Colonel Manpreet Singh Posthumously Awarded Kirti Chakra on Independence Day 2024, Know All About the Indian Army Officer Killed During Gunfight With Terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag

Mumbai, August 14: Indian Army Colonel Manpreet Singh, who died in a confrontation with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district last September, has been posthumously awarded the Kirti Chakra on this Independence Day 2024. Besides Colonel Manpreet Singh, Rifleman Ravi Kumar and Major M Naidu were also honoured with Kirti Chakra.

Colonel Singh had completed 17 years of service in the Indian Army and was known for his unconventional approach and cordial relations with locals. For his service to the force, Colonel Manpreet Singh was awarded the prestigious Sena Medal for Gallantry in 2021. Independence Day 2024 Gallantry Awards: Indian Army Colonel Manpreet Singh, Who Died in Anantnag Anti-Terror Operation Awarded Kirti Chakra Posthumously.

Who Was Colonel Manpreet Singh?

One of the highly decorated officers, Colonel Manpreet Singh, was serving in the UT as Commanding Officer of the Rashtriya Rifles (RR) 19 Battalion.

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