Balidan Diwas
7 December 1971
State of Origin
Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
Unit / Regiment
The Dogra Regiment
War / Conflict
Indo-Pak War 1971
Biography
Sepoy Mukhtiar Bakshi served in the Dogra Regiment of the Indian Army. He hailed from village Bahi, Tehsil Baijnath, District Kangra, Himachal Pradesh. During the Indo-Pak War of 1971, Sepoy Mukhtiar Bakshi made the supreme sacrifice on 7 December 1971, laying down his life in service of the nation. One among countless unsung heroes of the 1971 war, his sacrifice remains a source of immense pride for his village and the people of Himachal Pradesh.
Sources
Information compiled from publicly available official and historical sources.
Veergati is an independent digital memorial and is not affiliated with the Government of India. Disclaimer & Sources