Major Mohan Singh of 6 Rajput made the supreme sacrifice during the Indo-Pakistan War of 1965 while serving in the Chhamb-Jaurian Sector of Jammu & Kashmir. His unit had been deployed in the sector as part of the formations responsible for the defence of the strategically important Akhnoor area.
By September 1965, the fighting in the Chhamb-Jaurian and Akhnoor areas had become intense. 6 Rajput was employed in the sector and, following changes in brigade responsibilities, continued operations under 28 Infantry Brigade from 13 September. Major Mohan Singh remained with his men as the situation developed around the battalion's area of operations.
The Final Operation
On 14 September 1965, Major Mohan Singh and a group of troops were tasked with laying mines in the battalion's area of operations. While proceeding towards the task, the party was ambushed by the enemy.
Major Mohan Singh and one other rank made the supreme sacrifice in the ambush, while five other ranks sustained grievous injuries. The official account received from the War History Division and Army Headquarters records that the unit's war diary also mentions Major Mohan Singh as having made the supreme sacrifice during an enemy ambush.
His sacrifice was later formally recognised by the Army as a battlefield casualty attributable to military service. His name is commemorated at the National War Memorial.
Records examined by the Parliamentary Committee found that no gallantry award citation had been initiated by 6 Rajput for Major Mohan Singh during the 1965 operations. Decades later, his family continued to seek recognition of his service and sacrifice.
Major Mohan Singh made the supreme sacrifice on 14 September 1965, while carrying out his duty in the Chhamb-Jaurian sector during one of the most intense periods of the 1965 war.
His name stands among those who gave their lives in the service of the nation, and his sacrifice remains a part of the history of 6 Rajput and the Indian Army.
We Remember
Lest We Forget.
