Kulwant Singh Pannu | |
|---|---|
| Born | 6 March 1932 |
| Allegiance |  India |
| Service |  Indian Army |
| Years of service | 1952-1988 |
| Rank |  Major General |
| Service number | IC-6213 |
| Unit | 3 Gorkha Rifles 2 PARA |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards |  Maha Vir Chakra |
Major General[1] Kulwant Singh Pannu, MVC was an officer of the Indian Army and a recipient of the Maha Vir Chakra. He was initially commissioned as an officer in the 3 Gorkha Rifles in 1952, and joined the Parachute Regiment in 1957 after completing the paratrooper officers' course. Pannu is most famous for having led 2 Para in the famous Tangail Airdrop to capture the Poongli Bridge over the River Jamuna on 11 December 1971, during the Bangladesh Liberation War. The battalion was airdropped near Tangail (now in Bangladesh) and tasked to cut off the 93 Brigade of Pakistani Army which was retreating from the north to defend Dhaka and its approaches. For his conspicuous gallantry and leadership, Pannu was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra.[2][3]
- ^ "Maj Gen Kulwant Singh Pannu, MVC (now deceased) @ TWDI". twdi.in.
- ^ "The Liberation of Bangladesh.Eastern Command, Indian Army". eastarmy.nic.in. Archived from the original on 27 September 2007. Retrieved 28 January 2007.
- ^ "Heroes. The Parachute Regiment, Indian Army". kar.nic.in. Archived from the original on 8 June 2016. Retrieved 28 January 2007.