Quick Info
| Profession | Army Personnel |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 28/04/1928 |
| Age | 77 years (died on 05, Sep, 2005) |
| Birthplace | Shimla, Himachal Pradesh |
| Date of Death | 05/09/2005 |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Latest News about Dhan Singh Thapa
06/09/2026
Tributes were paid on his death anniversary, noting his birth in Shimla and his service as a Param Vir Chakra awardee of the 1962 Sino-Indian War. The remembrance highlighted his military legacy and the sacrifice associated with his capture and later release as a prisoner of war.
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Bio/Wiki
| Famous For | Being the recipient of the Param Vir Chakra (PVC) for his strategic action at the north of Pangong Lake during the 1962 Sino-Indian War |
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| Full Name | Dhan Singh Thapa |
| Other Names | Lt. Col. Dhan Singh Thapa PVC |
| Ethnicity | Nepali (of Indian origin) |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Place of Death | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Wife | Shukla Thapa | ||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Lt. Col. Dhan Singh Thapa was an Indian Army officer and recipient of the Param Vir Chakra. | |
| 2. He was born in a Nepali family in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. | |
| 3. Known for his valiant actions in the 1962 Sino-Indian War at Pangong Lake in Ladakh. | |
| 4. Captured by the Chinese Army as a Prisoner of War, he was later released. | |
| 5. Honored with the Param Vir Chakra for bravery during the war. | |
| 6. Post-retirement, he briefly served as a director at Sahara Airlines (now Jet Airways). | |
| 7. Passed away on September 5, 2005, in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. | |
| 8. Passed away on September 6, 2005, in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. | |
| 9. Commissioned into the 8th Gorkha Rifles on 28 August 1949. | |
| 10. Passed away on 06/09/2005, in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. | |
| 11. Service number: IC-7990. | |
| 12. A border outpost near Finger-3 of the Changchenmo Range on the northern bank of Pangong Tso is named Dhan Singh Thapa Post. | |
| 13. He was the 7th recipient of the Param Vir Chakra in India. |
