Quick Info
| Profession | Army Officer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 06/07/1933 |
| Age | 81 years (died on 10, Apr, 2015) |
| Birthplace | Jasol, Rajasthan |
| Date of Death | 10/04/2015 |
Bio/Wiki
| Nickname(s) | Hunty |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 178 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Grey |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Colonel Brown Cambridge School, Dehradun |
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| College/University | Indian Military Academy, Dehradun |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign | Cancer |
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| Hometown | Rajpur, Madhya Pradesh |
| Date of Death | 10/04/2015 |
| Place of Death | Dehradun, Uttarakhand |
| Death Cause | Hanut Singh passed away during a meditation session at his home on 10 April 2015 |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status (at the time of death) | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Lieut Colonel Arjun Singh |
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| Mother | Name Not Known |
Career
| Military Service |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Lieutenant General Hanut Singh served in the Indian Army and played a pivotal role in the Battle of Basantar during the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War. | |
| 2. Hanut Singh came from a lineage of Rathore Rajputs renowned for their courage, patriotism, valor, and strong individualistic traits. | |
| 3. For his courageous acts during the Battle of Basantar in 1971, Hanut Singh was honored with the Maha Vir Chakra. | |
| 4. Throughout his life, Hanut Singh chose to remain single to focus entirely on his military career. | |
| 5. Known as the 'Saint Soldier,' Hanut Singh spent his free time immersed in spiritual readings and meditation. |