20 October 1988 | Remembering a brave son of India
On 20 October 1988, Sepoy Sultan Singh of 4 Jat Regiment made the supreme sacrifice during Operation Pawan in Sri Lanka while serving with the Indian Peace Keeping Force. He was among five soldiers of the battalion who lost their lives when a rail-opening party came under an ambush.
Early Life and Military Service
Sepoy Sultan Singh was born on 8 August 1963 in Keshri Pura village, in Chirawa tehsil of Jhunjhunu district, Rajasthan. He was the son of Choudhary Makhan Lal Khedar and Mankori Devi. He joined the Indian Army on 30 November 1982 and served with 4 Jat Regiment.
His service took him to Sri Lanka during Operation Pawan, where Indian troops were deployed following the Indo-Sri Lankan Accord of 1987. The mission placed soldiers in a challenging operational environment, with movement and other duties carrying considerable risk.
The Ambush During Operation Pawan
On 20 October 1988, a rail-opening party operating in Sri Lanka came under an ambush. Five soldiers from 4 Jat Regiment made the supreme sacrifice in the incident. Sepoy Sultan Singh was among those who lost their lives.
The incident remains a reminder of the dangers faced by Indian soldiers during Operation Pawan. Available memorial information records his service and sacrifice, while further details of his individual actions in the ambush have not been added without supporting evidence.
A Family's Loss, A Nation's Remembrance
Sepoy Sultan Singh's sacrifice left a lasting loss for his family and community. A memorial profile reports that a memorial was established in his native village and that a local school was named in his memory.
The Honour Post pays tribute to Sepoy Sultan Singh of 4 Jat Regiment, who made the supreme sacrifice on 20 October 1988 during Operation Pawan. His service and sacrifice will be remembered with honour and gratitude.
