Captain Bhagwan Singh Jodha of 4 Kumaon Regiment resides at Vaishali Nagar in Jaipur, having hanged his uniform with 100% disability in the year 1974
The Indo-Pak war of 1971 was a decisive war between the two neighbouring countries. If on the eastern front India’s victory resulted in creation of Bangladesh (then East Pakistan), on the Western front India captured a vast area of Pakistan. The indomitable spirit and impeccable discipline of the soldiers who anchored the victory is now a celebrated part of our folklore.
One of those soldiers was Captain Bhagwan Singh Jodha of the 4 KUMAON Regiment who was awarded the Sena Medal for his gallantry in the war. A native of Didwana tehsil in Nagaur district in Rajasthan, Captain Jodha not only took part in the war but even successfully carried out the operation of capturing a living image of dignity and pride. There is a visible twinkle in his eyes when he is asked to narrate his story. It is close to half a century, but the story is so fresh in his mind as if it happened yesterday. Captain Jodha, during 1971 war, lost his leg as a consequence of enemy fire, while leading an operation to capture Shamsher Nagar, a border town in erstwhile East Pakistan even after being shot in the legs during the operation. Even though his legs had to be amputated, the soldier in him refused to receive medical attention before all the jawans were attended to and the operation was successful.
“The operation was progressing as per plan, the enemy was too demoralised to even put up a fight, Pakistani soldiers were surrendering en masse. Suddenly there was a burst of machine guns on both my legs. Many other soldiers were also wounded, but we did not stop till we completed the operation,” Captain Jodha said.
After capturing the town when evacuation process started, Captain Jodha insisted to be taken out in the end. The delay cost him his right leg as doctors had to amputate it because of gangrene. Maintaining the highest traditions of the Indian Army, he ensured that the injured troops got the treatment first. His selfless act was awarded with Sena Medal for his valor.
He was finally bowed out of the Army with 100 per cent disability in 1974 with full pensionary benefits. Undeterred by his age and disability, he dedicates his time in providing a healing touch to disabled veterans and assists them in fighting battles of life.
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