Brigadier Pritam Singh
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Brigadier Pritam Singh also called the Hero of Poonch When Poonch town was under siege from September to October 1947, Brigadier Pritam Singh MC with his troops of 1 Kumaon reached Poonch on 21 November 1947 after crossing Chhanjal nala. He organised the defence of Poonch town and executed attacks on the hill features surrounding Poonch to recapture them from the invading tribals.
He virtually administered the entire town calling for law and order and handling food supply, medical care and shelter. He also built an airstrip and maintained Poonch for one full year until linkup took place with the main forces from Rajori on 20 November 1948. He was popularly called "Sher Baccha" by the elders.
