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Major Shaitan Singh Bhati, PVC (1 December 1924 – 18 November 1962) was an Indian Army officer and recipient of India's highest military decoration, the Param Vir Chakra. Singh was born in Rajasthan.
Sep 4, 2024 · Major Shaitan Singh Bhati is remembered as one of India’s most courageous soldiers, honored with the Param Vir Chakra, the nation’s highest military decoration. His valor during the Sino-Indian War, particularly at the Battle of Rezang La, remains a poignant chapter in India’s military history.
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Major Shaitan Singh Bhati was born on Monday, 1 December 1924 Honourpoint (age 37 years at the time of death) in the Jodhpur district of Rajasthan. He grew up in a family of military personnel that inspired him to join the military. He completed his schooling at Chopasni Senior Secondary School in Jodhpur, and on 1 August 1943, he joined Jaswant Co...
Major Shaitan Singh Bhati was born in a Rajput family that belonged to the Bhati clan of Rajputs Stories of Heroism: PVC & MVC Winners by Chakravorty, B.C.
Early stepping stones in the career as a soldier
After completing his graduation, he joined the Durga Horse (now 61st Cavalry Regiment) of the erstwhile Jodhpur state as an officer cadet after which he went to Officers’ Training School at Poona, where he went through approximately two years of training, from 26 August 1947 to 31 July 1949. After his commissioning from the training, he joined Umed Kotah Infantry as an officer. After this, he moved to 20 Rajput (Jodhpur Sardar Infantry). After receiving his permanent regular commission, he jo...
Career as an Indian Army officer
After being transferred to the 13th Kumaon Regiment, Lieutenant Shaitan Singh Bhati actively participated in the anti-insurgency operations in the Naga Hills of Nagaland, where he was promoted to the rank of a Captain. He was also actively involved in the Indo-Portuguese War of 1961 when Goa was liberated by India. On 11 June 1962, he was promoted to the rank of Major when he was posted in the Eastern sector of Ladakh. Bravest of the Brave: Heroes of the Indian Army by Kittu Reddy
The Battle of Rezang La and the Saga of Bravery
Initially, the 13th Kumaon was deployed at the Baramullah sector of Kashmir. But due to the government’s Forward Policy’s implementation, his unit was called for deployment at Chushul sector for the defence of Ladakh as small skirmishes had been taking place all along the Eastern border for over a month with the Chinese forces, and a Chinese invasion of Ladakh had become imminent. Major Shaitan Singh was the Company Commander of the Charlie Company of The Kumaon Regiment, which was tasked to...
For his heroic actions, Major Shaitan Singh Bhati was awarded Param Vir Chakra (posthumously) on 26 January 1963; the award was received by his wife, Shagun Kanwar. He was awarded the PVC for successfully repelling 7 consecutive enemy attacks on his position with limited manpower and resources at disposal. Despite being injured in the arm and abdom...
In the 1980s, the Shipping Corporation of India named one of its shipping tankers MT Major Shaitan Singh PVC to honour the gallant soldier. Logistics Management for International Business: Text and...
He was awarded the Indian of the Year lifetime achievement award by CNN-IBN years after his death. Be An Inspirer
In the Battle of Rezang La, Major Shaitan Singh was grievously wounded in the arms and abdomen, he continued moving from one place to another under enemy fire in order to motivate his men and to prepare battle tactics. While being moved to safety, Shaitan Singh and his men were targeted by heavy enemy artillery fire, so he ordered his men to leave ...
In the Battle of Rezang La, Major Shaitan Singh led a company of 120 men against approximately 5000 Chinese troops.
Son of an Army officer Lt Col Hem Singh Bhati, Maj Shaitan Singh was commissioned into the Kumaon Regiment on 01 Aug 1949. The Indo-China war of 1962, offered Maj Shaitan Singh the opportunity to show his valour in Chushul sector of Ladakh.
Major Shaitan Singh Bhati is a recipient of the Param Vir Chakra, which is India’s highest gallantry award. He was given this award posthumously for his role in the Battle of Rezang La, which was fought against the invading Chinese forces in 1962. Major Shaitan Singh Bhati is also referred to as the Hero of Rezang La.
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Feb 26, 2024 · Major Shaitan Singh. Photo Credit: Courtesy: Jai Samota. When the team arrived at the summit, what they saw was beyond belief. One could actually see the bunkers and fortifications that had...
Oct 12, 2006 · Major Shaitan Singh, the Coy Commander, displayed exemplary leadership and courage in the battle of Rezang La. He led his troops most admirably. Unmindful of his personal safety he moved from one platoon post to another and encouraged his men to fight.
