Sant Singh
Brigadier Sant Singh, MVC & Bar was an officer in the Indian Army. He was one of the six officers of the Indian Army to have been twice decorated with the Maha Vir Chakra, India's second highest war time military decoration. He was one of the Indian officers involved in training the Mukti Bahini, during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 and Bangladesh Liberation War. The Bangladeshi freedom fighters fondly called “Brigadier Babaji” because of his attire – typical Sikh turban and beard and affectionate attitude.
Early life
Sant Singh was born in Jat family on 12 July 1921 in Panjgrain Kalan in Faridkot, Punjab. He studied in Brijendra High School, Faridkot and RSD College, Ferozpur.Military career
Singh was commissioned into the Sikh Light Infantry on 16 February 1947 on a short-service commission, receiving a regular commission in the Indian Army as a lieutenant on 15 August 1951. He took over as the commander of the Sikh Light Infantry in 1964 and led the regiment to victory in the Battle of OP Hill in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965.MVC citation
The citation for the Maha Vir Chakra reads as follows:He remained as the commander of the regiment till 1968. He was promoted to acting brigadier and given command of an infantry brigade on 28 August 1969. He was also instrumental in training the guerrilla forces of the Mukti Bahini and his brigade marched into Dhaka, after catching the Pakistani forces off guard, and thereby forcing the enemy to surrender.
Bar to MVC citation
The citation for the Bar to Maha Vir Chakra reads as follows:On 10 March 1972, Singh was given command of an infantry brigade. He retired on 12 July 1973 after 26 years of service.
Personal life
Sant Singh was married to Satwant Kaur.He has a daughter Satinder Kaur married to Brigadier Sarbjit Singh Randhawa.
He has one Grand Daughter Sukhdeep Kaur Randhawa married to Amarjit Singh Mundi
He also has a Grand Son Manvir Singh Randhawa Founder and CTO at