Mahipal Singh Pilania
Mahipal Singh Pilania (Lt. Col.) aged 51 years, who was on a peace keeping mission under UN forces was ambushed by armed men in Gurmuck in the volatile state of Jonlei in South Sudan on 10th April, 2013.
His body was consigned to flames at his native village, Surehati Pilania in district Mahendragarh in Haryana. He was cremated with full Military honours and his eldest daughter Jagriti performed last rites. Jagriti is a flying officer in Indian Air Force.
His proud father, Chaudhary Ranbir Singh Pilania, on the martyrdom of his son said:
"We are proud of his sacrifice in the line of duty."
His family
He has left behind his aged father and widowed wife, 2 sons & one daughter. Eldest daughter is Flt Lt in IAF, married to IAF fighter pilot. The youngest son is in the NDA, Pune currently in 5th term, an aspiring Army officer. Eldest Son too was recommended twice by SSB, but chose to pursue a different path. He was my class mate & is a good friend.
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