“Every Indian will be proud of his bravery,” Union Home Minister Amit Shah mourns the passing of Indo-Pak war hero Bhairon Singh
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Naik (Retd) Bhairon Singh, who was portrayed by actor Suniel Shetty in the film “Border” as the hero of the Longewala battle during the 1971 India-Pakistan war, died on Monday in Jodhpur at the age of 81. Bhairon Singh Rathore was deployed at the Longewala post in Jaisalmer, commanding a small BSF unit of 6-7 personnel that was accompanied by a 120-men company of Army’s 23 Punjab regiment. It was the bravery of these men that decimated an assaulting Pakistani tank regiment on Dec 5, 1971.
“The braveheart took his last breath at AIIMS, Jodhpur, today. DG BSF and all ranks condole the passing of Naik (Retd) Bhairon Singh, Sena Medal, the hero of the Longewala battle during the 1971 war. BSF salutes his intrepid bravery, courage and dedication towards his duty,” the force said in a tweet.
DG BSF & all ranks condole the passing of Naik (Retd) Bhairon Singh, Sena Medal, the hero of #Longewala battle during 1971 War. BSF salutes his intrepid bravery, courage & dedication towards his duty.
Prahari parivar stands by his family in these trying times.#JaiHind pic.twitter.com/nzlqNJUi9K— BSF (@BSF_India) December 19, 2022
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“The news of the demise of 1971 war hero Bhairon Singh Rathore is very sad,” Amit Shah tweeted.
“Leading a small contingent of BSF India along with the army at Longewala post, he raised the head of Bharat Mata by defeating the enemy with his bravery. Every Indian will always be proud of his bravery,” he added.
1971 के युद्ध के नायक भैरों सिंह राठौड़ जी के निधन का समाचार अत्यंत दुःखद है।
लोंगेवाला पोस्ट पर सेना के साथ@BSF_India की एक छोटी सी टुकड़ी का नेतृत्व करते हुए उन्होंने अपने पराक्रम से दुश्मन को परास्त कर भारत माता का मस्तक ऊँचा किया।
उनकी वीरता पर हर भारतीय को हमेशा गर्व रहेगा। pic.twitter.com/FqFwbHvP3u— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) December 19, 2022
Amit Shah shared the glimpses of a meeting with Bhairon Singh Rathore during his visit to Jaisalmer. “Had met Bhairon Singh Rathore ji during his stay in Jaisalmer last year, the flame of love and patriotism in his heart for the motherland was truly unique. His heroic saga will continue to inspire generations to come. May God give strength to his family members to bear this sorrow. Om Shanti Shant,” tweeted Amit Shah.
पिछले वर्ष अपने जैसलमेर के प्रवास पर भैरों सिंह राठौड़ जी से भेंट हुई थी, मातृभूमि के लिए प्रेम और देशभक्ति की जो ज्वाला उनके दिल में थी वो सचमुच अद्वितीय थी। उनकी शौर्यगाथा आने वाली पीढ़ियों को प्रेरित करती रहेगी। ईश्वर उनके परिजनों को यह दुःख सहने की शक्ति दें।
ॐ शांति शांति pic.twitter.com/Qg8KfNI54Y— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) December 19, 2022