Itanagar, Oct 23 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Saturday paid tribute to the 1962 war hero Subedar Joginder Singh, Param Vir Chakra (posthumous), who sacrificed his life while fighting against the Chinese troops at Tawang sector.

Subedar Joginder Singh, who belonged to 1st Battalion of the Sikh Regiment, leading his small unit

of men at Tongpen La (Bum La) fought ferociously against the overwhelming enemy forces in 1962

war until they were overpowered.

“My sincere homage to #ParamVirChakra Subedar Joginder Singh Ji on his punyatithi. He fought ferociously against the overwhelming enemy forces in 1962 war, leading his small unit of men at

Tawang sector. The nation will always remember his supreme sacrifice and bravery,” Khandu tweeted.

“#Remembering1962…Sub Joginder Singh, #ParamVirChakra (P), 1 SIKH #BravestOfTheBrave

& his platoon made a Last Stand #OnThisDay 23 Oct 1962 at Tongpen La, Arunachal Pradesh. They fought last man & round against the Chinese, until they were overpowered,” a tweet from ‘LestWeForgetIndia’ said.

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