Bhupesh Singh Hada
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Bhupesh Singh Hada | |
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Brigadier Bhupesh Singh Hada | |
Born | Bundi, Rajasthan, India | 30 June 1970
Allegiance | India |
Service/ | Indian Army |
Years of service | June 1991 – till date |
Rank | Brigadier |
Unit | 10 Para (SF) |
Battles/wars | |
Awards | Shaurya Chakra Vishisht Seva Medal |
Spouse(s) | Mrs Padmaja Rathore |
Brigadier Bhupesh Singh Hada, SC, VSM (born 1970) is an Indian Army officer of the 10 Para (SF)..[1] and an avid mountaineer[2], who is the Deputy Commandant and Chief Instructor of the High Altitude Warfare School (HAWS) of Indian Army. He is the Titular King of erstwhile Princely State of Bundi. [3]. He ascended the gaadi of Hada (Chauhans) on 12 December 2021 in a ceremony conducted at the Raktdantika Mateshwari Temple, Sathoor, Bundi[4][5].
Early life[edit]
Brigadier Bhupesh was born to Maharaja Vijayraj Singh who is an educationist and social worker and belongs to the erstwhile Jaagir of Maalikpura and Chautron Ka Kheda. After his schooling from Sainik School, he joined the 79th-course of the National Defence Academy (NDA) in January 1988 and was assigned to the Golf squadron, where he graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Arts. After graduating from the NDA, he joined the Indian Military Academy and was commissioned as an officer. He subsequently attended the Higher Command Course at Naval War College and also earned a Post Graduation degree.
Career[edit]
Brigadier Bhupesh was commissioned into the Madras Regiment in 1991 and subsequently served with the Mechanised Infantry, Parachute Regiment (Special Forces) and Special Frontier Force. He did Staff Duty at Headquarters of an Infantry Brigade. In the rank of Major he served as the Senior Sector Military Observer at the United Nations Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea [6]. Brigadier Bhupesh commanded prestigious Special Frontier Force (SFF) Battalion as Colonel and has been Siachen Brigade Commander and Force Commander of National Security Guards (NSG).
Military Operations[edit]
He has served in Operation Rhino,Operation Orchid[7], Operation Prakram[8], Kargil-Vijay[9], Falcon[10], Meghdoot[11] and has had multiple tenures in Operation Rakshak[12]
Adventure[edit]
He is an adventure enthusiast and summited Mount Everest in 2012[13]. He is also a Paratrooper, Under Water Diver, Marathoner[14] and Para Glider Pilot[15]
Personal Life[edit]
Brigadier Bhupesh married Padmaja Rathore from the Jasol village of Barmer District. The couple have a son named Raghav Hada
Honours and decorations[edit]
For gallantry and outstanding service he has been conferred the following awards :-
Shaurya Chakra – Awarded in 1999 for sanitizing Northern Kashmir of terrorists through relentless anti-terrorist operations (Op Rakshak).[16]
Vishist Seva Medal – Awarded in 2019 for commendable work done in Siachen Glacier(Op Meghdoot).
Prakram Medal – Awarded on being wounded during a mission (Op Rakshak).
Army Chief’s Commendation Badge – Awarded twice, once in 1997 for anti-terrorist operations (Op Rakshak) in J&K and second time in 2013 for adventure activities.
Army Commander’s Commendation Badge - Awarded in 1993 for anti-terrorist operations in Assam (Op RHINO).
UN Force Commander’s Appreciation Card – Awarded in 2003 for distinguished services in peacekeeping mission in Ethiopia – Eritrea/UNMEE (Africa).
Director General NSG's Roll & Disc- Awarded in 2021 for commendable work done in NSG.
References[edit]
- ↑ "Glorious Past of 10 Para SF [ Must Read Inspiring Stories]". 17 February 2020.
- ↑ https://www.himalayandatabase.com/2012%20Season%20Lists/2012%20Spring%20A12.html
- ↑ https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/armys-special-forces-officer-brigadier-bhupesh-singh-hada-made-new-king-of-bundi-rajputs20211212203416
- ↑ "Rajasthan: Bundi Rajputs choose Brig as their 'king' after successor dies childless". The Times of India. 11 December 2021.
- ↑ "Decorated Soldier Brig Bhupesh Singh Hada Crowned Bundi Rajput's New King". 12 December 2021.
- ↑ "UNMEE media briefing notes 28 Aug 2003 - Eritrea | ReliefWeb". 28 August 2003.
- ↑ https://www.telegraphindia.com/north-east/forces-hunt-for-militants-in-tirap-nscn-im-ambush-on-assam-rifles-could-be-a-fallout-of-operation-orchid/cid/679292https://www.telegraphindia.com/north-east/forces-hunt-for-militants-in-tirap-nscn-im-ambush-on-assam-rifles-could-be-a-fallout-of-operation-orchid/cid/679292
- ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2001%E2%80%932002_India%E2%80%93Pakistan_standoff#cite_note-:12-10
- ↑ http://www.nationalwarmemorial.gov.in/murals/totem_details/6#:~:text=It%20commenced%20in%20May%201999,enemy%20were%20attacked%20and%20recaptured.
- ↑ https://www.vayuaerospace.in/Issue/vayu-issue-%E2%80%98Operation-Falcon%E2%80%99.pdf
- ↑ https://www.nationalwarmemorial.gov.in/murals/totem_details/5
- ↑ "Indian Army operations in Jammu and Kashmir".
- ↑ "List of Indian summiters of Mount Everest".
- ↑ "Athlinks".
- ↑ "5 Inspiring Facts about Brigadier Bhupesh Singh Hada". 21 November 2023.
- ↑ Hada, Brigadier Bhupesh. "Shaurya Chakra". Gallantry Awards.
- [1]Maharao King of Bundi https://aninews.in/news/national/general-news/armys-special-forces-officer-brigadier-bhupesh-singh-hada-made-new-king-of-bundi-rajputs20211212203416/
- [2]Meet Brigadier Bhupesh Singh Hada, From 10 PARA SF to NSG https://www.ssbcrack.com/2024/04/meet-brigadier-bhupesh-singh-hada-from-10-para-sf-to-nsg.html
- [3]Rajasthan: Bundi Rajputs choose Brigadier Bhupesh Singh Hada as their ‘king’https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/bundi-rajputs-choose-brigadier-as-their-king/articleshow/88215695.cms
- NSG commander Brigadier Bhupesh Singh Hada crowned 26th king of Bundi
Brigadier Bhupesh Singh Hada, a National Security Guard (NSG) commander, was crowned the 26th 'king of Bundi'.https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/nsg-commander-brigadier-bhupesh-singh-hada-26th-king-bundi-1887028-2021-12-12
- President Confers Gallantry Awards 2019; Army Chief Bipin Rawat Receives Param Vishisht Seva Medal | Full List Of Awardees
President conferred 411 gallantry awards and other Defence decorations to Armed Forces personnel and others on Thursday at a even held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. https://www.india.com/news/india/president-confers-gallantry-awards-2019-army-chief-bipin-rawat-receive-param-vishisht-seva-medal-full-list-of-awardees-3602731/
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