[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]  State Bank of India [@TheOfficialSBI](/creator/twitter/TheOfficialSBI) on x 4.8M followers Created: 2025-07-18 08:32:16 UTC During the 1947–1948 Indo-Pak War, X Rajputana Rifles was tasked to capture Tithwal Valley. D Company, of which Company Havildar Major Piru Singh was a part, was detailed to attack and capture an enemy-occupied hill feature at south of Tithwal. The enemy had well dug in their positions and sited MMGs to cover likely approaches. D Company’s offensive was greeted with strong MMG fire from both flanks as it approached. The enemy lobbed grenades and brought down heavy fire on his platoon from their bunkers. He was then assigned to the company’s forward-most section. He remained steadfast despite seeing more than half of the section slain or wounded. He encouraged the remaining men with battle cries and moved forward with tremendous purpose onto the nearest enemy MMG position. With complete disregard for his personal safety, he continued to advance, despite grenade splinters shredding his garments. Taking over the MMG position, he neutralized the enemy gun crew with stengun fire. In a daring act, he jumped on the MMG crew, bayoneting them to death. Company Havildar Major Piru Singh realised that he was the sole survivor of the section and the rest were either dead or wounded. Shortly later, another grenade was thrown at him, which wounded his face. With blood dripping from his wounds, he crawled out of the trench, hurling grenades at the next enemy position. He gave a loud battle cry, then jumped on the occupants of the next trench, bayoneting two to death. As he came from the second trench to charge the third enemy bunker, he was hit in the head by a bullet and was last seen falling into the enemy trench. There was an explosion in the trench, indicating that his grenades had done their job. Company Havildar Major Piru Singh was posthumously awarded the country’s highest gallantry award, Param Vir Chakra, for displaying exemplary leadership, conspicuous courage, undeterred determination and for laying down his life in the highest tradition of the Indian Army.  XXXXX engagements  **Related Topics** [$1208hk](/topic/$1208hk) [positions](/topic/positions) [india](/topic/india) [bank of](/topic/bank-of) [state bank of india](/topic/state-bank-of-india) [Post Link](https://x.com/TheOfficialSBI/status/1946125858718241135)
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During the 1947–1948 Indo-Pak War, X Rajputana Rifles was tasked to capture Tithwal Valley. D Company, of which Company Havildar Major Piru Singh was a part, was detailed to attack and capture an enemy-occupied hill feature at south of Tithwal.
The enemy had well dug in their positions and sited MMGs to cover likely approaches. D Company’s offensive was greeted with strong MMG fire from both flanks as it approached. The enemy lobbed grenades and brought down heavy fire on his platoon from their bunkers.
He was then assigned to the company’s forward-most section. He remained steadfast despite seeing more than half of the section slain or wounded. He encouraged the remaining men with battle cries and moved forward with tremendous purpose onto the nearest enemy MMG position.
With complete disregard for his personal safety, he continued to advance, despite grenade splinters shredding his garments. Taking over the MMG position, he neutralized the enemy gun crew with stengun fire.
In a daring act, he jumped on the MMG crew, bayoneting them to death. Company Havildar Major Piru Singh realised that he was the sole survivor of the section and the rest were either dead or wounded. Shortly later, another grenade was thrown at him, which wounded his face. With blood dripping from his wounds, he crawled out of the trench, hurling grenades at the next enemy position. He gave a loud battle cry, then jumped on the occupants of the next trench, bayoneting two to death.
As he came from the second trench to charge the third enemy bunker, he was hit in the head by a bullet and was last seen falling into the enemy trench. There was an explosion in the trench, indicating that his grenades had done their job.
Company Havildar Major Piru Singh was posthumously awarded the country’s highest gallantry award, Param Vir Chakra, for displaying exemplary leadership, conspicuous courage, undeterred determination and for laying down his life in the highest tradition of the Indian Army.
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