Mohindar Lal Whig
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Mohindar Lal Whig | |
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| Born | 10 Dec 1925 Ludhiana, Punjab (India), India |
| Allegiance |  India |
| Service/ |  Indian Army |
| Rank |  Brigadier |
| Unit | 5th Gorkha Rifles (Frontier Force) |
| Battles/wars | Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 |
| Awards |  Maha Vir Chakra[1] |
Brigadier Mohindar Lal Whig, MVC (born 10 December 1925) was an officer in the Indian Army, who served with the 5th Gorkha Rifles (Frontier Force) regiment. He was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra, India's second highest award for his role in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971.[2]
Military career
During the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, Brigadier Mohindar Lal Whig commanded an Infantry Brigade in the Kargil sector. His brigade was tasked with capturing several Pakistani posts overlooking Kargil and proceeded to capture Olthingthang. Brig Whig planned the operations, outmaneuvered the Pakistani troops, and pressed home the attack at an altitude over 12000 feet and temperatures 20 degrees below zero against well-entrenched positions and successfully secured the objectives. In recognition of this achievement, and for his demonstration of leadership and bravery in the field, Brigadier Mohindar Lal Whig was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra, India's second-highest award for gallantry.[3]
See also
References
- ^ "BRIG MOHINDER LAL WHIG MAHA VIR CHAKRA". Indian Army, Govt of India official website.
- ^ "Brig Mohindar Lal Whig, MVC". The War Decorated India & Trust.
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