Bana Singh

Captain Bana Singh PVC (born 6 January 1949) is an Indian soldier and a recipient of the nation's highest gallantry award, the Param Vir Chakra. As a Naib Subedar in the Indian Army, he led the team that wrested control of the highest peak on the Siachen Glacier in Kashmir from Pakistani forces as part of Operation Rajiv. Following his success, India renamed the peak (previously designated as Quaid Post by the Pakistanis) to Bana Post in his honour.

Subedar Major and Honorary Captain

Bana Singh

PVC
Singh with his Param Vir Chakra medal
Born (1949-01-06) 6 January 1949
Village Kadyal, Tehsil Ranbir Singh Pora, Jammu and Kashmir, India
Allegiance India
Service/branch Indian Army
Years of service1969–2000
Rank Honorary Captain
Service numberJC−155825
Unit8th Battalion, JKLI
Battles/wars
  • Siachen Conflict
    • Operation Meghdoot
    • Operation Rajiv
Awards Param Vir Chakra
Children1
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