Mohindar Lal Whig

Brigadier Mohindar Lal Whig, MVC (born 10 December 1925) was an Indian Army officer. He served with the 5th Gorkha Rifles (Frontier Force) regiment. He was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra, India's second-highest award for his role in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971.^[2]

Brigadier Mohindar Lal Whig MVC
Born	(1925-12-10)10 December 1925 Ludhiana, Punjab, British India
Allegiance	India
Service/branch	Indian Army
Rank	Brigadier
Unit	5th Gorkha Rifles (Frontier Force)
Battles/wars	Indo-Pakistani War of 1971
Awards	Maha Vir Chakra^[1]

Career

During the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, Whig commanded the 121 (Independent) Infantry Brigade Group in the Kargil sector. His brigade was tasked with capturing Pakistani posts overlooking Kargil. He proceeded to capture Olthingthang. Whig planned the operation, outmaneuvered the Pakistani troops, and attacked at an altitude of over 12,000 feet, with temperatures of 20 degrees below zero against well-entrenched positions. His force secured the objectives.^{[citation needed]}

In recognition of this achievement, and for his demonstration of leadership and bravery in the field, Mohindar Lal Whig was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra, India's second-highest award for gallantry.^[3]

See also

• Indo-Pakistani War of 1971

References

1. "BRIG MOHINDER LAL WHIG MAHA VIR CHAKRA". Indian Army, Govt of India official website.
2. "Brig Mohindar Lal Whig, MVC". The War Decorated India & Trust.
3. Chakravorty, B. (1995). Stories of Heroism.