Kuldip Singh Chandpuri | |
|---|---|
 Chandpuri as a Maj. | |
| Born | 22 November 1940 Montgomery, Punjab Province, British India (now in Pakistan) |
| Died | 17 November 2018 (aged 77)[1] Mohali, Punjab, India |
| Allegiance |  India |
| Service |  Indian Army |
| Years of service | 1963–1996[citation needed] |
| Rank |  Brigadier |
| Unit | 14 Punjab |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards |  Maha Vir Chakra Vishisht Seva Medal |
Brigadier Kuldip Singh Chandpuri MVC, VSM (22 November 1940 – 17 November 2018) was a decorated Indian Army officer.[2] He is known for his leadership in the Battle of Longewala during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, for which he was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra, the second highest Indian military decoration, by the Indian government. The 1997 Hindi film Border was based on the battle, with his role played by Sunny Deol.[3][4] He was a councillor in the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation from 2006 to 2011.[1]
- ^ a b "Brigadier Kuldip Singh Chandpuri: the heroic 'Border' man who defied Pakistani tanks". The Economic Times. 17 November 2018. Archived from the original on 17 November 2018. Retrieved 17 November 2018.
- ^ "Brig Kuldip Singh Chandpuri, MVC, VSM (retd)". The War Decorated India. Archived from the original on 29 April 2014. Retrieved 4 September 2013.
- ^ "1971 war hero Kuldip Singh Chandpuri, who inspired Border movie, dies". India Today. 17 November 2018. Retrieved 17 November 2018.
- ^ "Hero of Battle of Longewala, Brigadier Kuldip Singh Chandpuri, dies". The Indian Express. 17 November 2018. Retrieved 17 November 2018.