Biography: Pakistan को नाकों चने चबवा देने वाले Paramvir Chakra विजेता Naik Jadunath Singh की कहानी

Naik Jadunath Singh was born on 21st Nov 1916 in Khajuri village
of Shahjahanpur district in Uttar Pradesh. Son of a poor farmer
Sri Birbal Singh Rathore and Smt Jamuna Kanwar, Naik Jadunath
Singh was one of the eight siblings- seven boys and a girl. He
did not have access to good school education and till class 4 ,
he attended the village school, simultaneously working in the
fields or at home to contribute to the family. He was known in
his village as a wrestling champion who would often take on the
rogue elements of the village.  Naik Jadunath Singh was
enrolled in the Rajput Regiment on 21 Nov 1941 at the Regimental
center Fatehgarh. After completing his training he joined 1
Rajput and also took part in World War II, proving his mettle
even then. After about 6 years of service, he was promoted to the
rank of Lance Naik in July 1947. In Dec 1947, Naik Jadunath
Singh’s unit, 1 Rajput was deployed in J & K to take part in
the ongoing war with Pakistan after it had attacked Kashmir in
Oct 1947.  On 28 Oct 1947, India officially declared that it
would help J & K against the attack of Pakistan after
Maharaja Hari Singh of Kashmir formally decided to merge with
India. Pakistan made simultaneous attacks on many fronts and
Taindhar was one such front in Naushera sector. It had great
importance for the enemy as it could have paved the way for them
to take over the control of Srinagar airfield. On 01 Feb 1948,
India’s 50 Para brigade attacked Naushera and gained control over
it. Pakistani soldiers suffered heavy casualties and had to
retreat.  On 6th Feb 1948, the enemy began the attack on
this sector by opening fire on the pickets of Taindhar ridge. The
whole ridge and surrounding hills were under gunfire and mortar
fire. Meanwhile, in the cover of darkness, the enemy made their
way to the Indian pickets. The dawn of 6th Feb saw successive
attacks by the enemy to capture the post.  Naik Jadunath
Singh, who commanded the picket No.2 displayed remarkable valor
and profound leadership. With his small force, he managed to make
the enemy retreat in confusion. In the attack, four of his men
were injured, and he re-organized the forces for another attack.
Despite being outnumbered and injured, his forces continued
guarding their post. When his Bren-gunner was injured, he
personally took over the Bren-gun. The enemy emerged for another
attack, this time right on the walls of the post. But his offense
was so strong that he turned what looked like defeat into a
victory and saved the post a second time.  By this point, he
had lost all the men of his post. The enemy launched a third
attack to capture the post. Naik Jadunath Singh charged the enemy
with his sten gun, despite being alone and wounded. The enemy,
surprised by this daredevilry fled in disorder. During this
exchange, two enemy bullets pierced his head and chest and Naik
Jadunath Singh was martyred. At such a critical stage for
Naushera, he saved his picket and was honoured with the nation’s
highest gallantry award, “Param Vir Chakra” for his outstanding
bravery, unyielding fighting spirit and self-sacrifice for the
nation.