Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Rajpal Singh Punia |
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| Hometown | Rajgarh, Churu, Rajasthan |
| Zodiac sign | Aries |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' 4" (193 cm) |
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| Weight | 75 Kg (165 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Salt & pepper |
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| Qualification | Graduate |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 20/11/1989 |
Relationships & More
| Wife/Spouse | Anita Punia |
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Family
| Father | Dharampal Singh (Farmer & Advocate) |
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| Spouse | Anita Punia |
| Children | Damini Punia |
Career
| Overview | Major General Rajpal Punia has had a distinguished career in the Indian Army and is also an accomplished author. He began his journey toward military service at a young age, influenced by his education at Sainik School Chittorgarh. He successfully passed the NDA entrance examination in 1980 and was commissioned into the Armoured Division in 1984. Over the years, he has led significant operations and commanded various brigades, maintaining a strong presence in both humanitarian and peacekeeping missions. |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/p/CgBkFwJh-Pj/ | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/major-general-rajpal-punia-9401a4242/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| A significant moment in his career was during a United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in Sierra Leone where he led his unit through a challenging 75-day standoff against rebels. | |
| Punia made headlines for controlling a large agitation in 2017 related to a controversial figure. | |
| He achieved recognition for leading the Republic Day Parade in 2018, a noteworthy turn in his earlier experiences in school where he was rejected for the same role. | |
| He co-authored a book titled 'Operation Khukri' with his daughter, released in 2021, and followed it up with another publication, 'A Soldier Speaks: Dil Se', in 2022. | |
| Randeep Hooda acquired the film rights to his book in May 2025, indicating potential film adaptations. | |
| He is a pet lover and owns a dog named Noddy. |
