Post-Independence Military Engagements

• Immediately after independence, Pakistan attacked Kashmir through tribal forces in October 1947.
• In summer 1948, tribal and Pakistani forces launched a joint attack on Kashmir's Tithwal Sector.
• In 1961-62, China attacked India.
• India faced conflicts with Pakistan and China after independence.

Notable Param Vir Chakra Awardees from Rajasthan

• Major Piru Singh Shekhawat:
  • Martyred while fighting enemies during the October 1947 Pakistani tribal attack on Kashmir.
  • Led the 6th Rajputana Rifles in an assault to capture a hill in Kashmir's Tithwal Sector on July 18, 1948.
  • Posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra, India's highest military honor, for his bravery and sacrifice.
• Major Shaitan Singh:
  • Born December 1, 1924, in Jodhpur (now Phalodi).
  • Led C Company of the 13th Kumaon Battalion at Rezang La Pass during the 1962 Sino-Indian War.
  • Despite being heavily outnumbered, his unit engaged Chinese forces, inflicting significant casualties.
  • Died during the conflict.

Other Distinguished Gallantry Awardees (Veer Chakra/Maha Veer Chakra)

• Subedar Chunaram Phagadia (Sikar): Martyred in 1948.
• Shaheed Sainik Dhokal Singh: Awarded for his service.
• Brigadier Raghuvir Singh Rajawat: Served in the 18th Rajput Rifles during the 1965 India-Pakistan War.
• Colonel Uday Singh Bhati: Made sacrifices for India.
• Lieutenant Colonel Hanut Singh (Barmer): Served as a Horse Commando in the 1971 India-Pakistan War; recognized by Pakistan post-war.
• Lieutenant Colonel Sawai Bhawani Singh: Served in the 1971 War.
• Group Captain Chandan Singh: Indian Air Force officer, deployed in Assam during the 1971 War; awarded the Maha Veer Chakra in 1972.
• Naik Sugan Singh (Nagaur): Served in the 7th Rajputana Rifles during the 1971 India-Pakistan War; posthumously awarded the Maha Veer Chakra.
• Naik Digendra Singh Parswal (Sikar): Indian Army; awarded the Maha Veer Chakra.