Quick Info
| Profession | Army Personnel |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 05/05/1936 |
| Age | 62 years (died on 06, Dec, 1998) |
| Birthplace | Sisana village, Sonipat district, Punjab (now Haryana) |
| Date of Death | 06/12/1998 |
Latest News about Major Hoshiar Singh Dahiya
01/01/2025
Actor Varun Dhawan was confirmed to portray Major Hoshiar Singh Dahiya in the upcoming film Border 2. The film highlights his bravery during the Battle of Basantar in the 1971 Indo-Pakistan War.
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Bio/Wiki
| Famous For | Battle of Basantar (1971 Indo-Pakistan War) |
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| Full Name | Colonel Hoshiar Singh Dahiya |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Jat Heroes Memorial High School, Rohtak |
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| Educational Qualification | After completing his matriculation and first year of graduation, he joined the Army as a Jawan. He was later selected for the Officer's course and joined the Army Cadet College at IMA |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Jat |
| Address | 42, Krishna Colony, Khati Pura Road, Jaipur, Rajasthan -302012, India |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married | ||||||||||
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Career
| Service/Branch | Indian Army |
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| Rank | Colonel (at the time of retirement) |
| Service Years | 30 June 1963 - May 1988 |
| Unit | 3rd Battalion of the Grenadiers Regiment |
| Service Number | IC-14608 |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Major Hoshiar Singh Dahiya was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra for his courage in the Battle of Basantar during the 1971 Indo-Pakistan War. | |
| 2. He passed away on 6 December 1998, succumbing to a heart attack. | |
| 3. In his youth, Hoshiar Singh Dahiya excelled academically. | |
| 4. Starting as a Sepoy, he later rose to the rank of an officer in the Indian Army. | |
| 5. During the 1965 conflict with Pakistan, he gathered vital intelligence from enemy territories. | |
| 6. In the 1971 war, he led his company in capturing Jarpal despite strong opposition. | |
| 7. Despite sustaining serious injuries, he successfully fought off several Pakistani counterattacks. | |
| 8. Notably, Major Dahiya disliked wearing a combat helmet during battles. | |
| 9. Aside from his military prowess, he was a skilled volleyball player. | |
| 10. Several dignitaries, including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, have honored his family. | |
| 11. He served as an instructor at the Officers Training School for two years. | |
| 12. His first posting after commissioning was in NEFA (North East Frontier Agency). | |
| 13. He was mentioned in dispatches for his actions during the 1965 Indo-Pakistan War in the Rajasthan sector. |