughter, Nimrat Kaur, marking a poignant tribute to a soldier who laid down his life for the country while upholding the highest traditions of the Indian Army.
Major Bhupender Singh is survived by his wife Smt Avinash Kaur and daughters Nimrat Kaur and Rubina Singh.
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2022 at 3:48 pmI SALUTE TO HIS GREAT SACRIFICE .
MAY WAHEGURU SEND HIM SACHKAND(HEAVEN)
TRULY SINGH IS KING.
KITNI HIMMAT HOGI JAB UNHONE
YEH SACRIFICE DIYA HOGA
WHAT A BRAVE MAN , WHAT A COURAGEOUS.
IF TODAY INDIA GOT FREEDOM FROM MUGHAL AND BRITISH BECAUSE OF SIKHS.
TRULY SIKHS ARE BRAVIST PPL IN THIS PLANET
RAJ KAREGA KHALSA
JO BOLE SO NIHAAL SATSRIAA KAAL
WAHEGURU JI KHALSA WAHEGURU JI KI FATEH
Major Ajit Raka
2022 at 3:49 pmBhupi was my coursemate in IMA. He topped the course pipping me. A sweet and tough fellow always with a smiling face.
Whenever I see Nimrat, I remember his smiling face.
Bravo brother… we remember you always. We missed you at our reunion.
Ashok Kumar Khanna
2024 at 1:42 pmThere is photo Major Bhupender Singh (Bust) with her daughter Nimrat in which date of birth is written as 2nd September instead of 25 October 1952. Please correct your information.
Surinder Singh
2024 at 1:49 pmIn Tilak Nagar New Delhi there is a residential colony called Major Bhupinder Singh Nagar,I am residing in the same colony.
Mahesh Goyal
2024 at 5:31 amSir Major Bhupinder Singh was another courageous warrior of India who died in 1965 ind pak war and awarded posthumously maha vir chakra