DT
PT
Subscribe To Print Edition About The Tribune Code Of Ethics Download App Advertise with us Classifieds
search-icon-img
search-icon-img
Advertisement

Chandigarh loses distinguished veteran

Maj Gen KMKS Barach, who passed away on Nov 2, left a mark wherever he served
  • fb
  • twitter
  • whatsapp
  • whatsapp
Advertisement

Lt Gen Harwant Singh (retd)

Chandigarh is home to a large number of distinguished veterans, who left a mark wherever they served, both during peace and war. One by one, they are leaving the field. One such veteran, Maj Gen KMKS Barach, died on November 2. His bhog ceremony will be held from noon to 1 pm at the Sector 34 gurdwara in Chandigarh on November 12.

He was commissioned in Deccan Horse (9H) and on the raising of the first cavalry unit after Independence (62 Cavalry), was selected to join this unit. He served as an instructor at the School of Armoured Warfare and Defence Services Staff College.

Advertisement

He commanded a Sherman tank squadron during the 1965 war and was able to hold his own against Pakistan’s Patton tanks. He captured the critical enemy pivotal position of Pogowal in Sialkot sector, which opened the gateway to Phillora. During the 1971 war, he commanded 62 Cavalry with distinction. He will be long remembered by his friends and troops.

Following in his footsteps, his sons joined cavalry units and have done equally well. His passing away is a great loss to the veteran fraternity of Chandigarh and his regiment and family.

Advertisement

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
tlbr_img1 Home tlbr_img2 Opinion tlbr_img3 Classifieds tlbr_img4 Videos tlbr_img5 E-Paper