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The Print
2 days ago
- General
- The Print
Army's Tiger Division celebrates 100th birthday of Lt Col Jamwal (retd)
He said the General Officer Commanding, Tiger Division, along with the Commander, Chenab Brigade, Jammu Kashmir Ex-Services League (JKESL) President Lt Gen Rakesh Sharma (retd) and other senior veterans visited the veteran's residence in the posh Gandhi Nagar area of the city to convey greetings and felicitate him on this 'historic milestone'. The Tiger Division honoured Lt Col Jamwal (retd) by organising a solemn and dignified ceremony here on the occasion to recognise his exemplary service and contribution to the nation, a Defence spokesman said. Jammu, Aug 13 (PTI) The Army's Tiger Division on Wednesday celebrated the 100th birthday of Lt Colonel Sharak Dev Singh Jamwal (retd), who was commissioned into the 7th Light Cavalry in 1946 during the final stages of the Second World War. Lt Col Jamwal, born on this day in 1926 in Jammu, was commissioned into the 7th Light Cavalry in 1946 during the final stages of the Second World War, the spokesman said, adding his distinguished military career included active participation in the Burma Campaign, the 1947-48 Indo-Pak War, the Liberation of Goa in 1961 and the Sino-Indian War of 1962. During 1947-48, the spokesman said he, as the Squadron Commander of C Sqn, 7 Cavalry, inducted tanks across the inhospitable high altitude Zojila Pass, leading to the recapture of Zojila and relief of besieged Ladakh. This year also marks the glorious 60 years of the victory of the Indian Armed Forces in the 1965 war, he said. During the visit, the officers conveyed the Army's deep appreciation for Lt Col Jamwal's unwavering commitment to the nation and his embodiment of the timeless values of honour, duty, selfless service and camaraderie, the spokesman said. He said the celebrations included a ceremonial cake cutting, symbolising the enduring bond between serving soldiers and veterans. The occasion also served as a reminder of the Indian Army's steadfast tradition of honouring its veterans, whose sacrifices and leadership form the bedrock of the nation's security and inspire future generations of soldiers, the spokesman said. PTI TAS TAS KSS KSS This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
News18
2 days ago
- General
- News18
At 100, Lt Col Sharak Dev Honoured By Indian Army: All About The Zojila Pass Recapture Hero
Last Updated: Marking the ceremony, senior veterans visited Lt Col Jamwal's residence to extend greetings and felicitate him on the milestone. The Indian Army's Tiger Division on Wednesday paid rich tributes to Lieutenant Colonel (Lt Col) Sharak Dev Singh Jamwal (Retired) on his 100th birthday, celebrating his decades of distinguished service to the nation. Marking the ceremony, the General Officer Commanding of Tiger Division, the Commander of Chenab Brigade, Lt Gen Rakesh Sharma (Retd), President of JKESL, and other senior veterans visited Lt Col Jamwal's residence to extend greetings and felicitate him on the milestone. This year also marks 60 years since the Indian Armed Forces' victory in the 1965 war, a milestone that resonated during the centenary celebrations. The event featured a ceremonial cake cutting, underscoring the Indian Army's tradition of honouring its veterans and reinforcing the enduring bond between serving personnel and retired officers. All About Lt Col Jamwal Born on August 13, 1926, in Jammu, Lt Col Jamwal was commissioned into the 7th Light Cavalry in 1946 during the final phase of the Second World War. His career spanned multiple major operations, including the Burma Campaign, the 1947–48 Indo-Pak War, the Liberation of Goa in 1961, and the Sino-Indian War of 1962. As Squadron Commander of C Squadron, 7 Cavalry, during the 1947–48 conflict, he led the induction of tanks across the treacherous Zojila Pass. He is often credited with the daring manoeuvre that enabled the recapture of Zojila and the relief of besieged Ladakh. Army officials lauded Lt Col Jamwal's life of service, describing him as an embodiment of honour, duty, selflessness, and camaraderie — values that continue to inspire future generations of soldiers. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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Business Standard
14-06-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Military-civil liaison meeting in Jammu focuses on synergy post Op Sindoor
More than a month after the launch of Operation Sindoor, a two-day military civil liaison conference was held here to enhance synergy and deliberate on critical issues, including ongoing efforts to support the local population along the border areas, the Indian Army on Saturday said. The conference, held on June 12 and 13 at Satwari cantonment, was among others attended by General Officer Commanding, Tiger Division, Maj Gen Mukesh Bhanwala, and Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, Ramesh Kumar, said a defence spokesman. Operation Sindoor saw close coordination and integration between Tiger Division, para military forces and civil administration to counter the nefarious design of the adversary. The conference was organised to further enhance this synergy, he added. Under Operation Sindoor, the Indian armed forces carried out missile strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) during the intervening night of May 6 and 7 in retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 persons, mostly tourists, dead on April 22. The spokesman said that the high-level meeting brought together senior army officials and representatives from key government departments of Jammu division to discuss matters of strategic and civic importance. The conference served as a platform to deliberate on critical issues such as infrastructure development, civic-military synergy in the remote areas and the ongoing efforts to support the local populations along the border areas, he added. Maj Gen Bhanwala emphasised the importance of seamless collaboration between civil and military agencies. The divisional commissioner of Jammu during his address acknowledged the Indian Army's sustained efforts in humanitarian assistance and infrastructure support across the region. The discussions during the conference also covered the issues of road connectivity in border villages, border area tourism and welfare measures for ex-servicemen and their families, the spokesman said. The conference concluded with a reaffirmed commitment as a Whole of Nation Approach' towards peace, development and resilience in Jammu and Kashmir, he added.
Hindustan Times
01-06-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Jammu: Army chief felicitates BSF woman officer for defending Akhnoor posts
Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi visited Pargwal sector of Akhnoor and reviewed operational preparedness on Friday, officials said. He also met BSF Assistant Commandant Neha Bhandari and her team for defending forward posts in the Akhnoor sector during the Pakistan conflict. 'General Upendra Dwivedi reviewed operational preparedness in J&K's Pargwal sector and visited the Tiger Division where he commended troops for their outstanding performance in Operation Sindoor . He stressed the importance of staying agile and vigilant in response to evolving security dynamics,' said a defence spokesperson. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) also praised BSF's close operational integration with the army and lauded the bravery of Bhandari and her team for defending forward posts in the Akhnoor sector, he added. He also praised the paramilitary force and ex-servicemen for their role during Operation Sindoor, the army said. The army chief had reached Jammu on a two-day visit on Thursday and attended the high-level security review meeting chaired by home minister Amit Shah. Commanding a border outpost within eyeball-to-eyeball contact of a Pakistani post along the international border, the assistant commandant led her troops to silence three forward hostile posts across the zero line (the area closest to enemy territory) by giving a befitting reply. Bhandari got a commendation disc from the army chief, the Jammu BSF stated on X. Apart from Neha, six women constables held gun positions at a forward border post, rising with every bullet they fired at the enemy positions across the international border in the Samba, RS Pura and Akhnoor sectors. Neha, a third-generation officer from her family in Uttarakhand, takes pride in being part of the BSF and commanding a border outpost in the Pargwal forward area of the Akhnoor sector in the Jammu district during Operation Sindoor. 'I feel proud to be manning a post along the International Border with my troops. It is approximately 150 meters away from the Pakistani post in the Akhnoor–Pargwal area,' she said. (With PTI inputs)
Time of India
31-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Army chief reviews Akhnoor preps, lauds Op Sindoor fight
Army chief reviews Akhnoor preps, lauds Op Sindoor fight JAMMU : Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi reviewed Saturday operational preparedness of troops during a visit to Pargwal in Jammu's Akhnoor sector in the wake of Operation Sindoor . 'General Dwivedi visited Tiger Division, where he commended troops for outstanding performance in Operation Sindoor. General Dwivedi stressed the importance of staying agile and vigilant in response to evolving security dynamics,' Jammu defence PRO Lt Col Suneel Bartwal said. General Dwivedi praised BSF 's close operational integration with the Army and lauded the bravery of an assistant commandant, Neha Bhandari, and her team for defending forward posts in Akhnoor, Col Bartwal said. 'COAS (Gen Dwivedi) also acknowledged valuable contributions of ex-servicemen in supporting the forces during Operation Sindoor,' the spokesperson said. On Friday, General Dwivedi had inspected forward areas and posts along Jammu division's Sunderbani sector. He was briefed by commanders on the security scenario and operational dynamics along LoC as part of a comprehensive overview of the current strategic environment, officials said.
