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Brigadier

Bhupesh Singh Hada

SC, VSM
Brigadier Bhupesh Singh Hada
Born (1970-06-30) 30 June 1970 (age 54)
Bundi, Rajasthan, India
Allegiance India
Service / branch Indian Army
Years of serviceJune 1991 – till date
Rank Brigadier
UnitBalidaan_badge 10 Para (SF)
Battles / wars
Awards Shaurya Chakra
Vishisht Seva Medal
Alma materIndian Military Academy
Spouse(s)Mrs Padmaja Rathore

Brigadier Bhupesh Singh Hada, SC, VSM (born 1970) is an Indian Army officer of the 10 Para (SF) and an avid mountaineer, also the Deputy Commandant and Chief Instructor of the High Altitude Warfare School (HAWS) of Indian Army.[1][2] He is the Titular King of erstwhile Princely State of Bundi[3]. He ascended the throne of Hada (Chauhans) on 12 December 2021 in a ceremony conducted at the Raktdantika Mateshwari Temple, Sathoor, Bundi[4][5].

Early life

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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

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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

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He has served in Operation Rhino,[7] Operation Orchid[8], Operation Prakram[9], Kargil-Vijay[10], Falcon[11], Meghdoot[12] and has had multiple tenures in Operation Rakshak[13]

Adventure

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He is an adventure enthusiast and summited Mount Everest in 2012[14]. He is also a Paratrooper, Under Water Diver, Marathoner[15] and Para Glider Pilot[16]

Personal Life

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Brigadier Bhupesh married Padmaja Rathore from the Jasol village of Barmer District. The couple have a son named Raghav Hada

Honours and decorations

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Shaurya Chakra Vishisht Seva Medal
Wound Medal Special Service Medal Operation Vijay Star
Siachen Glacier Medal Operation Vijay Medal Operation Parakram Medal Sainya Seva Medal
High Altitude Service Medal Videsh Seva Medal 75th Independence Anniversary Medal 50th Anniversary of Independence Medal
30 Years Long Service Medal 20 Years Long Service Medal 9 Years Long Service Medal UNMEE

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).[17]

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

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  1. ^ "Himalayan Database Expedition Archives of Elizabeth Hawley". www.himalayandatabase.com. Retrieved 11 November 2024.
  2. ^ "Glorious Past of 10 Para SF [ Must Read Inspiring Stories]". 17 February 2020.
  3. ^ "Army's Special Forces officer Brigadier Bhupesh Singh Hada made new king of Bundi Rajputs". ANI News. Retrieved 11 November 2024.
  4. ^ "Rajasthan: Bundi Rajputs choose Brig as their 'king' after successor dies childless". The Times of India. 11 December 2021.
  5. ^ "Decorated Soldier Brig Bhupesh Singh Hada Crowned Bundi Rajput's New King". 12 December 2021.
  6. ^ "UNMEE media briefing notes 28 Aug 2003 - Eritrea | ReliefWeb". 28 August 2003.
  7. ^ "Indian Army: An Inspiration to the World". Drishti IAS. Retrieved 11 November 2024.
  8. ^ 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
  9. ^ "2001–2002 India–Pakistan standoff", Wikipedia, 2 November 2024, retrieved 11 November 2024
  10. ^ http://www.nationalwarmemorial.gov.in/murals/totem_details/6#:~:text=It%20commenced%20in%20May%201999,enemy%20were%20attacked%20and%20recaptured.
  11. ^ https://www.vayuaerospace.in/Issue/vayu-issue-%E2%80%98Operation-Falcon%E2%80%99.pdf
  12. ^ https://www.nationalwarmemorial.gov.in/murals/totem_details/5
  13. ^ "Indian Army operations in Jammu and Kashmir".
  14. ^ "List of Indian summiters of Mount Everest".
  15. ^ "Athlinks".
  16. ^ "5 Inspiring Facts about Brigadier Bhupesh Singh Hada". 21 November 2023.
  17. ^ Hada, Brigadier Bhupesh. "Shaurya Chakra". Gallantry Awards.
  • 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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