Bhupender Singh

Major Bhupender Singh, SC (25 October 1952 – 23 Jan 1994) was an officer of the Indian Army who was killed by Hizbul Mujahideen on 23 January 1994. He was posthumously awarded Shaurya Chakra.

Early life and education Bhupender was born on 25 October 1952 in Rajasthan, India. He completed Civil Engineering from MBM Engineering College, Jodhpur.

Military career Bhupendra was commissioned in 64 Engineer Regiment in 1978 and he was a recipient of the coveted Sword of Honour. Throughout his career, he served in various units which includes Combat Engineers, Military Engineering Service (MES), Military Survey and the Defence Research & Development Organization. Before his death, he was the Officer Commanding of 99 Road Construction Company.

Death Bhupender was stationed at Verinag as Officer Commanding of 99 Road Construction Company. In the early January 1994, Bhupender along with two officers and 13 soldiers went on a recce. Upon entering Akkar village, they were ambushed by militants who directly attacked them. Despite breaking the ambush and continuing the mission, on 17 January 1994, he was kidnapped by Hizbul Mujahideen. They demanded release of some terrorists, which Bhupender denied. Hearing his denials, the terrorists killed him on 23 January 1994.

Shaurya Chakra Acknowledging Bhupender's bravery, the Government of India posthumously awarded Shaurya Chakra to Bhupender . It was presented to his daughter Nimrat on 13 March.

The Shaurya Chakra citation reads as follows: