**Summary:**
On August 5, 2025, a ceremony was held in Dharamshala to commemorate the 60th death anniversary of Captain Chander Narain Singh, Maha Vir Chakra (Posthumous), of the 2nd Battalion, The Garhwal Rifles. Captain Singh was recognized for his bravery and sacrifice during the India-Pakistan War of 1965. His family presented his Maha Vir Chakra and other service medals to the Garhwal Rifles Regiment as a tribute. Shri Sukhdev Singh, Captain Singh's brother, presented the medals to Lieutenant General DS Rana, Colonel of The Garhwal Rifles Garhwal Scouts and Commander-in-Chief, Andaman and Nicobar Command (CINCAN), who accepted them on behalf of the Regiment. The medals will be preserved and displayed at the Garhwal Rifles Regimental Centre Museum in Lansdowne, Uttarakhand, to serve as a reminder of Captain Singh's heroism and the sacrifices made by Indian Army personnel. Captain Singh was posthumously awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his exceptional leadership and courage during the 1965 war. On August 5, 1965, while attached to Headquarters 120 Infantry Brigade, he led a patrol to verify reports of enemy infiltrators. During the mission, his team neutralized six enemy soldiers and forced others to retreat, even after he sustained a head injury. He refused evacuation and died in the line of duty.
Key Entities Referenced
Captain Chander Narain Singh: Late officer of 2nd Battalion, The Garhwal Rifles, posthumously awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his actions during the India Pakistan War of 1965.
Maha Vir Chakra: India's second-highest wartime gallantry award, awarded posthumously to Captain Chander Narain Singh.
The Garhwal Rifles: The regiment to which Captain Chander Narain Singh belonged, and to whom his gallantry medals were presented.
Lieutenant General DS Rana: Colonel of The Garhwal Rifles Garhwal Scouts and Commander-in-Chief, Andaman and Nicobar Command (CINCAN), who received the medals on behalf of the Regiment.
India Pakistan War of 1965: The conflict during which Captain Chander Narain Singh displayed exceptional bravery and leadership.
Shikarpur, Garhwal Uttar Pradesh: Birthplace of Captain Chander Narain Singh
Lansdowne, Uttarakhand: Location of the Garhwal Rifles Regimental Centre Museum where Captain Singh's medals will be displayed.
Andaman and Nicobar Command: Lieutenant General DS Rana is the Commander-in-Chief
Ministry of Defence
FAMILY OF LATE CAPTAIN CHANDER NARAIN
SINGH, MVC, PRESENTS GALLANTRY MEDALS
TO THE GARHWAL RIFLES
Posted On: 05 AUG 2025 6:04PM by PIB Delhi
Today, a solemn ceremony was held at Dharamshala to commemorate the 60th death anniversary of Captain
Chander Narain Singh, Maha Vir Chakra (Posthumous), a valiant officer of 2nd Battalion, The Garhwal
Rifles, who had laid down his life in the highest traditions of the Indian Army during the India Pakistan War
of 1965. The family of the Braveheart presented his gallantry and other service medals to the Garhwal Rifles
Regiment as a tribute to his enduring legacy.
In a moving gesture, Shri Sukhdev Singh, brother of the late officer, handed over the MVC and other service
medals to the Regiment. Lieutenant General DS Rana, Colonel of The Garhwal Rifles & Garhwal Scouts and
Commander-in-Chief, Andaman and Nicobar Command (CINCAN), received the medals on behalf of the
Regiment. The ceremony was attended by military personnel along with veterans and serving personnel of the
Regiment.
In his address, Lt Gen DS Rana paid rich tributes to Captain Chander Narain Singh, describing him as a true
symbol of bravery, leadership and patriotism. He expressed deep gratitude to the family for entrusting the
Regiment with his medals and affirmed that the legacy of the officer would continue to inspire future
generations of Indian soldiers.
Captain Chander Narain Singh was posthumously awarded the Maha Vir Chakra, India’s second-highest
wartime gallantry award, for his exceptional bravery and leadership during the India Pakistan War of 1965.
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Born on 7 July 1939 in Shikarpur, Garhwal (Uttar Pradesh), he was attached to Headquarters 120 Infantry
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Brigade when, on 5 August 1965, reports emerged of over 100 enemy infiltrators in the Brigade’s Area of
Responsibility. Tasked with verifying the threat, he led a patrol to a high-altitude region at 4000 feet. While
flushing the area, his team came under heavy enemy fire and grenade attacks. Undeterred and despite being
outnumbered, he chose to launch a night assault, during which his small team neutralised six enemy soldiers
and injured several others, forcing the rest to retreat. Even after being hit in the head by enemy fire during a
counterattack, Captain Singh continued to lead and refused evacuation, ultimately laying down his life in the
line of duty.
For his unmatched courage, valour and unwavering commitment to the mission, Captain Chander Narain
Singh was posthumously awarded the Maha Vir Chakra, India’s second-highest wartime gallantry award.
The medals presented by the family members of the Braveheart will be preserved and displayed at the
Garhwal Rifles Regimental Centre Museum in Lansdowne, Uttarakhand. The medals will act as a lasting
tribute to Captain Singh’s heroism and a reminder of the selfless service of personnel from Indian Army. Such
noble gestures by families of fallen heroes are deeply valued, as they ensure that the legacy of supreme
sacrifice remains etched in the collective memory of the Nation****
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(Release ID: 2152657)