LG Sinha Pays Tribute to Brig Rajinder Singh, Hails His Sacrifice in Defence of Jammu Kashmir  | Kashmir Life

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday paid tributes to Brigadier Rajinder Singh on his birth anniversary, remembering his supreme sacrifice while resisting Pakistani tribal invaders during the 1947 conflict in Jammu and Kashmir.

In a post on X, Sinha described Brigadier Singh as the “saviour of JK” and said the nation remains forever indebted to his courage, patriotism and devotion to duty.

“Remembering saviour of J&K, the great warrior Brig. Rajinder Singh Ji on his Jayanti. The nation remains forever indebted to his supreme sacrifice and love for motherland. His life and unmatched gallantry continue to inspire every Indian to uphold ideals of duty and service to nation,” Sinha said.

Born on June 14, 1899, Brigadier Rajinder Singh led a small contingent of around 100 soldiers in a determined effort to halt the advance of Pakistani tribal raiders at Uri in October 1947.

His force successfully delayed the invaders on October 26, 1947, providing crucial time for the Indian Army to reach Srinagar after Maharaja Hari Singh signed the Instrument of Accession, paving the way for Jammu and Kashmir’s accession to India.

Brigadier Singh was killed during the operation and is widely remembered for his extraordinary bravery and leadership during one of the most critical moments in the region’s history.